Southern Seminary Main Building
Southern Seminary Main Building, University building in Buena Vista, United States.
The Southern Seminary Main Building stands as a brick and frame structure with slate gable roof, round towers, wooden galleries, and Palladian windows.
Built in 1890 as Hotel Buena Vista, the building transformed into an educational facility by 1907 after consolidating three seminary campuses.
The structure represents an integration of Queen Anne and French Renaissance architectural designs, created by architect S.W. Foulks at the junction of Ivy and Park Avenues.
The property extends across 9.9 acres and functions as part of Southern Virginia University, providing educational facilities for students and faculty members.
The building features three levels of wooden galleries and multiple round towers topped with conical and domical roofs, displaying precise architectural detail.
Location: Buena Vista
Part of: Southern Virginia University
GPS coordinates: 37.74000,-79.35060
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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