In the latest news on riverfront development, CoStar, soon to be Richmond’s largest employer, is joining the New Market Corporation to bring an Asian-themed temple to the downtown scene. The large structure will be constructed along the now destroyed footprint … Continue reading
When I moved to Richmond in the early nineties, it was a much different place. My parents begged me to live outside of the national murder capital, but I was interested in the original, post punk music scene that had … Continue reading
RichmondBizsense and the Times Dispatch are reporting on plans for a new amphitheater adjacent to the Tredegar Iron Works complex on the downtown riverfront. While some Oregon Hill residents are excited, other residents are very concerned about its impact on … Continue reading
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of improvements made to local park amenities. For one, old brush has been cleared and new plantings put in around the ramp up to the Belle Island pedestrian bridge. For another, … Continue reading
Dominion is implementing solar on the roof of it’s riverfront parking garage this week after staging materials last week. Though some solar advocates cheer, it deserves more scrutiny. While there is widespread support for solar in the neighborhood and elsewhere, … Continue reading
Around 4 am this morning, Oregon Hill residents were woken up by a train horn. Now, since the neighborhood is very close to CSX train tracks that are along the Kanawha Canal on the old tow path, the neighborhood is … Continue reading
After Venture Richmond ceased discharging herbicides in the James River and Kanawha Canal at Oregon Hill’s request, the yellow iris, red winged blackbirds, and amphibians have returned!
From this 1905 Sanborn (below) it appears that the business on the corner (that comes out to the curb) was at the corner of Canal (now Cumberland) and Cherry! So this is actually a photo of the west side of … Continue reading
It is tragic that the James River and Kanawha Canal was recently backfilled beside the Tredegar Iron Works. The water from the canal provided all of the power for the Tredegar Iron Works. The underground raceway for the water remains … Continue reading