- City:
- Richmond, VA
- Site Type:
- Archaeology and History, Historical Restoration
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Civil Works Administration (CWA)
- Started:
- 1934
- Completed:
- 1935
- Designer:
- Ernest R. Gilbert
Description
The City of Richmond, Virginia utilized Civil Works Administration funds to restore the Holden Rhodes House, a ca. 1840 Greek Revival granite house. An inappropriate addition of a two-story wraparound porch was removed and new porches constructed. In addition, handrails were restored to the steps leading to the house.
Source notes
Forest Hill Park National Register of Historic Places nomination form, prepared by Monica Rumsey and Debra McClaneSite originally submitted by Katherine Scott on December 24, 2014.
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