National Register of Historic Places

Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital

Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
Listed
December 21, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001919

About this property

Henderson Building is a historic administration building located on the campus of Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute at Marion, Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 1887 in the Victorian style and remodeled in 1930–1931, in the Classical Revival style. When built, it was a four-story, brick building with a 118-foot clock tower. With the 1930-1931 remodeling, The tower was removed and replaced with an octagonal rotunda and the building reduced to three stories. A two-story front portico was also added. In accordance with the Kirkbride Plan, the building was once connected to three radiating three story ward wings. The wings were replaced in the 1980s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

Location

Marion, Smyth County, Virginia
36.83342, -81.51188

Categories

HEALTH/MEDICINEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital listed on the National Register?

Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital?

Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital?

The period of significance for Henderson Building, Southwestern State Hospital is recorded as the industrial era.

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