William Beers House, Richmond

Name: William Beers House
Address: Richmond, United States

#145 among attractions in Richmond

Greek Revival architecture

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William Beers House, also known as the Beers House, is a historic home located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1839, and is a three-story, three bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling crowned by an Italianate bracketed cornice and shallow hipped roof. It features an entrance with sidelights and pilasters framed by a porch containing coupled Greek Doric order columns. The house was enlarged to a full three stories in 1860. In 1965 the house was acquired by the Medical College of Virginia. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 37°32'19"N, 77°25'47"W

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Downtown Richmond (Biotech and MCV District)Richmond United States

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William Beers House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Virginia State Capitol, Richmond Coliseum, Virginia Washington Monument, White House of the Confederacy.

~1150 ftW
Colonial-style government landmark
Virginia State Capitol, Richmond
6 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 miNW
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.
~1300 ftW
Greek Revival architecture, Monuments and statues
Virginia Washington Monument, Richmond
7 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.
~730 ftN
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
White House of the Confederacy, Richmond
4 min walk • The White House of the Confederacy is a historic house located in the Court End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Built in 1818, it was the main executive residence of the sole President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis, from August 1861 until April 1865.
1.3 miW
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
35 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.
~1990 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
The National, Richmond
10 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.
~1430 ftW
Memorial
Virginia Women's Monument, Richmond
7 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.
~990 ftW
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.
~660 ftN
Museum offering many views on the war
American Civil War Museum, Richmond
4 min walk • The American Civil War Museum is a multi-site museum in the Greater Richmond Region of central Virginia, dedicated to the history of the American Civil War. The museum operates three sites: The White House of the Confederacy, American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar in Richmond, and American Civil War Museum at Appomattox.
~1110 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Valentine, Richmond
6 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.
1 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
Gallery5, Richmond
25 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William Beers House?

Nearby attractions include Monumental Church, Richmond (1 min walk), First African Baptist Church, Richmond (1 min walk), First Baptist Church, Richmond (3 min walk), Egyptian Building, Richmond (3 min walk).

How to get to William Beers House by public transport?

The nearest stations to William Beers House:

Bus

A • Lines: 1A, 1C (8 min walk)
B • Lines: 1A, 1C (8 min walk)

Train

Richmond Main Street (8 min walk)