Preservation

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Past Saves
Main Photo: Pilot Block. Taken from the archives of Historic Richmond Foundation. (photo by Richard C. Cheek)

Past Saves

Since its inception, Historic Richmond Foundation has saved dozens of historic structures from demolition. Preserving the built environment ensures a heritage for the future of Richmond. The following are only a few examples of the structures that we have saved over the years:

  • St. John’s Church (1956)
  • The Pilot Block (1957)
  • Elmira Shelton House (1958)
  • 200 Block of West Franklin Street (1977)
  • Linden Row (1979)
  • Goddin-Taylor House (1980)
  • Stewart-Lee House (1980)
  • Old City Hall (1981)
  • Monumental Church (1983)
  • The Great Ship Lock of the James River and Kanawha Canal (1989)
  • The National Theatre (1991)
  • Allen Double House (1995)
  • Superior Warehouse (2000)
  • the Byrd Park Pump House (2004) and the Patteson-Schutte House (2006).
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2300 Club

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Byrd Park Pump House Arcade

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Byrd Park Pump House