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1812 Wickham House & Valentine Richmond History Center. (Historic Houses, Landmarks & Museums of the South: Virginia).(Brief Article)

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RICHMOND: 1812 Wickham House & Valentine Richmond History Center, 1015 E. Clay St., 23219. Home to Richmond's history since 1898, the History Center showcases its splendid collection through permanent and changing exhibits. The largest artifact is the magnificent Wickham House, a National Historic Landmark built for prominent lawyer John Wickham in 1812. Tours of this federal masterpiece are included with museum ...

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