It was built by Henry Sherrill, one of Richmond's early settlers, and is a fine example of transitional Georgian-Federalist architecture.

[2] The Reids expanded their offerings in the 1880s to include summer art school at the urging of their son Robert.

Sessions were coordinated by Frederic Crowninshield, and students included Daniel Chester French, Newton Mackintosh, and their son Robert, who later gained notice as a painter.

[2] In 1931 the property was acquired by Richard Harrison, a successful New York businessman, as a summer house.

[1] Kenmore was purchased in January 2018 By fashion designer Frank Muytjens and Artist and entrepreneur Scott Edward Cole.