Henry Street Historic District
Henry Street Historic District is a national historic district located at Roanoke, Virginia. It encompasses four contributing buildings constructed between 1917 and 1951. They were developed as the central business and entertainment district for the African-American neighborhood of Gainsboro in Northwest Roanoke. They are the Hotel Dumas (1917), The Strand Theatre (1923), Dr. Lylburn Downing office (c. 1945), and a commercial building (1951).[3]
Henry Street Historic District | |
 Henry Street Historic District, June 2010 | |
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| Location | 100 blk. of Henry St. NW, Roanoke, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 37°16′30″N 79°56′32″W |
| Area | 1.2 acres (0.49 ha) |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 04001276[1] |
| VLR No. | 128-5764 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 27, 2004 |
| Designated VLR | September 8, 2004[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1] The buildings are also included in the Gainsboro Historic District.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
- Alison S. Blanton (June 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Henry Street Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos and Accompanying map Archived 2012-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
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