MacCallum More House History
PHOTO CREDIT: HARVEY SMITH
Colonial Revival Architecture
In 1929, Edward and Lucy Hudgins built the MacCallum More House diagonally across the street from their original home. It was built on the northeast corner of Walker and Hudgins Streets. Designed by Richmond architect Carl M. Lindner in the Colonial Revival style, the house features:
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A three-bay, symmetrical facade with a side gable roof.
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A central two-story block flanked by brick chimneys and one-story wings.
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Brick chimneys on the east and west elevations, laid in Flemish bond with corbelled caps.
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One-story wings with side gable roofs. The wing on the west is enclosed with a single window, while the wing on the east is an open porch.
- The house is clad in cedar shingles, maintaining its historical charm.
Fun Fact 🤓
Did you know? The blue silk damask wall covering in the dining room was the same as the covering in the Virginia Supreme Court Chambers! Billy Hudgins was quick to point out that it was surplus.
Interior Design and Historical Furnishings
Dining and Living Rooms:
- Paneled wainscoting in the dining and living rooms and the mantel are from Stoneland, the c. 1771 home of Colonel Louis Burwell, rebuilt in 1816.
- Blue silk damask wall covering in the dining room was used as a backdrop in the Virginia Supreme Court Chambers.
- The crystal chandelier with blue Bohemian glass came from a historic palace in Vienna, Austria.
Artifacts and Donations:
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Portraits and glassware donated by the Hudgins family in 2024.
- The portrait is one of two painted in Italy in the 1950s from a photograph of Lucy Morton Hudgins at 16.
Living Room
The living room extends the full depth of the house, featuring:
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Paneled wainscoting along the walls.
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A single 8/8 window on the south wall and a glass picture window on the north wall installed in the 1970s.
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A fireplace and mantel centered in the east wall, flanked by fifteen-light French doors.
- Vintage and modern photographs of the living room, including an oil portrait of Chief Justice Hudgins above the fireplace.
Historical Artifacts and Memorabilia
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The brass door knobs and locks came from Spring Hill, a historic Colonial house outside of Chase City once owned by Chief Justice Hudgins.
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In the dining room, a portrait of William Henry Hudgins in his U.S. Navy uniform is displayed.
- A display case showcases his extensive collection of ashtrays from around the world.
Second Floor Viewing Information
Currently, the second floor of MacCallum More House is not open for viewing.
Reserve a Guided Tour
Experience the rich history and elegant architecture of MacCallum More House with a guided tour! To reserve your spot, you can:
- Call us at (434) 372-0502
- Contact Us using our online form here.
Plan your visit today and discover the stories behind this historical gem!
Bonus: A kiosk is available, playing an audio-narrated slideshow about the history of the family. This audio slideshow features F.W. (“Richie”) Richards, the board president, as the narrator, providing visitors with an engaging and informative experience.