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

Egyptian Building

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

1. Egyptian Building Marker

Inscription. In Oct. 1844, Hampden-Sydney College’s medical department first held classes in this Egyptian Revival structure designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas S. Stewart. Completed in 1846, it provided educational and clinical facilities for the medical school, which later became a centerpiece of the Medical College of Virginia. It is now part of Virginia Commonwealth University. The structure, named the Egyptian Building in 1927, was extensively renovated twelve tears later to carry the Egyptian style to the interior. As one of the nation’s finest examples of the Egyptian Revival style, the Egyptian Building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

Erected 2005 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 37° 32.362′ N, 77° 25.768′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. It is at the intersection of East Marshall Street and North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on East Marshall Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23298, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medical College of Virginia (a few steps from this marker); St. Philip School of Nursing (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Philip's Way (within shouting distance of this marker); Theatre Fire of December 26, 1811 (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Virginia Convention of 1788 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monumental Church (about 300 feet away); First African Baptist Church (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Egyptian Building (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Egyptian Building. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 12, 2021.)

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

2. Egyptian Building Marker

Egyptian Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

3. Egyptian Building

Egyptian Building Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

4. Egyptian Building Interior

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009

5. Egyptian Building Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,115 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.