National Register of Historic Places
Exchange Building
Exchange Building is a historic place in Petersburg (Independent City), Petersburg County, Virginia, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000322.
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Exchange Building
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About this place
What is Exchange Building?
The Exchange Building, also known as the Merchant's Exchange Building or The Exchange, is a historic commercial building in at 15-19 West Bank Street in Petersburg, Virginia. Built in 1841, this Greek Revival style building is one of the least-altered examples of a 19th-century market hall. It now houses the Siege Museum commemorating the Siege of Petersburg. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
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Listing details
- Name
- Exchange Building
- City
- Petersburg (Independent City)
- County
- Petersburg County
- State
- Virginia
- Listed on the National Register
- June 11, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000322
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.23205, -77.40541
When was Exchange Building listed on the National Register?
Exchange Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 1969.
Where is Exchange Building located?
Exchange Building is located in Petersburg (Independent City), Petersburg County, Virginia at approximately 37.23205, -77.40541. See the map above.
Is Exchange Building a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Exchange Building is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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