Edith K. Shelton Photograph Collection
from The Valentine
This photograph collection consists of 2,174 prints and 3,016 35mm slides depicting views of Richmond, Virginia, by Edith Keesee Shelton.
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Images
Lee Bridge, looking east from Riverside Park
12/1956
35mm color slide of the Lee Bridge, looking east from Riverside Park, in downtown Richmond; image shows the old Lee Bridge in background; train track…
Libby Hill (down to E. Main Street)
10/1955
35mm color slide of the Libby Hill area; image shows tree lined walkway and grassy area; brick building in background hidden by trees; Richmond, Virg…
Mayo Bridge Plaque
9/1970
35mm color slide of a bronze plaque on the Mayo Bridge, in Shockoe Bottom; plaque reads, "The Original Structure / Of This Bridge Was Erected By / Jo…
Mayo Bridge Plaques
9/1970
35mm color slide of a pair of bronze plaques on the Mayo Bridge, in Shockoe Bottom; upper plaque reads, "The Original Structure / Of This Bridge Was …
Mayo Bridge, James River north bank
11/1955
35mm color slide of the north bank of the James River, from the Mayo Bridge, in Shockoe Bottom; Richmond, Virginia. Geographic Description: Richmond…
1623 W. Cary Street
6/1972
35mm color slide of 1623 W. Cary Street, in the Randolph area; view of large tree at center of photograph; street and parked car in foreground; catal…
Mayo Bridge, James River (Sharp's Island)
11/1955
35mm color slide of the James River from the Mayo Bridge, in Shockoe Bottom; image shows a small wooded island (Sharp's Island) with large dilapidate…
Mayo Bridge, James River, Southern Railway Tracks
11/1957
35mm color slide of the Southern Railway train tracks, near the south end of the Mayo Bridge, in Manchester; James River visible in distance; Richmon…
Mayo Bridge (north end)
11/1955
35mm color slide of the north end of the Mayo Bridge, in Shockoe Bottom; image shows a small frame building, office for Featherston Bag Coal in foreg…
"Three Bears" Statue at the Medical College of Vi…
10/1975
35mm color slide of the "Three Bears" statue at the 12th and Broad Street entrance to the VCU Medical College of Virginia; image shows a large statue…
"Three Bears" Statue at the Medical College of Vi…
10/1975
35mm color slide of the "Three Bears" statue at the 12th and Broad Street entrance to the VCU Medical College of Virginia; image shows a large statue…
"Three Bears" Statue at the Medical College of Vi…
10/1975
35mm color slide of a plaque at the base of the "Three Bears" statue at the 12th and Broad Street entrance to the VCU Medical College of Virginia; im…
Monroe Park, Fire Department House
11/1955
35mm color slide of Monroe Park; image shows a two-story, painted brick building with large, arched window; fire station (?); Richmond, Virginia. Ge…
Monroe Park
11/1973
35mm color slide of Monroe Park; image shows trees with colorful autumn leaves; statue of Joseph Bryan (?) and Virginia Commonwealth University dormi…
Monroe Park
4/1979
35mm color slide of Monroe Park; image shows azalea bushes in bloom around the base of a statue of William Wickham (?); Richmond, Virginia. Geograph…
Monroe Park
4/1979
35mm color slide of Monroe Park; image shows azalea bushes in bloom around the base of a statue of Joseph Bryan (?); Richmond, Virginia. Geographic …
Monroe Park
10/1979
35mm color slide of Monroe Park; image shows trees with colorful autumn leaves; tall brick apartment building (Virginia Commonwealth University dormi…
Powhatan Hill, Site of "Mount Erin"
8/1958
35mm color slide of Powhatan Hill, site of "Mount Erin," (hillside home of Alexander and Elizabeth Fulton) near the Fulton area; image shows a grove …
Powhatan Hill, Site of "Mount Erin"
8/1958
35mm color slide of Powhatan Hill, site of "Mount Erin," (hillside home of Alexander and Elizabeth Fulton) near the Fulton area; image shows a grove …
Madison School
10/1973
35mm color slide of Madison School, a former Richmond Public School, at the corner of Cary Street and 101 S. Madison Streets, in Monroe Ward; image s…
Madison School
10/1973
35mm color slide of Madison School, a former Richmond Public School, at the corner of Cary Street and 101 S. Madison Streets, in Monroe Ward; image s…
Madison School
10/1973
35mm color slide of Madison School, a former Richmond Public School, at the corner of Cary Street and 101 S. Madison Streets, in Monroe Ward; image s…
Rear of Stonewall Jackson School, Lombardy and Ma…
12/1978
35mm color slide of the rear of Stonewall Jackson School, at Lombardy and Main Streets, in the Fan District; image shows the back of a two-story, red…
Shockoe Cemetery, George Keesee Plot
8/1955
35mm color slide of the Shockoe Cemetery, at 4th and Hospital Streets, in Jackson Ward; image shows the burial plot for George Keesee (silversmith) s…