Trinity Methodist Church (Richmond, Virginia) Explained

Trinity Methodist Church
Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 9, 1986[1]
Designated Other1 Number:127-0401
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:2000 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates:37.5344°N -77.4233°W
Built:–1875
Architect:West, Albert L.
Architecture:Italianate
Added:April 16, 1987
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:87000625

Trinity Methodist Church, also known as Trinity United Methodist Church and New Light Baptist Church, is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built between 1859 and 1875, and is a three-story, Italianate style stuccoed brick structure. It features a three-stage central tower, with an octagonal third stage that rises above the ridge of the gable roof. The tower once had a fourth stage open octagonal belfry and spire, which was removed in 1955 after being damaged in Hurricane Hazel.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053819/http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/register_counties_cities.htm. 21 September 2013.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Trinity Methodist Church. Division of Historic Landmarks Staff. 1986 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo