Documents

Nomination Report

The National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Nomination Report) represents the end of a four-year collaborative effort between Henrico and the Commonwealth of Virginia to survey over 1300 resources within 1400 properties and evaluate the historic nature of Highland Springs.  Just over 1,000 buildings and other resources were found to be contributing to the Highland Springs Historic District, which has a period of significance of 1890 to 1969. The District was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places based on its eligibility in the area of Community Planning and Development as an excellent example of an intact late-19th-century streetcar suburb of Richmond and for its collection of well-preserved houses in a variety of vernacular and definable styles dating from the late 19th century to the 1960s.

The Highland Springs nomination report (large document) contains a detailed history of Highland Springs and its development as well as photos of typical examples of architectural styles found in the district, historic photos and maps of the area.

 

Report by Paula Barlowe Evaluation of Eligibility for Inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places: The Historic Residential Suburb of Highland Springs, Henrico County, Virginia

 

Downloadable Maps

Highland Springs Historic District Boundary
An 8 1/2 x 11″ map showing the district boundary.  (Source: Highland Springs Nomination Report )

Sketch Map (200 scale)
Showing building outlines and whether the property has been determined to be “contributing” or “non-contributing”.

Contributing Age Map
Shows the age of properties in the district.

 

Videos

Henrico County Manager Announces Highland Springs Historic District

 

Links of Interest

 

For information about historic districts and historic resources in Virginia and how to take advantage of historic tax credits:

Virginia Department of Historic Resources
www.dhr.virginia.gov
2801 Kensington Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 482-6446

 

For questions or problems with this web site:

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For other questions or information about Highland Springs or revitalization initiatives in Henrico:

Henrico Department of Community Revitalization
https://henrico.gov/revit/
email  [email protected]
(804) 501-4757