Petersburg Old Town Historic District (Boundary Increase)

Four buildings near the southeast corner of Petersburg's Old Town were added to the historic district in 2008, expanding it by about 0.87 acres. They stand at 223-225 Henry Street, 241 Fourth Street, 230 East Bank Street and 316 East Bank Street, and were built between about 1897 and the early 20th century. Their former uses include tobacco, peanut, candy and trunk factories, a building materials business, an auto repair shop and upper-floor apartments. Constructed of brick or concrete block with brick veneer, they range from one to four stories. They were omitted from the original 1980 district for reasons such as being overlooked, having a modern addition, or sitting beyond a former railroad spur. Their inclusion was justified by ties to Petersburg's commercial and industrial development, tied to the railroad and downtown manufacturing, and by architecture matching the existing district. The nomination says they retain historic location, setting, design and materials, though some detailing has been lost or covered.