Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District, historic district in Virginia, United States
Block 0-100 East Franklin Street Historic District is a small residential area in Richmond containing 21 buildings constructed primarily from the 1830s through the early 1900s. The structures display Greek Revival, Renaissance Revival, and other period styles, featuring brick facades, tall windows, and decorative architectural details typical of their era.
The area originated as part of Rutherfoord's Addition, land offered for sale by Thomas Rutherfoord starting in 1795. Most buildings date from the 1830s through early 1900s, with the oldest preserved structure being the William Allen double house built in 1836, while the Kent-Valentine House, designed by architect Isaiah Rogers around 1845-46, represents the district's finest residences.
The district reflects how people in the 1800s valued their homes and neighborhoods, choosing popular architectural styles that showed their status and taste. Walking through the streets today, you can see how the community shaped its identity through the buildings it created and maintained.
Many properties in this district are private residences or offices, so viewing is limited to the outside from the street. The area is walkable with quiet streets that allow you to move at a leisurely pace and observe architectural details without obstruction.
The district gained dual recognition in consecutive years, listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1979 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, securing its protection at both state and federal levels. This early designation was crucial in preserving the neighborhood as the surrounding city transformed significantly around it.
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