Springfield School, Richmond

Name: Springfield School
Address: Richmond, United States

#297 among attractions in Richmond

Gothic Revival architecture

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Springfield School is a historic school building located in Richmond, Virginia. The Gothic Revival structure was built in 1913 based on a design by noted Virginia architect Charles M. Robinson. The 2+1⁄2-story structure has a granite exterior, a raised basement and a small penthouse. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Its inclusion on the National Register was based upon the school's association with an important period of development for the Richmond Public School system, its association with Charles M. Robinson, its Gothic Revival architectural style, and the unusual use of granite as the exterior construction material for a school structure in the area. ()

Coordinates: 37°32'3"N, 77°24'56"W

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Church HillRichmond United States

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Springfield School – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Holocaust Museum, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, The National.

1.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Richmond Coliseum, Richmond
33 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.
0.6 miW
Powerful museum with free admission
Virginia Holocaust Museum, Richmond
16 min walk • The Virginia Holocaust Museum is a public history museum located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The museum is dedicated to depicting the Holocaust through the personal stories of its victims.
0.6 miW
Photos, memorabilia and a Raven Room
Edgar Allan Poe Museum, Richmond
16 min walk • The Poe Museum or the Edgar Allan Poe Museum, is a museum located in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, United States, dedicated to American writer Edgar Allan Poe.
1.2 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
31 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.
~1560 ftSW
Historic place with costumed tour guides
St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond
8 min walk • St. John's Church is an Episcopal church located at 2401 East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Formed from several earlier parishes, St. John's is the oldest church in the city of Richmond, Virginia.
0.8 miW
Bridge
James River Bridge, Richmond
21 min walk • The James River Bridge carries Interstate 95 across the James River in Richmond, Virginia.
0.8 miW
Greek Revival architecture, Church
First African Baptist Church, Richmond
21 min walk • The First African Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia is a prominent Black church. Founded in 1841, its members initially included both slaves and freedmen. It has since had a major influence on the local black community. At one point, it was one of the largest Protestant churches in the United States.
0.6 miS
Park, Garden, Playground
Chimborazo Park, Richmond
16 min walk • Chimborazo Park is a park and historic land site in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Created in 1874, the park was the site of Chimborazo Hospital, one of the world's largest military hospitals.
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Richmond CenterStage, Richmond
33 min walk • Richmond CenterStage is a performing arts center in Richmond, Virginia that includes the...
~1800 ftNE
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Fourth Baptist Church, Richmond
9 min walk • Fourth Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1884, and is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure. It features a distyle portico in antis elevated on a high podium.
~210 ftSW
Greek Revival architecture, Church
Leigh Street Baptist Church, Richmond
1 min walk • Leigh Street Baptist Church is a historic Southern Baptist church in Church Hill North Historic District which is in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Samuel Sloan and built between 1854 and 1857. It is a three-story, Greek Revival style stuccoed brick structure.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Springfield School?

Nearby attractions include Leigh Street Baptist Church, Richmond (1 min walk), St Patrick's Catholic Church, Richmond (8 min walk), St. John's Episcopal Church, Richmond (8 min walk), Fourth Baptist Church, Richmond (9 min walk).

How to get to Springfield School by public transport?

The nearest stations to Springfield School:

Train

Richmond Main Street (20 min walk)

Bus

I • Lines: 3C, 5 (28 min walk)
H • Lines: 12 (28 min walk)