Talavera - Richmond

Talavera is located on West Grace Street in Richmond, Virginia.  This 1838 Colonial Revival farm house was the home of Thomas Talley, a local grocer.  It is notable because of its connection with Edgar Allan Poe.  On his return to Richmond in 1849 Poe became acquainted with the Talley family through his sister, Rosalie.  She was friends with Susan Archer Talley and the Poe's were frequent guests in the home.  It is claimed that Poe gave his last public reading in the home's parlor on September 25, 1849.  He entertained his guests with "The Raven."  Just two weeks later he died mysteriously in Baltimore.  Over the years Talavera has been altered several times, and moved twice to save it from the wrecking ball.  It is one of the few extant homes in Richmond with an association to Poe.  

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