Southwest Historic District (Roanoke, Virginia) Explained

Southwest Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:April 16, 1985[1]
Designated Other1 Number:128-0049
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:Roughly bounded by Salem Ave., Jefferson St., Roanoke River and 20th St., also roughly bounded by Westview, Westport, Salem, Jackson, Norfolk, Rorer, Campbell, Marshall, Day, Jefferson, and Clark Aves., Roanoke R., 13th and 21st Sts. St., Roanoke, Virginia
Coordinates:37.2675°N -79.9558°W
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late Victorian
Added:June 19, 1985
Increase:December 3, 2020
Refnum:85001349
Increase Refnum:100005882

Southwest Historic District is a national historic district located at Roanoke, Virginia. It encompasses 1,547 contributing buildings constructed between 1882 and 1930 in the Roanoke neighborhoods of Old Southwest, Mountain View, and Hurt Park. It is a primarily residential district with houses in a variety of popular late-19th and early-20th century architectural styles. The district also includes a small number of commercial structures, churches, and two schools.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

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: Southwest Historic District. Division of Historic Landmarks Staff. 1985. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map