History Archives

Must-See RVA! — Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial Chapel

December 10, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[IOR] — E. T. Pilkington — 514 North Twelfth Street, circa 1886 — three years after the death of its founder

RVA Legends — E. T. Pilkinton

December 2, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[IOR] — R. H. Whitlock Tobacco Factory — 1800 East Cary Street, circa 1886

RVA Legends — R. H. Whitlock Tobacco Box Factory

November 25, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

November 2019 — Stemmery & Re-Drying Plant

Must-See RVA! — American Tobacco Company, South Richmond Complex

November 22, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[RVCJ03] — Residence of S. W. Travers, 602 West Franklin Street

RVA Legends — S. W. Travers House

November 18, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[IOR] — Woodside Tobacco Works — 505-517 Brook Avenue, circa 1886

RVA Legends — Butler & Wilson

November 11, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

Join the Valentine for Their Next Controversy/History: Are We There Yet? Transportation & Parking in Richmond

November 4, 2019 Richard Hayes

Are We There Yet? Transportation & Parking in Richmond will take a look at Richmond’s unfortunate history of disrupting historic sites in the name of more roads and parking.

Must-See RVA! — Bolling Haxall House

October 25, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

[IOR] — F. Neurath Wholesale Confectioner — looking towards 1444 East Main Street, circa 1886

RVA Legends — F. Neurath

October 22, 2019 Rocket Werks

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

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Women’s Monument unveiled on Capitol Square: ‘No pedestals, no weapons, no horses’

October 15, 2019 Capital News Service

The nation’s first monument created to showcase remarkable women of Virginia now stands on Capitol Square. Hundreds watched the unveiling Monday of “The Virginia Women’s Monument,” which features seven statues honoring women from different parts of the Commonwealth.

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