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Athlone was an example of a telescope house. The center section, the oldest, was built circa 1735. The right section was built in 1780 and the left section in 1840. The house was destroyed by fire in 1996. Athlone Farm
New Glasgow, Amherst County, Virginia

Purchased by Rev. Thomas Howell in 1892 as the residence for his family.

Athlone 2, built on the site of Athlone by Dick and Alice Powell. Picture taken Christmas 1998 by Pam Powell Williamson. Athlone II
New Glasgow, Amherst County, Virginia

Built on the site of the original Athlone farmhouse, incorporating brick and stone that was salvaged from the homeplace.
Photograph taken Christmas 1998 by Pam Powell Williamson

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