National Register of Historic Places

Mankin Mansion

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
Listed
October 13, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93001124

About this property

Mankin Mansion, also known as Brickworks or as Irvin Place, was built in 1924 as a home and showplace by and for Edward Thurston Mankin, a brick manufacturer. The architecture of the mansion, inside and out, and of walls, benches, and structures on the grounds, includes many features ingeniously implemented in brick. The building's architecture is Georgian Revival, a subtype of Colonial Revival architecture. The house is featured in Foundations in Time II: More of Henrico’s Architectural Treasures, a Henrico County TV film available for viewing online. The mansion was saved from deterioration by its purchase by new owners who renovated it in 2004 and operate as a wedding and events venue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. In 1993, the NRHP listing included five contributing buildings, one contributing site, and two contributing structures.

Location

4300 Oakleys Ln.
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
37.53642, -77.34691

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Mankin Mansion listed on the National Register?

Mankin Mansion was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Mankin Mansion?

Mankin Mansion is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mankin Mansion?

The period of significance for Mankin Mansion is recorded as the industrial era.

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