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Tradition
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/29/1985
Black and white photograph of E. Taylor Moore, Jr. (right), owner of E. T. Moore Jr. Co., and Donnie Snelson driving two mules through Shockoe Slip; …
![[E. T. Moore and Donnie Snelson Drive Mules]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9625/1/thumbnail.webp)
[E. T. Moore and Donnie Snelson Drive Mules]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/29/1985
Black and white photograph of E. Taylor Moore, Jr. (right), owner of E. T. Moore Jr. Co., and Donnie Snelson driving two mules on highway after salva…
![[8106 Three Chopt Road]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9626/1/thumbnail.webp)
[8106 Three Chopt Road]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/3/1985
Black and white photograph of an 18th-century house at 8106 Three Chopt Road; residence of Rev. and Mrs. Fred T. Laughon; brick foundation, wood sidi…
![Porch has been enclosed on right side of John Watlingtons' [sic] residence at 20 Clarke Road.](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9627/1/thumbnail.webp)
Porch has been enclosed on right side of John Wat…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
3/18/1986
Black and white photograph of John Watlington's house at 20 Clarke Road in the near West End; white brick house with American flag flying above front…
Making the chaos orderly
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/5/1985
Black and white photograph of intersection of Cary Street and River Roads; intersection is under reconstruction; north end of Huguenot Bridge, lookin…
![[Painter Works on Building in 400 Block of West Broad Street]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9629/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Painter Works on Building in 400 Block of West B…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/30/1985
Black and white photograph of a man painting window trim on building in 400 block of West Broad Street. Inscription: Stamped __Black "Property of Th…
![[Mr. H. E. Watkins Checks Out Damage to Cars]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9630/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Mr. H. E. Watkins Checks Out Damage to Cars]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/25/1985
Black and white photograph of H. E. Watkins, of 3129 Griffin Avenue, standing in his front yard and assessing damage to his cars after a thunderstorm…
A hole in one
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/17/1985
Black and white photograph of Richmond police officer Thomas F. McMahon and Allen Carroll, supervisor for Henkels & McCoy Inc., inspecting hole that …
![[Incident at Philip Morris]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9632/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Incident at Philip Morris]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/18/1985
Black and white photograph of a police officer telling photographer of image to back up; fire trucks and rescue squads parked outside the Philip Morr…
![[Work on Washington]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9633/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Work on Washington]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/18/1985
Black and white photograph of the Washington Equestrian Monument in Capitol Square undergoing restoration; scaffolding surrounds sculpture; smaller f…
Capitol cover-up
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/18/1985
Black and white photograph of the Washington Equestrian Monument in Capitol Square undergoing restoration; the smaller figures are covered with cloth…
![[Visitors at War Memorial]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9635/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Visitors at War Memorial]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
11/11/1985
Black and white photograph of visitors to the Virginia War Memorial; small plaques in three rows at left; three women stand together and look at the …
![[Mary and Denny Alley]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9636/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Mary and Denny Alley]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/8/1986
Black and white photograph of Mary Alley and her son, Denny; they are owners of The Coffee Break restaurant on Main Street in Stuart (Patrick County)…
A city before him
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/4/1986
Black and white photograph of Stanley Banks standing in the 2100 block of E. Grace Street on Church Hill; panoramic view of the downtown Richmond sky…
![[Rafting Through Richmond]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9638/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Rafting Through Richmond]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/9/1986
Black and white photograph of people rafting on the James River; they wear life jackets and use oars to steer the raft; they look toward camera and s…
![[Standard Drug Sign Goes Up]](https://cdn.yesterdays.maprva.org/images/9639/1/thumbnail.webp)
[Standard Drug Sign Goes Up]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/3/1986
Black and white photograph of workmen positioning a new "Standard Drug" sign on top of building; large ladder reaches from truck to building; Village…
An average of 69,000 vehicles a day traveled Midl…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/7/1986
Black and white photograph of cars driving on Midlothian Turnpike near Chippenham Parkway; view from inside one of the cars. Inscription: Stamped __…
Giving it his best shot
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/14/1985
Black and white photograph of James Royster shadowboxing while running across the Manchester Bridge; Royster in training for upcoming Golden Gloves t…
But with moderation
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
3/18/1986
Black and white photograph of a road sign in the middle of the old Robert E. Lee Bridge over the James River in downtown Richmond; sign reads "KEEP /…
William Howard: 'I want to put a smile on your fa…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/1/1985
Black and white photograph of William Howard working in toll booth on the Boulevard Bridge; he hands lollipop to woman in car; they both smile. Insc…
There'll 'always be a demand' for small businesses
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/11/1985
Black and white photograph of exterior of City Hardware store at 1317 Hull Street; signage on building reads "City Hardware / Sampson Paint / Wall Sh…
Winter bounty
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/1/1985
Black and white photograph of Julia Wright of Hanover County displaying a basket of sweet potatoes she was selling at the 17th Street Farmers' Market…
Rose Russell juggles taking orders, serving food …
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/14/1986
Black and white photograph of Rose Russell waitressing at Texas Wisconsin Border Café in the Fan District; she holds coffee pot in her left hand and …
Four-vehicle crash
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/21/1986
Black and white photograph of police and Emergency Medical Technicians on scene of car accident at 4th and Franklin Streets in downtown Richmond; All…