Area of Jackson Ward Block: 100 Block West Jackson Street

Area of Jackson Ward Full Street: West Jackson Street

Area of Jackson Ward Main Street: Jackson Street

GIS Data Latitude: 37.550474

GIS Data Longitude: -77.440475

Image Note: Photograph differs from one used in book.

Map URL: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=37.550474,+-77.440475+(133%20West%20Jackson%20Street,%20Richmond,%20VA)&iwloc=A&hl=en

Original Description (From Book): This large wooden house was built before 1813 when this was a suburban area. It was later owned by William Meredith, a coachmaker, and still later by Mr. Forrester, an important member of the Order of St. Luke. This is a very fine example of its period.

Original Note (From Book): Jackson Street - This narrow street was, during the last years of the nineteenth century, the home of many prominent black families. It was the home of the most important black leaders and the site of the oldest black bank in the nation. The houses are modest in size and many are in poor repair today.

Residents/Owners: William Meredith; Richard G. Forrester

Section of Jackson Ward TOC: Jackson Street and DuVal Street