City leaders are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling (804) 780-1000. Women won the constitutional right to vote in 1920 and neither of us has missed an election since 1920, Clark said. It opened as the Lubin in 1909, became the Regent briefly in 1916 before changing name to the Isis in the same year. SEE ALSO: Juvenile riding bike hit by car in Roanoke. The formal grand opening of the shopping center was held in March 1958. From 1946 to 1957, Workman was host of the popular Old Dominion Barn Dance music radio show, broadcast nationally on Saturday nights on WRVA from the Lyric Theater in downtown Richmond. Many stores participated in the sales event, and customers lined up as early as 8:30 p.m. the night before in hopes of getting the best deals. In addition to winning a trip to the Miss Virginia contest in Roanoke the next month, Allen received a silver bowl, a $200 scholarship, jewelry and cosmetics. Armbrecht, chairman of the PTA recreation committee. The shooting claimed the life of a young mother . From left to right: 18-year-old Kevon Bynum, 18-year-old Kavon Bynum. Bellona was built in 1816 by the U.S. government as an Army post, and the nearby foundry supplied the military in the antebellum era. The branch featured drive-in windows, walk-up service and a night depository. In May 1954, swimmers cooled off on a hot day at Granite Quarry in Chesterfield County. The trip, which featured a 21-gun salute upon her arrival at Patrick Henry Airport, included a visit to Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. The chain, founded in Pennsylvania, was one of the largest in the country at the time and was planning a half-dozen or more stores in the Richmond area. In September 1951, the speed limit on Monument Avenue inside the city was 25 mph. His plastic models came in many sizes and colors. In September 1954, the Canadian ship Notting Hill was docked at Richmonds Deepwater Terminal on the James River. It took more than 15 years after this image was taken until the last of the structures was removed. The marble fountain, donated by an anonymous Baltimore woman in 1909 in memory of a Confederate cavalry captain buried in Hollywood Cemetery, still sits in front of The Martin Agency. Thomas B. Stanley escorted her into the Capitol for a tour. It was removed from the park in the late 1950s in a severe state of disrepair. On June 13, 1951, a tornado struck Richmond, causing massive damage in its 4-mile path of destruction --including a truck crushed by a fallen tree at Belvidere and Franklin streets downtown. A doctor removed about a pint of seeds from the childs stomach and then planted one, which became this tree. In June 1951, children played on the Westwood Terrace playground. This April 1951 image shows the Richmond skyline as seen from the south end of the Lee Bridge. Hotel in Midlothian. By the end of the year, the company hoped to have most of the steam locomotives in its line replaced with diesel-electric ones. According to an accompanying article, square dancing was enjoying a revival at the time. In September 1953, members of the Virginia Military Institute football team prepared for the season. A June 1950 image of Peoples Furniture Store at 514 E. Broad St., where the summer furniture sale included a chaise lounge with mattress for $18.95. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. The bank had opened a West End auto branch at West Broad Street near the Boulevard in 1948. The farm dated to the 1700s, and a large oak on the property, which was felled by a storm in 2012, was known as the Surrender Tree legend says it is where Richmond Mayor Joseph Mayo surrendered the city to Union forces in April 1865 near the end of the Civil War. In December 1951, the Staples Mill Pond froze, giving people the chance to dust off their ice skates and have some fun. Father Andrew (from left), Benedictine's principal, inspected Maj. Wesley Rhodes in the old West Point style top and Col. Alfred Moss in the new, shorter Eisenhower jacket. John S. Battle first designated such a week in 1950. Jan 12, 2023. The school dates to 1917; in late 2013, Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced plans to renovate the complex for use as a nursing college and medical imaging school. (NBC12) . The building at Park and Allen avenues in Richmond housed Monument Methodist Church before a fire in 1950 caused extensive damage. (Today, the building is occupied by Sunny Mens Wear, and the original Virginia greenstone flanking the entry is still visible.). You can cancel at any time. In October 1957, about 100 firefighters needed four hours to control a blaze in the 700 block of East Main Street in downtown Richmond. 5710 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 230-1212; Here, students from Thomas Jefferson High School were given a look inside the State-Planters Bank and Trust Co. vault by assistant cashier Ramon G. Smith. While it put on some shows before 1935, it did not begin a consistent schedule until then. When Tech coach Frank Moseley benched star quarterback Johnny Dean because of a questionable knee, former punter Jack Williams made the most of his shot at QB, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. In April 1950, this coal bin in the Highland Springs High School shop building was cleaned out and converted into a practice room for the school band. That fall, Hofheimer's offered Stride Rite children's shoes - gas-filled balloons with every pair! - for $4.50 to $7.95. Hours & Location. At the time, police called it was the most accident-prone intersection in the city. In August 1951, June Maile showed youngsters from the Belle Bryan Day Nursery how to play London Bridge is Falling Down during the nurserys annual outing at Byrd Park. On July 11, 1950, part of the ceiling of the Park Theater at 810 E. Broad St. collapsed during a showing, injuring 17. First gaining fame by correctly predicting that an underdog would take a boxing title in 1927, the horse was only correct about one prediction in this visit that 1st District Congressman Edward J. Robeson Jr. would win his next election. Chief Smith said detectives are making progress in this case. In February 1952, Gene Autry performed shows at the Mosque that included singing, Native American dances, trick-roping and Autrys famous horse, Champion. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rain totals generally about a quarter to a third of an inch across metro Richmond. In September 1950, there were still working cart and wagon horses in Richmond, in addition to police horses that patrolled the streets. From 1896 to 1915, this address housed the Robert E. Lee Camp No. Around 7:25 a.m., officers . J.G. Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Willow Oaks was occupied by a large number of granite quarries. In July 1952, the nation's first 24-hour peacetime air raid alert system, called Operation Skywatch, began operation. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, officers were called to the 6600 block of Midlothian Turnpike in South Richmond for a reported shooting. The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. This May 1953 image shows the First Market building, which was razed in 1961. 10047 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 200. At the same time, cadets changed to Navy pea jackets as a top coat - the previous style, an Army-type mackinaw that was made at the state penitentiary, was no longer available. 0. Mellichampe previously was a sergeant for 10 years on the Prince George County police force. In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month. About 20 signs were erected to let motorists know that they no longer shared a single side. Some felt that flower vendors at the Sixth Street market, as pictured here, should not have to pay as much tax, but city officials saw no way under the law to charge them less. Local public schoolchildren celebrated with egg hunts and early dismissal for the Easter festivities. The local baseball team drew more than 18,500 fans in total for single games on Friday and Saturday and the Sunday double-header. The parade was first held in 1929 and, after a pause during World War II, resumed in 1946. On April 8, 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers played an exhibition game in Richmond. . Today known as Veterans Day, the 1952 events marked the 34th anniversary of the end of World War I. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. At this point, the investigation indicates the unknown suspect fled the area on foot, police said. In April 1952, Eleanor Brown, a student at Brook Hill School, donned a bunny suit for the Richmond Easter Parade. What are the two bright lights in the night sky? In June 1950, gleeful children left Ginter Park School in Richmond as they were dismissed for the summer months though they did need to return a few days later for their report cards. On Sept. 26, 1953, the Virginia Tech football team celebrated its 20-6 win over the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. The ice cream shop, located on Willard Road in Henrico County, was a popular hangout for local teens. In June 1955, Central National Bank opened an "auto branch" at Third and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond, a block from the main office. In May 1959, Ronald Yaffe performed a levitation magic trick. . RICHMOND, Va. -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Richmond's Southside Saturday evening. The regulations were enacted because a surge in demand for goods after the start of the Korean War caused a rapid rise in prices. The Virginia War Memorial was dedicated in February 1956. In May 1957, patrons enjoyed the roller coaster at the amusement park in Buckroe Beach in Hampton. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Chenery, Hill Prince did not return to racing until fall 1951 and only raced one more year after before being retired. In May 1955, a tugboat from New York City left Richmonds Upper Terminal with three steel barges in tow. Mattox and her husband were inspired by a design they saw in a magazine. Willie Mays (right) and Jim Piersall April 9, 1955. Some drivers have collided with the ghostly vehicles, even hearing shattered glass and tearing metal. Four such vehicles were put to work to clear city streets. 1959 view of a staircase at Old City Hall. Deals included winter coats for $1 for early customers, television sets between $1.98 and $19, and a seven-diamond ring for $39. 5710 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 230-1212; publicfile@nbc12.com - 804 . 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The location opened on April 25, 1946, and specials included a three-piece mahogany bedroom suite for $199.50 and card tables for $3.50 each. It quickly became a center of extracurricular activities for area children. Richmond schools were not integrated until 1970. In December 1959, the Seventh Street parking garage in downtown Richmond was the largest of 54 properties, valued collectively at about $1.2 million, that were slated for condemnation by the city as part of plans to build a civic center. The Sharnezs grandmother has identified the 11-year-old as Sharnezs niece and her great grandaughter, Deniya Hill. On April 9, 1955, the Boston Red Sox topped the New York Giants, 5-2, in an exhibition game seen by more than 12,600 spectators at Parker Field in Richmond. The Panthers were on an eight-game winning streak, but they lost 76-73 in overtime to NCC. In May 1958, Bill Shockley of Greenville, S.C., spun out in an eight-lap midget auto heat on the half-mile dirt track at the State Fairgrounds. In September 1950, Sherry Gilman placed a letter in a barrel-turned-mailbox on Honaker Avenue in Richmond. Test types vary by location and will be confirmed during the scheduling process. Authorities believe the gunmen were targeting a single apartment but ended up striking two adult women, two teenage girls and the 3-month-old girl. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. The fountain was installed in the East Richmond parks central circle in 1909 and was illuminated with colored lights at night. When Old 798 was still active, it was pulled by two horses that responded to the fire bell with excitement, a veteran fire chief said. Her reps confirmed her pregnancy following the show. It was never officially reopened for swimming (though in the 1960s, fishing was permitted at the lake). In January 1957, Dot Perkins led a dance class in the hut at the Powhatan Hill playground in Richmond. In early October 1952, temperatures reached into the mid-80s, and people around the area found ways to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. In April 1959, the Town Motel had just opened at Belvidere and Rowe streets near the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. City safety official John Hanna called the intersection the most complicated we have had to redesign and signalize in the past 14 years.. Parsley storage plant on Rady Street. A woman inside the restaurant was injured in the incident, which happened just before 11:30 p.m. July 31 at 8241 Midlothian Turnpike. The chief noted that sick tribe members were treated at Richmond hospitals, so the Pamunkey wanted to help the construction effort. In November 1952, Armistice Day ceremonies were held at the old John Marshall High School in Richmond. In October 1954, traffic stacked up at Fifth and Franklin streets in downtown Richmond on a busy shopping day. Richmond endured five days of rain, with an official total of 3.82 inches falling. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1990s. In January 1958, an explosion at Merchants Ice & Cold Storage Co. at Sixth and Byrd streets in downtown Richmond killed seven people and shattered windows up to seven blocks away. In December 1951, Mrs. Herbert Flax showed her daughter, Susan April, how the light candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Beth Israel in Richmond. In December 1951, frigid temperatures put the Chimborazo Park fountain in a frosty state. The whistle was one of nine that was being used in a citywide test of the audibility of air raid signals. The swimming facility was segregated, and the lake was closed by the city in 1958 to prevent integration. Both vehicles went off the road to the . Members of the Richmond public health community and South Richmond Community Nursing Service participated in the ceremony. In August 1942, white visitors enjoyed a day at Wilcox Lake in Petersburg. Everybody who farms has to make every kind of gadget he can for himself, Welch said. In September 1951, a boy fished at the dam of Lakeside Lake in Henrico County. The International League baseball team held spring training in Haines City, Fla., before returning to their local base of Parker Field. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Two days before, a snowfall that officially measured 7.6 inches had fallen it was the most since 1948. MIDLOTHIAN, Va. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning near Midlothian Turnpike. Over time, it hosted Confederate soldiers, Union troops, political speeches, a police station and religious revival meetings in addition to farmers wares. In October 1958, a street-widening project continued along Patterson Avenue in Richmonds West End. Police said the incident was totally random, meaning the victim and suspect did not know each other. A June 1950 image of the Ann Lewis womens clothing store at 309 E. Broad St. in downtown Richmond. This July 1950 image shows the Haverty's furniture store at the corner of East Broad and Fourth streets downtown. Her 3-month-old daughter was also shot and died later at the hospital. In August 1954, Melvin Doggett (left) and Jeff Martin sought relief from the summer heat by getting even hotter. After their installation and later refurbishment in the mid-19th century, the locks increased boat traffic and allowed for easier transport of goods to and from the city. You have permission to edit this article. It opened in 1912 to house the University College of Medicine, which merged with the Medical College of Virginia the following year. The theater, which reopened a month later after repairs, had a long history. In July 1952, Lovick Law, sergeant-at-arms for the House of Delegates, had his badges and flowers adjusted by majorettes while attending the Virginia Democratic Convention in Roanoke. In January 1952, Virginia Union University basketball teammates (from left) Andrew Rodez, Herman Howard and Ricky Johnson rested during a practice before an upcoming game against North Carolina College. @NBC12 has crews at both. South Richmonders had this view of a Dec. 24, 1951, fire on North Side at the F.L. With him was Margaret Williams, an occupational therapist at McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital in Richmond. The entire Broad Street renovation project stretched from Laurel to 12th streets. Tornado damage from June 14, 1951 storm. Three fuel oil and kerosene tanks caught fire, sending black smoke across much of the city. On Wednesday, City of Richmond Police charged Donald Hemmings, 22, Shyheem Martin, 23, and Sha-Mondrick Perry, 19, with conspiracy to commit murder. This fountain, between Dove and Vale streets just off the turnpike, is still standing, though the lion heads have since been removed and the fountain has been painted. In July 1956, Warren Collazzo and Pat Benedict of the Eastern Parkway Skating Club in Brooklyn, N.Y., practiced a routine they would use in an international skating competition that was underway at the Arena in Richmond. In January 1958, traffic moved through the intersection of Grace and Belvidere streets in Richmond. In March 1957, a boy and girl walked through Chesterfield County farmland with their tools, ready to help with planting. The popular diner, located along the Corner in the heart of the University of Virginia, was opened in 1953 by Paul Dunsmore. In May 1956, Ann Huxley adjusted the blade height on her lawnmower before cutting the grass at her home on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County. Watching the children (from left) were H.F. Taylor, Lions Club president; Joseph Rotella, school principal; and F.M. Only about 36 feet of the approximate 46-foot tower remain. "The most exciting thing is whoever's walking the dog this day," said one resident. Clary of Engine Co. 1 welcomed some friends on the firetruck: Smokie Jr. and Back Tap, a pair of Dalmatians. The STIHL RMA 460 is available to buy at Pleasants Hardware - Midlothian in Midlothian, VA. In October 1950, the Benedictine Cadet Corps adopted new uniforms. and last updated 9:14 AM, Oct 31, 2022. He enlisted the aid of the fire department and its tallest extension ladder to get fresh angles on historic landmarks, including the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. . Randolph, whose efforts focused heavily on vocational education, died in 1958. In December 1954, actor Paul Douglas was in Richmond to star in a stage production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and he renewed acquaintances and shared family photographs with local actress and singer Patsy Garrett, a friend from their days in radio. Property Size 2,819 SF. In March 1956, jazz trumpeter Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong and his All-Stars played a concert at the Mosque, along with Woody Herman and his Third Herd. The store, built in 1917 in Madison County, also served as the communitys post office and telephone collection agent. This October 1956 image shows Tobacco Row at Dock Street, where many cigarette manufacturers were located. In April 1951, W.H. Tactical Gun Shops in Midlothian on YP.com. 6.5 Review score 216 reviews. This July 1955 photo shows the view from Richmonds Chimborazo Hill at twilight, looking across Fulton and the James River. Several travel lanes on Midlothian Turnpike were closed as a result of the crash. This December 1951 image shows the state Capitols west wing, which was added in the early 20th century. The warehouse blaze destroyed a lot of pieces intended for Christmas gifts. Phantom gang activity also has been seen, involving car chases full of gangsters shooting at each other with tommy guns. In January 1958, this horse and wagon raced through the streets of Church Hill in Richmond before stopping after hitting a car. In January 1955, a snowy slope at Forest Hill Park in Richmond came to life on a cold afternoon. Circuit Court of Appeals, who wore his best Western outfit for the occasion. Richmond Mayor Stirling King joined them. Like Black Friday, shoppers were lured to stores with deals such as $1 televisions, 2-for-1 car deals and $1 dresses. It still houses offices, laboratories and classrooms for Virginia Commonwealth Universitys medical campus. RICHMOND, Va. -- One man was killed in a shooting on the Midlothian Turnpike on Thursday morning. Latest News. Miller was club president. Please subscribe to keep reading. The Richmond school, on Hanover Avenue in the Fan District, was dedicated in September 1911. Forristal, seated beside the driver, remained head of the station, and white members who waved to their colleagues were transferred. A firearm was found in the belongings of a Holman Middle School student on Friday, police said. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Two people were injured in a shooting in the 3000 block of Nine Mile Road on Tuesday night. In January 1953, Richmond city workers painted lane lines on Cowardin Avenue using a new power-driven machine. This May 1950 image shows Swift Creek Mill in Chesterfield County. This December 1951 image shows the Tummyache persimmon tree in the back of Retreat for the Sick Hospital at Grove Avenue and Mulberry Street in Richmond. The tribe had a profitable year from fishing, so it made a donation to the Richmond Memorial Hospital building fund in memory of tribe member Charles Bush, who had been killed in World War II.

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