John B. Read's Row, 102-104 West Old Street, Petersburg, Petersburg, Virginia
Summary
Significance: These fine Federal row houses were built for John B. Read c. 1815-1818. Originally there were stores on the first floor and living quarters above. Particularly noteworthy on the exterior are the arched door openings on the first floor front, and the beaded keystones of the door and window lintels. On the interior in the 104 building there is an original doorway with fluted pilasters, lintel, and fan light.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-142
Survey number: HABS VA-643
Building/structure dates: ca. 1818 Initial Construction
Tags
Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Petersburg, 37.22793, -77.40193
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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