Laburnum Park Historic District

Laburnum Park Historic District is a residential neighborhood with wide, tree-lined avenues and spacious lots where houses sit back from the street with generous distance. The area contains about 226 buildings that show different architectural styles from the early to mid-20th century.

The neighborhood developed between 1908 and 1961 as a residential area northwest of Richmond, showing the pattern of suburban growth during that period. This expansion shaped how the district looks and functions today.

The neighborhood displays residential architecture from different eras, reflecting how homeowners chose to build their houses over several decades. Walking through the streets, you can see how these varied building styles sit side by side along the same tree-lined roads.

The district is located a few miles northwest of Richmond's center and is bounded by Brook Road, Hermitage Road, Laburnum Avenue, and Westwood Avenue. The wide streets and clear boundaries make it easy to navigate and walk through the area.

The southern edge of the district features three institutional complexes, including a former hospital and educational facility, each with distinctive architectural styles. These buildings show a shift from classical to modern design approaches across different decades.