History Archives

[RVCJ93] — Works of the Randolph Paper-Box Company

RVA Legends — Randolph Paper Box Company

June 18, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

(VDHR) — Bellwood manor house — 1978 nomination photo

Must-See RVA! — Bellwood

June 14, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

Mark the occasion of the Boulevard’s renaming for Arthur Ashe at full lineup of special events next week

June 11, 2019 RVAHub Staff

In addition to an official sign unveiling to re-name the roughly 2.5-mile Boulevard in honor of the late tennis champion, the celebratory events will re-introduce Ashe’s inspiring life story to Richmond and offer a variety of family-friendly events.

[RVCJ93] — Transparent Ice Works, Hermann Schmidt, Proprietor

RVA Legends — Transparent Ice Works

June 10, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

June 2019 — looking towards 1111 Grove Avenue, center

Must-See RVA! — W. J. Ready House

June 7, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

[RVCJ93] — showing B. A. Grasberger shop on West Broad Street

RVA Legends — The Grasbergers

June 3, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

[RVCJ93] — showing Cameron & Cameron’s Tobacco Factory

Must-See RVA! — Cameron & Cameron

May 31, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

Must-See RVA! — Rosa Bowser House

May 24, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places that are still part of our landscape.

Henrico County Public Utilities employee restores county’s oldest fire hydrant

May 21, 2019 RVAHub Staff

A 19th-century fire hydrant in the Lakeside community has been repurposed and brought back to life. The 118-year-old “Corey” hydrant, which helped to save the homes and lives of many Henrico residents, is now being preserved by a Public Utilities employee.

[RVCJ03] — showing Stemmery & Warehouse at Sixth & Main SW

RVA Legends — Imperial Tobacco Company

May 20, 2019 Rocket Werks

A look into the history of Richmond places and people that have disappeared from our landscape.

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