Kenmure
Also known as Lamb, William, House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Kenmure
Kenmure, at 420 W. Bute St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 1, 1988. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Virginia listings. Four more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Virginia, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 23 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
420 W. Bute St., Norfolk · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
14 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Kenmure
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Kenmure
Is Kenmure on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 1, 1988 (Register number 88000601).
Is Kenmure a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is LIGHTSHIP No. 101, PORTSMOUTH, 1.1 miles away.
Can you visit Kenmure?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Kenmure?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 23 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41682135 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.