The Dispatch Newspaper Building

The Richmond Dispatch Newspaper Building

We continue to research the history of the building and believe the Dispatch Newspaper dates from 1895, in this building. The Richmond Times and Dispatch Newspapers merged forming the Richmond Times-Dispatch on January 26, 1903. The building also housed The Hotel Lawrence, on the northwest corner across the street from the Lexington Hotel, on the southwest corner of 12th and Main Street.

The second, third and fourth floors were sealed and not used for many years. This magnificent original staircase is between the third to fourth floors.

Second floor

Richmond Dispatch Newspaper Office

above Main Street

front facing south

Second Floor

Richmond Dispatch Newspaper Office

12th and Main Street

upper floors were sealed

for many years.

Second Floor

Richmond Dispatch Newspaper Office

rooms were sealed for many years.