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 | |
Location | 2000 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 37°32′4″N 77°25′24″W / 37.53444°N 77.42333°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1859 | –1875
Architect | West, Albert L. |
Architectural style | Italianate |
NRHP reference No. | 87000625[1] |
VLR No. | 127-0401 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 16, 1987 |
Designated VLR | December 9, 1986[2] |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ 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