Governor’s Mansion
- Architect
- Alexander Parris
- Year
- 1813
- Style
- Federal
- City
- Richmond, VA
- Collection
- federal
The Governor's Mansion was designed by Alexander Parris and completed in 1813 in the Federal style. It has served continuously as the governor's residence since it was built, giving it an unbroken institutional story spanning over two centuries.
the building
Continuous residence. The mansion has been in continuous use as the governor's residence since 1813, an institutional story unusual for its unbroken length.
the style
The Governor's Mansion is built in the Federal style.
More on Federalthe architect
Alexander Parris, the architect, is a notable figure in early American architecture.
significance
The Governor's Mansion is a National Historic Landmark, a Virginia Historic Landmark, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
nearby
- Charlotte Williams Memorial Hospital
- Virginia State Capitol
- First Baptist Church
- Old City Hall
- George Washington Building
- Virginia Department of Highways Building