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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LMV_st-philips-way_Richmond-VA.html
St. Philip's Way St. Philip's Way is a historical path through Academy Square that connects the 19th-century Egyptian Building with the 21st-century James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center. Along the way, you will learn more a…
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Sadie Heath Cabaniss laid the foundation for professional nursing in Virginia and was the founder of the VCU School of Nursing in 1893. Cabaniss, who held leadership positions in both state and national nursing organizations, led the movement to s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSMN_egyptian-building_Richmond-VA.html
This building in the Egyptian style has been used continuously since its completion in 1845. During the War Between the States it was the chief Southern center for the education of physicians and surgeons. This tablet is erected by the Alumni A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0T_maupin-maury-house_Richmond-VA.html
Originally built in 1846 at 1105 East Clay, Street, this Greek Revival townhouse was reconstructed on this site in1993 using much of the original architectural fabric. The builder, Dr. Socrates Maupin, was one of the founders of the medical depart…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK0S_matthew-fontaine-maury_Richmond-VA.html
In this houseMatthew Fontaine MauryL.L.D.-U.S.N.-C.S.N.invented theSubmarine Electrical Torpedo1861-1862 This stone is placed by theConfederate Memorial Literary SocietyA.D. 1910.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDNE_st-philip-school-of-nursing_Richmond-VA.html
During the era of racial segregation, the Medical College of Virginia established the St. Philip School of Nursing for African-American women. It operated from 1920 until September 1962, when the last of its 688 graduates received their nursing di…
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In Oct. 1844, Hampden-Sydney College's medical department first held classes in this Egyptian Revival structure designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas S. Stewart. Completed in 1846, it provided educational and clinical facilities for the medica…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAM1_alexander-h-stephens-house-site_Richmond-VA.html
Alexander H. StephensVice President of theConfederate States of AmericaLived in the house that stood here in 1861This tablet is placed by theConfederate Memorial Literary Society, A.D., 1912,
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAJM_grant-house-sheltering-arms-hospital_Richmond-VA.html
William H. Grant, a prominent Richmond tobacconist, built this mansion by 1856 on property acquired from John Wickham's estate. The house, an early example in Richmond of the Italianate style, reflected the wealth and sophistication of late antebe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2CP_white-house-of-the-confederacy_Richmond-VA.html
Built in 1818 as the residence of Dr. John Brockenbrough, this National Historic Landmark is best known as the executive mansion for the Confederate States of America, 1861-1865. President Jefferson Davis and is family lived here until Confederate…
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