New Pump-House, Richmond

Name: New Pump-House
Address: Richmond, United States

#137 among attractions in Richmond

Gothic Revival architecture

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New Pump-House, also known as the Byrd Park Pump House, is a historic pumping station building located in Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1881–1883, and is a three-part, "I" plan, Gothic Revival style granite building. A one-story, L-shaped annex was built in 1905. The building features a steeply pitched roof, projecting gables, Gothic arches, and lancet windows. Also on the property are the contributing Beaux Arts style 1924 Hydro Electric Pumping Station constructed of brick, concrete, and stucco and the 1881 Worthington Steam Pump Building, a one-story Italianate style pump house built of brick coated with stucco. The complex was built as the waterworks for the city of Richmond. ()

Built: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'12"N, 77°29'10"W

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Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver (Carillon)Richmond United States

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Day trips

New Pump-House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maymont, Agecroft Hall, Cary Street Park and Shop Center, Texas Beach Skate Park.

0.5 miE
Museum, History museum, Farm
Maymont, Richmond
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, Maymont is a sprawling 100-acre Victorian estate and public park that offers a unique blend of history, nature, and beauty. This enchanting site, once the private home of wealthy Richmond residents James Henry and Sallie...
1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Tudor Revival architecture
Agecroft Hall, Richmond
39 min walk • Agecroft Hall is a Tudor manor house and estate located at 4305 Sulgrave Road on the James River in the Windsor Farms neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States.
1.2 miN
Shopping, Department store
Cary Street Park and Shop Center, Richmond
32 min walk • Cary Street Park and Shop Center, also known as the Cary Court Shopping Center, is a historic shopping center developed by the C.F. Sauer family in the Carytown district of Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1938 in the Art Deco style. Two rectangular wings to the west and east were completed in 1949 and 1951.
1 miE
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
26 min walk • Texas Beach Skate Park, also known as Treasure Island Community Skate Park, is a DIY skatepark located within the planned Riverview Community Park in the Texas Beach riverside area on the north bank of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
1.4 miSE
Park, Greek Revival architecture, Playground
Forest Hill Park, Richmond
36 min walk • Forest Hill Park, known for its "Stone house" called Boscobel, is a popular and historic 105-acre urban park in Richmond, Virginia. Starting as a private property, the park has had several owners and uses before its present one, the City of Richmond.
1.2 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Byrd Theatre, Richmond
31 min walk • The Byrd Theatre is a cinema in the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. It was named after William Byrd II, the founder of the city. The theater opened on December 24, 1928 to much excitement and is affectionately referred to as "Richmond’s Movie Palace".
1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Tudor Revival architecture
Virginia House, Richmond
38 min walk • Virginia House is a manor house on a hillside overlooking the James River in the Windsor Farms neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States.
~1740 ftNE
Park, Theater, Concerts and shows
Byrd Park, Richmond
9 min walk • Byrd Park, also known as William Byrd Park, is a public park located in Richmond, Virginia, United States, north of the James River and adjacent to Maymont. The 200-acre park includes a mile-long trail with exercise stops, monuments, an amphitheatre, and three small lakes: Shields, Swan, and Boat Lake.
0.4 miW
Bridge
CSX A-Line Bridge, Richmond
11 min walk • The CSX A-Line Bridge is a double-track concrete bridge that carries the North End Subdivision of CSX Transportation over the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
~1810 ftSE
Bridge
Boulevard Bridge, Richmond
9 min walk • Boulevard Bridge in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia is a toll bridge which carries State Route 161 across the James River. At 2,030 feet long, the Boulevard Bridge was completed in 1925.
0.6 miW
Bridge
Powhite Parkway Bridge, Richmond
15 min walk • Powhite Parkway Bridge crosses the James River in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia. It carries the Powhite Parkway, also known as Virginia State Route 76.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Pump-House?

Nearby attractions include Byrd Park, Richmond (9 min walk), Boulevard Bridge, Richmond (9 min walk), CSX A-Line Bridge, Richmond (11 min walk), Maymont, Richmond (13 min walk).

How to get to New Pump-House by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Pump-House:

Bus

Pennsylvania + Greenville • Lines: 78 (22 min walk)
Carter & Dakota • Lines: 78 (23 min walk)