H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building Explained

H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building
Nrhp Type:cp
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:November 21, 1972[1]
Designated Other1 Number:109-0005
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:135 Atlantic Ave., Emporia, Virginia
Coordinates:36.6942°N -77.5367°W
Architecture:Edwardian Classicism
Added:April 2, 1973
Refnum:73002208

H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building is a historic factory building located at Emporia, Virginia. It was built in 1914, and is a one-story, five bay wide, brick structure with stepped parapets on the sides. The front facade is sheathed in decorative silver and black painted worked sheet metal in an Edwardian Classicism style. It features large rounded arches with a fan tracery filling the top of the arch. It also has a balustrade with pedestals capped by onion domes that top the east and west bays.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is located in the Belfield-Emporia Historic District.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff . September 1972 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo