Church Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
2214-2220 E. Grace Street
c. 1876
— Historic Richmond —
This row of four brick Italianate townhouses was built c. 1876. The two-story houses exhibit brick work with fine mortar joints. The Beers Map of 1876 indicates W.H. Lyne owned the property. Mr. Lyne was a partner in Lyne & Brothers, auctioneers & real estate agents. The first recorded residents at No. 2214 & No. 2216 were Edwin Pleasants, bookkeeper at State Bank and Henry Pleasants, insurance agent. Robert T. Reynolds, bookkeeper at Singer Manufacturer, resided at No. 2218. William S. Murray, salesman with James McGraw, owned and occupied No. 2220.
The four townhouses were combined into one building and renovated by local preservationist, S. Douglas Fleet, in 1972 and was the home of the Twenty-Three Hundred Club, a dining and social hub, from 1972 until 2017. The club, which was located on the first floor, became a social hub for the neighborhood when restaurants did not exist in the area. The renovation in 1972 also added four apartments on the second floor. The building was renovated again in 2014 and 2021 by Catherine Bayliss Branch and converted into eight condominium units. This building 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
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 37° 31.928′ N, 77° 25.29′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Church Hill. Marker is on East Grace Street just west of North 23rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2220 East Grace 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. 2210 E. Grace Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Hilary Baker House (within shouting distance of this marker); 205 North 23rd Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 2204 E. Grace Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Ann Carrington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Richmond Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Childsavers' WRVA Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2215 E. Broad Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, November 10, 2023
2. 2214-2220 East Grace 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 45 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
