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Postcards from Richmond, VA

Twentieth century Richmond, Virginia as seen through over 600 vintage postcards by VCU Libraries.Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1925
14th Street Bridge by Night, Richmond, Va.
This VCU Libraries collection shows early twentieth century Richmond, Virginia as seen through over 600 vintage postcards. Many of these images include buildings and structures that either no longer exist or have since been altered. The subject matter of these postcards also lends insight into the social and cultural attitudes of those times.
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Main Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Main Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Manufacturer: A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is reque... More

Broad Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Broad Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: Broad Street is true to its name, being nearly twice as wide as any other street in Richmond. It extends in a straight line the full length of the City, and is equally broad at all points. At nig... More

Watts Hall, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.

Watts Hall, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.

Description: Union Theological Seminary. This is the oldest and largest Presbyterian Training School for Ministers in the South. It was founded at Hampden-Sidney in 1812, removed to Ginter Park, Richmond, Va.... More

Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, Va

Thomas Jefferson High School, Richmond, Va

Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is... More

Glimpse of Broad Street, Richmond, Va.

Glimpse of Broad Street, Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is... More

Glimpse of Broad Street, Richmond, Va.

Glimpse of Broad Street, Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is... More

Valentine Museum, View of the Main Hall from the Vestibule, Richmond, Va.

Valentine Museum, View of the Main Hall from the Vestibule, Richmond, ...

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as... More

Sixth Street Market, Richmond, VA

Sixth Street Market, Richmond, VA

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Detroit Publishing Co...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virgini... More

Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Virginia

Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Virginia

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME...Date Postmarked: [hand stamped Mar 29 1910]..Rights: This item is in the public... More

T.W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va. [no title]

T.W. Wood & Sons, Richmond, Va. [no title]

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1911..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More

Monroe Park, Richmond, Va. postcard

Monroe Park, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: During the war this site was used a recruiting and drill-ground, and afterwards as the State Fair grounds. Is now situated in the heart of the fashionable residence section of the City. Its shady... More

Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. postcard

Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. postcard

Manufacturer: A.C.B. & Co...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,2... More

James River Falls and Belle Isle, Richmond, Va.

James River Falls and Belle Isle, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as... More

State Office Bldg., Richmond, Va.

State Office Bldg., Richmond, Va.

Description: Historic Richmond, the modern Rome, built on 12 elevations instead of 7, overlooking the James River islands and bridges; state capital since 1779; largest city in the state; often called the 'Monu... More

Old Stone House (Main near 20th), Richmond, Va.

Old Stone House (Main near 20th), Richmond, Va.

Description: Among the most respectable of 'Modern Antiquities in point of age and appearance, of which Richmond can boast, is the old one-story stone house, which dates from (probably) 1743. Tradition will ha... More

Grave of President Tyler (Hollywood) Richmond, Va.

Grave of President Tyler (Hollywood) Richmond, Va.

Description: This eminent statesman, during his long and useful life, filled practically every office within the gift of the people of his native State, having been, successfully a member of the State Legislatu... More

Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va.

Johnston-Willis Hospital, Richmond, Va.

Description: Johnston-Willis Hospital, located at Kensington and Colonial Avenues, overlooking the well known Confederate Memorial Institute, is only one of Richmond's many beautiful hospitals. This building i... More

Franklin Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Franklin Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as... More

Capitol Hotel [no title] postcard

Capitol Hotel [no title] postcard

Description: The Capitol Hotel, 8th and Grace Streets, Richmond, Virginia, 'Fireproof, Central and Inexpensive'..Manufacturer: Everett Waddey Company, Richmond, Va...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: Th... More

ACCA Temple Mosque, A. A. O. N. M. S., Richmond, Va.

ACCA Temple Mosque, A. A. O. N. M. S., Richmond, Va.

Description: This temple is located at the corner of Main and Laurel Streets and is devoted exclusively to use by shriners. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 5,000 and is opened to the public as one of ... More

Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. postcard

Monument Avenue, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: This is one of the handsomest residential streets in the U. S., lined on both sides with handsome residences and a park in the center, in which is located statues of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee ... More

Confederate Museum, Jefferson Davis' Mansion, Richmond, Va

Confederate Museum, Jefferson Davis' Mansion, Richmond, Va

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Detroit Publishing Co...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virgini... More

Broad Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Broad Street, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: J. Murray Jordan..Date Postmarked: 1906..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth Un... More

Scene at the Wharves, Richmond, Virginia

Scene at the Wharves, Richmond, Virginia

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: J.P. Bell Company..Date Postmarked: 1909..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth U... More

Post Office and Custom House, Richmond, Va.

Post Office and Custom House, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1911..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More

Valentine Museum [presentation drawing by M. Wright and Son, architects]

Valentine Museum [presentation drawing by M. Wright and Son, architect...

Description: [front:] Marcellus Wright and Sons, Architect, G.C. Stone Del.[reverse:] The Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia including Bransford - Cecil Memorial House, built 1840, re-erected 1954...Manufactu... More

Shorthand Study Hall, Massey Business College, Richmond, Va.

Shorthand Study Hall, Massey Business College, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as... More

Broad Street looking East from 6th Street, Richmond, Va.

Broad Street looking East from 6th Street, Richmond, Va.

Description: Broad Street, a shopping center near Monumental Church, Broad Street, which erected on the site of a large wooden building in which the Constitution, framed at Philadelphia, was ratified by Virgini... More

Murphy's Hotel, (8th & Broad Sts.) Richmond, Va.

Murphy's Hotel, (8th & Broad Sts.) Richmond, Va.

Description: 'Murphy's' has grown from a one-room oyster restaurant to its present commanding size and capacity, throwing out a tentacle across 8th St. in the process, it has recently attached to itself a new b... More

Monroe Park, Richmond, Va. postcard

Monroe Park, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: During the war this site was used as a recruiting and drill ground, and afterwards as the State Fair Grounds. Is now situated in the fashionable residence section of the City. Its shady walks and ... More

Richmond, Va. From Manchester - A picture of a river with a bridge over it

Richmond, Va. From Manchester - A picture of a river with a bridge ove...

Description: [information not legible from card]..Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons'..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University... More

City Hall (Tenth and Broad Streets), Richmond, Va.

City Hall (Tenth and Broad Streets), Richmond, Va.

Description: This imposing building, constructed of Virginia granite, was completed in 1894 at a cost of over $1,500,000. Here are the offices of the Chiefs of City Departments as well as various Municipal Cou... More

Monroe Park, Richmond, Va. postcard

Monroe Park, Richmond, Va. postcard

Manufacturer: A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York..Date Postmarked: 1908..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Refe... More

Old Stone House, The Edgar Allen Poe Shrine, Richmond, Va.

Old Stone House, The Edgar Allen Poe Shrine, Richmond, Va.

Description: This venerable building with its weather-worn walls of stone boulders, is reputed to be the oldest in the city, having been erected (probably in 1737) , by Jacob Ege, a German emigrant in whose fam... More

Tobacco Warehouse Scene, Richmond, Va.

Tobacco Warehouse Scene, Richmond, Va.

Description: A Scene Typically Southern is this marketing of bright leaf Tobacco at a warehouse in Richmond, Va. From the surrounding country tobacco farmers have brought the products of their fields to be sol... More

Portrait of Poe - Edgar Allan Poe Shrine

Portrait of Poe - Edgar Allan Poe Shrine

Description: Portrait of Poe, The Edgar Allan Poe Shrine, Richmond, Va. Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, copied for the Poe Shrine from a daguerreotype owned by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Clemin...Manufacturer: Tichno... More

Human Confederate Flag., Richmond Virginia

Human Confederate Flag., Richmond Virginia

Description: [on front] 'And 'twill live in song and story, Though its folds are in the dust.' [on back] One of the most pleasing as well as spectacular features of the great re-union of C.S.A. Veterans, which ... More

Murphy's Hotel, (Eight and Broad Streets.), Richmond, Va.

Murphy's Hotel, (Eight and Broad Streets.), Richmond, Va.

Description: In this twelve story structure Richmond's see more than a modern hotel. Like milestones in Richmond's growth since the War have stood in succession the hostelries of Col. John Murphy around this s... More

Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond, Va.

Federal Reserve Bank, Richmond, Va.

Description: This magnificent structure representing the last word in architecture, designed for security and service, rises a hundred and ten feet with six stories above and two below the surface. The annex i... More

Statue of Henry Clay, Capitol Park, Richmond, Va.

Statue of Henry Clay, Capitol Park, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Miller & Rhoads, Richmond, Va...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the... More

Hotel and Apartment House for Col. John Murphy, Richmond, Va.

Hotel and Apartment House for Col. John Murphy, Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: Tom Jones, Pub. Cin. O...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...R... More

Capitol Hotel, Modern, Fireproof, Inexpensive, Central

Capitol Hotel, Modern, Fireproof, Inexpensive, Central

Description: The Capitol Hotel, Richmond, Va. Single Room, $1.50, 2.00, 2.50 Add $1.00 each additional person, Special Rate to Groups...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domai... More

Main Street East. Richmond, Va.

Main Street East. Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: American News Company, New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of th... More

Hotel John Marshall, Richmond, Va.

Hotel John Marshall, Richmond, Va.

Description: Hotel John Marshall -- Located at the corner of 5th and Franklin Streets is the center of Prosperity, over looking the entire city. Six blocks from the home of Chief Justice John Marshall, U.S.A..... More

Virginia Union University, North Lombardy Street, Richmond, Va.

Virginia Union University, North Lombardy Street, Richmond, Va.

Description: This Christian Institution of learning, chartered in 1896, is under the control of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Its object is the moral and intellectual uplift of Afro-Americans. It... More

'Is Two over One Railroad Fare?' [no title]

'Is Two over One Railroad Fare?' [no title]

Description: This unique photograph presents to view the only point in the world where three trunk line trains cross each other, at the same time and over their separate tracks. At the top is shown a passenger ... More

Egyptian Building [no title], Richmond Virginia

Egyptian Building [no title], Richmond Virginia

Description: The Medical College of Virginia, Egyptian Building, Built 1845, Richmond, Va...Manufacturer: Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the p... More

Richmond Light Infantry Blues-Armory (6th and Marshall Sts.) Richmond, Va.

Richmond Light Infantry Blues-Armory (6th and Marshall Sts.) Richmond,...

Description: The 'Blues' is one of the oldest and most widely known military organizations in the U.S., and election to membership in one of its Companies is a highly prized honor. Was organized May 10, 1789, ... More

Hotel Rueger (9th and Bank Streets), Richmond, Va.

Hotel Rueger (9th and Bank Streets), Richmond, Va.

Description: 'Hotel Rueger' is Richmond's newest and most modern fire-proof hotel. Located in the heart of the business district and occupying a commanding position overlooking the Capitol Square with its hist... More

Home of The Massey Business College, Richmond, Va.

Home of The Massey Business College, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as... More

'Canyon' of Richmond, Richmond Virginia

'Canyon' of Richmond, Richmond Virginia

Description: Richmond's Banking and Skyscraper section is composed of a number of towering buildings constantly being added to. On the right of card in the foreground is the First National Bank Building, behin... More

Richmond Hotel, Richmond, Va postcard

Richmond Hotel, Richmond, Va postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of th... More

Cary Street, Richmond, Va. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Cary Street, Richmond, Va. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Date Postmarked: 1911..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,294 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/post... More

Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: This new, magnificent hotel was opened to the public in October 1913. In center of retail and residential section and on direct street car service to all depots. It has the reputation of being th... More

ACCA Temple Mosque, A.A.O.N.M.S., Richmond, VA.

ACCA Temple Mosque, A.A.O.N.M.S., Richmond, VA.

Description: ACCA Temple Mosque, A.A.O.N.M.S., This Temple is located at the corner of Main and Laurel Streets and is devoted exclusively to use by shriners. The auditorium has a seating capacity of 5,000 and ... More

Gen. A.P. Hill Monument, Richmond, Va.

Gen. A.P. Hill Monument, Richmond, Va.

Description: On the Hermitage road, three miles north of the City. Unveiled May 30th, 1891. General Hill was the last Confederate General killed in battle, being mortally wounded in front of Petersburg, Va., ... More

Mosque or Shrine Temple, Laurel and Main St. Richmond, Va.

Mosque or Shrine Temple, Laurel and Main St. Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is... More

Greetings from Richmond, Virginia

Greetings from Richmond, Virginia

Manufacturer: Capitol News Agency, Richmond, Va...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is re... More

Broad Street Methodist Church, Richmond, Va.

Broad Street Methodist Church, Richmond, Va.

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 ci... More

Sixth Street Market, Richmond, Va.

Sixth Street Market, Richmond, Va.

Description: 1908..Manufacturer: Detroit Publishing Co...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a sourc... More

Main Street, from Post Office, Richmond, Va.

Main Street, from Post Office, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1908..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More

Idlewood Amusement Park, Richmond, Va.

Idlewood Amusement Park, Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York..Date Postmarked: 1910..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Refe... More

Masonic Temple, Richmond, Va. postcard

Masonic Temple, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Photo & Art Postal Card Co., New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement... More

Railway & Power Building, Richmond, Va.

Railway & Power Building, Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is... More

Liggett & Myers' Cigarette Factory

Liggett & Myers' Cigarette Factory

Description: [on front] VISIT Liggett & Myers' great modern cigarette factory! RICHMOND home of CHESTERFIELD and L&M FILTERS. [on back] You are invited to take a fascinating tour, conducted by attractive hoste... More

Main Street Depot (Main and Fifteenth Sts.), Richmond, Va.

Main Street Depot (Main and Fifteenth Sts.), Richmond, Va.

Description: This handsome railroad depot, with its imposing clock tower, was completed in 1900, and with the extensive viaduct system converging thereto, cost approximately two million dollars. It is used joi... More

Interior of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Interior of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Description: The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, the grandest institution of its kind in the south, is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Ryan. The corner-stone was laid on June 4th, 1903, and on Nov. 29th, 190... More

Jefferson Davis Memorial, Richmond, Va.

Jefferson Davis Memorial, Richmond, Va.

Description: [on front] Unveiled June 3rd 1907. Designed by Edward V. Valentine and William C. Noland...Manufacturer: Detroit Publishing Co...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public... More

Washington Headquarters, Richmond, Va.

Washington Headquarters, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Taylor, Platt, and Co., New York..Date Postmarked: 1909..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia... More

Shenandoah, The; Lee Monument, Richmond, Va.

Shenandoah, The; Lee Monument, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1909..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More

New Union Depot, Richmond, Va. postcard

New Union Depot, Richmond, Va. postcard

Manufacturer: A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is reque... More

James River Falls, Richmond, Va.

James River Falls, Richmond, Va.

Description: The Falls of the James River at Richmond begins at the Belt Line bridge, some distance above the City, and its waters leaping madly over the rocks and dams, and winding and whirling through age wor... More

Lakeside Park Entrance, Richmond, Va.

Lakeside Park Entrance, Richmond, Va.

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Rotograph Co., N.Y. City..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virgi... More

General View of Richmond, Va. postcard

General View of Richmond, Va. postcard

Manufacturer: Photo & Art Postal Card Co., New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is... More

I'm Cultivating Music In Richmond, Va.

I'm Cultivating Music In Richmond, Va.

Manufacturer: Amforth & Co. LTD. Publishers (England) and New York, Local Lovers..Date Postmarked: 1912..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Librar... More

New Pumphouse, Richmond, Va. postcard

New Pumphouse, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: The modern and efficient water supply system of Richmond is owned and operated by the city. In this view is shown the New Pumphouse, completed in 1883, containing nine water pumps and an electric ... More

14th Street Bridge by Night, Richmond, Va.

14th Street Bridge by Night, Richmond, Va.

Description: This recently constructed concrete bridge, spans the James River at 14th Street, leading to South Richmond...Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Baltimore, MD...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...R... More

Sevilla Hotel, Grace At Jefferson Richmond, Virginia

Sevilla Hotel, Grace At Jefferson Richmond, Virginia

Description: Sevilla Hotel, Located in historic Richmond, Virginia. Near Route 1, North and South. Hotel facilities with the environment of home. Close to the theatrical, shopping and business districts...Man... More

President Monroe's Tomb, Richmond, Va., Postcard by Hugh C. Leighton Co.

President Monroe's Tomb, Richmond, Va., Postcard by Hugh C. Leighton C...

Description: [on front] In Richmond, Va. is located the Richmond Cedar Works, Manufactures of the Majestic Washing Machine and the Snowball and Jack Frost Ice Cream Freezers...Manufacturer: Hugh C. Leighton Co.... More

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: 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. In 1901 a disastrous fire destroyed abou... More

Washington's Old Headquarters, Main Street Near 20th Street, Richmond, Va.

Washington's Old Headquarters, Main Street Near 20th Street, Richmond,...

Description: This old house, which is now a private museum, was built in 1743, and according to tradition, occupied by General Washington during the Revolutionary War...Manufacturer: Louis Kaufmann & Sons, Balt... More

Jewish Synagogue (Franklin and Ryland St.) Richmond, Va.

Jewish Synagogue (Franklin and Ryland St.) Richmond, Va.

Description: Beth Ahaba ('House of Love,') the beautiful Jewish Synagogue located at Ryland and Franklin Streets, was dedicated on Dec. 9, 1904 with impressive ceremonies. The building is a perfect octagon, wi... More

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1911..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More

Train station Idlewood Park, Richmond, Va. - Public domain photograph.

Train station Idlewood Park, Richmond, Va. - Public domain photograph.

Date Postmarked: 1911..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,239 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/post... More

Wickham House [no title], Richmond Virginia

Wickham House [no title], Richmond Virginia

Description: The Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia, Staircase, Wickham-Valentine House, Robert Mills, Architect, 1812..Manufacturer: Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked..... More

Stephen Putney House [no title], Richmond Virginia

Stephen Putney House [no title], Richmond Virginia

Description: Stephen Putney House, Built 1859, Corner of Eleventh and Marshall Streets, Richmond, Virginia...Manufacturer: Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This... More

St. Mary's Church and Trailer Chapel Headquarters, 316 East Marshall St.

St. Mary's Church and Trailer Chapel Headquarters, 316 East Marshall S...

Description: St. Mary's Church built in 1851 was in charge of the Jesuits until 1860. The Benedictine Fathers labored here from 1860 until 1937 when the Church and rectory became the Headquarters of the Dioces... More

'White House of the Confederacy' (Twelfth and Clay Streets), Richmond, Va.

'White House of the Confederacy' (Twelfth and Clay Streets), Richmond,...

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 no... More

Drawing Room, White House of the Confederacy [no title]

Drawing Room, White House of the Confederacy [no title]

Description: Drawing Room, White House of the Confederacy, 1861-1865, Confederate Museum, Richmond, Va...Manufacturer: Cussons, May & Co., Richmond, Va...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is i... More

Confederate Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Richmond, Va.

Confederate Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Richmond, Va.

Description: Confederate Soldiers and Sailors' Monument, Richmond, Va. It was unveiled May 30, 1894, at a reunion of Confederate Veterans. This imposing monument is situated in Libby Hill Park, and is one of th... More

Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. [front of card reads 'The only picture in existence of Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. In 1863.']

Libby Prison, Richmond, Va. [front of card reads 'The only picture in ...

Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,207 ( http://dig.library.vcu.... More

Interior View, Planters National Bank, Richmond, Va.

Interior View, Planters National Bank, Richmond, Va.

Description: The Planters National Bank opened for business in 1865. Its history since that time has made its name synonymous with safety and strength. The Planters Bank has the largest surplus and profits of... More

Washington's Old Headquarters, Richmond, Va., Postcard by Hugh C. Leighton Co.

Washington's Old Headquarters, Richmond, Va., Postcard by Hugh C. Leig...

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Ac... More

Masonic Home of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Masonic Home of Virginia, Richmond, Va.

Description: The home was dedicated and opened on St. John the Baptist's Day, June 24, 1890 and is located on the Nine Mile Road...Manufacturer: Curt Teich & Co., Inc...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights:... More

Valentine's Studio, (No. 809 E. Leigh St.), Richmond, Va.

Valentine's Studio, (No. 809 E. Leigh St.), Richmond, Va.

Description: Edward V. Valentine, the celebrated sculptor, of whom Virginia is so justly proud, is here shown in his studio, surrounded by models, casts, art works, etc. The bust in the foreground is a study o... More

Old Bell Tower, Richmond, Va. postcard

Old Bell Tower, Richmond, Va. postcard

Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons'..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,4... More

James River at Richmond, Va. postcard

James River at Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Tuck & Sons'..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwe... More

Birds Eye View No.2, Richmond, Va.

Birds Eye View No.2, Richmond, Va.

Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,378 ( http://dig.library.vcu.... More

Central National Bank Building, 3rd and Broad Sts., Richmond, Va.

Central National Bank Building, 3rd and Broad Sts., Richmond, Va.

Description: This magnificent building is Richmond's tallest skyscraper, towering 21 stories above the heart of Richmond's retail shopping district, providing the home of one of the most progressive b... More

Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Va. postcard

Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: A. C. Bosselman & Co., New York..Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of th... More

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