Petersburg Courthouse Historic District

Petersburg Courthouse Historic District is a national historic district located at Petersburg, Virginia. The district includes 75 contributing buildings located in the central business district of Petersburg. It is centered on the Petersburg Courthouse and includes notable examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, Federal style architecture. Notable buildings include the Paul-Lassiter House, Slaughter-Tatum House, Tabb Street Presbyterian Church Rectory, Mark E. Holt Jewelry Store, Augustus Wright Block, Virginia National Bank, Saal's Department Store, Remmie Arnold Pens Company building, A&P Super Market, Watson Court Apartments, and the Zimmer & Company Building. Located in the district and separately listed are the Petersburg City Hall, Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, and Saint Paul's Church.[3]

Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District, view of sheriff's office and Petersburg Courthouse
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District is located in Virginia
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District is located in the United States
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by W. Bank, N. Adams, W. Washington and N. Market Sts., Petersburg, Virginia
Coordinates37°13′45″N 77°24′20″W
Area36.2 acres (14.6 ha)
ArchitectWalter, Thomas U.; Et al.
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Italianate, Federal
NRHP reference No.90001572[1]
VLR No.123-0103
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 21, 1990
Designated VLRAugust 21, 1990[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  3. Land and Community Associates (July 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Petersburg Courthouse Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map Archived 2012-12-29 at the Wayback Machine


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