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Tunnel Between City Hall and Safety, Health and W…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/6/1970
Black and white photograph of two construction workers walking out of tunnel between Richmond, Virginia City Hall and the Safety, Health and Welfare …
Construction of Tunnel Between City Hall and Safe…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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 …
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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;…
Eugene R. Vango's "3017 Williamsburg Avenue"
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
Circa 1972
Black and white photograph of a charcoal drawing by Eugene R. Vango, titled "3017 Williamsburg Avenue." __Purchase Award, Valentine Museum 12th Bienn…
Opening Carnival at Valentine Museum Junior Center
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
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 …