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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Great Hall, The John Marshall House
1982-08
A view of the great hall inside The John Marshall House Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Museums--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond T…
Great Turning Basin Sign
1997-05-15
A sign describing the history and layout of the Great Turning Basin. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to …
Historic Richmond Foundation Sign Attached to the…
1997-05-14
A view of the Historic Richmond Foundation Sign attached to the Stuart-Lee House. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Publi…
Inside a Flour Mill Sign
1997-05-17
A sign describing the inner workings of a flour mill. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public…
Interior of Wilton House
1982-08
A view of the interior of Wilton House. Interiors--Virginia--Richmond; Museums--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library…
Interior of Wilton House
1982-08
A view of the interior of Wilton House. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Museums--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library…
James River and Kanawha Canal Tidewater Connectio…
1997-05-17
A view of a sign affirming the historical statues of James River and Kanawha Canal Tidewater Connection Locks. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Vir…
Jefferson Davis Inaugural Site Memorial Plaque
1997-06-02
A view of the plaque commemorating the location where Jefferson Davis was inaugurated president of the Confederate States of America. Signs--Virgini…
Lockkeeper House Sign
1997-05-17
A sign describing the history of the last lockkeeper house to be ocuppied. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Libra…
Mary's Bedroom, The John Marshall House
1982-08
A view of Mary's bedroom inside The John Marshall House. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Museums--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond …
Model of the Virginia State Capitol Building, Sou…
1982-08
A view of the south side of a model of the Virginia State Capitol building. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; State Capitol--Virginia--Richmond This i…
Model of the Virginia State Capitol Building, Sou…
1997-06-02
A view of the southwest side of a model of the Virginia State Capitol building. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; State Capitol--Virginia--Richmond Th…
Old City Hall Office Space Leasing Sign
1982-08
A view of a sign advertising office space for lease in Old City Hall. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by…
Plaque Commemorating Virginian Signers of the Uni…
1997-06-02
A view of the sign inside the Virginia State Capitol building commorating the Virginians who signed the United States Constitution. Signs--Virginia-…
Plaque on Thomas Hardgrove Building
1990-08
A view of the plaque afixed to the Thomas Hardgrove Building affirming its historical status. Signs--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Ri…
Plaque on Tredegar Iron Works
1997-05-17
A sign attached to Tredegar Iron Works affirming its historical status. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Tredegar--Virginia--Richmond This item was donat…
Portrait of Henry Byrd inside Virginia State Capi…
1997-06-02
A view of a portrait of Henry Byrd inside the Virginia State Capitol Building. Paintings--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Publ…
Protecting and Preserving the James River Environ…
1997-05-17
A sign describing the public works project dedicated to protecting and preserving the James River environment. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Canal--Vir…
Rectangular Stained Glass Ceiling within the Jeff…
1997-05-30
A view of the rectangular stained glass ceiling the Jefferson Hotel. Jefferson Hotel--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virginia--Richmond This item w…
Robert E. Lee Bridge Sign
1997-05-15
A sign describing the history of the Robert E. Lee bridge. Signs--Virginia--Richmond; Bridges--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond…
Robertson Hospital Sign
1997-05-15
A view of the sign commemorating the location of Robertson Hospital, located near the northwest corner of East Main and North 3rd streets. Signs--Vi…
Sash Inside Maggie L. Walker National Historic Si…
1990-08
A view of a sash on display inside the Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. Maggie L. Walker--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richm…
Sitting Room of 1827 Grove Avenue
1970
The sitting room of 1827 Grove Avenue. Living rooms--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by Mary Sabra Gillespie Mo…
Stained Glass Window inside St. Paul's Episcopal …
1982-08
A view of a stained glass window inside St. Paul's Episcopal Church located on 815 East Grace Street. Buildings--Virginia--Richmond; Interiors--Virg…