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Centenary United Methodist Church

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Centenary Church Richmond Va
Centenary Church Richmond Va

Centenary United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located in Richmond, Virginia. The Gothic Revival building was completed in 1843. A simple brick building it was initially designed by John and Samuel Freeman before receiving a major expansion in the 1870s according to designs by Richmond architect Albert L. West. It is located at 411 East Grace Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 1979. It is located in the Grace Street Commercial Historic District.

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Centenary United Methodist Church
East Grace Street, Richmond Monroe Ward

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East Grace Street 405
23219 Richmond, Monroe Ward
Virginia, United States
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