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1 Centre Hill Court
Year Built: 1823
Style: Federal, with Greek Revival
Renovations
This home, now a museum, was built in the
Federal style by Robert Bolling, IV. His son
extensively renovated the home in 1839 to
the Greek Revival style. Incredible moldings
and plasterwork are featured throughout.
Numerous ghost stories are associated with
this historic property. Managed by
Petersburg Preservation Task Force, this
site is open to the public for guided tours |
PAAL
7 East Old Street
Style: Federal
Petersburg Area Art League was founded in
1923 and moved to its current location in
1971, despite being temporarily relocated
due to tornado damage in 1993. Enjoy their
40th Annual Trees of Christmas display,
featuring creatively decorated Christmas
trees designed by local artists, businesses,
and organizations. |
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The Exchange Building
15 West Bank Street
Year Built: 1841
Style: Greek Revival
The Exchange was created in 1839 by a group
of prominent businessmen as a place where
locally produced goods could be sold. It is
one of the nation’s least-altered examples
of a market or exchange building. It has
served a variety of uses over the years,
including housing a barbershop owned by
Henry Elebeck, a free black man. Major
restoration work on this building will soon
begin using major funding provided by the
“Save America’s Treasures” program of the
U.S. Department of the Interior, along with
a partnership between the Cameron
Foundation, Historic Petersburg Foundation
and the Petersburg Preservation Task Force. |
Farmers Bank
19 Bollingbrook Street
Year Built: 1817
Style: Federal
The Historic Farmers Bank was incorporated
in 1812 and is the first bank museum in
Virginia. The present 3-story building
opened in 1817. The upper floors were home
to the bank manager and family. The bank
operated until 1865. Purchased by
Preservation Virginia in the 1960’s, the
former Fort Henry Branch, APVA restored this
building, now owned and maintained by The
Friends of the Historic Farmers Bank. Of
special interest is the original safe,
copper plates for printing money, and the
kitchen dependency. |
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Moore Home
307 North Boulevard
Year Built: 1915
Style: Colonial Revival
Residents: Ron and Taylor Moore
This lovingly renovated home is filled with
a variety of antiques and the owner’s
original artwork and sculpture. Classically
appointed Federal style moldings are heavy
throughout the first floor. On display will
be an eclectic silver assortment, blue and
white china, and a special collection of
English Crown Ducal transferware. |
Blandford Church
319 Crater Road
Year Built: 1735-1737
This former Anglican church was abandoned in
the early 19th century and sat vacant until
it was restored by the Ladies Memorial
Association of Petersburg as a Confederate
memorial chapel. Between 1904 and 1912
fifteen priceless stained-glass windows were
commissioned from Louis C. Tiffany Studios
of New York. This site is managed by
Petersburg Preservation Task Force and open
to the public for guided tours. |
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Estevez Home
1177 Overbrook Road
Year Built: 1954
Style: Cape Cod
Resident: Alexangel Estevez
This red brick Cape Cod styled home is the
residence of a contemporary landscape
painter. The home features a collection of
art and antiques spanning several centuries.
Enjoy an extensive collection of nutcrackers
displayed throughout the house. Also
featured is a clerestory-styled art studio,
designed and built by Estevez. |
Christ & Grace Episcopal Church
1545 South Sycamore Street
Year Built: 1923, 1957
Style: Modified Gothic and Gothic Revival
Founded on High Street in 1841 by rector
Rev. Churchill Gibson Dunn, as Grace
Episcopal Church. In 1923, church leaders
purchased land in Walnut Hill, where many
new homes were being constructed. Grace
Church Chapel is the earliest portion of the
current building, currently serving as the
parish hall. In 1952, Rev. Boston M. Lackey,
Jr. was called and the parishioners at Grace
Church on High Street decided to combine
with those at Grace Church Chapel. The
current nave was completed in time for the
Christmas Eve service in 1957. |
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Foster-Harding Home
1557 South Sycamore Street
Year Built: 1917
Style: Italianate Spanish Mediterranean
Residents: Nicolas Foster and Bruce Harding
This stucco home was formerly occupied by
the 46th Governor of Virginia, William
Hodges Mann and his wife, Etta. The interior
is adorned with a wonderful mix of antiques
and contemporary pieces, accented with
artwork and sculptures. |
Powell Home
1954 Tyler Road
Year Built: 1953
Style: Neoclassical Revival
Resident: Pat Powell
This home was built by Henry W. Maclin,
president of John H. Maclin Peanut Company.
The Maclin family was also a major player
Petersburg’s tobacco business. This house
was designed after a 19th century family
home in Georgia. The current owner has an
eclectic mix of antiques and period
furniture, plus art dating from the 1700’s
to the present day. Powell is a avid
collector of the work by up and coming
artists. |
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Bigley Home
1622 Westover Avenue
Year Built: 1916
Style: Neoclassical Revival
Residents: Alan and Garland Bigley
This grand home was built by Petersburg
industrialist, Thomas B. Maclin. The Norfolk
firm of Finlay Forbes Ferguson designed this
home. Ferguson is known for the design of
the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, as well as
significant buildings at the University of
Virginia, and the College of William & Mary.
Showcased in this home will be a stunning
assortment of 18th and 19th century America,
Asian, and European art and antiques. |
Bishop-Waugaman Home
1706 Westover Avenue
Year Built: 1915
Style: Prairie Style Colonial
Residents: Stephanie Bishop & Chris Waugaman
This Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home was
built by the Roper family, a prominent
family in Petersburg’s history. The tan-gold
brick and hipped roof that convey the
essence of shelter, while the interior is
fluid and open. |
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Day Home
1739 Westover Avenue
Year Built: 1951
Residents: Robert & Jean Day
Originally built as a small ranch, the house
has seen many owners and additions over the
years. The present residents are former
innkeepers from Massachusetts with a
background in design. |
Battersea
1289 Upper Appomattox Road
Year Built: 1768
Battersea Villa is an 18th century Palladian
Villa located on the Appomattox River, built
by Col. John Banister, the first Mayor of
Petersburg, Revolutionary delegate,
Congressman, and signer of the Articles of
Confederation. This home is an excellent
example of Palladian style architecture,
receiving national attention for its beauty
and importance. Proceeds from this tour will
fund the continuing restoration of this
historic property. Enjoy a bonfire outside.
Food and drinks available for purchase,
including s’more kits and hotdogs to roast. |
