Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
2710 E. Franklin Street
c. 1902
— Historic Richmond —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
1. 2710 E. Franklin Street Marker
Inscription.
2710 E. Franklin Street. c. 1902. This rowhouse was constructed at the turn of the twentieth century and features an Italianate cornice and simple porch with turned posts in a classical balustrade. Edward C. Saunders occupied the house from 1902-1914. He was a traveling salesman for Mosby, Wilkinson and Anderson, a notions and white goods wholesale company. In 1915, Mr. Saunders moved next door to 2708. The house sat vacant until 1917 when it became the home of Cornelius J. Gooch, a conductor. This house is listed as a contributing structure to the St. John's Church Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
This rowhouse was constructed at the turn of the twentieth century and features an Italianate cornice and simple porch with turned posts in a classical balustrade. Edward C. Saunders occupied the house from 1902-1914. He was a traveling salesman for Mosby, Wilkinson & Anderson, a notions & white goods wholesale company. In 1915, Mr. Saunders moved next door to 2708. The house sat vacant until 1917 when it became the home of Cornelius J. Gooch, a conductor. This house is listed as a contributing structure to the St. John's Church Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
Location. 37° 31.718′ N, 77° 25.087′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Franklin Street just west of North 28th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2710 E Franklin St, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 2708 E. Franklin Street (a few steps from this marker); The Pulliam House (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
2. 2710 E. Franklin Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
