The Almshouse, Richmond

Name: The Almshouse
Address: Richmond, United States

#171 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

The "Almshouse", also known as the City Home is a historic almshouse and hospital complex located in Richmond, Virginia. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 37°33'11"N, 77°25'50"W

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Northside (Gilpin)Richmond United States

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The Almshouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, The National, John Marshall House, The Valentine.

0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
16 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.
0.8 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
21 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
John Marshall House, Richmond
20 min walk • The John Marshall House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 818 East Marshall Street in Richmond, Virginia.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
21 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 miSW
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.
~770 ftSE
Cemetery
Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond
4 min walk • The Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground was established by the city of Richmond, Virginia, for the interment of free people of color, and the enslaved. The heart of this now invisible burying ground is located at 1305 N 5th St.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, Richmond
14 min walk • The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Landmark and a National Historic Site located at 110½ E. Leigh Street on "Quality Row" in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The site was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1975.
0.6 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Hippodrome Theater, Richmond
15 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.
0.9 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
23 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
1.1 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
VCU School of the Arts, Richmond
28 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.
0.6 miW
37°32'60"N • 77°26'29"W
Black History Museum & Cultural Center, Richmond
17 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Almshouse?

Nearby attractions include Hebrew Cemetery, Richmond (2 min walk), Shockoe Hill Cemetery, Richmond (4 min walk), Shockoe Hill African Burying Ground, Richmond (4 min walk), Fifth Street Viaduct, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to The Almshouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Almshouse:

Bus

J • Lines: 14, 3C (18 min walk)
I • Lines: 3C, 5 (18 min walk)