Map of the Virginia Central Rail Road showing the connection between t...
Map of Virginia and parts of adjacent states showing drainage, county boundaries, place names and "McAdamised" roads. Scale ca. 1:1,250,000. Tables at lower left of map list "Counties bordering on the Central R... More
National Guard half pounds. Manufactured by Baker Pleasants & Frayser,...
Tobacco label showing three officers of the New York State Militia wearing shakos. Copyright by G.W. Hillman & Co.
[Portrait of Pvt. William Jackson Eskew, 13th Virginia Infantry, C.S.A...
Pvt. Eskew was wounded in defense of Richmond, Va., early in 1865.
Soldier's Home (Boulevard Ave), Richmond, Va
Description: Located at the intersection of the Boulevard and Grove Road. Established in 1884 by R. E. Lee Camp C. Y. No.1, and now maintained by the State for native born Confederate Veterans, and those who s... More
[Envelope addressed to Brig. Gen'l. D. Ruggles, Richmond, Virginia; po...
Handwritten envelope addressed to Brigadier General Daniel Ruggles of Gen. & Staff Confederate States Infantry Regiment; bears 10-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Lilj... More
Plan of Fort Lyon on Eagle Hill above Alexandria, Va.
Shows a detailed drawing of Union Fort Lyon located on Eagle Hill in Fairfax County, Va. This fort was the headquarters for Major General Samuel Peter Heintzelman, U.S.A. NOTE: Researchers will be served a col... More
The Meritanza i.e. Maratanza, as she appeared immediately after the ca...
Photograph shows Union gunboat Maritanza after capture of the Confederate ship Teaser on the James River, Richmond, Virginia. Brady's Album Gallery, no. 484. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purc... More
Libby Prison, Union prisoners at Richmond, Virginia from nature by Act...
Print shows the interior of Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia with Union officers and soldiers sitting or standing in groups. Brigadier General August Willich (1810-1878), captured at the Battle of Stones River,... More
Richmond, Virginia. Pratt's castle on Gamble's Hill
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad, Virginia - train s...
Prints show (1) a train from the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad departing the station in Richmond, with pedestrian and carriage traffic on street in foreground; and (2) passenger and cargo boats... More
Richmond, Virginia. Burnt district - 19th century Virginia.
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Richmond, Virginia. Ruins of Gallego Mills. Interior view
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Drewry's Bluff, Virginia (vicinity). Sling for heavy artillery
Photo shows the equipment used by Union troops to remove heavy artillery pieces from Drewry's Bluff, which was on the James River and part Confederate defenses for Richmond, Virginia, until evacuated in April 1865.
Richmond, Virginia. Ballard house on Franklin Street. (Photographer's ...
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Richmond, Virginia. Burnt district - 19th century Virginia.
Public domain historical photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Pontoon bridges across James River, Richmond Virginia
Photograph shows an aerial view of the James River with a pontoon bridge going across it. No. B841. Mounted with four other photographs with general caption: Views in Richmond, Va., April, 1865. Photograph is ... More
Richmond, Virginia. Ruins of building and Richmond & Petersburg Railro...
Public domain photograph of American Civil War era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Washington's Headquarters, 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 Capitol, 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
Richmond College, 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
English Tea Room, Miller & Rhoads Richmond, Virginia [no title]
Description: English Tea Room, Miller & Rhoads, Richmond, Virginia, 'The Shopping Center'..Manufacturer: Graycraft Card Co., Danville, Va...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public d... More
Miller and Rhoads Store, Richmond, Va.
Manufacturer: Cussons, May & Co., 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 req... More
Richmond Cedar Works, Richmond, Va.
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Times-Dispatch Series of Picture Post Cards, Richmond, Va...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public do... More
Central Y.M.C.A., Seventh and Grace Sts. Richmond, Va.
Description: The New Central Y.M.C.A. Building, in beauty of its architectural features and completeness of its equipment, is without doubt one of the finest Association buildings in the U.S. Cost, fully comple... More
East Broad Street, 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
Richmond College, 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 ,127 ( http://dig.library.vcu.... More
Scene in Monroe Park, 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 ,296 ( http://dig.library.vcu.... More
Mayo's Bridge [no title] - Public domain city architecture drawing
Description: Spanning the James River is the new Mayo's Bridge, and beyond that, Richmond, Virginia. [drawing] by Emily Glentworth Hall...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public dom... More
Broad Street, looking East, 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
Ewart's Cafeterias, Richmond Virginia
Description: The Ewart Cafeterias, Washington, 522 13th St., N.W., Philadelphia, 1500 Chestnut St., Norfolk, 112 Market St., Richmond, 112 North 5th St., Excellent Food -- Reasonable Prices..Manufacturer: Curt ... More
Lakeside Park, Dinner Hour, 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 ,248 ( http://dig.library.vcu.... More
Henry Clay Monument, 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 ,286 ( http://dig.library.vcu.... More
Franklin Street [no title] - Public domain portrait drawing
Description: Franklin Street, the general parade street of Richmond, Virginia. [drawing] By Nora Houston...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Vi... More
State Planters Bank & Trust Co.
Description: The Lombardy and Broad office of State-Planters Bank and Trust Company, located in a thickly populated area of the city, is convenient to individuals and business. This completely equipped and air... More
Libby Hill Park, (29th and Main Sts.), Richmond, Va.
Description: Libby Hill Park, (29th & Main Sts., Richmond, Va.) Though limited in area this beautiful park, by reason of the command and position it occupies on one of the seven hills from which Richmond (like... More
Burning and Evacuation of Richmond, April 3, 1865
People with horses and carriages crossing bridge, with city burning in background. Lithograph copyrighted by A. Hoen & Co., Richmond, Va. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption car... More
[S.J. Gilpin shoe store, Richmond, Virginia]
Mail carrier and six other men posed standing at entrance to shop.
[Main Street, east from 11th, Richmond, Virginia]
Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Confederate Museum (Jefferson Davis's house), Richmond, Virginia
Public domain photograph related to Confederate States of America, American Civil War, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Rotunda, Hotel Jefferson, Richmond, Virginia
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Virginia State Library, Capitol Grounds, Richmond, Va.
Manufacturer: Detroit Publishing Co...Date Postmarked: 1914..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,47... More
Japanese palm garden, Jefferson hotel, Richmond, Virginia
Title from jacket. Includes statue of Thomas Jefferson. "G 5366" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 036655. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
Governor's mansion, Richmond, Virginia
Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Henry Clay Monument, Richmond, Virginia
Public domain photograph of statue, sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Libby Hill Park, Richmond, Virginia]
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia - Public domain image. Dry plate nega...
"Murphy's Hotel" on building at right center. "G 2578" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018403. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.
View of Richmond, Va. postcard
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Hugh C. Leighton Co., Manufacturers, Portland, ME...Date Postmarked: 1905..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgeme... More
Broad Street, Richmond, Va. postcard
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1906..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More
Women's College, Center Building, Richmond, Va.
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1907..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More
Monument to Confederate Dead, Hollywood, Richmond, Va.
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1907..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More
Bishops Recessional, Episcopal Convention, 1907, Richmond, Va.
Description: 1907..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 ,129 ( http... More
Public Domain Images - Murphy's Hotel
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Manufacturer: Rotograph Co., N.Y. City..Date Postmarked: 1907..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonw... More
Sixth Street market, Richmond, Virginia
African-American vendors and farm produce--melons, corn and squash. Copyright by Detroit Photographic Co.
Powhatan's Grave, 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
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
Jefferson Davis Mansion, Richmond, Va.
Manufacturer: Valentine & Sons..Date Postmarked: 1909..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,569 ( ht... More
Medical College of Va. Marshall & College Sts. Richmond, Va.
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 a... More
Union [i.e. Main Street] Station, Richmond, Virginia
Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
View in Idlewood Park, Richmond, Va.
Description: No published or copyright date listed on postcard...Date Postmarked: 1910..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source i... More
Murphy's Hotel, Richmond, Virginia - Public domain image. Dry plate ne...
Public domain photograph of a hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
General View of American Locomotive Works, Richmond, Va.
Date Postmarked: 1911..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,447 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/post... More
Times Despatch [sic] Bldg. Richmond, Va.
Description: Times Despatch [sic] Building. The home of Richmond's leading daily newspaper. This beautiful building of steel and concrete construction was erected in 1913...Date Postmarked: Not postmarked...Rig... More
Old Stone House, Garden Front postcard
Description: The Old Stone House, Garden Front, Headquarters of the Poe Foundation, Richmond, Virginia..Manufacturer: Meriden Gravure Company, Meriden, Conn...Date Postmarked: 1914 (?)..Rights: This item is in ... More
View of Capitol Square, Richmond, Va.
Manufacturer: Leighton & Valentine Co...Date Postmarked: 1915..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,... More
Stuart Circle, Monument Ave. Richmond, Va.
Description: One of the city's most beautiful spots is at the heart of Monument Avenue. Here one can stand and view the South's commemoration in bronze and stone of three of her heroes -- Stuart, Lee and Davis... More
Home of the Massey Business College, Richmond, Va.
Date Postmarked: 1918..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,432 ( http://dig.library.vcu.edu/u?/post... More
University of Virginia, Richmond, Va. [University of Richmond]
Description: University of Richmond -- Founded in 1832, for the first eighty years of its history the University of Richmond was known as 'Richmond College.' In 1920, its charter was amended and its present na... More
State Penitentiary, Richmond, Va.
Description: View from Gambles Hill Park. The original buildings erected on this site were burned to the ground in 1829, the convicts being rescued with great difficulty. At the evacuation its doors were open... More
View in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va.
Description: On the left is shown the mausoleum of the late Major Lewis Ginter, during his life one of the most prominent citizens of Richmond. The view from this point is unsurpassed. 'The landscape embraces... More
Oldest Masonic Bldg. In U.S., Franklin Between 18th and 19th Sts., Ric...
Description: Erected in 1785, owned and occupied by Richmond Randolph Lodge No. 19, A.F. & A.M. is the first edifice ever built in the United States exclusively for Masonic purposes. The records of this Lodge ... More
Boulevard Bridge from Westover Hills, Richmond, Va.
Description: The Boulevard Bridge across the historic James River connects William Byrd Park with Westover Hills, one of the South's most beautiful residential developments. The bridge was opened to traffic Ja... More
Hotel Wm. Byrd, Hotel Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
Description: Hotel Richmond overlooking Washington Monument Capitol Square. St. Paul's Church across the street at which President Jefferson Davis and General Robert E. Lee attended church. The Hotel William B... More
Old Stone Church, Staunton vic., Augusta County, Virginia
Alternate title: Fort Defiance. Title from photographer's inventory. Built by Scotch-Irish Presbyterian under great difficulties, Indian troubles, etc. The fort is built around the church. Corresponding referen... More
Housing. Richmond, Virginia. Twelve dollars a month for three rooms
Public domain photograph - historical image of Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Public catalo...
Public domain photograph of office, auditorium, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Gates to entr...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Virginia State Library & Courthouse, Richmond, Virginia. Stage of lect...
Public domain photograph of midcentury American office, workers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A black and white photo of a group of men. Office of War Information P...
Actual size of negative is C (approximately 4 x 5 inches). Title and other information from caption card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Division. Washington Division; 1944... More
Richmond Public Library, 1st and East Franklin St., Richmond, Va.
Manufacturer: Richmond News Company..Date Postmarked: 1942..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested...Reference ,421... More
Fairmount Avenue Church of Christ, Fairmount Avenue at 23rd Street, Ri...
Manufacturer: Staldine Publishers, Chicago, Illinois..Date Postmarked: 1950..Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested... More
State Capitol, Richmond Virginia
Title: State Capitol..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1952..Identifier: Rice Collection 82D..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication...Repository:... More
15th Street bridge, Richmond Virginia
Title: 15th Street bridge..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1952 Sept. 3..Identifier: Rice Collection 122C..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication... More
River pollution, Richmond Virginia
Title: River pollution..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1952..Identifier: Rice Collection 82H..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication...Repositor... More
Unidentified, Richmond, Richmond Virginia
Title: Unidentified, Richmond..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: August 13, 1954..Identifier: Rice Collection 405B..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publ... More
Downtown Richmond, 5th to 8th streets south of Broad Street
Title: Downtown Richmond, 5th to 8th streets south of Broad Street..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: n.d...Identifier: Rice Collection 3679A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No... More
Windsor Farms, Richmond Virginia
Title: Windsor Farms..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1956 Mar. 3..Identifier: Rice Collection 945A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication...Rep... More
Virginia Steel Co. plant, Richmond Virginia
Title: Virginia Steel Co. plant..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1956 Mar. 4..Identifier: Rice Collection 949A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on public... More
2104 East Broad Street, Richmond Virginia
Title: 2104 East Broad Street..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1956 Feb. 19..Identifier: Rice Collection 930G..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publica... More
Robinson and Grove Streets, Richmond Virginia
Title: Robinson and Grove Streets..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: June 5, 1958..Identifier: Rice Collection 1868A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on pu... More
Seabrook playground, Richmond Virginia
Title: Seabrook playground..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: August 17, 1959..Identifier: Rice Collection 2475D..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on public... More
East Grace Street, Richmond Virginia
Title: East Grace Street..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: n.d...Identifier: Rice Collection 3781A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication...Repos... More
Unidentified, Richmond, Richmond Virginia
Title: Unidentified, Richmond..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1961 July 19..Identifier: Rice Collection 3360A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on public... More
West of Ridge Road area, Richmond Virginia
Title: West of Ridge Road area..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1961 June 13..Identifier: Rice Collection 3332A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publi... More
304 South Laurel Street, Richmond Virginia
Title: 304 South Laurel Street..Creator: Adolph B. Rice Studio..Date: 1961 Sept. 25..Identifier: Rice Collection 3421A..Format: 1 negative, safety film, 4 x 5 in...Rights Info: No known restrictions on publ... More
Colonel John S. Mosby of Co. D, 1st Virginia Cavalry Regiment, Stuart'...
Photograph shows identified soldier. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2016; (DLC/PP-2016:144) Purchased from: Medhurst & Co., North Liberty, Iowa, October 2015. Forms part of: Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War ... More
Richmond, Virginia Captured siege guns at Rocketts; different view
Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, fallen Richmond, April-June 1865. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congres... More
Richmond, Virginia Monumental Church. Washington DC sterescope card, 1...
Photograph from the main eastern theater of war, fallen Richmond, April-June 1865. Civil War photographs, 1861-1865 / compiled by Hirst D. Milhollen and Donald H. Mugridge, Washington, D.C. : Library of Congres... More
Richmond, Virginia. View - 19th century Virginia.
Caption from negative sleeve: Richmond, Va. Two plates form left (LC-B811-3173B) and right (LC-B811-3173A) halves of a stereograph pair. Credit line: Civil war photographs, 1861-1865, Library of Congress, Print... More