Bell Tower
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About Bell Tower
Bell Tower, at Capitol Sq., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 11, 1969. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 409 other Virginia listings. The listing covers 14.1 acres. 26 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBell tower in Richmond, Virginia. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 94 MB · National Archives↗1824 to today
- 1824Built
- 1969Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 57 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Capitol Sq., Richmond · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
59 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Bell Tower
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bell Tower
Is Bell Tower on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 11, 1969 (Register number 69000347).
Is Bell Tower a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Virginia State Capitol, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Bell Tower?
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 Bell Tower?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 94 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 41683187 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.