Putney Houses, Richmond
Putney Houses are a set of two historic homes located in Richmond, Virginia. The Samuel Putney House at 1010 E. Marshall Street is a three-story, three bay Italianate style townhouse with rich architectural decoration. It features a delicate cast iron, one-story porch across the first story.
The neighboring Stephen Putney House at 1012 E. Marshall Street is a three-story, three-bay stuccoed brick dwelling crowned by a bracketed cornice. It features magnificent two-story verandah of ornamental iron on the east side. Both Putney Houses were built in 1859, and have extensive rear ells. The ornamental ironwork is a product of the local Phoenix Iron Works.
Putney Houses were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
The neighboring Stephen Putney House at 1012 E. Marshall Street is a three-story, three-bay stuccoed brick dwelling crowned by a bracketed cornice. It features magnificent two-story verandah of ornamental iron on the east side. Both Putney Houses were built in 1859, and have extensive rear ells. The ornamental ironwork is a product of the local Phoenix Iron Works.
Putney Houses were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
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Sight Name: Putney Houses
Sight Location: Richmond, USA (See walking tours in Richmond)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Richmond, USA (See walking tours in Richmond)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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