Grace Hospital, hospital in Virginia, United States
Grace Hospital is a former medical facility in Richmond, Virginia, built in 1911 as a three-story structure with Classical Revival design and a grand entrance facing West Grace Street. The building expanded through additions in 1930 and 1964, with each phase introducing different architectural styles including columns and stone arches in the original section and simpler functional designs in later expansions.
The facility opened in 1912 and was Richmond's first hospital constructed with fireproof materials, an important safety advancement of that era. It was part of a wave of private hospital expansion in the early 1900s influenced by Richmond's medical schools and professional organizations.
Grace Hospital takes its name from the street where its main entrance faces, reflecting its role as a centerpiece of medical care in Richmond's community for generations. The building's careful design and lasting presence demonstrated how the city valued professional healthcare and architectural quality during the early 1900s.
The building sits just west of Richmond's downtown and can be easily viewed from the street, though interior public access is not available. Walking past and observing the exterior architecture allows visitors to appreciate the different construction periods and design changes across the facades.
The building was notably the birthplace of Donnie Corker in 1951, a figure connected to local history. Between 2015 and 2017, it was carefully renovated and converted into residential apartments, demonstrating how historic structures can find new life while preserving their original character.
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