National Register of Historic Places

Springfield School

Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
Listed
August 23, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92001032

About this property

Springfield School is a historic school building located in Richmond, Virginia. The Gothic Revival structure was built in 1913 based on a design by noted Virginia architect Charles M. Robinson. The 2+1⁄2-story structure has a granite exterior, a raised basement and a small penthouse. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. Its inclusion on the National Register was based upon the school's association with an important period of development for the Richmond Public School system, its association with Charles M. Robinson, its Gothic Revival architectural style, and the unusual use of granite (rather than brick) as the exterior construction material for a school structure in the area.

Location

608 N. 26th St.
Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia
37.53441, -77.41520

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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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 Springfield School listed on the National Register?

Springfield School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 23, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Springfield School?

Springfield School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Springfield School?

The period of significance for Springfield School is recorded as the industrial era.

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