Biotech and MCV District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

1. Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital Marker

Inscription. William H. Grant, a prominent Richmond tobacconist, built this mansion by 1856 on property acquired from John Wickham's estate. The house, an early example in Richmond of the Italianate style, reflected the wealth and sophistication of late antebellum society. In 1892, after years of mixed use, it was acquired by Sheltering Arms Hospital, founded in 1889 as a "haven of mercy" for impoverished Virginians. The building underwent alterations, including the construction of a connecting wing westward to the Leigh House, before the hospital moved to new quarters in 1965. The Grant House is currently owned by Virginia Commonwealth University.

Erected 1993 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-40.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 37° 32.505′ N, 77° 25.847′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker is on East Clay Street, 0.1 miles west of North 11th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23298, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within walking distance of this marker. Valentine Museum (a few steps from this marker); Maupin - Maury House (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew Fontaine Maury (within shouting distance of this marker); Wickham-Valentine House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richmond Female Institute / Woman's College of Richmond (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alexander H. Stephens House Site (about 400 feet away); White House of the Confederacy (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . .
1. William A. Grant House. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 12, 2021.)

2. Sheltering Arms History. (Submitted on February 16, 2009.)

Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital Marker on E Clay St image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

2. Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital Marker on E Clay St

Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital Plaques image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, February 14, 2009

3. Grant House / Sheltering Arms Hospital Plaques

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,240 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.