Monumental Church is a former Episcopal church at 1224 E. Broad Street between N. 12th and College streets in Richmond, Virginia. Designed by architect Robert Mills, it is one of America's earliest and most distinctive Greek Revival churches. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is located in the Court End historic district.
Monumental Church, 2019
An aerial view of Monumental Church circa 1973. The Egyptian Building is just behind it. The Nursing Education building was demolished by MCV-VCU.
Broad Street (Richmond, Virginia)
Broad Street is a 15-mile-long (24 km) road located in the independent city of Richmond, Virginia, and adjacent Henrico County. Broad Street is significant to Richmond due to the many commercial establishments that have been built along it throughout Richmond's history. From downtown through miles into the suburbs, the street is largely dedicated to retailing and offices, including regional and neighborhood shopping centers and malls.
1913 postcard view of Broad Street, looking South, at 7th and Broad Streets. Note the streetcars.
Looking East on Broad Street at VCU