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Monumental Church in Richmond, Virginia

Monumental Church in Richmond is a historic building, East Broad Street 1224 (23219). Monumental Church is located near Old 14th Street. Monumental Church is built in the Greek Revival architecture style. Ⓦ.
House Number
1224
Postal Code
23219
Street
East Broad Street
Building Type
building
Legend

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Monumental Church, Richmond, Virginia
Palladian architecture in VirginiaMonumental Church (1812-14) was designed by architect Robert Mills to commemorate the deaths of seventy-two persons, including Virginia Governor George William Smith, who perished in an 1811 fire that destroyed a theater on the site. Conceived as both an active church and commemorative monument, its dual role is expressed by a stone memorial portico and adjoining octagonal church. As an early example of Greek Revival styling, Monumental Church is derived from the work and ideas of numerous renowned designers, especially Benjamin H. Latrobe. Mills, however, an American-trained architect who explored progressive concepts such as fireproof-construction techniques, is credited with synthesizing contemporary architectural trends into buildings that have become identified with the Federal era. Although Monumental Church was altered and enlarged during the late nineteenth century, subsequent rehabilitations have restored its original appearance. – Mills, Robert; Upjohn, Richard; Marshal, John; Allan, John, Public domain – Wikimedia Commons

Artworks

  • Civil Rights Memorial – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Governor William Smith (Artist: William Ludwell Sheppard, metal) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (Coffee shop, takeout) at East Marshall Street 1200 (23298) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Vending machines

  • City of Richmond Payment Drop Box – approx. 0.2 mi.

Convenience stores

  • Essential Express at East Main Street 1219 (23219) – approx. 0.3 mi.

Bus stops

  • VCU Medical Center Eastbound Pulse Stop – approx. 350 ft.
  • VCU Medical Center Westbound Pulse Stop – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • 14th + Franklin – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Government Center Westbound Pulse Stop – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Broad + 9th – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • 9th & Marshall – approx. 0.3 mi.

Restaurants

  • The British Embassy (British, Seafood, Thai, wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Tue–Sun 11–21; Holiday closed) at East Main Street 1116 (23219) – approx. 0.3 mi.
  • Main Street Steakhouse (Steakhouse) at East Main Street 1112 (23219) – approx. 0.3 mi.

Delis

  • City Hall Deli Shops at North 9th Street 117 – approx. 0.2 mi.

Fast food restaurants

  • Subway (Sandwich, takeout, opening hours: Mon–Fri 10–19; Sun 10–19) at East Marshall Street 1250 (23298) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Chick-fil-A (Chicken, takeout) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Chick-fil-A (Chicken, takeout, opening hours: Mon–Fri 7–17; Sun closed) at North 13th Street 403 (23298) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Panera Bread (Sandwich, Bakery, takeout, opening hours: open 24/7) at East Marshall Street 1250 (23298) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Universities

  • VCU Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – approx. 200 ft.
  • Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research – approx. 0.2 mi.

Courthouses

  • Supreme Court of Appeals – approx. 0.1 mi.

Banks

  • Wells Fargo – approx. 0.1 mi.

Platforms

  • Richmond Main Street – approx. 0.3 mi.

Streets nearby

College Street
VCU Medical Center Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
150 ft
North 14th Street
14th + Franklin
350 ft
Governor Street
Supreme Court of Appeals
450 ft
North 11th Street
0.1 mi
Old 14th Street
0.2 mi
East Franklin Street
UPS, JewFro, Sauce & Toss Convenience, Bellos Lounge & Restaurant, Moxy Downtown Richmond
0.2 mi
South 13th Street
Essential Express
0.2 mi
North 15th Street
0.3 mi

Bakeries nearby

Europa Crust
0.3 mi

Buildings nearby

Beers-Newton House
100 ft
VDOT Annex Building
400 ft
Virginia Department of Transportation
450 ft
Commission for the Arts
450 ft
VDOT General Building
450 ft
Patrick Henry Building
0.1 mi
Executive Mansion
0.1 mi
Ferguson Building
0.1 mi
Madison Building
0.2 mi
Oliver Hill Building
0.2 mi
Thomas Jefferson Building
0.2 mi
John Tyler Building
0.2 mi
Planters National Bank Building
0.2 mi

Churches nearby

First African Baptist Church
300 ft

Commercial areas nearby

James Monroe Building
0.2 mi

Construction sites nearby

I-95 Bridge Rehabilitation Project (E Broad Street)
0.1 mi

Courthouses nearby

Old City Hall
0.2 mi

Garages nearby

Executive Mansion Carriage House
0.2 mi

Government buildings nearby

George Washington Building
0.2 mi

Hospitals nearby

Goodwin Research Laboratory
150 ft
Molecular Medicine Building
200 ft
Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building
350 ft
West Hospital
350 ft
Main Hospital
350 ft
Massey Cancer Center
450 ft
James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center
450 ft
North Hospital
550 ft
Nelson Clinic
0.1 mi
Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
0.1 mi
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Inpatient Pavilion
0.2 mi

Houses nearby

Executive Mansion Cottage
0.1 mi

Parking lots nearby

Capitol Square Parking
0.2 mi
Bank St. Parking
0.2 mi
Main Street Parking Garage
0.2 mi

Parks nearby

Patterson Memorial Garden
0.1 mi

University buildings nearby

Egyptian Building
200 ft
George Ben Johnston Auditorium
400 ft
Hunton Student Center
500 ft
Sanger Hall
0.1 mi

Other nearby

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Heliport
400 ft
Architectural style Greek Revival architecture
Heritage designation National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places listed place, Virginia Historic Landmark
Located in Virginia
Country United States