Historic Williamsburg

24. John Coke Office

Williamsburg, VA

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The John Coke Office was named for John Coke II, a previous owner of this small building on Duke of Gloucester Street. Researchers believe the building may have also been used as a press room by Alexander Purdie, a previous editor of the Virginia Gazette. Nineteenth century homeowners made significant alterations to the original one and a half story structure. They built a full second story above the first floor, replaced the colonial period window panes and sashes, constructed a porch across the front of the home, and added a shed to the western part of the building. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation removed the additions and restored the home to its colonial appearance between 1929 and 1930.