"A Guide to Historic Richmond: A sampler of historic buildings, districts and sites in central Richmond, Virginia" HRF published the first-ever guide to Richmond’s historic districts, buildings and sites. This 40 page full-color booklet, 4” x 9” format, contains comprehensive information about historic districts, individual houses and other sites of interest. Each listing details the architectural style of the building and historical facts. The booklet features more than 190 color photographs, information on more than 100 buildings and 20 historic districts listed in the Richmond area. The back of the booklet has a map for easy location of districts highlighted in the guide.

This $2.99 publication includes a 2-page glossary of architectural terms used to describe the historic buildings in Richmond, making this a great teaching tool and tour supplement.The guide can be purchased at Historic Richmond Foundation. Please call 804/643-7407 for more information. For a look at the "greatest hits" from the Guide, click here. For a complete glossary of architectural styles and illustrations, click here.

Monumental Church Education Booklet In conjunction with the restoration of Monumental Church, the education committee of HRF has published an 18-page booklet that should serve as a valuable primer on the history and architecture of this important American landmark. "When Buildings Talk…Monumental Church: Exploring its history and architecture" includes a brief summary of the tragic theater fire of 1811, a close look at architectural details of the building, and quizzes and puzzles that should engage readers of all ages. Although the book is geared for children, others should be enticed. It is available through HRF for $2.99. Call 804-643-7407. Text taken from Edward Slipek's article "Spiritual Awakening" in Style Weekly Magazine's December 15, 2004 edition.

Old Richmond Today, 6th edition
Photography by Richard Cheek, Introduction and Text by John G. Zehmer
This book is a testament to a century of achievements in historic preservation: It is a handsome photographic study of Richmond’s major historic districts, attractions and renovated buildings. Pictures and histories include the interiors of museums and historic houses, monuments, parks, famous churches and cemeteries that all give Richmond its unique character.

Church Hill: The St. John's Church Historic District
Written by Marguerite Crumley and John G. Zehmer
(currently out of print)
This comprehensive study is an architectural walking guide of Church Hill with beautiful photographs. It explains the genesis of the area’s buildings, identifying who built or lived in them first, and describing their architectural style and character.

Richmond's Fan District
Written by Drew St. J. Carneal
This book traces the physical and architectural development of the Fan District, a residential neighborhood of late-nineteenth century and early twentieth century houses located several miles west of downtown Richmond. The first portion tells the evolution of the area from the early 1600s to the 1880s, with rare photographs of city plans and since-demolished antebellum houses.