Fifth Street Historic District
Fifth Street Historic District, Historic district in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The Fifth Street Historic District includes 57 buildings and 1 object across a one-mile stretch between the John Lynch Bridge and Martin Luther King Jr Bridge.
The district developed into an African American commercial center after the Civil War, with numerous businesses establishing along the transportation corridor by the early 1900s.
The architectural collection features Federal, Art Deco, Colonial Revival, and modern styles, reflecting the evolution of building design from 1875 through 1940.
The intersection of Fifth and Federal Streets contains a single-lane, four-way roundabout with pedestrian plazas constructed in 2010 for improved navigation.
The district preserves notable structures such as the Kentucky Hotel, Western Hotel, William Phaup House, and multiple tobacco factories built between 1877 and 1885.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.41500,-79.14970
Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:07
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