Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
2917 E. Broad Street
c. 1888
— Historic Richmond —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
1. 2917 E. Broad Street Marker
Inscription.
2917 E. Broad Street. c. 1888. This Italianate brick house was built in 1888. Its notable features include granite shouldered window lintels, a handsome bracketed cornice and glass panel double entrance doors. Adolphus L. Savage, a brick contractor, was the original owner. Mr. Savage, occupation is evident with the abundant fine brickwork. The Savage family resided here until 1903. 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 Italianate brick house was built in 1888. Its notable features include granite shouldered window lintels, a handsome bracketed cornice and glass panel double entrance doors. Adolphus L. Savage, a brick contractor, was the original owner. Mr. Savage, occupation is evident with the abundant fine brickwork. The Savage family resided here until 1903. 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 1888.
Location. 37° 31.733′ N, 77° 24.87′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Broad Street just west of North 30th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2917 E Broad St, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 18, 2023
2. 2917 East Broad Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
