Monroe Ward in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Wingfield Scott
(1895-1983)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 5, 2023
1. Mary Wingfield Scott Marker
Mary Wingfield Scott is credited with transforming historic preservation in Richmond, her native city. Having earned a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from the University of Chicago, she brought a scholarly approach to the field. She helped found the William Byrd Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (later Preservation Virginia) in 1935, documented Richmond's historic buildings, and advocated for their protection and adaptive reuse, inspiring generations of preservationists. She also gave lectures, published books and articles, and led tours of historic neighborhoods. Scott bought and restored seven houses here at Linden Row.
Erected 2022 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-93.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 37° 32.598′ N, 77° 26.544′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in the Monroe Ward. Marker is at the intersection of East Franklin Street and North 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on East Franklin
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Virginia Randolph Ellett School (within shouting distance of this marker); Mathew F. Pleasant Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Patrick H. Starke Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); World Series (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woman's Club (about 500 feet away); The Robertson Hospital (about 600 feet away); Maggie Lena Walker Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maggie Walker (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 5, 2023
2. Mary Wingfield Scott Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2023
3. This nearby plaque shares Mary Wingfield Scott's influence.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2023, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2023, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. 3. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
