About Dr. Robert Walter Johnson House and Tennis Court

Historic Architecture, Architecture, Interesting Places, Other Buildings And Structures

Dr. Robert Walter Johnson House and Tennis Court is a historic home and tennis court in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, that was built in 1911 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. It is located in the Pierce Street Historic District.

Dr. Robert Walter Johnson (1899-1971) was a Lynchburg physician, the first minority doctor in the entire city to be granted practice rights at the Lynchburg General Hospital. In addition to his work, Dr. Johnson was a successful trainer for promising African-American tennis players. His American Foursquare style home, built in 1911, includes an adjacent tennis court on the lot next door.

Source From: Wikipedia
771, Polk Street, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States of America, 24504

Nearest places in Dr. Robert Walter Johnson House and Tennis Court