Sutherland House
Also known as: Sutherland-Hite House; Logan House; Vdhr# 123-0006
Why it's listed
Built between 1860 and 1862 on what was then the edge of Petersburg, this two-story brick house at 606 Harding Street was erected for George Washington Sutherland, a leading local grocer, and his wife Prudence. It has a double-pile, central-passage plan, salmon-colored pressed brick, a low-hipped slate roof, tripartite windows, bracketed eaves, and a Doric entry porch. An earlier one-room brick dwelling from about 1838 was adapted as a wing, and a two-story frame addition was in place by 1877. A contemporary two-story brick dependency at the rear is one of few surviving in the city. Inside are plaster ceiling medallions, wide pine floors and eight fireplaces. The house stood abandoned from about 1985 to 2000 before restoration, completed in 2011. It is recognized for its Italianate design, its intact antebellum service building, and its place in the Ravenscroft neighborhood. The grounds include a Yaupon Holly tied for the largest on record in the United States.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a well-preserved example of Civil War period Italianate architecture, showing the transition from Greek Revival to Italianate. It also retains one of the few intact antebellum dependencies remaining in Petersburg. Its historic fabric and integrity are described as largely intact.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 11000837, listed November 22, 2011. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 606 Harding St., Petersburg (Independent City) |
|---|---|
| County | Petersburg |
| Listed | November 22, 2011 |
| Reference number | 11000837 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1838-1877 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century / Italianate |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restored between 2000 and 2011 after a period of abandonment from about 1985 to 2000; currently a single-dwelling residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 37.21751, -77.40541 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 11000837.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q16900955
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.