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The John Fox Jr. Museum and its collection
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The John Fox Jr. House, also known as the John Fox Jr. Museum, is a historic home located in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia. It is named after the American author John Fox Jr., who lived there from 1890 until 1919. The house is a significant landmark as it was the residence of the author during his most productive writing period.
Architecture of the John Fox Jr. House
The original section of the Fox home was built in 1890 as a four-room cottage. Over time, the house was expanded into a two-story, 20-room dwelling. This expansion reflects the growth and development of the author's life and career.
The John Fox Jr. House as a Museum
The house was opened to the public as a museum in 1970 and is currently managed by the Lonesome Pine Arts and Crafts Association. In 1974, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, further cementing its importance in American literary and architectural history.
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