Richlands in Tazewell County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Williams' Operating Room
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023
1. Dr. Williams' Operating Room Marker
Clinch Valley Coal and Iron Company
circa 1890
Acquired by Dr. W. R. Williams
December 26, 1901
Conveyed to the Town of Richlands
1983
this property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the
United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 37° 5.617′ N, 81° 47.926′ W. Marker is in Richlands, Virginia, in Tazewell County. Marker is on Front Street (Business U.S. 460) east of Norfolk Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1413 Front St, Richlands VA 24641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of the First Bank in Richlands (within shouting distance of this marker); Becky's Jewel Box (within shouting distance of this marker); First Christian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); N&W Railroad Section Foreman's House (about 400 feet away); T. Shea Cook Family Home
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Regarding Dr. Williams' Operating Room. Excerpt from the National Register nomination for the Richlands Historic District, of which the house is a contributing structure:
Now used as the Chamber of Commerce office, this one-story, hip-roof cottage has a front-gable at the eave with decorative shingles. The building is sheathed in German siding and has one-over-one windows. There are two entries with transoms. This building served as the operating room for Dr. W.R. Williams before the construction of the Mattie Williams Hospital in 1914. It later was used by Dr. Adele Del Castillo's dental office.
Also see . . . Richlands Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination and photographs submitted for the district, which includes the section house and was listed in 2007. (National Archives) (Submitted on July 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 18, 2023
2. Dr. Williams' Operating Room Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 84 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
