Lewis F. Powell, Richmond

Name: Lewis F. Powell
Address: Richmond, United States

#87 among attractions in Richmond

Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Lewis F. Powell Jr. United States Courthouse, also known as the U.S. Post Office and Customhouse, is a historic custom house, post office and courthouse located in Richmond, Virginia. Originally constructed in 1858, it was for decades a courthouse for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. A new federal district courthouse opened in 2008, but the Powell Courthouse still houses the Fourth Circuit. The United States Congress renamed the building for Supreme Court justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. in 1993. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as U.S. Post Office and Customhouse. ()

Built: 1858 (166 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 37°32'14"N, 77°26'3"W

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Downtown Richmond (Capitol District)Richmond United States

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Lewis F. Powell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, The National.

~570 ftN
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
3 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
13 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.
~800 ftN
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
4 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.
~1730 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
9 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 ftN
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.
~1040 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond
6 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.
~960 ftNE
City hall, Gothic Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Richmond
5 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.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
22 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.
~1400 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture, Church, Historical place
Monumental Church, Richmond
7 min walk • Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church that stands at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches.
~1030 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
First Freedom Center, Richmond
5 min walk • The First Freedom Center is a 501 nonprofit located in Richmond, Virginia. Its mission is to commemorate and educate about freedom of religion and conscience as proclaimed in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.
~1270 ftN
Church
St. Peter's Church, Richmond
7 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 Lewis F. Powell?

Nearby attractions include Planters National Bank, Richmond (2 min walk), Virginia Civil Rights Memorial, Richmond (3 min walk), Virginia State Capitol, Richmond (3 min walk), Main Street Banking Historic District, Richmond (4 min walk).

How to get to Lewis F. Powell by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lewis F. Powell:

Bus

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

Train

Richmond Main Street (9 min walk)