Richmond Times-Dispatch Photograph Collection
from The Valentine
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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Construction of Tunnel Between City Hall and Safe…
8/10/1970
Black and white photograph of the construction area near a tunnel between the Richmond, Virginia City Hall and the Safety, Health and Welfare Buildin…
Policeman's Car in Middle of North 1st Street
12/26/1969
Black and white photograph of a Richmond, Virginia policeman standing next to his car in the middle of North 1st Street in downtown Richmond; ice on …
President Eisenhower on Steps of the Virginia Sta…
Circa 1970
Black and white photograph of President Dwight D. Eisenhower giving a speech on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia; stands…
State Chief Justices and Their Wives
7/29/1968
Black and white photograph of (from left) Chief Justice and Mrs. Carleton Harris of Arkansas, Chief Justice and Mrs. John W. Eggleston of Virginia, a…
Linwood Holton
4/6/1970
Black and white photograph of Virginia Governor Linwood Holton walking in downtown Richmond, Virginia; Loew's Theater behind him; Richmond policeman …
The James River, Skyline and Railroad
10/1/1970
Black and white photograph of a portion of the Richmond, Virginia skyline, the James River and a railroad; sun setting in background. Inscription: S…
Overton Street Tunnel
11/13/1970
Black and white photograph of destruction of the Overton Street Tunnel; Richmond, Virginia skyline in background; second large dynamite charge; tunne…
Boys Long for a Swim
9/23/1970
Black and white photograph of four boys looking longingly at one of the city's municipal pools, located on Idlewood Avenue in Richmond, Virginia; boy…
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[Family Watches While Dad Runs]
4/1/1979
Black and white photograph of Mrs. Ralph Blanning standing outside the Carillon in Byrd Park with her sons, Jamie and Ralph Jr.; her husband, Ralph (…
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[Dog Chases Acca Temple Patrol Performers]
4/29/1978
Black and white photograph of Acca Temple Mini Patrol performers driving their cars in circle in parking lot; a black dog chases them at center of ci…
Boys Watch Repairs on Laurel Street
9/25/1970
Black and white photograph of six boys standing out on Laurel Street, in Richmond, Virginia watching two men tear up part of the street; houses on ei…
Giant Open Air Market
1970
Black and white photograph of the exterior of the Giant Open Air Market on Westmoreland Street, one block north of Broad Street in Henrico County, Vi…
Pilot Dick Kavanaugh Participates in Junior Cente…
10/4/1970
Black and white photograph of Dick Kavanaugh, pilot, lifting a child into his sailplane; Valentine Museum in background; children stand around and wa…
Cathedral Catholic School at Floyd Avenue and Mor…
2/1/1971
Black and white photograph of the Cathedral Catholic school at Floyd Avenue and Morris Street in the Fan District of Richmond, Virginia; woman walkin…
Dresses For A 'Delicate Condition' Show Trend To …
2/15/1972
Black and white photograph of Mrs. Davis S. Short inspecting maternity dress from the 1860s; part of Valentine Museum's costume collection; Mrs. Shor…
Loading and Unloading at Broad Street Station
12/10/1970
Black and white photograph of a man riding a small vehicle near the tracks at Broad Street Station in Richmond, Virginia; mail and packages stacked o…
Where the Train Track Ends
12/11/1970
Black and white photograph of train cars; track ends in foreground; one train car reads " Southern / 9694," "Super / Cushion / Service;" likely at Br…
Christmas Decorations Abound
12/24/1970
Black and white photograph of Christmas decorations spilling onto a parked car in downtown Richmond, Virginia; garland, holly and mistletoe drape ont…
James L. Brooks Carries Holly at 6th and Grace St…
12/24/1970
Black and white photograph of James L. Brooks carrying a branch of holly at 6th and Grace Streets in downtown Richmond, Virginia; wears hat, pants, a…
Man Sells Christmas Decorations on Street
12/24/1970
Black and white photograph of a man selling Christmas decorations on the street in downtown Richmond, Virginia; woman buys holly and wreath from him;…
Opening Carnival at Valentine Museum Junior Center
9/1972
Black and white photograph of children at the Valentine Museum Junior Center's opening carnival on Clay Street in Richmond, Virginia; some of the chi…
Children Enjoy Treats Outside on Steps
5/24/1970
Black and white photograph of two African American children sitting outside on the front steps of the Valentine Museum eating ice cream; little girl …
People Assemble for Tour of Valentine Museum
5/24/1970
Black and white photograph of people gathered in front of the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia, for an ice cream celebration sponsored by the J…
People Gather Outside Valentine Museum
5/24/1970
Black and white photograph of people gathered outside the Valentine Museum in Richmond, Virginia; people sit on steps and walk around; men, women and…