Richmond Times-Dispatch Photograph Collection
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This collection contains photographs used by Richmond Newspapers, Inc. in their publications, The Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Richmond News Leader; most images pertain to events taking place in and around Richmond, Virginia.
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Group Searches Through River Rocks
9/30/1979
Black and white photograph of people searching through rocks along James River at Richmond, Virginia; they are Kathy Patterson, Jim Barber, Emily You…
Shelter from the Rain
9/30/1979
Black and white photograph of Betty Barber standing outside under overhang at Visitor's Center in James River Park, Richmond, Virginia; looks through…
Relaxing at the River
5/3/1978
Black and white photograph of two men sitting on rocks along the James River in Richmond, Virginia; both sit with backs to camera and look out over r…
Rocky Recreation
7/28/1977
Black and white photograph of a man, woman and girl hanging out on rocks at James River Park in Richmond, Virginia; enormous rocks of riverbed; man s…
Biking to the James River
6/12/1973
Black and white photograph of a group of young men on the banks of the James River at Richmond, Virginia; the men wear cut-offs and are wet from swim…
Sailboat Regatta at Byrd Park
5/15/1971
Black and white photograph of a miniature sailboat regatta on Shields Lake in Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia; image shows several small boats in full …
Lazy Day on the River
8/18/1975
Black and white photograph of two men and their dog cooling off in the James River at Richmond, Virginia; man at right sits in inner tube; dog lies o…
Water Threatens to Flood Riverside Drive
12/28/1973
Black and white photograph of James River, looking west from Riverside Drive in Richmond, Virginia; water is so high that it almost reaches the road;…
Fishin' Along the James
4/15/1975
Black and white photograph of two men fishing along the James River, likely in Richmond, Virginia; water is high and rough; bridges in background. I…
Trash at the River
7/5/1973
Black and white photograph of a metal trash can at the James River in Richmond, Virginia; can is overflowing with trash, particularly beer cans and b…
Spring Fever
6/5/1974
Black and white photograph of teenagers hanging out in rapids along Pony Pasture section of James River Park in Richmond, Virginia; some stand or lou…
Race on the James
6/12/1974
Black and white photograph of three young men racing on foot through water at Williams Dam on the James River in Richmond, Virginia. Inscription: St…
Boat Ribs Protrude From Mud in Drained James Rive…
10/17/1974
Black and white photograph of wooden boat ribs protruding from mud in drained James River and Kanawha Canal in Richmond, Virginia. Inscription: Stam…
Icy James River
2/21/1979
Black and white photograph of the James River; large chunks of ice on riverbank in foreground; water in river is frozen; foggy downtown Richmond, Vir…
Rafting on the James River
7/28/1976
Black and white photograph of five people rafting on the James River; all wear life vests, smile and paddle; two other raft groups in background; bri…
Cleaning Up the River
8/22/1972
Black and white photograph of workmen attaching a cable to a tree clinging to a bridge abutment during flood from Tropical Storm Agnes; likely in Ric…
Cleaning Up the River
8/22/1972
Black and white photograph of workmen attaching a cable to a tree clinging to bridge abutment during flood from Tropical Storm Agnes; likely in Richm…
A Cover for the Water
4/1/1971
Black and white photograph of workmen completing a $1.8 million covering for the Byrd Park reservoir in Richmond, Virginia; trees in background. Ins…
Workmen Assess Progress
4/1/1971
Black and white photograph of two workmen pausing while building a cover for the Byrd Park reservoir in Richmond, Virginia; both stand and assess pro…
A Plant Grows at the Locks
6/5/1979
Black and white photograph of a plant growing along wall at Richmond, Virginia city locks; measuring stick set into stones; water measures at 17 feet…
Boat Docked at Upper Terminal
6/5/1979
Black and white photograph of a large boat docked at upper terminal, Dock Street in Richmond, Virginia; building at right has holes in some of its wi…
High Water at Williams Dam
6/5/1979
Black and white photograph of Williams Dam, off Riverside Drive in Richmond, Virginia; water in James River is high and rolling; rocks in the water. …
Lost in Thought
10/20/1973
Black and white photograph of a man sitting on park bench in front of Joseph Bryan statue in Monroe Park, Richmond, Virginia; man holds head in hand;…
Spray paint Marks Jefferson Davis Monument
6/15/1980
Black and white photograph of the Jefferson Davis monument with graffiti; swastika symbols spray painted in spaces between columns; on Monument Avenu…