Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
3013 Libby Terrace
c. 1881
— Historic Richmond —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
1. 3013 Libby Terrace Marker
Inscription.
3013 Libby Terrace. c. 1881. This three-bay frame house was built c. 1881. The original design has been retrimmed with Georgian Revival details. The rear windows of the house have outstanding views of the river and surrounding neighborhoods. Originally, the house address was 3009 East Main Street. James H. Blair, a druggist at Blair Drug, purchased the house in 1895. Mr. Blair passed away in 1916 and his wife, Rosalie sold the house in 1919 to Eugene C. Haynes, a salesman. Homer and Dora Duckett, who both worked at Pohlig Brothers Paper Box Factory, purchased the house in 1921. 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 three-bay frame house was built c. 1881. The original design has been retrimmed with Georgian Revival details. The rear windows of the house have outstanding views of the river and surrounding neighborhoods. Originally, the house address was 3009 East Main Street. James H. Blair, a druggist at Blair Drug, purchased the house in 1895. Mr. Blair passed away in 1916 and his wife, Rosalie sold the house in 1919 to Eugene C. Haynes, a salesman. Homer and Dora Duckett, who both worked at Pohlig Brothers Paper Box Factory, purchased the house in 1921. 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.
Erected by The Church Hill Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 37° 31.56′ N, 77° 24.996′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on Libby Terrace just east of North 30th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3013 Libby Terrace, 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. Bloody Run (a few steps from this marker); 2916 Libby Terrace
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
2. 3013 Libby Terrace
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 163 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
