4300 Oakleys Ln., Richmond, Virginia. County/parish: Henrico.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places October 14, 1993. NRIS 93001124.
5 contributing buildings. 1 contributing site. 2 contributing structures.Also known as:
Mankin Mansion, also known as Brickworks or as Irvin Place, was built in 1924 as a home and showplace by and for Edward Thurston Mankin, a brick manufacturer. The architecture of the mansion, inside and out, and of walls, benches, and structures on the grounds, includes many features ingeniously implemented in brick.
The building's architecture is Georgian Revival, a subtype of Colonial Revival architecture. The house is featured in Foundations in Time II: More of Henrico’s Architectural Treasures, a Henrico County TV film available for viewing online. The mansion was saved from deterioration by its purchase by new owners who renovated it in 2004 and operate as a wedding and events venue.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. In 1993, the NRHP listing included five contributing buildings, one contributing site, and two contributing structures.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/41681244