Memory Lab Community Contributions
The items in this collection were digitized using Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab and offer a glimpse of Richmond's history through personal collections. To digitize your own materials in the Memory Lab or to discuss donating digital items to our collection, please contact [email protected] or (804) 646-4867.
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Foyer of the Jefferson Hotel from Below
1997-05-14
A view of the foyer of the Jefferson Hotel from below. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to …
Front Garden of 1826 Grove Avenue
1970
Flowers blooming in the front garden of 1826 Grove Avenue, the then-home of Mary Sabra Gillespie Monroe. Gardens--Virginia--Richmond; Porches--Virgi…
Garden at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum
1982-08
A view of the garden at the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Gardens--Virginia--Richmond; Museums--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Publ…
Hollywood Cemetery from Hollywood Avenue
1997-05-15
A view of Hollywood Cemetery from Hollywood Avenue. Hollywood Cemetery--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barb…
James Center
1997-06-02
A view of the public art in front of the James Center. Public Art--Virginia--Richmond; Statues--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmon…
Jefferson Hotel from West Main Street
1997-05-30
A view of the Jefferson Hotel from West Main Street. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Ri…
Jim's Parking Sign
1997-05-30
A sign for Jim's Parking. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in July 2021.
Jim's Parking System Sign with Poem and Phone Num…
1997-05-30
A sign for Jim's Parking System with phone number and a poem. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara…
Looking North to Shockoe Slip from Morgan Fountain
1982-08
A view of Shockoe Slip looking north from Morgan Fountain. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; City Blocks--Virginia--Richmond; Fountains--Virginia--Rich…
Main Lobby of the Jefferson Hotel
1997-05-30
A view of the main lobby of the Jefferson Hotel. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond; Statues--Virginia--Richmond Th…
Mary Miller Gillespie and Neighbors at 1827 Grove…
1970
Mary Miller Gillespie at her home, 1827 Grove Avenue, with neighbors Pam Kemper and Mr. Walker. Neighbors--Virginia--Richmond; Porches--Virginia--Ri…
Morgan Fountain
1982-08
A view of Morgan Fountain, near 101 Shockoe Slip. Fountains--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in…
Mural Commemorating the Location of the Old Capit…
1982-08
A view of a mural commemorating the site of the old capitol, located near the corner of Exchange Aly and South 14th street. Buildings--Virginia--Ric…
Northwest Corner of East Leigh and North 2nd Stre…
1990-08
A view of the northwest corner of the intersection of East Leigh and North 2nd streets. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; City Blocks--Virginia--Richmo…
Ornate Ceiling Decorations within the Jefferson H…
1997-05-14
A view of the ornate ceiling decorations inside the Jefferson Hotel. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond This item w…
Overlooking Rocketts Landing from Church Hill
1990-08
A view overlooking Rocketts Landing from Church Hill. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara How…
Pedestrian Bridge Going Over South 10th Street
1997-05-15
A view of the pedestrian bridge going over South 10th street, inbetween East Cary and East Canal streets. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond This item w…
Plaque on the Old Stone House
1982-08
A photograph of the plaque afixed to the Old Stone House affirming its historical status. Signs--Virginia-- Richmond; Museums--Virginia--Richmond T…
Powhatan Stone
1990-09
A view of Powhatan Stone in Chimborazo Park. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in July 202…
Robert E. Lee Bridge from Tredegar Street
1997-05-15
A view of the Robert E. Lee Bridge from Tredegar Street. Bridges--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Ho…
Shockoe Bottom and Downtown from Church Hill Over…
1990-08
A view of Shockoe Bottom and Downtown from Church Hill Overlook. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by …
Sidewalk of the 1000 Block of East Cary Street
1982-08
A view of the sidewalk of the 1000 block of East Cary Street outside The Valentine. Sidewalks--Virginia--Richmond; City Blocks--Virginia--Richmond; …
Statue of George Washington Inside the Virginia S…
1997-06-02
A view of a statue of George Washington inside the Virginia State Capitol building. Statues--Virginia--Richmond; State Capitol--Virginia--Richmond; …
Stonewall Jackson Monument on Monument Avenue
1990-08
A view of the Stonewall Jackson monument located on Monument avenue. Statues--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library b…