Scott's Addition Historic District, Historic district in Richmond, United States
Scott's Addition Historic District is an area containing roughly 284 buildings and structures across a former industrial and commercial section of Richmond. The collection displays different architectural styles that developed over many decades.
The area took its name from General Winfield Scott, who received this land from Colonel John Mayo in 1818 and developed portions of it. Over the 1800s and 1900s, it transformed from residential area into an industrial and commercial zone.
The neighborhood displays a blend of Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, and Art Deco styles across its buildings and streetscapes. Walking through, you notice how these different architectural approaches coexist and shape the character of the area.
The district lies in a walkable section of Richmond with many restaurants, bars, and shops spread among the older buildings. Most routes are flat and straightforward, making exploration easy.
The area now houses nine breweries, cideries, and distilleries, making it a growing beverage production hub. This repurposing of old industrial buildings is how modern activities bring new life to historic spaces.
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