125 West Clay Street
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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: Italianate (North American architecture styles) Original Description \(transcribed from book\): Similar to its neighbor 123 West Clay Street, this house is even larger since it is built on a raised basement. Rectangular galvanized window lintels and the triple door are to be noted on this house. Original Note \(transcribed from book\): This Block contains the finest collection of residential cast iron porches in the state. This was once a most stylish block and contains large Italianate houses in addition to a sprinkling of Greek Revival residences. Area of Jackson Ward Block: 100 Block West Clay Street Area of Jackson Ward Full Street: West Clay Street Date of Construction: 1873 Type of Building: single-family dwellings Architectural Features: English basements; window heads; doors
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By:
John Pole
Date:
Feb 28, 2026
Total:
1 submission
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Notes:

This is actually 123 W Clay St, given the description saying this one is built on a basement, while its 3 story neighbor is not. Verify with 1952 Sanborn that 123 has a basement, and 121 does not.

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Georeferenced by John Pole Current
Feb 28, 2026 11:26 PM
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This is actually 123 W Clay St, given the description saying this one is built on a basement, while its 3 story neighbor is not. Verify with 1952 Sanborn that 123 has a basement, and 121 does not.