Join the Art Deco Society of Virginia for an exclusive tour of Azurest South, built by Amaza Lee Meredith, one of the earliest Black female architects in the United States. Tour admission is $10 with all proceeds to benefit the Alfred W. Harris - VSUAA Scholarship Fund.
Born in Lynchburg in 1895, Amaza Lee Meredith was one of the earliest Black female architects in the United States. Her first building was Azurest South, built in 1939 on the campus of Virgina State and used as a home for Meredith and her partner, Dr. Edna Meade Colson.
The modest home, was designed in the International Style and exhibits the curves and lines also found in Streamline Moderne buildings from the period. Following Amaza's and Edna's deaths in 1984 and 1986, respectively, Azurest South became the home of the Virginia State University National Alumni Association in 1986, and the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
After the tour, we encourage you to join us for tea at the Blue Willow Tea Room ($15/person) and vintage shopping in downtown Petersburg!
***Tea Reservations are LIMITED: To guarantee a space confirm your reservation by June 2
***Please NOTE: Due to reservation requirements, admission and reservation fees are non-refundable.
