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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Stuart-Lee House Sign
1997-05-14
A view of the sign affirming the historical status of the Stuart-Lee House. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Buildings--Virginia--Richmond This item was …
The Exterior of 2801 E Grace Street
1970
The exterior of 2801 East Grace Street in Church Hill and a nearby fire call box. Fire alarms--Virginia--Richmond; Buildings--Virginia--Richmond T…
Traveller's Alley Sign
1997-05-14
A view of the Traveller's Alley sign behind the Stuart-Lee House. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Bar…
Tredegar Iron Works from South 5th Street
1997-05-17
A view of Tredegar Iron Works from South 5th Street. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Tredegar--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond …
Tredegar Sign Attached to 211 West Broad Street
1997-05-30
A Tredegar sign located on 211 West Broad Street. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Tredegar--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public …
Virginia Commonwealth University Exit Sign on the…
1982-08
A view of the exit sign for Virginia Commonwealth University's MCV campus on the Downtown Expressway. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donat…
Washington Monument in Capitol Square, Landscape
1982-08
A landscape view of the Washington Monument in Capitol Square. Statues--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barb…
Washington Monument in Capitol Square, Portrait
1997-06-02
A portrait view of the Washington Monument in Capitol Square. Statues--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barba…
West Side of Tredegar Iron Works
1997-05-17
A view of the west side of Tredegar Iron Works. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Tredegar--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Publi…
1201 East Cary Street Sign
1997-05-14
A view of the sign describing the history of the building located on 1201 East Cary street. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Rich…
A Sign for Grandma Lee's Restaurant in Downtown R…
1997-05-15
A view of a sign for Grandma Lee's restaurant in Downtown Richmond. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by B…
Bust of Thomas Jefferson inside Virginia State Ca…
1997-06-02
A view of a bust of Thomas Jefferson inside the Virginia State Capitol building. Sculptures--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond P…
Bust of Zachary Taylor inside the Virginia State …
1997-06-02
A view of a bust of Zachary Taylor inside the Virginia State Capitol Building. Sculptures--Virginia--Richmond; State Capitol--Virginia--Richmond Th…
Byrd Street Tunnel Stone
1997-05-15
A view of the Byrd Street Tunnel stone. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Barbara Howe in July 2021.
Canal Walk Sign
1997-05-17
A sign describing the history of the Richmond Riverfront area. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmo…
Ceiling of the Virginia State Capitol
1997-06-02
A view of the ceiling of the Virginia State Capitol building. Interiors--Virginia--Richmond; State Capitol--Virginia--Richmond This item was donate…
Close-up of George Washington Statue Inside the V…
1997-06-02
A close-up view of a statue of George Washington inside the Virginia State Captiol building. Statues--Virginia--Richmond; State Capitol--Virginia--R…
Corinthian Capped Columns in the Jefferson Hotel
1997-05-30
A view of corininthian capped columns inside the Jefferson Hotel. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond This item was …
Diagram of the James River, Turning Basin, and Ca…
1997-05-30
A view of a diagram depicting the James River, Turning Basin, and canal. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated…
Eliptical Stained Glass Ceiling within the Jeffer…
1997-05-30
A view of the eliptical stained glass ceiling inside the Jefferson Hotel. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond This i…
Falls of the James Sign
1997-05-17
A sign describing the impact and importance of the falls of the James River. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was don…
Flour Trade Sign
1997-05-17
A sign describing the importance of the flour trade in Richmond. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Rich…
Foyer of the Jefferson Hotel from Above
1997-05-30
A view of the foyer of the Jefferson Hotel from above. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to …
Gallego Mills Sign
1997-05-17
A sign describing the history of the Gallego Mills. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public L…