The Commonwealth Club, Richmond

Name: The Commonwealth Club
Address: 401 W Franklin St, Richmond, 23220, United States
Telephone: (804) 648-6543

#116 among attractions in Richmond

Park, Relax in park, Lounge, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Commonwealth Club, is a private gentlemen's club in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Its present clubhouse was completed in 1891. The defining structure of the Commonwealth Club Historic District, it is located at 401 West Franklin Street. The Commonwealth Club is considered to be one of the finest pieces of architecture in Richmond and was a physical symbol of Richmond's New South movement. The club hosts the annual Richmond German Christmas Dance, the oldest debutante ball in Virginia. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalElevation: 157 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°32'41"N, 77°26'55"W

Address

401 W Franklin StDowntown Richmond (Monroe Ward)Richmond 23220 United States

Contact

(804) 648-6543

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Day trips

The Commonwealth Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Siegel Center, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Altria Theater, Monroe Park.

0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Siegel Center, Richmond
16 min walk • The Stuart C. Siegel Center is a 190,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The facility's main component is the 7,637- seat E.J. Wade Arena.
~1480 ftNW
Church
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
8 min walk • The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street.
~1170 ftNW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
6 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.
~930 ftNW
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
5 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
~1350 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
7 min walk • St. Andrew's Church is an historic Episcopal church complex in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The complex consists of the church, school, parish hall, Instructive Nurse Association Building, and William Byrd Community House or Arents Free Library.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
10 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Institute for Contemporary Art, Richmond
11 min walk • Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU in Richmond, also known as the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, is an arts center at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architecture firm Steven Holl Architects, and built by Gilbane Building Company.
0.6 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
16 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.
0.7 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
18 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.5 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
VCU School of the Arts, Richmond
12 min walk • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts is a public non-profit art and design school located in Richmond, Virginia. One of many degree-offering schools at VCU, the School of the Arts comprises 18 bachelor's degree programs and six master's degree programs.
~1810 ftNE
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
9 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Commonwealth Club?

Nearby attractions include Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District, Richmond (4 min walk), Monroe Park, Richmond (5 min walk), Taylor–Mayo House, Richmond (5 min walk), Altria Theater, Richmond (6 min walk).

How to get to The Commonwealth Club by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Commonwealth Club:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (10 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (23 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (33 min walk)