New Pump-House Explained

New Pump-House
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:September 11, 2002[1]
Designated Other1 Number:127-0193
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:1708 Pump House Dr., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates:37.5356°N -77.4853°W
Built:1881,, 1905, 1924
Architect:Cutshaw, Col. Wilfrd Emory
Architecture:Gothic Revival, Beaux Arts, et al.
Added:November 21, 2002
Refnum:02001366

New Pump-House, also known as the Byrd Park Pump House, is a historic pumping station building located in Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia. It was built in 1881–1883, and is a three-part, "I" plan, Gothic Revival style granite building. A one-story, L-shaped annex was built in 1905. The building features a steeply pitched roof, projecting gables, Gothic arches, and lancet windows. Also on the property are the contributing Beaux Arts style 1924 Hydro Electric Pumping Station constructed of brick, concrete, and stucco and the 1881 Worthington Steam Pump Building, a one-story Italianate style pump house built of brick coated with stucco. The complex was built as the waterworks for the city of Richmond.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

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: New Pump-House . Justin W. Gunther . February 2002. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying two photos