National Register of Historic Places
Egyptian Building
Egyptian Building is a historic place in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000321.
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Egyptian Building
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About this place
What is Egyptian Building?
The Egyptian Building is a historic college building in Richmond, Virginia constructed in 1845. It was the first permanent home of the Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College. In 1854, they received an independent charter after parting ways with the college. In 1893, the building became the inaugural home for the Medical College of Virginia (MCV) and now is a part of Virginia Commonwealth University. It is considered by architectural scholars to be one of the finest surviving Egyptian Revival-style buildings in the United States. The Egyptian Building was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1968, the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1971. It is the oldest medical college building in the South.
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Listing details
- Name
- Egyptian Building
- City
- Richmond (Independent City)
- County
- Richmond County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- April 16, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000321
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.53921, -77.42948
When was Egyptian Building listed on the National Register?
Egyptian Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969.
Where is Egyptian Building located?
Egyptian Building is located in Richmond (Independent City), Richmond County, Virginia at approximately 37.53921, -77.42948. See the map above.
Is Egyptian Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Egyptian Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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