Petersburg Courthouse Historic District Explained

Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:August 21, 1990[1]
Designated Other1 Number:123-0103
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Roughly bounded by W. Bank, N. Adams, W. Washington and N. Market Sts., Petersburg, Virginia
Coordinates:37.2292°N -77.4056°W
Architect:Walter, Thomas U.; Et al.
Architecture:Greek Revival, Italianate, Federal
Added:December 21, 1990
Refnum:90001572

Petersburg Courthouse Historic District is a national historic district located at Petersburg, Virginia. The district includes 75 contributing buildings located in the central business district of Petersburg. It is centered on the Petersburg Courthouse and includes notable examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, Federal style architecture. Notable buildings include the Paul-Lassiter House, Slaughter-Tatum House, Tabb Street Presbyterian Church Rectory, Mark E. Holt Jewelry Store, Augustus Wright Block, Virginia National Bank, Saal's Department Store, Remmie Arnold Pens Company building, A&P Super Market, Watson Court Apartments, and the Zimmer & Company Building. Located in the district and separately listed are the Petersburg City Hall, Tabb Street Presbyterian Church, and Saint Paul's Church.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.

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: Petersburg Courthouse Historic District. Land and Community Associates. July 1990. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map