Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District

Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District

North 00 Block E Main, July 2011
Location Roughly bounded by 1st, Main, Foushee and Grace Sts., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates 37°32′35″N 77°26′37″W / 37.54306°N 77.44361°W / 37.54306; -77.44361Coordinates: 37°32′35″N 77°26′37″W / 37.54306°N 77.44361°W / 37.54306; -77.44361
Area 5 acres (2.0 ha)
Architect Rogers, Isaiah; Et al.
Architectural style Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne
NRHP Reference # 80004216[1]
VLR # 127-0317
Significant dates
Added to NRHP February 27, 1980
Designated VLR October 16, 1979[2]

The Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Richmond, Virginia. It is located west of downtown. The district encompasses 21 contributing buildings built between about 1840 and 1920. The district is characterized by numerous mid- to late-19th century brick town houses in a variety of popular 19th century architectural styles including Queen Anne, Italianate, and Greek Revival.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (October 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map


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