Community Favorites
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Going West, Young Men, Going West
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/10/1958
Black and white photograph of a group of Boy Scouts in uniform gathered on a sidewalk; all the Scouts have packs; a man in a dark suit, Jack Watts, s…
Rappahannock River Bridge
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/30/1959
Black and white photograph of the Rappahannock River Bridge(?); the bridge is constructed of steel girders and is two lanes wide; a car crosses the b…
Chesterfield Improvement
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/9/1960
Black and white photograph of road construction in a rural area; a small steel and wood bridge is in the foreground; an area is being cleared in the …
Shopper Stoppers
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/30/1959
Black and white photograph of Boy Scouts dressed in American Indian dress dancing in the parking lot of a shopping center; the boys wear feathered he…
Boulevard Bridge Work
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/11/1960
Black and white photograph of the Boulevard Bridge looking south; the bridge is closed and is lined with construction supplies; workmen are visible i…
William and Mary Seniors in Procession to Baccala…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/9/1958
Black and white photograph of seniors at the College of William and Mary processing across the campus in Williamsburg, Virginia; the group is dressed…
Cadet Officers
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
9/12/1959
Black and white photograph of a group of young men in military uniform standing at attention; the group is posed on steps leading to a large wooden d…
Skating on Staples Mill Pond
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/25/1960
Black and white photographic of skaters on Staples Mill Pond in Henrico County, Virginia; a group of young women wearing white figure skates is in th…
Mease Pharmacy
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/9/1960
Black and white photograph of the Mease Pharmacy; the building sits at the corner of Grace and Ryland Streets in the Fan District of Richmond, Virgin…
Snowy Fire on Clay Street
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
Circa 1959
Black and white photograph of a house fire in the 1300 block of W. Clay Street in the Carver area of Richmond, Virginia; two fire engines are parked …
This East End Store Was Hit First
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/28/1959
Black and white photograph of a row-house style store, Lou's Market; several people are on the front porch of the store; a man in a trench coat looks…
New Richmond Newspapers Building
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
Circa 1959
Black and white photograph of the Richmond Newspapers building on Franklin Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia; the shot is looking west from 4th S…
May's Drug Store
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
Circa 1959
Black and white photograph of May's Drug Store, 429 Brook Road in the Jackson Ward area of Richmond, Virginia; the two-story brick building is on a c…
New Hotel on the Rise
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
Circa 1959
Black and white photograph of a group of people standing on the sidewalk on the east side of Belvidere Street in Richmond, Virginia; the people wear …
Aluminum Building on Grace Street
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
Circa 1959
Black and white photograph of a small aluminum building, the Auto Seat Cover Center, at the corner of Grace and Foushee Streets in the Monroe Ward ar…
Five Months After Washout, River Road Bridge Near…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/4/1960
Black and white photograph of bridge construction on River Road at the River Road Shopping Center in Henrico County, Virginia; the photo looks west u…
MCV Hospital
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
10/11/1959
Black and white photograph of Main Hospital of the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia; image shows approximately the top eight floors;…
Azalea Office, State Planters Bank
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/14/1960
Black and white photograph of a newly-constructed one-story branch bank building; there is snow on the ground; a sign in front of the bank reads; "Wa…
Thalhimers Hoop Demonstration
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/19/1958
Black and white photograph of three young girls demonstrating how to use hula hoops, a new toy; the girls are in the window of Thalhimers department …
Edward M. Scarpa Surveying Skiing Possibilities a…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/15/1960
Black and white photograph of a young man on skis perched on the edge of a snowy hill at the Country Club of Virginia; in the distance a crowd of peo…
Sledding at the Country Club of Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/15/1960
Black and white photograph of a large group of people sledding at the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia; some are sledding down; others …
Snowy Reservoir at Byrd Park
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/16/1960
Black and white photograph of a snow-covered Byrd Park near the Reservoir in Richmond, Virginia; a few people sled down the hill; several cars are pa…
Rites At Monroe's Grave In Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/5/1958
Black and white photograph of a group of people at a ceremony in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia; the participants gather facing President Mon…
Homecoming Ceremonies
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/23/1959
Black and white photograph of a large group of people seated in folding chairs in an outdoor area; a man in a suit stands and speaks to the group; he…