Stonewall Jackson School
Stonewall Jackson School, Historic school building on West Main Street in Richmond, Virginia.
Description
The Stonewall Jackson School displays Italianate architectural features including bracketed cornices, cast-iron Corinthian porches, and symmetrical wings constructed from brick and granite materials between 1886 and 1887.
History
Built during the post-Reconstruction era, this educational facility served Richmond's West End community for decades before being converted to professional office space while maintaining its original architectural integrity.
Culture
Named after Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson, the building reflects the complex historical narratives of Richmond and has become part of ongoing discussions about cultural memory and heritage interpretation.
Practical
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984, the building currently houses professional offices and is accessible via West Main Street with limited public access to interior spaces.
Did you know?
The structure features a distinctive curved bay with double staircase connecting its two wings, demonstrating exceptional late 19th-century institutional architecture adapted for modern commercial use.
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