Another old photo from William Pickett. He says it is from the 700 block of S. Laurel, overlooking the river.
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Category Archives: history
Harvey Hardware
Before SweetFrog on W. Cary Street, there was Harvey Hardware. This 1986 photo comes courtesy of William Pickett, who made the sign.
Richmond Had Rails: a kind of time travel
From Richmond Had Rails FaceBook page:
VCU Libraries today announced the launch of an interactive version of a Richmond map atlas from 1889, allowing for a kind of time travel, because through the use of overlays, viewers may compare the cityscape of then with that of today (courtesy an integration with Google Maps). The application features photos and illustrations due to linkage with VCU Libraries’ extensive collections of antique images.
Of interest to those following the progress of “Richmond Had Rails” is that the Baist Atlas Map received publication just a year after the trolleys started rolling in Richmond. On Panel 16, which surveys Church Hill, you can see the site of the shops where Julian Sprague and his team originated the first ever city-wide electric powered streetcar. The technology utilized then is, with some improvements, still what powers transit throughout the world, when Richmond had rails.
Here’s the interactive Baist Atlas: http://labs.library.vcu.edu/baist-atlas/
And a link to a VCU news story: https://news.vcu.edu/article/Interactive_map_from_1889_reveals_Richmonds_rich_architectural
Joseph Reid Anderson’s Birthday
From Hollywood Cemetery’s FaceBook page:
Today is Joseph Reid Anderson’s birthday. After building the Shenandoah Valley Turnpike, Anderson came to Richmond and bought Tredgar Iron Works which quickly became the leading iron foundry in the South. He and his family are buried next to President Tyler in Presidents Circle.
Intro To Oral History at Main Library This Week
From Richmond Public Library announcement:
Learn how to collect stories/ oral histories from your family, friends and interesting people you know in your church, neighborhood and community. We are losing incredible stories daily! Let’s create a core group of folks dedicated to save these stories from our local heroes, characters, activists, leaders, and those who have never been asked to share. Join us with Betsy Brinson, who is giving us her time and sharing information from her years of experience in collecting Oral Histories; Tuesday Feb. 10 1:30-3:00 or Thursday, February 12 from 10:30am- Noon. Space is limited, so call a reserve your space now!
Also, don’t forget that VCU Library has its Oral History Archive in its Digital Collections. Including ones about Oregon Hill.
Photograph of Belle Island, Circa 1908
Courtesy of Visual & Vintage Virginia FaceBook page:
700 Block of Laurel “Back In The Day”
Early Open High Newspaper
A student newspaper from Open High School in the 1980’s…
Later the editors changed the name of the paper to “Dry Clean Only” and “made it a lot more Gonzo”.
“Why students don’t want to leave historic Richmond elementary school”
WTVR delivered a nice present with a report on St. Andrew’s School:
Delivering a well-rounded education has been the mission of teachers and staff at Saint Andrew’s school for several generations. And the founder of the school has been changing students’ lives for 120 years and counting.
Each morning begins the same at St. Andrew’s School with a warm smile and or hug like clockwork.At St. Andrews on South Cherry Street, students immerse themselves in an education that is so much more than just the three “Rs.”
Teachers and staff push students to achieve greatness.
“What we do is about their social and emotional well-being as well as their academics,” second-grade teacher Kathy Tappen said. “I wish Richmonders really knew about this treasure.”
The Ol’ Buick
An old photo from a friend…
