Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Virginia)

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Jones Memorial Library
Jones Library Lynchburg Nov 08.JPG
Jones Memorial Library, Lynchburg VA, November 2008
Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Virginia) is located in Virginia
Jones Memorial Library (Lynchburg, Virginia)
Location434 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia
Coordinates37°25′20″N 79°9′40″W / 37.42222°N 79.16111°W / 37.42222; -79.16111Coordinates: 37°25′20″N 79°9′40″W / 37.42222°N 79.16111°W / 37.42222; -79.16111
Area1.8 acres (0.73 ha)
Built1906 (1906)
ArchitectFrye & Chesterman
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.80004311[1]
VLR No.118-0153
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 30, 1980
Designated VLRJuly 31, 1980[2]

The Jones Memorial Library Building is a historic library building located on Rivermont Avenue at Lynchburg, Virginia. It was designed by the local architectural firm of Frye & Chesterman. It was erected in 1906–07 in the Neo-Classical Revival style.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1] Jones Memorial Library, specializing in historical research and genealogy moved to 2311 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia in 1987.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (July 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Jones Memorial Library" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo

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