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Young and Old Enjoy Fishing at Lake in Byrd Park
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/27/1971
Black and white photograph of people fishing at Swan Lake in Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia; some children, some adults; sun glistens on lake; people …
A Day at Byrd Park
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/18/1971
Black and white photograph of people at Byrd Park near Swan Lake in Richmond, Virginia; men, women and children; couple walks along edge of lake; peo…
Enjoying a Respite at Lake in Byrd Park
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
4/1/1971
Black and white photograph of a man reading on a bench in Byrd Park, Richmond, Virginia; Swan Lake in background; crutches beside him, leaning agains…
Outside the Powhatan Courthouse
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/13/1971
Black and white photograph of two women standing outside the Powhatan County Courthouse, in Powhatan County, Virginia; built 1842; they are Mrs. John…
Car Crash on Overpass
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/11/1972
Black and white photograph of a car crash on an overpass over Interstate 95 near downtown Richmond, Virginia; road signs above and below overpass; ca…
Construction Under Way on Civic Center Mall
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
11/11/1971
Black and white photograph of construction of the Civic Center Mall between Richmond City Hall and the Safety-Health-Welfare Building in downtown Ric…
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[Crossing Guard at Work]
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/10/1975
Black and white photograph of a female crossing guard directing traffic; she wears uniform and holds whistle between her lips; she gestures with her …
Former Site of Anderson-Archer House
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
9/7/1971
Black and white photograph of the site where the Anderson-Archer house once stood; house recently razed; corner of Adams and Franklin Streets in the …
Doorway Into First Home of the "2300 Club"
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/26/1973
Black and white photograph of the doorway of building at 2300 East Broad Street, in Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia; the first home of the "2300 Club…
The Group Relaxes During Tour of Church Hill; a H…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/29/1972
Black and white photograph of young men and women outside 2220 East Grace Street, second home of the "2300 Club," a private social club in Church Hil…
2220 East Grace Street
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/26/1973
Black and white photograph of wrought iron gate outside 2220 East Grace Street, second home of the "2300 Club," a private social club in Church Hill,…
2220 East Grace Street
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/26/1973
Black and white photograph of 2220 East Grace Street, second home of the "2300 Club," a private social club in Church Hill, Richmond, Virginia; N. 23…
Garden Conversation
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
5/27/1971
Black and white photograph of (left to right) Brig. General Vincent Meyer, Mrs. Jacques Houtmann, Mrs. William P. Spencer and another man talking in …
View of Sculpture Through Window
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/25/1973
Black and white photograph of Marquis de Lafayette bust by Houdon next to window in its new home in the Old Senate Chamber in the Virginia State Capi…
University of Richmond "Open House"
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
9/25/1973
Black and white photograph of an "Open House" at the new home for the University of Richmond's President, E. Bruce Heilman; picture taken at night; l…
First Unitarian Church Was Designed By Award-Winn…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
9/21/1972
Black and white photograph of First Unitarian Church designed by award-winning architect; 1000 Blanton Avenue in Richmond, Virginia. Inscription: St…
Bitten Ends
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/17/1970
Black and white photograph of a crane biting off the ends of steps leading to main entrance of the Richmond (Virginia) Public Library to make way for…
Architectural Detail of Richmond Public Library
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/17/1970
Black and white photograph of an architectural detail on the Richmond Public Library building; circular emblem; column design below; Richmond, Virgin…
Richmond Public Library
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/6/1971
Black and white photograph of Richmond (Virginia) Public Library; E. Franklin Street sign; people walking by. Inscription: Stamped __Black "Property…
Exterior of Virginia State Penitentiary
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/3/1972
Black and white photograph of Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond, Virginia; cars parked on street and in parking lot. Inscription: Stamped __Bl…
Virginia State Penitentiary
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/3/1972
Black and white photograph of Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond, Virginia. Inscription: Stamped __Black "Property of The Richmond Times-Dispat…
Outside Virginia State Penitentiary
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/3/1972
Black and white photograph of people standing outside Virginia State Penitentiary in Richmond, Virginia; photo taken from a distance; cars parked in …
John Patterson (right) and Ed Wright escort two o…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/14/1973
Black and white photograph of John Patterson and Ed Wright escorting Virginia Commonwealth University students Miss LaFerne Gaunce and Miss Kaila Smi…
View of Virginia State Penitentiary
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
8/3/1972
Black and white photograph of Virginia State Penitentiary from behind fence; view of yard area; Richmond, Virginia. Inscription: Stamped __Black "Pr…