Pythian Castle, Romanesque Revival building in Portsmouth, United States
The Pythian Castle features three stories of brick and stone construction with intricate details at 610-612 Court Street in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Edward Overman designed this fraternal lodge between 1897 and 1898 for the Atlantic Lodge of the Knights of Pythias organization.
The structure allocated retail space on the ground level while reserving upper floors for the Knights of Pythias fraternal meetings and activities.
The building maintains its original purpose with a Mexican restaurant operating on the street level, while preserving historical architectural elements.
A single-story brick and stone extension, matching the original Romanesque Revival design, was constructed on the northern side in 1908.
Location: Virginia
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.83360,-76.30140
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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