Virginia Mutual Building

Virginia Mutual Building, also known as the Virginia Trust Company Building, is a historic bank building located in Richmond, Virginia. It was designed by architect Alfred Bossom and built in 1920–1921. It is a six level, Classical Revival style building constructed of white granite with terra cotta ornament. The front facade is in the form of a Roman triumphal arch, reminiscent of the Arch of Titus, with an overall height of 91 feet.[3] The building is occupied by the Tredegar Trust Company.

Virginia Mutual Building
Virginia Mutual Building, January 2012
Virginia Mutual Building is located in Virginia
Virginia Mutual Building
Virginia Mutual Building is located in the United States
Virginia Mutual Building
Location821 E. Main St., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates37°32′17″N 77°26′13″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1920 (1920)-1921
ArchitectBossom, Alfred Charles
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.77001537[1]
VLR No.127-0249
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 7, 1977
Designated VLRFebruary 15, 1977[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[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. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (January 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Virginia Mutual Building" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo

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