Fifth Avenue Historic District (Kenbridge, Virginia) Explained

Fifth Avenue Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:June 1, 2005[1]
Designated Other1 Number:247-0001
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:100-500 blocks of E. Fifth Ave., Kenbridge, Virginia
Coordinates:36.9597°N -78.2667°W
Architect:Robinson, Charles Morrison; Huff, Carence Wright Huff, et al
Architecture:Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, et al.
Added:February 22, 2006
Refnum:06000066

Fifth Avenue Historic District is an American national historic district located at Kenbridge, Lunenburg County, Virginia. It includes 63 contributing buildings in a residential area of the town of Kenbridge. There are 39 primary residences, 16 garages, and eight sheds. The dwellings constructed between 1890 and 1930 represent a variety of architectural styles including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow. Notable non-residential buildings include the Harris Hospital (c. 1910), Kenbridge Baptist Church (1948), Kenbridge Methodist Church (1914), and Kenbridge High School (1921), designed by noted Richmond architect Charles M. Robinson.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fifth Avenue Historic District. Kimberly M. Chen . Erika J. Schmelzer . Mary Porzio . March 2005. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos and Accompanying map