Hampton Downtown Historic District | |
Nrhp Type: | hd |
Nocat: | yes |
Designated Other1: | Virginia Landmarks Register |
Designated Other1 Date: | September 30, 2010[1] |
Designated Other1 Number: | 114-5445 |
Designated Other1 Num Position: | bottom |
Location: | Roughly bounded by Franklin St., Lincoln St., Settlers Landing Rd., Eaton St., Hampton, Virginia |
Coordinates: | 37.0261°N -76.3444°W |
Architect: | Multiple |
Architecture: | Gothic Revival, Beaux Arts, Art Deco |
Added: | December 27, 2010 |
Refnum: | 10001062[2] |
Hampton Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Hampton, Virginia. The district encompasses 25 contributing buildings and 7 contributing sites in the central business district of Hampton. The district includes a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, and governmental buildings dating from the late-19th to mid-20th century. There are notable examples of the Beaux-Arts, Art Deco, and Gothic Revival styles. Notable buildings include First United Methodist Church (1887, 1931), the Sclater Building (1871), St. Tammany's Masonic Lodge (1888), Hampton Baptist Church (1883), Old Hampton Station Post Office (1914), and the circuit courthouse (1876). Located in the district and separately listed are St. John's Episcopal Church (1728) and the former Hampton City Hall (1939).[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.[2]