Trinity Methodist Church (Richmond, Virginia)

Trinity Methodist Church, also known as Trinity United Methodist Church and New Light Baptist Church, is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. It was built between 1859 and 1875, and is a three-story, Italianate style stuccoed brick structure. It features a three-stage central tower, with an octagonal third stage that rises above the ridge of the gable roof. The tower once had a fourth stage open octagonal belfry and spire, which was removed in 1955 after being damaged in Hurricane Hazel.[3]

Trinity Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist Church, July 2011
Location2000 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates37°32′4″N 77°25′24″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1859 (1859)–1875
ArchitectWest, Albert L.
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.87000625[1]
VLR No.127-0401
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 16, 1987
Designated VLRDecember 9, 1986[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1]

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Division of Historic Landmarks Staff (1986). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Trinity Methodist Church" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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