Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
2715 E. Broad Street
c. 1886
— Historic Richmond —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
1. 2715 E. Broad Street Marker
Inscription.
2715 E. Broad Street. c. 1886. This classic brick three-bay townhouse was built c. 1886. The Italianate design features a delicate Eastlake porch. The city directory in 1886 lists Cyrus G. Bossieux of B. C. Bristow and Bro. as the first occupant. In 1889, Rev. T. P. Bell with the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention resided in the house. It later became the home of Samuel B. Lucy of S. B. Lucy and Co. Sewing Machines. In 1895, Dr. R. A. Frayser, a physician, lived in the house and had his office here. At various times the house also had an additional residence known as 2715 A. John's Church Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
This classic brick three-bay townhouse was built c. 1886. The Italianate design features a delicate Eastlake porch. The city directory in 1886 lists Cyrus G. Bossieux of B. C. Bristow & Bro. as the first occupant. In 1889, Rev. T. P. Bell with the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention resided in the house. It later became the home of Samuel B. Lucy of S. B. Lucy & Co. Sewing Machines. In 1895, Dr. R. A. Frayser, a physician, lived in the house and had his office here. At various times the house also had an additional residence known as 2715 A. John's Church Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.
Location. 37° 31.805′ N, 77° 24.991′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Broad Street just west of North 28th Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2715 E Broad 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. 210 N. 28th Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 208 North 28th
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 8, 2020
2. 2715 E. Broad 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 130 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
