Mankin Mansion Explained

Mankin Mansion
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:August 18, 1993[1]
Designated Other1 Number:043-0068
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:4300 Oakleys Ln., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates:37.5361°N -77.3472°W
Built:1924
Architect:Mankin, Edward Thurston
Architecture:Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival
Added:October 14, 1993
Refnum:93001124

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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 5 June 2013.
  2. Web site: Susan E. Smead . Marc C. Wagner . Rhonda J. Allen . Philip C. Licking . amp . National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mankin Mansion / Irvin Place / Brickworks . May 27, 1993 . 2010-05-08 . Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. and Accompanying photo at Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, undated
  3. http://www.co.henrico.va.us/departments/pr/channel-17/category-list/notable-places/ Henrico County TV films
  4. Web site: Jordan . Adrienne . Step Back In Time At Richmond's Stunning Historic Mankin Mansion . Forbes . September 24, 2023 . en . January 16, 2019.