Architecture, Richmond

the monumental church was built is 1814 and was designed by famous south carolina architect robert mills. the monumental church is one of the oldest greek revival churches in america. the monumental church is home to the crypt of the 72 victims of the 1811 richmond theatre fire. the monumental church is listed on the national register of historic places. the monumental church is worth a look for those interested in architecture and history in downtown richmond.

william h. grant was a prominate richmond tobacconist who built this beautiful italianate mansion in 1856. in 1892 the home was acquired by the shelterling arms hospital. the sheltering arms hospital offered medical attention to poor virginians. the william h. grant house is listed on the national register of historic places. today the mansion is owned by VCU.

this beautiful federal style house was built for dr. socrates maupin in 1846. during the civil war this was the home of matthew maury who invented the submarine electrical torpedo in 1861. for those interested in architecture and history the maupin-maury house is worth a look when in downtown richmond.

st. paul's episicopal church is a historic church located on capitol square in downtown richmond. st. paul's was founded because the near by monumental church building was not large enough for it's congregation. st. paul's was designed by architect thomas s. stewart and the design was inspired by st. luke's church in philadelphia pa. the beautiful greek revival church was completed in 1845. during the civil war confederate president jefferson davis and general robert e. lee attended services at st. pauls. st. paul's episcopal church is listed on the national register of historic places.

the oliver w. hill building is located on capitol square next to the governor's mansion. this massive greek revival office building is named in honor of oliver w. hill, a 1960's civil rights activist. the oliver w. hill building is listed on the national register of historic places.

This edifice with impressive front facade on the background of my picture, stands by monument to J.E.B. Stuart since 1911. It houses First English Lutheran Church. It is neo-gothic in style with vaulted ceilings and archways and large stained glass windows.

The Neo-gothic style also known as Late Gothic Revival was very popular at first 3 decades of 20th century when Monument Avenue district was built up.

The Byzantine style octagonal building on my picture, with a Doric portico was built in 1904. It houses Jewish synagogue of Beth Ahabah (House of Love) Congregation the oldest congregation in Virginia founded in 1841.

If you are interested in Jewish history and culture don't miss Beth Ahabah Museum and Archives located in the buildings east of the sanctuary at # 1111.

HOURS
Sun - ThuL 10.00 am - 3.00 pm.
Admission free.

This Edward Valentine's stunning white marble statue of one of the most famous Virginian and the third president of the United States in 1801 - 1809, stands in the middle of the Palm Court lobby of Jefferson Hotel.

He looks like alive. During a 1902 fire, Valentine and others in an effort to save the statue pulled it down on some mattresses. Unfortunately the fall decapitated Mr. Jefferson. Valentine added the ascot to conceal Thomas Jefferson's scar.