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By Nightfall, Slush-Covered Sixth Street Was Free…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/7/1979
Black and white photograph of 6th Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia; street is covered in slushy snow; a few cars parked on either side of street…
Crossing 8th and Main
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/28/1974
Black and white photograph of a woman crossing the alley at 8th and Main Streets in downtown Richmond, Virginia; she wears a hat, jacket and short dr…
Intersection of Route 360 and Turner Road
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
11/2/1979
Black and white photograph of busy intersection of Route 360 and Turner Road in Chesterfield County, Virginai; Texaco, First & Merchants Bank, Turner…
Work on 4th Street
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/13/1981
Black and white photograph of a workman operating a street repair vehicle on 4th Street, between Main and Franklin Streets in downtown Richmond, Virg…
Manhole Cover
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
4/26/1979
Black and white photograph of Carrel Curtis holding an umbrella above his head while working in a manhole; location is near Westwood Avenue and Glouc…
Restaurant Opening Soon
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
12/31/1982
Black and white photograph of a restaurant being rebuilt after a fire; sign in foreground reads "[Red] River Rib Co. / Western Cookin' & Lounge / Wil…
James River Building Supply Co.
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
3/9/1983
Black and white photograph of a man and woman standing on wooden deck; woman stands beside table, under umbrella; man reads book; sign on deck railin…
View of Construction Site
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
5/30/1979
Black and white photograph of a construction site (Kanawha Plaza) in downtown Richmond, Virginia; view from walkway across street; Federal Reserve bu…
Building Coming Down
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
7/27/1980
Black and white photograph of a partially-demolished building on Broad Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia; front of building is gone, reduced to r…
Walking to Car on Grace Street
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
4/17/1979
Black and white photograph of a man walking to his car, parked on Grace Street in downtown Richmond, Virginia; he wears jacket, dark pants, collared …
Lots Cleared
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
5/25/1974
Black and white photograph of lots cleared for construction in downtown Richmond, Virginia; aerial view; Virginia State Penitentiary visible in lower…
Crowd Gathers to Watch Ape Installation
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/24/1977
Black and white photograph of people standing together and looking up at an installation of a large, three-dimensional ape onto top of an office buil…
Ape Makes a Statement
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/24/1977
Black and white photograph of a large three-dimensional ape figure; ape is about to be lifted by crane onto top of the "Insurance Building" in downto…
Doorman George Byrne and limousine await hotel gu…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/23/1983
Black and white photograph of George Byrne, doorman at the Commonwealth Park Hotel, 901 Bank Street in Richmond, Virginia, standing in front of a lim…
Casting Off
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/21/1977
Black and white photograph of Captain Ben W. Miller, Jr., harbormaster at Richmond, Virginia's Deepwater Terminal, signaling clearance to Danish frei…
Two- and Four-Wheel Traffic
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
10/27/1970
Black and white photograph of people riding their bikes down street; possibly Grove Avenue near Mary Munford Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia;…
Bike Chained to Sign in Capitol Square
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
2/23/1971
Black and white photograph of a bike chained to a sign on sidewalk in Capitol Square in downtown Richmond, Virginia; sign reads "No / Parking / In / …
Train Passes by Construction
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
4/14/1972
Black and white photograph of a train passing by construction of the Beltline Expressway in Richmond, Virginia; vehicle removing dirt at left; smalle…
Ann Hubbard Treks Through the Snow and Ice
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/7/1980
Black and white photograph of Ann Hubbard walking along sidewalk in downtown Richmond, Virginia; she wears long black cloak and smiles as she walks; …
The Rain-Swollen James River Overflowed Its Banks…
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/2/1975
Black and white photograph of the James River flooding Riverside Park in Richmond, Virginia; river covers entire ground; shelter in background. Insc…
Military Support
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
10/8/1972
Black and white photograph of National Guardsmen in military uniforms standing in area filled with military vehicles; hotel and Citgo gas station in …
'Two for One'
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
1/10/1980
Black and white photograph of Delegate William F. Green screwing new license plate onto Del. Orby L. Cantrell's car; Cantrell recently become senior …
Outside on the Capitol Grounds
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
5/3/1976
Black and white photograph of a man kneeling down near bushes in Capitol Square, Richmond, Virginia; he wears a jacket with "Gillen" stitched to fron…
Group Displays Opinions at Rally
Richmond Times-Dispatch Photo…
6/16/1983
Black and white photograph of people standing outside in the metro-Richmond, Virginia area; large crowd of people; some hold signs expressing opinion…