Oliver Hill Building, Government building on Capitol Square in Richmond, Virginia.
Description
The Oliver Hill Building displays Beaux Arts architecture with buff brick construction, terra cotta details, and an Ionic portico that mirrors the nearby Virginia State Capitol design.
History
Originally constructed as the Virginia State Library between 1892 and 1894, the building served various governmental functions including housing the Virginia Supreme Court and Attorney General offices.
Culture
Renamed in 2005 to honor civil rights attorney Oliver Hill, the building represents Virginia's recognition of contributions to justice and equality in the state's modern history.
Practical
Located on Capitol Square near the Virginia State Capitol, the building currently houses the Lieutenant Governor's offices and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Did you know?
The building survived nearly twenty-five years of abandonment and demolition threats before undergoing extensive renovation in 2004 to restore its governmental functions.
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