Stewart-Lee House, Richmond

Name: Stewart-Lee House
Address: 707 E Franklin St, Richmond, 23219-2329, United States
Telephone: +1 804-643-2797

#119 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture

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Stewart–Lee House, also known as the Norman Stewart House, is a historic home located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1844, and is a three-story, three bay, Greek Revival style brick townhouse. Its low hipped roof is pierced by four interior end chimneys and surrounded by a simple molded cornice with a plain frieze. In 1864, Robert E. Lee's wife and daughter occupied the house after the confiscation of "Arlington." On April 15, 1865 General Lee retired to the home following the surrender at Appomattox. He resided there only until June 1865, due to the "result of constant callers." In 1893, the building was given to the Virginia Historical Society "for the use and occupation of the Virginia Historical Society as a library and assembly rooms"; they occupied it until 1959. The house was conveyed to the Confederate Memorial Literary Society in 1961 and is currently the used as the office of The Family Foundation. ()

Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'23"N, 77°26'14"W

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707 E Franklin StDowntown Richmond (Central Office)Richmond 23219-2329 United States

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+1 804-643-2797

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Stewart-Lee House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, Altria Theater.

~1080 ftE
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
6 min walk • The Virginia State Capitol, a historical beacon in the heart of Richmond, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of American democracy. Designed by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, in collaboration with French architect Charles-Louis...
~1920 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
10 min walk • Richmond Coliseum was an arena located in Richmond, Virginia, with a capacity of 13,500 that was most often used for various large concerts. The arena opened in 1971 and the region is looking to replace the aging facility with a larger one.
~910 ftE
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
5 min walk • The Virginia Washington Monument, also known as the Washington Monument, is a 19th-century neoclassical statue of George Washington located on the public square in Richmond, Virginia.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
24 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
~990 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
5 min walk • The National Theater is a historic theater in Richmond, Virginia. Part of a city block along the 700 block of Broad Street once known as Theatre Row, it is the only surviving auditorium of the row.
~780 ftE
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
4 min walk • The Virginia Women's Monument is a state memorial in Richmond, Virginia commemorating the contributions of Virginia women to the history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.
~520 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
3 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Located directly across the street from the Virginia State Capitol, it has long been a popular house of worship for political figures, including General Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Davis was a member.
~1240 ftE
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
7 min walk • Old City Hall, known formerly as City Hall, is the former city hall of Richmond, Virginia that was designed by Elijah E. Myers. It served as City Hall from its completion in 1894 through the 1970s.
~1450 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
8 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
17 min walk • Gallery5 is an arts center, museum, gallery, venue, and community space in Richmond, VA. It is located at 200 West Marshall Street in Richmond, VA, in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
~670 ftNE
Church
St. Peter's Church, Richmond
4 min walk • St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral of Richmond, Virginia, United States, located at 800 E. Grace St. is the oldest Catholic Church in Richmond. From the erecting of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond in 1850 until the completion of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in 1906, St. Peter's Church served as the cathedral and seat of the diocese.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stewart-Lee House?

Nearby attractions include St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond (3 min walk), First National Bank Building, Richmond (4 min walk), Richmond CenterStage, Richmond (4 min walk), Main Street Banking Historic District, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Stewart-Lee House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stewart-Lee House:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (7 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (8 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (15 min walk)