History Archives

Must-See RVA! — Monroe Park

August 23, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

RVA Legends — Hanover House

August 19, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

PHOTOS: Hurricane Camille flooded Central Virginia 50 years ago today

August 19, 2019 RVAHub Staff

Hurricane Camille – one of just three storms ever to make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane – killed 153 people and caused nearly $1 billion worth of damage, when adjusting for inflation, in the Commonwealth alone, on today’s date in 1969.

50th anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall in Virginia provides stern reminder to prepare

August 19, 2019 RVAHub Staff

First knocking on Virginia’s doorstep 50 years ago on August 19, 1969, Hurricane Camille – one of just three storms ever to make landfall as a Category 5 hurricane – killed 153 people and caused nearly $1 billion worth of damage, when adjusting for inflation, in the Commonwealth alone.

[RVCJ03] — Richardson & Chappell Mortuary Chapel, circa 1903

RVA Legends — Richardson & Chappell

August 5, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

July 2019 — looking towards 117-121 North Twentieth Street at the southeast intersection of Grace & Twentieth Streets

Must-See RVA! — Butler & Bosher

August 2, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[RVCJ93] — Sales-Room and Works of the Watt Plow Company, circa 1893

RVA Legends — Watt Plow Company

July 30, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[RVCJ03] — original building on Broad Street, circa 1903 — note Old City Hall visible at left

RVA Legends — Life of Virginia Building

July 23, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

Must-See RVA! — Morris Plan Bank Building

July 19, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[RVCJ93] — Dispatch Building, circa 1893

RVA Legends — Dispatch Building

July 16, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

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