12 West Clay Street
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Coordinates 37.547696, -77.440953
Direction 69° (E)
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Source:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collection:
Jackson Ward Historic District Photographs
Date:
ca. 1978
Region:
Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source)
Description:
Subject: Historic buildings -- Virginia -- Richmond -- Pictorial works; Architecture -- Virginia -- Richmond -- Pictorial works; Architecture, Domestic -- Virginia -- Richmond -- Pictorial works; Richmond (Va.) -- History -- Pictorial works; Richmond (Va.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Pictorial works; Jackson Ward Historic District (Richmond, Va.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Pictorial works City/Location: Richmond (Va.) Architectural Style: Greek Revival Original Description \(transcribed from book\): Like its neighbor, this is a very fine Greek Revival house. The floor to ceiling windows, the recessed door, and the fine Doric porch are notable. It was owned by Mr. H. Newman in 1876. Original Note \(transcribed from book\): The 00 Block of West Clay Street contains the finest collection of stepped gabled Greek Revival houses in the City. It was originally owned by Addolph Dill, a prosperous baker. Dill began the development of this street as a high quality residential area, a character which has largely been maintained. Area of Jackson Ward Block: 00 Block West Clay Street Area of Jackson Ward Full Street: West Clay Street Date of Construction: 1855 Image Note: Photograph differs from one used in book. Type of Building: single-family dwellings Architectural Features: doors; windows; Doric order; porches
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By:
John Pole
Date:
Feb 28, 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 10:58 PM
37.547696, -77.440953
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