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.
Egyptian Building. . 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.
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.)
Location. 37° 32.362′ N, 77° 25.768′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Biotech and MCV District. Marker 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.
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
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 8, 2009
3. Egyptian Building
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 1,371 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
