Archives: richmond past

Richmond Past: The Richmond City Docks

A bustling port in the heart of the city.

Richmond Past: The Richmond City Docks

A bustling port in the heart of the city.

A bit of Westover Hills history for your wall

See what it is and what could have been.

Before Carytown Bicycle

I recommend diving down the Library of Virginia rabbit hole.

Church Hill circa 1958

25th and East Grace streets on Church Hill

Richmond Past: Semmes Avenue circa 1933

It’s changed a bit.

History of Rocketts Landing

At one point the area was called Nonesuch.

Richmond Past: Albert V. Norrell School circa 1954

The school in its prime.

Richmond Past: Fishing contest at Byrd Park

You need to be whistling the theme song to The Andy Griffith Show while viewing this image.

Historic Richmond At Risk: 1512 W. Leigh Street

Built around 1900 it was recently placed on the city’s Imminent Danger list for demolition.

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