Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
2106 E. Broad Street
c. 1886
— Historic Richmond —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2023
1. 2106 E. Broad Street Marker
Inscription.
2106 E. Broad Street. c. 1886. This Italianate frame house was constructed in 1886. The Eastlake-style three-bay porch features turned and scroll sawn ornamentation and a handsome balustrade. Other notable features are the double entrance doors, tall first-floor windows and a cornice with brackets and a dentil course. The first occupant was Holcombe S. Ackerly, publisher. He was the editor of Every Saturday. Other residents include, John W. Ackerly, printer, Edgar B. Tucker, clerk, Charles Mason, clerk with C and O Railroad and William A. Mason, bookkeeper. 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 frame house was constructed in 1886. The Eastlake-style three-bay porch features turned and scroll sawn ornamentation and a handsome balustrade. Other notable features are the double entrance doors, tall first-floor windows and a cornice with brackets and a dentil course. The first occupant was Holcombe S. Ackerly, publisher. He was the editor of Every Saturday. Other residents include, John W. Ackerly, printer, Edgar B. Tucker, clerk, Charles Mason, clerk with C & O Railroad and William A. Mason, bookkeeper. 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.
Location. 37° 32.027′ N, 77° 25.323′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Broad Street just east of North 21st Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2106 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 10, 2023
2. 2106 East Broad Street
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
