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Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District

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A cross was burned in this neighborhood, at Cherry Avenue and Apple Street, near Ridge Street, on 15 August 1950. Three white men left the scene before they could be identified. The cross was made of burlap bags and boards. It was small at only 2 and a half feet high. Police made a routine
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investigation, but assistant Police Chief James E. Adams claimed that they could not determine the identity of the men or the reason for the
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Bounded by Cherry Ave, to the S., the railway to the N., 4th St., SW to the E., and Spring St., to the W.,
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styles. The oldest is dated to 1822. Located in the district are the separately listed
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property in Charlottesville, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places
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Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
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National Register of Historic Places in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Hawkins, Coles, Shelton, Watson, Updike; J. Nalls; James Dinsmore
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Charlottesville, Virginia Registered Historic Place stubs
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Maral S. Kalbian and Margaret T. Peters (October 2008).
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Buildings and structures in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhood Historic District
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History of the National Register of Historic Places
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District is located in Virginia
Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhoods Historic District is located in the United States
Charlottesville, Virginia
38°1′46″N 78°29′35″W / 38.02944°N 78.49306°W / 38.02944; -78.49306
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historic district
Charlottesville, Virginia
Bungalow
Gothic Revival
Oak Lawn
Benjamin Tonsler House
Delevan Baptist Church
Gardner-Mays Cottage
National Register of Historic Places
cross burning


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"National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fifeville and Tonsler Neighborhood Historic District"
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