James River and Kanawha Canal Preservation
Georeferenced
Current Georeference
Image Details
Source:
The Valentine
Collection:
James River and Kanawha Canal Photograph Collection
Date:
Circa 1971
Region:
Richmond, Virginia
(inherited from source)
Description:
Black and white aerial photograph showing construction of a Reynolds Metals Company distribution center near12th and Byrd Streets in downtown Richmond, Virginia; center built over and around Tidewater Connection locks 4 and 5 of the James River and Kanawha Canal system; James River visible at botton of image; preservation and restoration project of locks spearheaded by Reynolds Metals. Geographic Description: Richmond, Va.
Source:
Loading...
Rating:
Polygonal Georeference Details
By:
watthamlett
Date:
Mar 14, 2026
Confidence:
High
Validations:
0
Actions
This image has been marked as taken from above. Please log in to georeference this image.
Image Subjects
Timeline
All georeferencing activity and comments for this image
Aerial Georeference submitted by watthamlett
Mar 14, 2026 8:47 PM
High Confidence
0 validations
Comment by watthamlett
Mar 14, 2026 8:49 PM

The caption on this photo is incorrect. This is the 12th St. power station. There is no construction over the Tidewater locks in this photo