Richland Hall
National Register of Historic Places

Richland Hall

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Listed
August 31, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003028

About this property

Richland Hall is a historic building in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It was completed in 1894. The three-story red brick building was completed in 1894. It was built by James A. Bowling, whose money came from the sale of prison farmland. The West Nashville Masonic Lodge was founded there in 1898. The building was used by the Freemasons from 1901 to 1915. In the 1920s, rooms on the third floor were rented as the Richland Hall Hotel. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

4822 Charlotte Ave.
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
36.15226, -86.84593

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Nashville — Shy's Hill
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2 mi
Battle of Nashville – Shy's Hill Dec 16
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2.5 mi
Battle of Nashville – Second Day Dec 16
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3 mi

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When was Richland Hall listed on the National Register?

Richland Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 31, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Richland Hall?

Richland Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Richland Hall?

The period of significance for Richland Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.

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