West Franklin Street Historic District
West Franklin Street Historic District, Historic district in Richmond, US.
The West Franklin Street Historic District contains 71 buildings constructed between 1870 and 1920, featuring Greek Revival, Romanesque, and Italianate architectural designs.
The district received its designation on the National Register of Historic Places in September 1972, with subsequent boundary expansions implemented in 2009.
Former residential buildings in the district now serve multiple purposes, including Virginia Commonwealth University departments and the Beth Ahabah Congregation Hall and Synagogue.
The district spans 11 acres in central Richmond, with numerous informational plaques providing details about individual buildings and their architectural characteristics.
Franklin Terrace, Ritter-Hickock House, and First Independent Church stand as notable structures within this collection of Victorian and Neoclassical architecture.
Location: Richmond
GPS coordinates: 37.54940,-77.45360
Latest update: March 26, 2025 10:47
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