122 West Leigh Street

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Coordinates 37.549960, -77.441801

Direction 80° (E)

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Source:: Virginia Commonwealth University
Collection:: Jackson Ward Historic District Photographs
Date:: ca. 1978
Region:: Richmond, Virginia
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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.) Original Description \(transcribed from book\): This is the exceptional castellated armory of the First Battalion of the Virginia Volunteers. Built in 1899, this almost "Fairytale" armory was the headquarters for the City's black regiment. The battlement, towers and moulded brickwork are all very fine and unusual. It now serves as a gymnasium. The fire escape mars the architectural effect. Original Note \(transcribed from book\): 100 Block of West Leigh Street - This block is now one sided since the enlargement of the school site on the south side of the street. The construction of Bo Jangles Park has given this block a lift. Area of Jackson Ward Block: 100 Block West Leigh Street Area of Jackson Ward Full Street: West Leigh Street Date of Construction: 1899 Type of Building: armories (military buildings); gymnasiums Architectural Features: towers (building divisions); battlements
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