The Gates to Richmond

By Lindsey Gates

Living in the fan district of Richmond, Virginia, I love to go on walks with my husband and son. This area is also referred to as “The Fan,” because the streets extend east to west in a fan shape. The Fan is home to many Richmond residents, houses of worship, restaurants, shops, parks, and schools. Every time I go out in my neighborhood, I travel a different route and always see something different. I have such an appreciation for the vast array of architecture and landscape in the fan. Today, I was particularly focused on gates. So many homes and churches are adorned with gates. Everything from wrought iron, some with intricate designs and others rather simple, to painted brick and wood. Gates add a certain kind of charm and privacy. I snapped some photos of the gates I was drawn to most.

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Traditional and simplistic. I really like the subtle Greek key border.


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The beautiful Italian scrolls and crest design make for a grand entrance into a fan park.


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Ivy dresses up this white picket gate and fence. Love the rustic charm!


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Great combination of Gothic spearheads and scrolls.


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Baby gate!


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My absolute fav! Love the pale blue double door and weathered white brick. I don’t think we’re in the fan anymore Toto!


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These tall grandiose white pillars add richness to this gate.


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Nice contrast between the dark stained wood and painted white brick.


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Clean cut wood gate paired with a coral brick wall.


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How inviting! Lovely greenery welcomes you to this side gate.


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Walking through an alley way, I found this hidden gem! Love the vibrant color here.


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The sophisticated design in this wrought iron gate is so elegant and alluring to passers by.


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There is something delightful about this gate…


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A more modern looking gate used in between two row houses.


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Tall and skinny.


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Something about this gate caught my eye. Very plain and worn looking, yet intriguing.


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Clean lines, spearheads, and pedestal balls complete this gate and fence.


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Great symmetry and balance here.


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This gate looks like something out of a fairytale! What a beautiful brick archway.


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Sweet and innocent!


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Rather plain, yet pleasant.


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This gate is an entryway into a basement home.


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Rusted scrolls, painted wood, and lattice work make up this eclectic gate.


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This double gate provides a warm welcome.


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This arched door looks effortless paired with brick.


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So clever to add your house number to a side gate!


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Exquisite brickwork and handsome wood door with a touch of wrought iron.

So many different designs. Each unique and wonderful in their own way. Oh the possibilities!

  1. Alison

    I just discovered your blog and love it! The pictures are gorgeous. A series of gates in the Fan is so interesting. My son just moved there and I look forward to seeing these places.

    9 years ago

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