Scott's Addition Historic District in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Richmond Locomotive Works

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2010

1. Richmond Locomotive Works Marker

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This building was once the home of the Richmond
Locomotive Works, one of the world's most
famous steam locomotive builders.

Steam engines powered the industrial revolution
in the United States, and Richmond-made steam
locomotives carried an enormous quantity of
manufactured products across the country and
around the world.

The pieces you see here were all integral parts of
the Richmond Locomotive Works assembly line,
which manufactured great American steam engines
in this building from 1887 to 1927.

Erected 2009 by Movieland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 37° 34.025′ N, 77° 28.024′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Scott's Addition Historic District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Boulevard (Virginia Route 161) and West Leigh Street. This marker is located in the parking lot of Bow Tie Movieland at Boulevard Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1301 North Boulevard, Richmond VA 23230, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Aluminaut (approx. 0.3 miles away); C&O Kanawha Class Locomotive 2732 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Car ONE (approx. 0.4 miles away); REA Express 183 (approx. 0.4 miles away); RF&P Kitchen Car 20 (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Boulevard Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Broad Street Station (approx. half a mile away); Memorial Bell Tower (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Richmond Locomotive and Machine Works. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on June 27, 2010.)

Richmond Locomotive Works Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2010

2. Richmond Locomotive Works Building

Recently converted to a multiplex cinema.

Tracking Down Our Heritage image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2010

3. Tracking Down Our Heritage

These tracks were uncovered during this property's transformation into Boulevard Square. They once served to bring into service the gleaming new steam locomotives that were built on this property by the Richmond Locomotive Works. They have been preserved in place as a reminder of this property's rich and continuing history as a Richmond and American icon.

Richmond Locomotive Works Track image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2010

4. Richmond Locomotive Works Track

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2010

5. Richmond Locomotive Works Building

CSX line still in operation in the rear of Boulevard Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2010

6. CSX line still in operation in the rear of Boulevard Square

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,683 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 27, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.