Main Street Banking Historic District, Richmond

#333 among attractions in Richmond

Interesting neighbourhood, Victorian architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Main Street Banking Historic District is a national historic district located in downtown Richmond, Virginia. The district encompasses 19 contributing buildings located south of the Virginia State Capitol and west of the Shockoe Slip Historic District. It is the location of a number of buildings built for or occupied by banking institutions. The district includes representative examples of the Late Victorian and International Style architecture built between about 1865 and 1965. Notable buildings include the Virginia Employment Commission Building, the 700 Building, the Ross Building, the Fidelity Building. Located in the district is the separately listed First National Bank Building. ()

Built: 1865 (159 years ago)Area: 13 acres (0.0203 mi²)Coordinates: 37°32'17"N, 77°26'11"W

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Downtown Richmond (Central Office)Richmond United States

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Day trips

Main Street Banking Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~850 ftE
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
5 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...
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
12 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.
~860 ftNE
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.
1 miNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
27 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.
~1470 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
8 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.
~750 ftNE
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.
~760 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
4 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.
~1190 ftNE
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
6 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.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
20 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.
~1020 ftN
Church
St. Peter's Church, Richmond
5 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.
0.6 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
17 min walk • The Hippodrome Theater is located in Richmond, Virginia. It is situated in the historical African-American neighborhood of Jackson Ward, which was referred to as "The Harlem of the South" during the 1920s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Main Street Banking Historic District?

Nearby attractions include First National Bank Building, Richmond (1 min walk), Deep Run Baptist Church, Richmond (3 min walk), Stewart-Lee House, Richmond (4 min walk), Lewis F. Powell, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Main Street Banking Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Main Street Banking Historic District:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (9 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (9 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (12 min walk)