Armitage Manufacturing Company
National Register of Historic Places

Armitage Manufacturing Company

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
Listed
August 21, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000545

About this property

Armitage Manufacturing Company, also known as Fibre Board Container Company, is a historic factory building located in Richmond, Virginia. The original section was built in 1900, and is a two-story, brick building; a third story was added in 1924. Around 1928, a three-story extension was constructed at the rear of the front wing. In 1954, a large barrel-roofed, metal bowstring truss wing was added. It was constructed for the production of building supplies and roofing paper, and then used for corrugated container manufacturing. The building is used as a warehouse. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

3200 Williamsburg Ave.
Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
37.52670, -77.41537

Categories

ARCHITECTUREINDUSTRY
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Sources

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When was Armitage Manufacturing Company listed on the National Register?

Armitage Manufacturing Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Armitage Manufacturing Company?

Armitage Manufacturing Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Armitage Manufacturing Company?

The period of significance for Armitage Manufacturing Company is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.

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