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H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building

Coordinates: 36°41′39″N 77°32′12″W / 36.69417°N 77.53667°W / 36.69417; -77.53667
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H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building
The former H.T. Klugel building, now an antique store
H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building is located in Virginia
H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building
H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building is located in the United States
H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building
Location135 Atlantic Ave., Emporia, Virginia
Coordinates36°41′39″N 77°32′12″W / 36.69417°N 77.53667°W / 36.69417; -77.53667
Area9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Built1914 (1914)
Architectural styleEdwardian Classicism
NRHP reference No.73002208[1]
VLR No.109-0005
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 2, 1973
Designated VLRNovember 21, 1972[2]

H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building is a historic factory building located at Emporia, Virginia. It was built in 1914, and is a one-story, five bay wide, brick structure with stepped parapets on the sides. The front facade is sheathed in decorative silver and black painted worked sheet metal in an Edwardian Classicism style. It features large rounded arches with a fan tracery filling the top of the arch. It also has a balustrade with pedestals capped by onion domes that top the east and west bays.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1] It is located in the Belfield-Emporia Historic District.

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (September 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: H. T. Klugel Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo
Another view of the building from Halifax Street.