Fredericksburg (Va.) Market House Accounts, 1796-1819

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Fredericksburg (Va.) Market House Accounts, 1796-1819. Fredericksburg (Va.) Reel 100, Local government records collection, Fredericksburg (City) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Creator:
Fredericksburg (Va.) Circuit Court.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Fredericksburg (Va.) Market House Accounts, 1796-1819. Fredericksburg (Va.) Reel 100, Local government records collection, Fredericksburg (City) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

The Market House property (lots, stalls, and rooms) was owned and managed by the city of Fredericksburg. The trustees who oversaw the Market House were answerable to the Corporation Court.

Biographical / historical:

The Market House was constructed prior to 1752. It was Fredericksburg's arts and entertainment center until it was taken down in 1813 and replaced by a new building at William and Princess Anne Streets. The new building housed the Market House and Town Hall and was used for balls, sociables, public meetings and lodge rooms. The Market House comprised Fredericksburg's only legal vending place. The building now houses the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center.

The Market House property (lots, stalls, and rooms) was owned and managed by the city of Fredericksburg. The trustees who oversaw the Market House were answerable to the Corporation Court.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 42930.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 microfilm reel (32 images)