Egyptian Building is one of Richmond’s architectural treasures. Architecture Richmond says it best: “It’s facade is not merely an Egyptian entry sutured onto a neoclassic building but rather a complete Egyptian expression. Its obelisk gate, battered walls, papyrus columns, monumental windowless surfaces, and harsh contrast between shadow and highlight create a convincing Egyptian effect.”
- Name: Egyptian Building, aka College Building, Old College Building
- Location: 1223 East Marshall Street
- Year Completed: 1845
- Architect: Thomas Stewart
- Style: Egyptian Revival
- Wikipedia: Egyptian Building
- Architecture Richmond: Egyptian Building
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Egyptian Building is one of Richmond’s architectural treasures.
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Egyptian Building is one of Richmond’s architectural treasures.
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Egyptian Building is one of Richmond’s architectural treasures.
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Egyptian Building is one of Richmond’s architectural treasures.
All images copyright © Kenneth Grant / photos taken October 2019 with Canon 5D Mark iv
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