Memory Lab Community Contributions
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Along Canal Walk
1997-05-17
A view of the canal from the canal walk. Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in July 2021.
Bell Tower from North 9th Street
1997-05-14
A view of the Bell Tower in Capitol Square from North 9th street. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by…
Cornerstone of St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1982-08
A view of the cornerstone of St. Mark's Episcopal Church located on 520 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Signs--Virginia-…
Exterior of St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1982-08
A view of the exterior of St. Mark's Episcopal Church located on 520 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond This item was donat…
Garden with Fountain in Hollywood Cemetery
1997-05-15
A view of a garden with a fountain in Hollywood Cemetery. Hollywood Cemetery--Virginia--Richmond; Fountains--Virginia--Richmond; Gardens--Virginia--…
Gilbert Robertson Sign
1990-08
A sign commemorating Gilbert Robertson located on the northeast corner of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Kensington Avenue. Signs--Virginia--Richmond Th…
Gravestones at Hollywood Cemetery
1997-05-15
A view of a cluster of gravestones in Hollywood Cemetery. Hollywood Cemetery--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library b…
Home for Confederate Women Sign
1990-08
A view of the sign on the Home for Confederate Women, located on 301 North Sheppard street. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Rich…
Intersection of Shockoe Slip and East Cary Street
1997-05-30
A view of the intersection of Shockoe Slip and East Cary street, looking east. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; City Blocks--Virginia--Richmond This …
Jefferson Hotel from West Franklin Street
1997-05-30
A view of the Jefferson Hotel from West Franklin Street. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated t…
Ladies Choice Sign on The Tobacco Company Restaur…
1997-05-14
A sign advertising ladies choice night at The Tobacco Company Restaurant. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Librar…
Maggie L. Walker Sign at Originial St. Luke Penny…
1990-08
A view of the sign commemorating the site of the orginial headquarters for St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, located on 57 East Marshall street. Maggie L…
Memorial Obelisk for James E. Valentine
1997-05-15
A view of the memorial obelisk for James E. Valentine in Hollywood Cemetery. Hollywood Cemetery--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmo…
Neil Gillespie Sitting at Bellwood Pool
1970
Neil Gillespie at Bellwood Pool in Chesterfield County. Swimming pools--Virginia--Richmond; Children--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to R…
Neil Gillespie Sitting on the Edge of Bellwood Po…
1970
Neil Gillespie at Bellwood Pool in Chesterfield County. Swimming pools--Virginia--Richmond; Children--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to R…
Neil Gillespie Standing at Bellwood Pool
1970
Neil Gillespie at Bellwood Pool in Chesterfield County. Swimming pools--Virginia--Richmond; Children--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to R…
On-Ramp from State Route 195 East to Interstate 9…
1982-08
A view of the on-ramp between SR-195 East and I-95 North with Main Street Station in the Background. Highways-VIrginia-Richmond This item was donat…
Overlooking Pipeline Trail from Mayo Bridge
1982-08
A view of Pipeline Trail from Mayo Bridge. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Bridges--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Libr…
Overlooking the Entrance to Brown's Island Dam Wa…
1997-05-17
A view of the entrance to Brown's Island Dam Walk. Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in Ju…
Ross' Millrace Sign
1982-08
A sign dedicated to David Ross. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Ho…
Shockoe Slip Trolley Stop Sign
1997-05-30
A view of a trolley stop sign near Shockoe Slip. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in July…
Sisters Riding Bicycles in the Fan District
1970
Sisters Alison and Anne Monroe riding bicycles in the Fan District. Children--Virginia--Richmond; Bicycles--Virginia--Richmond This item was donate…
Sisters Riding Bicycles on Grove Avenue
1970
Sisters Alison and Anne Monroe on the 1900 block of Grove Avenue. Children--Virginia--Richmond; Bicycles--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated …
Site of Originial Headquaters for St. Luke Penny …
1990-08
A view of the site, located on 57 East Marshall street, which housed the headquarters for St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, founded by Maggie L. Walker in…