Methodist Parsonage
Constructed: pre-1911
Acquired by the College: 1929
Previous names: Kappa Alpha House
The Methodist Parsonage is located at 225 Richmond Road on the north side. It is a 2 story frame building on Lot #12.
1911-1915--Kappa Alpha House (Colonial Echo, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1915)
1928--Purchased by W.A.R. Goodwin from Methodist Episcopal Church, South, July 22, 1918
1929--Purchased by the College of William and Mary for $10,000 (from Williamsburg Holding Corporation), alterations and repairs $5,126.61 also due to W.H.C. (Robert Lecky, Jr. to JACC, Sept. 26, 1929, 1982.45 under Budget-Property). Deeded to W.A.R. Goodwin July 22, 1928 by trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Williamsburg. Conveyed to Williamsburg Holding Corp, August 1, 1928. Purchased by College by Oct. 10, 1929 (1982.60 under Property-Sales/Purchases-Deed Transactions) Includes Binns House (torn down 1979) and lot, 616 Prince George Street.
1987--houses Music Department offices (WMN, 8/26/1987, 1)
1989--sold to Presbyterian church
References
- University Archives Buildings File (2007), Methodist Parsonage, Earl Gregg Swem Library, The College of William and Mary.
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