Historic Structure Report, Architectural Data: Hampton Mansion
Parker JC. 1981. Historic Structure Report, Architectural Data: Hampton Mansion. Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Denver Service Center. Denver, Colorado
Hampton National Historic Site preserves the Hampton Mansion, once possibly the largest private home in America and grand example of late-Georgian architecture in America. Hampton is also the story of its people, as the estate evolved through the actions of the Ridgely family, enslaved African Americans, European indentured servants, and paid laborers within a nation struggling to define its own concept of freedom. This architectural data section addresses the restoration of the exterior of Hampton mansion to its appearance c. 1867, assessing the history of its appearance and construction, existing conditions, and proposed preservation work, with probable impacts and mitigation actions to prevent potential adverse effects. The recommended replacement of the present stucco layers with an historic lime stucco is in the scope of work to be done. It became apparent that there have been several appearance treatments of the stucco through the life of the mansion. The results of a study of these different finishes has been included in an addendum to this report along with supportive material in the form of a chronological presentation of known views of the mansion and a discussion about the extension of the east hyphen.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Parker, Jean
- Date of Issue
- 1981-12
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Denver Service Center
- Units
- HAMP , NER
- Keywords
- late-Georgian style, maintenance, mansion, restoration
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000533: Hampton Mansion (000533)