Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District, Richmond

Name: Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District
Address: Richmond, United States

#175 among attractions in Richmond

Beaux-Arts architecture, Greek Revival architecture

Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District

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The Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Richmond, Virginia. It is located between downtown and the Fan district. The district encompasses 13 contributing buildings built during the 19th century and in a variety of popular architectural styles including Greek Revival, Federal, Beaux-Arts, and Queen Anne. Many of the dwellings have been converted to commercial use. Notable buildings include Queen Anne Row, the Carter-Mayo House designed by Carrère and Hastings, the Cole Diggs House, the Smith-Palmer House, the Ida Schoolcraft House, the Price House, the A. S. Smith House, and the T. Seddon Bruce House. ()

Area: 3 acres (0.0047 mi²)Coordinates: 37°32'42"N, 77°26'47"W

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Downtown Richmond (Monroe Ward)Richmond United States

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Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Altria Theater, Monroe Park, St. Andrew's Church.

~1940 ftNW
Church
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
10 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.
~1740 ftW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
9 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.
~1310 ftNW
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
7 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.
~1960 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
10 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.
~1410 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
7 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 miNW
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.
0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
15 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
0.5 miNW
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.
0.4 miNE
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
12 min walk • Museum
~1150 ftNE
37°32'48"N • 77°26'35"W
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond
6 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Taylor–Mayo House, Richmond (2 min walk), The Commonwealth Club, Richmond (4 min walk), Monroe Ward, Richmond (4 min walk), Ellen Glasgow House, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Two Hundred Block West Franklin Street Historic District:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)
A • Lines: 1A, 1C (20 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (31 min walk)