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Title:
Richmond Auto Court
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
1/2 Mile North of Richmond, U. S. 1. RFD 4, Box 409 Built and designed to meet the approval of the most discriminating tourist. Radios, private baths, garages, thermostatic heat controls, switchboard telephones, 24 hour service. 18 hole golf course adjoining property. Colonial dining room (air conditioned), and soda fountain. Phone 6-2394
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Title:
Post Office and Parcel Post Building
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1953 Oct-24
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Title:
Hotel Wm. Byrd
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Broad St. at Davis -- Opposite Broad St. Station "Center of Historic Virginia"
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Title:
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1941 Jun-10
Description:
A 103 year old institution has recently added a twenty-story building costing over $2,500,000.00. It is the second largest hospital in the South and contains over $300,000.00 worth of the most modern medical equipment. It is one of the few completely air-conditioned hospitals in the world
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Title:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on Boulevard at Grove Avenue
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
This State institution, opened in January, 1936, houses the famous John Barton Payne Collection of paintings and prints and equally famous Henry P. Strause Collection of fine and decorative arts and many other works of art belonging to Virginia. The Museum and collections are valued at more than $5,000,000
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Title:
Monument Avenue and Lee Monument
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Lee Monument Splendid equestrian statue of Gen'l Robert E. Lee, designed by Mercier, is located on Monument Avenue, and is a magnificent tribute to the "idol of the South". It was unveiled May 30th, 1890 by Gen'l Joseph E. Johnson, and was the occasion of the greatest reunion of COnfederate Veterans ever held
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Title:
The Medical College of Virginia
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Medical College of Virginia—A 103 year old institution has recently added a twenty-story building costing over $2,500,00.00. It is the second largest hospital in the South and contains over $300,000 worth of the most modern medical equipment. It is one of the few completely air-conditioned hospitals in the world
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Title:
Hotel Wm. Byrd
Richmond (VA), Linen
Description:
Broad St. at Davis - Opposite Broad St. Station. "Center of Historic Virginia"
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Title:
University of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Founded in 1832, it was for the first eighty years of its history known as "Richmond College". In 1920, its charter was amended and the present name adopted. Its grounds now embrace an area of nearly 300 acres about three miles west of the city, and possesses many features of great natural beauty. It is organized on the English system and has a faculty of sixy members and an attendance (1926) or nearly 1,250 students. Since 1903 Frederick W. Boatwright, LL.D., has been its President
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Title:
Lobby Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Series 93945
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground space and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved ideas. The building is of white brick. Stone and marble and in the view of the main lobby or salon here shown the marble effect appears carried out in all details of interior finishing: the massive and ornate being blended with the most admirable results. The gallery above and around the lobby or salon affords a spacious promenade. The hotel contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated, and luxuriously furnished and finished
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Title:
Westhampton College
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
This photograph shows a building of Westhampton College, the women's section of the University of Richmond. The University was founded in 1830 and also includes Richmond College, for men; the T. C. Williams School of Law for professional study; and the Evening School of Business Administration
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
State Capitol
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1914 Dec-8
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Title:
Falls of the James River
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Governor's Mansion
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Executive Motor Hotel "Richmonds Finest"
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
5215 W. Broad Street - Richmond, Virginia 23230 The resort-type hotel in the heart of Metropolitan Richmond. The Executive Motor Hotel is truly unique in Richmond-provides superb accommodations. Ideal for conventions and sales meetings. With its lighted swimming pool...its beautifully landscaped grounds...its cascading waterfalls and glamorous atmosphere, a vist to The Executive is an adventure in itself!
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Title:
Monument Avenue and Lee Monument
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1940
Description:
Lee Monument-Splendid equestrian statue of Gen'l Robt. E. Lee, designed by Mercier, is located on Monument Ave. and is a magnificent tribute to the "idol of the South." It was unveiled May 30th, 1890 by Gen'l Joseph E. Johnson, and was the occasion of the greatest reunion of Confederate Veterans ever held
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Title:
Broad Street Methodist Church
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Broad Street Methodist Church is located at Tenth and Broad Streets in the downtown section of Richmond, Virginia. The church was built in 1859 and has a large part in the religious life of the city. Attractive services are held in its spacious and beautiful auditorium each Sunday. Broad Street bears the reputation of being Richmond's "Home of Delightful Music." Here a splendid quartet may be heard, as well as music from a $24,000.00 Wurlitzer organ
The Richmond News Company
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Title:
The Mosque, Richmond Civic Center
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
THE MOSQUE Richmond's Civic Center Located at Laurel and Main Streets facing beautiful Monroe Park. It has one of the most beautiful theatre auditoriums in America with a seating capacity of 5,000, one of the largest banquet and exhibition halls in the South, a regulation swimming pool, roof garden, luxurious dining and lounge rooms, bowling alley, hotel accommodations and a dormitory for discriminating young men
The Richmond News Co
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Title:
Hotel Wm. Byrd/Hotel Richmond
Richmond (VA), White Border unused
Description:
Hotel Richmond overlooking Washington Monument in Capitol Square. St. Paul's Church across the street at which President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee attended church. The Hotel Willam Byrd opposite Broad Street Union Depot and overlooking Jefferson Davis, "Stonewall" Jackson, Robert E. Lee and J. E. B. Stuart monuments, located on Monument Avenue. These magnificent hotels represent approximately two and a half million dollars
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Title:
White House of the Confederacy (Twelth and Clay Streets)
Richmond (VA), White Border PM 1934 Feb-5
Description:
Formerly a private residence, it was purchased in 1862 by the City of Richmond for the use of the Confederate Government and was occupied during the war by President Davis and his family. It is now a Confederate museum, each of the 13 Confederate states having in it a memorial room. In front of the mansion is the propeller shaft of the "Merrimac" whose engagement with the "Monitor" revolutionized naval warfare the world over
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Title:
New State Capitol
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Oct-2
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Title:
Confederate Museum
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1909 Feb-25
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Title:
Jeff. Davis Old Home Now Confederate Museum
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Jun-2
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Title:
Libby Prison
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back)
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Title:
Residence of General Robert E. Lee 1861-65
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Jul-22
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Title:
St. Paul's Church and Hotel Richmond
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Aug-29
Description:
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal), situated at the corner of Grace and Ninth Streets, is one of the most impressive of church edifices; in it Jefferson Davis was seated when he received the fatal news that Lee was about to evacuate Petersburg. Hotel Richmond is one of the oldest hostelries in the city; five stories high, it is spacious, convenient and popular with tourists and permanent guests
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Title:
Church Hill Viaduct
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Marshall Street, 14th to 21st
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Title:
Medical College of Virginia - Marshall and College Sts
Richmond (VA), Divided Back
Description:
Situated on Marshall and College Streets, on an eminence overlooking Shockoe Creek. It was established in 1838. The main building is a rare example of the ancient Egyptian order of architecture, and has attracted much attention. Recognizing the great need of surgeons for armies in the field, its courses were continued without interruption during the whole of the Civil War. many of the most eminent physicians and surgeons of the South were graduated from this institution
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Title:
New Pumphouse
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
The modern and efficient water-supply system of Richmond and operated by the city. In this view it shows the New Pumphouse, completed in 1883 , containing nine water pumps and an electric plant , the latter being installed in 1905. To the east of the pumphouse is the emergency steam plant, and adjoining this are the four large centrifugal pumps, installed in 1909, and having a capacity of 16 millions gallons daily. The interesting mechanical features of the plant itself, as well as the diversified natural scenery surrounding it, render it an object of interest to numerous visitors
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Title:
Old Capital
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1910 Apr-21
Description:
Old Capitol as it was during the Confederacy
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Title:
Libby Prison
Richmond (VA), Divided Back
Description:
9124 "Phostint"
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Title:
San Rafael Ferry
Richmond (VA), Linen
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Title:
Lucky Strike Cigarette Plant
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1959 Aug-19
Description:
Over: A large, modern Lucky Strike plant in Richmond, Virginia, where millions of carefully controlled, precision-made cigarettes are made every day. Inset: The American Tobacco Company Research Laboratory, also in Richmond. This is the most modern and fully equipped tobacco research laboratory in America. Visitors are welcome
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Title:
Richmond Auto Court
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
1/2 Mile No. of Richmond, Va., U.S. 1 7204 Washington Highway Richmond, Virginia Built and designed to meet the approval of the most discriminating tourist. Air conditioned cottages with television, private baths, garages, thermostatic heat controls, switchboard telephones, 24 hour service, 18 hole golf course adjoining property. Colonial dining room (air conditioned). Phone: 6-2394
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Title:
Princess Lee Motel
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
On U.S. Route #1 - 3 Miles North of Richmond, Virginia 3 miles off U.S. Route #301 1/2 Mile North of Dover Ave. Exit form Interstate 95 Excellent Restaurant - Swimming Pool "Air Conditioned" - Television 24 Hour Service 62 Rooms - 40 in French Provincial Decor. Telephone Richmond 266-2444 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9487, Richmond, Va
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Title:
Richmond Motel
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Richmond Motel In the heart of the city. Two locations 2201 North Lombardy street 2602 Chamberlayne Avenus. (Both on US Routes 1 and 301) Richmond 22, Virginia. 60 Modern Rooms, all with private tiled Baths, TV, Air Conditioned, Restuarants Nearby. Easy Access to Business and Shopping Districts. Mr and Mrs. D.D Burton, Owners-Managers. Phone ELgin 8-2260
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
The John Marshall
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
"Richmond's Largest and Finest Hotel" Fifth at Franklin, Richmond, Virginia Richmond's finest offers unexcelled accommodations, food and service. The John Marshall is in the heart of downtown Richmond, near leading theatres, stores and the financial district. Reasonable rates prevail at "The Hotel That Hospitality Built."
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Title:
St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Mar-15
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Title:
Lobby, Hotel Jefferson
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1955 Jan-20
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel is one of Richmond's finest and most beautiful hostelries. It covers over an acre of ground space and is built of white brick, stone and marble. This view shows the magnificent of the lobby with its spacious promenades and grand staircase. The Hotel has 430 beautifully appointed rooms and every facility for the guests' comfort and pleasure
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Title:
Hotel John Marshall
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Fifth St. st Franklin - The Heart of Richmond " Center of Historic Virginia "
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Title:
Libby Prison
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1907 Aug-12
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1910 Jun-29
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Title:
Washington Equestrian Statue and State Capitol
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1911 Jul
Description:
This glorious assemblage of statesmen and patriots portrayed in characteristic attitude, from a constellation of illustrious Virginians surrounding Washington, "the central luminary." The base is designed a six point star, on the rays of which are placed the statues of Jefferson, Henry, Marshall, Mason, Nelson, and Lewis. In the distance is shown the Governor's Mansion, and in the right foreground the State Capitol Building
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Title:
Colony Inn
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1951 Sep-20
Description:
An Address of Distinction U.S. Hwy 1 & 301 R.F.D. No, 15 Richmond, Va
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Title:
Miller & Rhoads
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Virginia's Finest Department Stores. One of the South's great department stores, distinctively Virginian in atmosphere and service
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Title:
Belmont United Methodist Church
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Series 127150
3510 Broad Rock Road Richmond, Virginia 23234 Organized 1955, 1st unit completed in 1958, 2nd unit completed in 1965, 3rd unit (sanctuary extension) completed in 1971. A growing church in a growing community dedicated to the worship of God and service to our fellow-man in the name of Christ
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Title:
N235:- Swimming Pool and Club House, Staunton River State Park, Halifax County, Virginia
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Series 44659
Staunton River State Park, Halifax County, Virginia operated by the Virginia Conservation Commission, at Richmond, has a large swimming pool with a small wading pool for children nearby. Cabins are available for one or two weeks' vacation
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
Description:
Post Card Series 2081
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Title:
The Capitol
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Jan-08
Description:
Series 132
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Title:
The Old Davis Mansion
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Nov-23
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Title:
Lee Monument
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. Paul's Church And Hotel Richmond
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Oct-19
Description:
Series 2396
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal), situated at the corner of Grace and Ninth Streets, is one of the most impressive of church edifices; in it Jefferson Davis was seated when he received the news that Lee was about to evacuate Petersburg. Hotel Richmond is one of the oldest hostelries in the city, five stories high, it is spacious, convenient and popular with travelers and permanent guests.
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Title:
President Roosevelt Whole-Souled Welcome To The South
Richmond (VA), Real Photo unused
Description:
President Roosevelt's “Whole-souled” welcome to the south arrival at Richmond, Virginia.
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Title:
State Capitol
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
State Library
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1907 Nov-11
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), White Border PM 1932 Apr-29
Description:
Series 130587
This magnificent Hotel was first opened to public patronage in 1895 it was erected by the late Maj. Lewis Ginter, at a cost of nearly two million dollars. It is not surpassed in point of architectural beauty and completeness of equipment by any other hotel in the Country. Ideally situated in the most desirable section of Richmond, within five minutes walk of the business center and shopping district.
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Title:
The Monumental Church Of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1975 Jul-00
Description:
Series ICS-46980
Built in 1812-1814, under direction of a citizens committee headed by Chief Justice John Marshall, as a civic memorial to 73 persons, including Governor Wm. Smith, who perished in the Richmond Theatre fire, Dec. 26, 1811.
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Title:
Hotel John Marshall, Fifth and Franklin Streets
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Finest Hotel In Virginia "You're Welcome in Virginia"
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Title:
Hotel Richmond, Grace Street at 9th
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Across From Historic Capitol Square "You're Welcome in Virginia"
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Title:
Y. M. C. A
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1951 May-13
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Title:
Medical College Of Virginia
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1957 Oct-30
Description:
A 103 year old institution has recently added a twenty-story building costing over $2,500,000.00. It is the second largest hospital in the South and contains over $300,000.00 worth of the most modern medical equipment. It is one of the few completely air-conditioned hospitals in the world.
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Title:
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts, The Boulevard at Grove Avenue
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1940 Jul-30
Description:
Series 64470
This State institution, opened in January, 1936, houses the famous John Barton Payne Collection of paintings and prints and equally famous Henry P. Strause Collection of fine and decorative arts and many other works of art belonging to Virginia. The Museum and collections re-valued at more than $5,000,000.
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Title:
University Of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Series 67008
Founded in 1832, it was for the first eighty years of its history known as "Richmond College." In 1920, its charter was amended and the present name adopted. Its grounds now embrace an area of nearly 300 acres about three miles west of the city, and possesses many features of great natural beauty.
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Title:
Monument Avenue And Lee Monument, Monument Avenue and Lee Monument
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Series 12,353
Splendid equestrian statue of Gen'l Robt. E. Lee, designed by Mercier, is located on Monument Ave. and is a magnificent tribute to the "idol of the South." It was unveiled May 30th, 1890 by Gen'l Joseph E. Johnson, and was the occasion of the greatest reunion of Confederate Veterans ever held.
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Title:
State Library Building
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
University Of Richmond Campus
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Series 18141-B
Established in 1830, this school has an enrollment of over 3,000 students. The building shown in this picture contains the post office, college shop and student activity center.
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Title:
United Daughters Of The Confederacy Headquarters Library Museum, 328 North Boulevard
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Series 18142-B
A Memorial Building dedicated in 1957 to the women of the Confederacy
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Title:
McGuire General Hospital
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1942 Sep-22
Description:
Series 16634
Located in Chesterfield County, ½ mile south of Richmond, Virginia, consists of 70 brick and masonry buildings. Construction was begun in August 1943 and received its first patients in July, 1944 Named in honor of Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire famous Civil War surgeon, it contains 1,784 beds and is used by the U. S. Army as an ever action center for overseas wounded until they can be transferred to Army Hospitals nearer their homes.
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Title:
The Mosque Richmond Civic Center
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1949 Jul-14
Description:
Series 8
Richmond's Civic Center is located at Laurel and main Streets facing beautiful Monroe park. The Mosque has one of the most beautiful theatre auditoriums in America with a seating capacity of 5,000, one of the largest banquet and exhibition halls in the South, a regulation swimming pool, roof garden, luxurious dining and lounge rooms, bowling alley, hotel accommodations and dormitory for discriminating young men.
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Title:
Tomb Of President James Monroe
Richmond (VA), White Border unused
Description:
Situated on "President's Hill," Hollywood Cemetery. Through the Open mullions of this mortuary monument may be seen the marble sarcophagus covering the remains of James Monroe, twice Governor of Virginia, 5th president of the U. S. (1817 - 1824) and author of the "Monroe Doctrine." Died in New York City in 1831 and was there buried. In 1858, however. his remains were distinterred and removed to their present resting place. Near by is the grave of President John Tyler.
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Title:
Soldiers Home, Boulevard & Grove Avenue
Richmond (VA), White Border PM 1916 Feb-07
Description:
Situated in a beautiful grove in the intersection of the City are the comfortable cottages constituting the home maintained by the State for the beneal of native-born on federate veternas, and those who served in. Here, these honored heroes, "by time subdued," are spending the evening of life, calmly and fearlessly awaiting the inevitable summons to spread their tents on the eternal camping ground. In the Main or Administration building shown in this view is an excellent museum, containing, among many interesting relics, the mounted figure of Gen. Jackson's famous war horse.
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Title:
Home Of Chief Justice Marshall
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Home of chief justice Marshall situated on the northwest corner of Ninth and Marshall Streets, in the same square with the new "John Marshall High School." It was built by Chief Justice (then General) marshall and occupied by him from 1795 until his death in 1835.
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Title:
Lobby Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground space and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved idea. The building is of white brick, stone and marble and in the view of the main lobby or salon here shown the marble effect appears carried out in all details of interior finishing; the massive and ornate being blended with the most admirable results. The gallery above and around the lobby or salon affords a spacious promenade. The hotel contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated, and luxuriously furnished and finished.
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Title:
Lee Circle With Jefferson Club, Monument Ave
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel John Marshall
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Hotel John Marshall, at corner 5th and Franklin Streets, in the Center of Prosperity, overlooking the entire city. Six blocks from the home of chief Justice John Marshall, U. S. A.
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Title:
Hotel Richmond, Ninth at Grace
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
“Overlooking Historic Capitol Square” Ninth at Grace, Richmond, Virginia The glamour of the Old South is recaptured in the distinctive décor of the Hotel Richmond. Inside and out, the gracious era of the 1860's sets the mood for leisurely Southern living and cordial Southern hospitality.
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Title:
Façade Valentine Museum
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Wickham-Valentine House, built 1812. The Granville Gray Valentine building and The Bransford-Cecil Memorial House, c. 1840.
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Title:
State Capitol Gold Embossed
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Washington Monument
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Jefferson Davis Monument, Hollywood Cemetary
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
State Capitol
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Oct-27
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel Main Lobby
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground space and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved idea. The building is of white brick, stone and marble and in the view of the main lobby or salon here shown the marble effect appears carried out in all details of interior finishing; the massive and ornate being blended with the most admirable results. The gallery above and around the lobby or salon affords a spacious promenade. The hotel contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated and luxuriously furnished and finished.
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel Lobby
Richmond (VA), White Border PM 1924 Apr-14
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground space and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved ideas. The building is of white brick, stone and marble and in the view of the main lobby or salon here shown the marble effect appears carried out in all details of interior finishing; the massive and ornate being blended with the most admirable results. The gallery above and around the lobby or salon affords a spacious promenade. The hotel contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated, and luxuriously furnished and finished.
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Title:
Hotel John Marshall
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Franklin Street, at Fifth, convenient to the smart shops, department, stores, clubs, theatres, etc. Catering to a discriminating clientele which appreciates its unusual appointments, its cuisine, location and atmosphere of refinement. Fireproof Garage Accommodations.
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Title:
Hotel Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Overlooking beautiful Capitol Square - Grace at Ninth. The center of Historic Virginia
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Title:
Virginia House, Windor Farms
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1936 May-15
Description:
Virginia House, reconstructed in 1927 from materials of ancient Warwick Priory built in England in 1565 and visited by Queen Elizabeth in 1572. The main portion is after the old portion of Warwick Priory. The west wing and main entry door are replicas of Sulgrave Manor, ancestral home of George Washington. The entrance tower is a reproduction from Wormleighton home of Lord Spencer. This is a private residence and not open to the public, but is to become the property of the Virginia Historical Society through the generosity of the owners Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Weddell.
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Title:
Wickham Valentine House
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1947 May-02
Description:
The Garden, Wickham Valentine House, The Valentine Museum, Richmond, Va.
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Title:
Hotel Jefferson Lobby
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1946 Feb-13
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel is one of Richmond's finest and most beautiful hostelries. It covers over san acre of ground space and is built of white brick. Stone and marble. This view shows the magnificence of the lobby with its spacious promenades and grand staircase. The Hotel has 136 beautifully appointed rooms and every facility for the guests comfort and pleasure
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel Lobby
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1931 Mar-30
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved ideas. The building is of white brick, stone and marble and in the view of the main lobby or salon here shown the marble effect appears carried out in all details of interior finishing, the massive and ornate being blended with the most admirable results. The gallery above and around the lobby or salon affords a spacious promenade. The hotel contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated, and luxuriously furnished and finished.
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel Lobby And Grand Staircase
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1913 Jun-27
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Title:
Interior Of St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
St. John's Church (Episcopal), a pain edifice at the corner of Broad and 24th Streets on Church Hill, was built in 1740, and is the oldest church in Richmond. The pew still remains where Patrick Henry made his famous speech closing with the words "Give me liberty of give me death," when, in 1775, the Virginia Convention met here to decide the action of the colony. Many of the headstones in the churchyard (in which the mother of Edgar Allen Poe was buried) bear dates as remote as 1751.
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Title:
State Capitol
Richmond (VA), White Border PM 1940 Oct-14
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Title:
Washington Equestrian Statue And State Capitol
Richmond (VA), White Border unused
Description:
This glorious assemblage of statesmen and patriots, portrayed in characteristic attitude, form a constellation of illustrious Virginians surrounding Washington, "the Central luminary." The base is designed as a six point star, on the rays of which are placed the statues of Jefferson, Henry, Marshall, Mason, Nelson and Lewis. In the distance is shown the Governor's Mansion, and in the right foreground the State Capitol Building.
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Title:
Princess Le Motel, U. S. Route #1
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
On U.S. Route #1 - 3 Miles North of Richmond, Virginia 3 Miles Off U.S. Route #301 ½ Mile North of Dover Ave. Exit from Interstate 95 Excellent Restaurant - Swimming Pool "Air Conditioned" - Television 24 Hour Service 62 Rooms - 40 in French provincial Decor. Telephone Richmond 266-2444 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9487, Richmond, Va.
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Title:
Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge North
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Located on Interstate 95 at Parham Road. Spacious rooms with color T.V. and with individually controlled heating and cooling. Banquet rooms to 200 persons. Restaurant and cocktail lounge
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Title:
Headquarters Visitor Center Richmond National Battlefield Park, 3215 East Broad Street
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Headquarters Visitor Center, Richmond National Battlefield Park. The 746-acre Park containing ten Civil War units has its central museum and visitor services here, at 3215 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223.
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Title:
Ling King Inn, 8809 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Finest Chinese and American Food - Sea Food - Choice Steak - Fried Chicken - Spaghetti - Cutlets & Chops. Private Dining Room - Take Out Orders - Free Parking
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Title:
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
This specially-equipped building is the head-quarters for America's first State Arts Museum, which originates a unique program of static and performing arts events for presentation in Richmond and throughout the Commonwealth.
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Title:
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1963 May-31
Description:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Va. This Museum is the largest in the South and its collections are valued at more than $5,000,000.
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Title:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, Va. Built in 1843, where General Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis, President of Confederate States, often worshipped. President Davis was attending services here when notified that Petersburg had fallen and Richmond must be evacuated.
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
This magnificent Hotel is not surpassed in point of architectural beauty and completeness of equipment by any other Hotel in the country. It is ideally situated in the most desirable section of Richmond with ample free parking lots. It is located just two blocks off of Highways 1,60,250,301 and 360. Children under 14 free. The Country Club of Keswick, with an 18-hole golf course, at Charlottesville, Va. and the Lauderdale Cavalier at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. are under the same ownership and Management as the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va.
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Title:
Medical College Of Va
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking up Broad St. in Richmond, Va. at Medical College of Va. with Cabaniss Hall in the foreground.
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Title:
White House Motor Lodge, U. S. Routes 1 & 301
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
4½ miles South of Richmond, Va. City limits on U. S. Routes 1 & 301. "Hospitality Lane" Luxurious accommodations in 54 spacious Rooms - Room Phones - Tub and Shower combinations Air-conditioning - Television
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Title:
Union Station
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
The Union Station also known as the Broad Street Station was opened Jan. 6, 1919. This terminal serves the Atlantic Coast Line, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac, and Seaboard Railways.
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Title:
Children's Farm
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Maymont-Virginia Wildlife Exhibit area features such domestic animas as sheep, cows, ponies, chickens, turkeys, pea-fowl, and donkeys. Located nearby is a walk-through Aviary and a Seal habitat.
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Title:
Motel Cavalier Manor, U. S. Highway #1
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1966 Nov-10
Description:
Luxuriously furnished rooms, complete with individual. Televisions and Telephones - Wall-to-Wall Carpets - Private Ceramic Tile Baths. Swimming Pool. Diners' Club, Carte Blanche, American Express. "Completely Air-Conditioned"
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Title:
Bowie's Motor Court, U. S. Route 301
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1957 May-22
Description:
Located on U. S. Route 301-20 Miles North of Richmond, 13 Miles South of Bowling Green, Va. Modern Court, One of the Finest in Virginia. Completely Air Conditioned. TV in Rooms. Restaurant Adjoining. Phone: Dawn 3371 (through Richmond). P.O. Address; Lorne, Virginia.
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Title:
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Japanese "Kwannon" from the Fujiwara Period, 898-1185 A. D. The Williams Fund, 1967.
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Title:
Virginia Museum Of Fine Arts
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Silver teapot, 1785 by Joseph and Nathaniel Richardson, American, XVIII Century. The Williams Fund.
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Title:
Ling King Inn
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
8809 Jefferson Davis Highway, (South of Richmond) Richmond, Virginia 23234. (804) 275-5546. Montecello Shopping Center Williamsburg. Virginia 23185 (804) 229-8898. Finest Chinese and American Food - Seafood - Choice Steak - Fried Chicken - Spaghetti - Cutlets & Chops. Private Dining Room - Take Out Orders - Free Parking.
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Title:
Stonewall Jackson Monument, Capitol Square
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1907 Dec-23
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Title:
Greetings From Richmond
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1908 Aug-19
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Title:
Jefferson Davis Mansion
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Lake Side Park
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM Nov-28
Description:
This beautiful park, with the diversified natural scenery and modern improvements, is pleasure resort. It contains a large lake, stocked with fish, and water fowl, overlooking which is the Casino, for dancing parties steam heated and finished in the Colonial style. The part is located about seven miles North of the City, and may be reached either by way of an excellent highway, or by the electric car line.
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Title:
Marshall High School
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Confederate Museum
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Formerly Jefferson Davis Residence
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Title:
New Capitol
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
St. Paul's Church And Hotel Richmond
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
St. Paul's Church (Episcopal), situated at the corner of Grace and Ninth Streets, is one of the most impressive of church edifices; in it Jefferson Davis was seated when he received the fatal news that Lee was about 10 evacuate Petersburg. Hotel Richmond is one of the oldest hostelries in the city; five stories high, it spacious, convenient and popular with travelers and permanent guests.
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Title:
State Library
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The State Library
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1907 Nov-13
Description:
The State Library is situated in Capitol Square on the summit of Shocked Hill; it is the largest library in the city, containing over 100,000 volumes, in addition to which there are many portraits of historical personages, and rare manuscripts. The Library is regarded as one of the best in the U.S.
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Title:
Washington Old Headquarters
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Mar-11
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Title:
Monumental Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1908 Oct-15
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Title:
St. Paul's Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. Paul's Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 May-10
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Title:
Post Office And Parcel Post Building
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
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Title:
Virginia House, Windsor Farms
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1949 Mar-12
Description:
Virginia House, reconstructed in 1927 from materials of ancient Warwick Priory built in England in 1565, and visited by Queen Elizabeth in 1572. The main portion is after the older portion of Warwick Priory. The west wine and main entry door are replicas of Sulgrave Manor, ancestral home of George Washington. The entrance tower is a reproduction from Wormleighton, home of Lord Spencer. This is a private residence and not open to the public, but is to become the property of the Virginia Historical Society through the generosity of the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Weddell.
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Title:
Old St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Old St. John's Church-In 1775 a convention was held in this historic church to deliberate upon the oppressive measures adopted by the British Government or enforcing the collection of taxes levied upon the Colonies. Many members of the convention hesitated to commit Virginia to any act of resistance, but Patrick Henry, though only 39 years old, flashed the electric spark which exploded the colony in revolution, when he exclaimed with fiery eloquence, "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take. but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." During the delivery of this immortal speech Henry stood in pew 72, marked by white tablet shown in this view.
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Title:
Lakeside Park
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Bowie's Motel And Restaurant, U. S. 301
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Located on U. s. 301 - 20 miles North of Richmond, Va. 13 miles South of Bowling Green, Va. Motel - 29 units with individual controlled Heat & Air-conditioning, Free T.V. Ceramic tile Baths, Children's Playground. Phone Dawn Wyman 4-3371. Restaurant - Seating capacity 150, Specializing in "Chicken - In the Rough," Gift Shop adjoining. Owned and Operated by: Mrs. F. E. Bowie.
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Title:
Dutch Gap Tourist Court, U. S. 1 & and 301
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1950 Nov-24
Description:
Set in a picturesque shaded grove are these Quality Rick Colonial Cottages with private tiled baths. Adios in each cottage. Some air conditioned. Television Lounge. Open all year. Recommended by Duncan Hines and AAA For reservations write, phone or wire. a Greene, Owner Mgr.
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Title:
Monumental Church
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Monumental Church (Episcopal) stands on Broad Street, on what was formerly Academy Square. It was built as a memorial and upon the site of the old Richmond Theatre, destroyed by fire December 26th, 1811, at which time about 60 persons, including Governor G W. Smith of Virginia, lost their lives; the crypt in the portico contains their ashes and a record of their names.
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Title:
Berkeley Planation
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Berkeley Plantation, Located on Route 5 between Richmond and Williamsburg. The most historic in America. Settled in 1619. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated here a year before Plymouth. Present mansion built in 1726. Ancestral home of the Harrison's including two United States Presidents and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. McClellan's headquarters in 1862. "Taps" was composed here by General Butterfield. Beautifully restored and furnished with rare period pieces.
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Title:
Holiday Inn Of Richmond Crossroads, Marshall St. & Staples Mill Rd
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1972 Oct-06
Description:
Just off Intersection of rebad & staples mill road and 1-64, I Mi. off int. Individual room Air-conditioned located in 10 acre crossroad shopping center.
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Title:
Mayo Bridge, No. 32 Foot of 14th Street
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Beautiful and Historical Richmond, Va. Series. This handsome steel and concrete structure replaces the "old" Mayo bridge, over which the Confederate Army, defending Richmond, retreated, just before the evacuation and burning of the City in April, 1864. The new bridge begins at the south end of the 14th Street, and crossing the Mayo's Island, it joins the two portions of the City lying on the north and south banks of the James River, and furnishes an important traffic artery for the commercial life of the community. It was erected by the City of Richmond at a cost of $300,000,00 and completed and opened to the public in September, 1913. From abutment to abutment it has a length of 1,775 feet. Visitors to Paris will probably notice its resemblance to the famous Point Neuf," crossing the Seine near Notre Dame.
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Title:
Old St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Old St Johns Church-In 1775 a convention was held in this historic church to deliberate upon the oppressive measures adopted by the British Government or enforcing the collection of taxes levied upon the Colonies. Many members of the convention hesitated to commit Virginia to any act of resistance, but Patrick Henry, though only 39 years old, flashed the electric spark which exploded the colony in revolution, when he exclaimed with fiery eloquence, " Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of slavery, Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." During the delivery of this immortal speech Henry stood in pew 72, now marked by white tablet shown in this view.
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Title:
The First Baptist Church Of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1942 May-06
Description:
The First Baptist Church of Richmond is located on an entire city block at monument avenue and the boulevard in the heart of a beautiful residential district. This historic church was founded in 1780 and worshipped for many years in downtown Richmond. The present-building was erected in 1928 and has since been enlarged to provide an air-conditioned auditorium seating 1650 persons, a colonial chapel, and one hundred class and assembly rooms.
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Title:
Interior Of St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1907 Sep-11
Description:
St. John's Church (Episcopal), a plain edifice at the corner of Broad and 24th Streets on Church Hill, was built in 1740, and is the oldest church in Richmond. The pew still remains where Patrick Henry made his famous speech closing with the words "Give me liberty of give me death," when, in 1775, the Virginia Convention met here to decide the action of the colony. Many of the headstones in the churchyard (in which the mother of Edgar Allen Poe was buried) bear dates as remote as 1751.
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Title:
Cathedral Of The Sacred Heart
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1908 Aug-24
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Title:
State Penitentiary
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1911 Jan-26
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Title:
Union Depot
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
Among the principal edifices in Richmond, and classed with the important public buildings of the city from an architectural view, is the new depot of the Chesapeake & Ohio and the Seaboard air Line Railroad Companies. The station affords every luxury for travelers from all parts in the U.S.
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Title:
Lakeside Park
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Greetings From Richmond
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1969 Mar-18
Description:
Top View: Broad Street, Richmond, Va. Bottom View: Richmond Skyline.
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Title:
Richmond
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
From an oil painting on location when Richmond was the capitol of the Confederacy. Note Confederate capitol on distant horizon, and old canal in foreground.
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Title:
The White House Of The Confederacy
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
The White House of the Confederacy-1861-1865 now the Confederate Museum where can be seen uniforms, swords, camp equipment and many other relics of Generals Robt, E. Lee, Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, Joseph E. Johnston, J.E.B. Stuart and other confederate heroes.
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Title:
Richmond's New Skyline As Seen From Southside
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1969 Nov-18
Description:
This view of Richmond's Skyline taken from the Southside shows many new buildings in the down town business district. Lee Bridge is seen in the foreground
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Title:
Old St. John's Church Interior
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
In 1775 a convention was held in this historic church to deliberate upon the oppressive measures adopted by the British Government for enforcing the collection of taxes levied upon the Colonies. Many members of the convention hesitated to commit Virginia to any act of resistance, but Patrick Henry, though only 39 years old, flashed the electric spark which exploded the colony in revolution, when he exclaimed with ferry eloquence, "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God. I know not what course others may take but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." During the delivery of this immortal speech Henry stood in pew 72, now marked by white tablet shown in this view.
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Title:
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The cathedral of the Sacred Heart is located on Laurel Street, overlooking Monroe Park. It was the gift from Thomas F. Ryan, and was erected at a cost of over $300,000.00, and dedicated in 1906 with impressive ceremonies.
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Title:
Cannon Memorial Chapel, University Of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The university of Richmond, founded in 1832, for the first 80 years of its history was known as "Richmond College". In 1920, when its charter was amended, its present name was adopted. It grounds cover an area of nearly 300 acres about three miles west of the city and is renowned for its natural beauty. Since 1903, Frederick W. Boatwright, L.L.D. has been its President and under his able administration the institution has grown considerably. The university is organized on the English system and has a faculty of 60 members and a student body of 1,250 (1926).
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Title:
Board Street Methodist Church
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Broad Street Methodist Church is located at Tenth and Broad Streets in the downtown section of Richmond, Virginia. The church was built in 1859 and has a large part in the religious life of the city. Attractive services are held in its spacious and beautiful auditorium each Sunday. Board Street bears the reputation of being Richmond's "Home of Delightful Music." Here a splendid quartet may be heard, as well as music from a $24,000.00 Wurlitzer organ.
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Title:
The Mosque
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Richmond Civic Center is located at Laurel and Main Streets facing beautiful Monroe Park. The Mosque has one of the most beautiful theatre auditoriums in America with a seating capacity of 5,000, one of the largest banquet and exhibition halls in the South, a regulation swimming pool, roof garden, luxurious dining and lounge rooms, bowling alley, hotel accommodations and a dormitory for discriminating young men.
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Title:
Skyline Of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
This modern expressway channels the major highways No. 1 and No. 301 and interstate No. 95. At the south end of the turnpike interstate No. 85 connects with this highway and goes to Montgomery, Ala., via South hill, Va., Henderson. Durham and Greensboro, . C., on to Charlotte, N. C., Greenville, S. C. and through Atlanta. Ga., to Montgomery, Ala.
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Title:
Virginia Union University, 1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Martin E. Gray Hall
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Title:
Virginia Union University, 1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Pickford Hall
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Title:
Virginia Union University, 1500 North Lombardy Street
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Vann Memorial Tower
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Title:
Main Dining Room Jefferson Hotel
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Sixth Baptist Church, 400 S. Addison Street
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Organized in 1923
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Title:
St. John's Episcopal Church
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Built in 1741. 34 years later St. John's was to be immortalized by Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech before the American Colonists. Edgar Allan Poe's mother and George Wythe are buried in the cemetery.
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel Main Lobby
Richmond (VA), White Border unused
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground space, and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved ideas. The building is of white brick, stone and marble, and in the view of the main lobby or salon here shown the marble effect appears, carried out in all the details of interior finishing; the massive and ornate being blended with the most admirable results. The gallery above and around the lobby or salon affords a spacious promenade. The hotel contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated and luxuriously furnished and finished.
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Title:
Jefferson Hotel The Marble Court
Richmond (VA), White Border unused
Description:
The "Marble Court" of the Jefferson Hotel, with its stately palms, and murmuring fountain, and glorious dome on art glass, can hardly fail to evoke the admiration of all lovers of the artistic and beautiful. In the center of the court, and facing the Franklin Street entrance to the hotel, stands Valentine's exquisite statue of Thos. Jefferson, after whom the hotel takes its name.
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Title:
Is Two Over One Railroad Fare
Richmond (VA), White Border PM 1914 Apr-23
Description:
This Unique photograph presents to view the only point in the world where three trunk line trains may cross each other at the same time, and over their separate tracks. At the top is shown a passenger train of the C. & O. Railway leaving Richmond for the upper James River Valley; just beneath it a train of the S. A. L. Railway leaving the Main Street (Union) Depot for the South, and on the ground a train of the Southern Railway coming into Richmond from West Point on the York River.
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Title:
Second Baptist Church, Adams & Franklin Sts
Richmond (VA), Divided Back unused
Description:
This widely known church was organized on the 5th of May, 1820, and for the first two years of its history occupied rented rooms on the 2nd story of a building then standing at the N. W. cor. of 11th & Main Sts. The congregation then moved into the building it had erected on the E. side of 11th St., between Main & Cary Sts., and in Jan, 1842 the famous church building (since demolished) at the cor. of 6th & Main Sts. was dedicated and subsequently occupied for a continuous period of 64 years. In Feb. 1906 the splendid edifice shown in this view was dedicated, the dedication sermon being preached by Dr. W. W. Landrum, a former pastor. In design and proportions this handsome building eloquently portrays the classical beauty o the Corinthian order of architecture.
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Title:
St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Greetings From Richmond
Richmond (VA), Real Photo unused
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Title:
Gen. J. E. B. Stuart Monument
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1912
Description:
GEN. J. E. B. STUART MONUMENT. ON MONUMENT AVENUE, LEE DISTRICT THIS EQUESTRIAN STATUE WELL PORTRAYS THIS HEROIC CAVALTER, THE R. E. LEE MONUMENT IS SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND.
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Title:
Libby Hill Park, 29th And Main Streets
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1913
Description:
THOUGH LIMITED IN AREA, THIS BEAUTIFUL PARK, BY REASON OF THE COMMANDING POSITION IT OCCUPIES, ON ONE OF THE SEVEN HIILS, UPON WHICH RICHMOND (LIKE ANCIENT ROME) IS BUILT, IS A GREAT FAVORITE WITH ALL VISITORS. FROM ITS SUMMIT MAY BE OBTAINED A MAGNIFICEN
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Title:
Post Office And Parcel Post Building
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
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Title:
Country Club Of Virginia
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
One of the largest of its kind in the United States, has a beautiful natural setting among rolling hills and trees. The immense clubhouse, of original colonial design, is beautifully furnished and decorated. The Club has two full eighteen hole golf courses with a short six hole practice curse, an outdoor swimming pool, some of the world's finest tennis courts and affords various forms of entertainment for its distinctive membership.
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Title:
Princes Lee Motel, U. S. Route #1
Richmond (VA), Chrome PM 1961
Description:
2 Miles North of Richmond - Petersburg Turnpike (Exit 16) Excellent restaurant - Swimming Pool "Air Conditioned" Television 24 hour service. 62 rooms - 40 in French Provincial Decor. Telephone Richmond Colony 6-2444. Mailing Address: P. O. Box 9487, Richmond, Va.
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Title:
The Richmond Hotel
Richmond (VA), Divided Back PM 1908
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Title:
Washington'S Old Headquarters
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907
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Title:
The New State Library And Supreme Court Of Appeals Building
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1943
Description:
Virginia State Library and Supreme Court of Appeals also houses the State Law Library and Attorney General. This beautiful new building covering an entire block, was completed in 1940 at a cost of $1,500,000. The State Library, originating in early Colonial Days, was established in 1823 and contains about 300,000 books, 2,000,000 manuscripts, and 10,000 maps.
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Title:
The Confederate Memorial Institute
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
This impressive building occupies a suitable site adjoining the Confederate Soldiers Home and is surrounded by a beautiful park. Erected for the purpose of perpetuating the memories of persons distinguished in the Civil and Military life of the Confederacy and of preserving the now priceless relics of that memorable period. The cornerstone was laid May 20th 1918
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Title:
Old St. Paul's Church And New Parish House
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
This historic church of the Corinthian order of architecture was completed in 1865, that a dispatch was handed President Davis from General Lee, announcing the loss of Petersburg, and the consequent necessity for the evacuation of Richmond, which occurred that night. President Davis and general Lee Occupied pews in this Church during the war. The pews are marked with name plates.
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Title:
Monroe Park, Laurel And Franklin Sts
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1925
Description:
During the war this site was used as a recruiting and drill ground, and afterwards as the State Fair Grounds as shown situated in the fashionable residence section of the City. Its shady walks and velvety lawn attract hundreds of children and their nurses. It was first intended to erect the Davis Monument in this park and a corner - stone was laid near the fountain.
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Title:
Monument Avenue And Lee Monument
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Splendid equestrian statue of Gen'l Rob. E. Lee, designed by Mercier, is located on monument Ave. and is a magnificent tribute to the "idol of the South." It was unveiled May 30th, 1890 by Gen'l Joseph E. Johnson, and was the occasion of the greatest reunion of Confederate Veterans ever held.
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Title:
New State Highway Building
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1955
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Title:
The New State Library
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Virginia State Library and Supreme Court of Appeals also houses and State Law Library and Attorney General. This beautiful new building, covering an entire block, was completed in 1940 at a cost of $1,500,000. The State Library, originating in early Colonial Days, was established in 1823 and contains about 300,000 books, 2,000,000 manuscripts, and 10,000 maps.
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Title:
Distinguished Hotels In Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The John Marshall - Franklin Street at Fifth. Catering to a discriminating clientele which appreciates its unusual appointments, its splendor, its cuisine, location and atmosphere of refinement. Hotel Richmond - Overlooking Historic Capitol Square. The Center of Convenience. Hotel WM. Byrd - Directly opposite Broad Street Station, just 2 blocks from famous Monument Avenue. Garage Accommodations for All Hotels.
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Title:
Virginia House, Windsor Farms
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Virginia House, reconstructed in 1927 from materials of ancient Warwick Priory built in England in 1565, and visited by Queen Elizabeth in 1572. The main portion is after the older portion of Warwick Priory. The west wing and main entry door are replicas of Sulgrave Manor, ancestral home of George Washington. The entrance tower is a reproduction from Wormleighton, home of Lord spencer. This is a private residence and not open to the public, but is to become the property of the Virginia Historical Society through the generosity of the owners, Mr, and Mrs. Alexander Weddell.
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Title:
Richmond College
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1930
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Title:
Richmond
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking westward on Broad Street many of the stores of this metropolis are seen. Points of interest include Capitol, Washington Monument, White House of the Confederacy, St. John's Church, Poe's Foundation, John Marshall's house, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Richmond is also well known for its colleges, William and Mary, medical College of Va., University of Richmond.
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Title:
Washington Monument
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Monumental Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. John'S Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
St. Paul's Church
Richmond (VA), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
State Capitol
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
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Title:
Board Street Methodist Church
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Broad Street Methodist Church is located at Tenth and Broad Streets in the downtown section of Richmond, Virginia. The church was built in 1859 and has a large part in the religious life of the city. Attractive services are held in its spacious and beautiful auditorium each Sunday. Broad Street bears the reputation of being Richmond's "Home of delightful Music." Here a splendid quartet may be heard, as well as music from a $245,000.00 Wurlitzer organ.
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Title:
Old St. John's Church
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
This venerable and historic edifice stands upon the site of an old Indian Settlement. The Original structure completed in 1741 when the Old Dominion owed allegiance to George III, and the Protestant Episcopal Church of Virginia was in the Jurisdiction of the Bishop of London has undergone several alterations and enlargements, but much of it still remains. forming the East and the West transepts of the present building. Here was held the Virginia Convention, during a session of which Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech ("Give me liberty or give me death") The surrounding burial ground contains many curious tombs and unique epitaphs.
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Title:
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Eighth and Grace Streets
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
Erected in 1834 and until 1906 was the Cathedral of the Diocese of Richmond. The adjoining building houses the Rectory, and the Home of Richmond Council 395, of the Knights of Columbus.
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Title:
The First Baptist Church Of Richmond
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The First Baptist Church of Richmond is located on an entire city block at Monument Avenue and the Boulevard in the heart of a beautiful residential district. This historic church was founded in 1780 and worshipped for many years in downtown Richmond. The present building was erected in 1928 and has since been enlarged to provide an air-conditioned auditorium seating 1650 persons, a Colonial Chapel, and one hundred class and assembly rooms.
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Title:
Saint Mary Of The Highways
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
"Saint Mary of the Highways" I & II are names of two trailer chapels operated by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Designed by George F. Chaplin, one was built in 1938 and the second in 1948. They were dedicated by Bishop Ireton. Purchased by the donations of the people at the cost of $10,000 each, they contain church equipment, public address system and living accommodations for two priests. During the summer, programs of Scripture, music, prayer, question answering, sermons, movies and literature are presented daily. You are invited to visit the Chapel on the road, or at our home in Richmond.
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Title:
Westover Episcopal Church
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
LOCATED ON STATE ROUTE 5 BETWEEN WILLIAMSBURG AND RICHMOND. AND GENERATIONS OF BYRDS, TYLER, HARRISON AND MARSHALLS WORSHIPED HERE.
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Title:
Richmond College
Richmond (VA), Divided Back
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Title:
Monument Avenue And Lee Monument
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1948
Description:
Lee Monument - Designed by Mercier, this splendid equestrian statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee is located on Monument Avenue and is a tribute to the "Idol of he South." Unveiled May 30th. 1890, by Gen. Joseph E. Johnson, and was the occasion of the greatest reunion of confederate veterans ever held.
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Robert E. Lee Bridge
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1937
Description:
This beautiful concrete bridge, nearly a mile long, spans the James River in the heart of Richmond Va. It was erected in 1933-34 and connects several national highways. The structure is crossed daily by thousands of vehicles form all parts of the United States.
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Ferebee's Motel, U. S. 60
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
fine Brick Motel of 12 Units, Well Furnished and Equipped. Private Ceramic tile Tub-Shower Baths. Radiant Ceiling Heat. Individually Thermostat-Conditioned Restaurant on Premises. Texaco Service Station P. O. Address: Rt. 2, Midlothian, Va. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Ferebee, Owners - Manager Phone Midlothian 7841.
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Willow Lawn Shopping Center
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
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View On Richmond Petersburg Turnpike
Richmond (VA), Chrome unused
Description:
Sky Line view of the Capital of the Old Dominion, looking north from the Maury St. Interchange of the Richmond Petersburg Turnpike. Virginia's newest, safest and most modern expressway - The Richmond Petersburg Turnpike interstate 95 - provides 34.7 miles of fast, relaxed driving between north of Richmond and south of Petersburg.
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Nurses Home
Richmond (VA), Linen PM 1938
Description:
Westbrook Sanatorium is a private hospital for the treatment of nervous and mental disorders and for addiction conditions. The institution is located on a hundred and twenty acres tract of land just outside the city; there are twelve buildings for patients, and one hundred and sixty beds.
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Hotel Jefferson
Richmond (VA), Linen unused
Description:
The Jefferson Hotel occupies more than an acre of ground space and embodies in its construction the most modern and approved idea. The building is of white brick and it contains 430 guest chambers, all well lighted, ventilated, and luxuriously furnished and finished.
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