Its NRHP nomination asserts that the building is the finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque style architecture in the state, and others have asserted that at its time of construction it was "one of the 'most magnificent examples of modern architecture in the South.'"[3]: 2
The design by Gott was one of 17 submitted in a design competition.[3]
The building was used for a 1905 function attended by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. It was used by the Masons until 1971. In 1982 the Richmond Foundation for the Arts acquired it with intended purpose of its serving as an arts center for the region.[3]: 3
At some later date the building housed a catering venue,[4] office building[5] and apartments.
^"Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
^ abcdRobert P. Winthrop (November 4, 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: The Masonic Temple" (PDF). Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission. Retrieved 2010-06-16. and Accompanying photo at Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, undated
masonic, temple, richmond, virginia, masonic, temple, richmond, virginia, richardsonian, romanesque, style, building, built, during, 1888, 1893, designed, jackson, gott, building, listed, national, register, historic, places, 1983, masonic, templeu, national, . The Masonic Temple in Richmond Virginia is a Richardsonian Romanesque style building built during 1888 1893 designed by Jackson C Gott 3 The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 1 Masonic TempleU S National Register of Historic PlacesU S Historic districtContributing propertyVirginia Landmarks RegisterLocation101 107 W Broad St Richmond VirginiaCoordinates37 32 46 N 77 26 37 W 37 54611 N 77 44361 W 37 54611 77 44361 Coordinates 37 32 46 N 77 26 37 W 37 54611 N 77 44361 W 37 54611 77 44361Area0 3 acres 0 12 ha Built1888 93ArchitectJackson C GottArchitectural styleRichardsonian RomanesquePart ofBroad Street Commercial Historic District Richmond Virginia ID87000611 NRHP reference No 83003305 1 VLR No 127 0296Significant datesAdded to NRHPFebruary 10 1983Designated CPApril 09 1987Designated VLRDecember 14 1982 2 It is a prominent building in downtown Richmond Its NRHP nomination asserts that the building is the finest example of Richardsonian Romanesque style architecture in the state and others have asserted that at its time of construction it was one of the most magnificent examples of modern architecture in the South 3 2 The design by Gott was one of 17 submitted in a design competition 3 The building was used for a 1905 function attended by U S President Theodore Roosevelt It was used by the Masons until 1971 In 1982 the Richmond Foundation for the Arts acquired it with intended purpose of its serving as an arts center for the region 3 3 At some later date the building housed a catering venue 4 office building 5 and apartments See also EditMason s Hall Richmond Virginia also NRHP listedReferences Edit a b National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service March 13 2009 Virginia Landmarks Register Virginia Department of Historic Resources Retrieved 19 March 2013 a b c d Robert P Winthrop November 4 1982 National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination The Masonic Temple PDF Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Retrieved 2010 06 16 and Accompanying photo at Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission undated The Renaissance Conference Center website http www loopnet com Listing 16607583 107 West Broad Street Richmond VA loopnet com listing for the Renaissance Building This article about a property in Richmond Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Masonic Temple Richmond Virginia amp oldid 1014999047, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
