127-6518 George Washington Building

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NPS property number 11000297

Located on Capitol Square in Richmond, the George Washington Building is a fine example of early 20th century high-style Beaux Arts-Renaissance skyscraper design. Completed in 1923 and renovated in 2010, the 12-story building was the Commonwealth’s first dedicated state office building. Also included as part of the building’s register listing is an early 20th-century water fountain that offers a focal point to the building’s main entrance.

Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark

Updated April 4, 2018