Holden Rhodes House
Project type: Archaeology and History, Historical Restoration
New Deal Agencies: Civil Works Administration (CWA)
Started: 1934
Completed: 1935
Designers: Ernest R. Gilbert
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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 McClane
Project originally submitted by Katherine Scott on December 24, 2014.
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