Old City Hall, Richmond

Name: Old City Hall
Address: 900 E Broad St #300, Richmond, United States

#47 among attractions in Richmond

City hall, Gothic Revival architecture

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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. The building occupies its own city block in downtown Richmond, bounded by 10th and 11th Streets to the west and east, and Capitol Street and East Broad Street to the south. The building is executed in a meticulous Gothic Revival style, and was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture. ()

Built: 1886 (138 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'23"N, 77°25'58"W

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900 E Broad St #300Downtown Richmond (Capitol District)Richmond United States

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Old City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, White House of the Confederacy.

~400 ftSW
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
2 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...
~1850 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
9 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.
~350 ftW
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
2 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.
~990 ftE
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
5 min walk • The White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865.
~1070 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
6 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.
~490 ftW
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
3 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.
~730 ftW
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.
~1000 ftE
Museum offering many views on the war
American Civil War Museum, Richmond
5 min walk • The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.
~990 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
5 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
~820 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
4 min walk • The Valentine is a museum in Richmond, Virginia dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond's history. Founded by Mann S. Valentine II 1898, it was the first museum in Richmond.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (2 min walk), First Baptist Church, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to Old City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old City Hall:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (4 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (5 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (11 min walk)