Nov
13
2014 – 2015 Annual Report
Stay up to date with everything going on at Historic Richmond. Read our 2014 – 2015 AnnuContinue Reading...
May
6
Buildings we love: William H. Grant House, 1857
1008 E. Clay Street This Italianate mansion, featuring cast-iron hoods over windows, marble steps and an elaborate entrance porch, was built by tobacco merchant William H. Grant. It became Sheltering Arms Hospital in 1894 and is now used as offices by Medical College of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth UContinue Reading...
Jan
7
Buildings we love: Egyptian Building, 1845
1223 E. Marshall Street Built in 1845, this Egyptian Revival style building was designed by Thomas Stewart the for Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College, which later became the Medical College of Virginia. It is considered one of the nation’s best examples of the Egyptian Revival style. The building has remained in continuous use since its completion Continue Reading...
May
29
How old Grand Rapids City Hall’s twin in Virginia survived the wrecking ball
BY GARRET ELLISON MLive/The Grand Rapids Press, May 29, 2014 Historic Richmond was featured in The Grand Rapids Press for our success in saving Old City Hall from demolition. READ TContinue Reading...
Apr
10
Practicing the art of transformation
BY BURL ROLETT Richmond BizSense Virginia Commonwealth University’s art department moves into the recently restored building at 814 W. Broad St., formerly home to Richmond Glass Shop. Commonwealth Architects designed the renovated spance and TRENT was the general contractor for the project. READ TContinue Reading...