About this property
Downtown Hopewell Historic District is a national historic district located at Hopewell, Virginia. The district encompasses 38 contributing buildings in the central business district of Hopwell. The district primarily includes masonry buildings, largely built after a devastating fire in 1915. The scale is low with most buildings only two stories in height with decorative brick cornices and Art Deco features. Notable buildings include the Wells Building, Larkin Building (1916), Randolph Hotel (1927), former National Bank of Hopewell (1916), D. L. Elder Bank (1929), and First Federal Savings and Loan building (1951).
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000977. It was listed on September 13, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Downtown Hopewell Historic District listed on the National Register?
Downtown Hopewell Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Downtown Hopewell Historic District?
Downtown Hopewell Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Downtown Hopewell Historic District?
The period of significance for Downtown Hopewell Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1915.
Can I research the history near Downtown Hopewell Historic District?
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