From the Richmond Times Dispatch, August, 31, 1905: Clever work on the part of two citizens of Oregon Hill Tuesday afternoon prevented the escape of two convicts from the penitentiary. Lewis Oliver and Erasmus Cooley, both negroes, were with a gang of seven convicts employed in unloading a car at the foot of Sixth Street. [...]
The Byrd House Market needs musicians to play on Tuesdays any hour between 5 and 7 p.m. for the months of September or October. You can plug in on the BHM stage or be unplugged in the garden. You’re reward is bagfuls of fresh produce and meeting some of the finest people in Richmond — [...]
Looks like the McClellan event has some competition for Wednesday night….
Veggie Potluck and a Documentary at the William Byrd Community House Thursday 9/3/09– 6pm Potluck, 7pm documentary Hosts John Richmond and Caroline Cox Documentary Maker Jen Lawhorne presents her work: “Little Trip of a Dream,” a film about the stories of undocumented people in Richmond, the lives they left behind in Mexico and the reality [...]
Speaking of local politicians, Church Hill People’s News has this announcement: August 28, 2009 Congressman Scott announces Health Care Community Forum Congressman Bobby Scott (VA 3rd District) will be holding a Richmond Health Care Community Forum on Thursday, September 3, from 7-8:30PM at the General Assembly Building. Congressman Scott will do a brief presentation on [...]
Another flyer went around the neighborhood for “A Meet & Greet” with the 71st District incumbent Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan. Its happening this Wednesday from 6:30 pm to 8pm at the Finches’ house, 411 S. Cherry Street. Its described as a casual light food and drink mixer, no campaign contributions required. R.S.V.P. by Sept 1 [...]
Oregon Hill residents may notice a yellow flyer in their mailbox this weekend. Its the reminder for the Oregon Hill Home Improvement Council‘s upcoming annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 27. One of the topics of the meeting will be the status of the 600 block of S. Laurel development, and there will also be a [...]
From the Richmond Planet, August 29, 1896: There is a mad-stone in Richmond and it is claimed that it will prevent hydrophobia. It seems that Henry Hammel, a colored man residing in Henrico County, was bitten by a mad dog, and the stone was secured from its owner Mr. John Fogarty of Oregon Hill for [...]
For potential first time home buyers, time could be of the essence. There is $8,000 on the line. Please consider Oregon Hill. And please consider OHHIC’s offerings.
From the Richmond Times Dispatch, August 27, 1901: Services were held with the Gospel Wagon Sunday afternoon at Oregon Hill, at Eighth and Cary streets, and on Seventh and Franklin streets. They were conducted by Rev. G.F. Williams, who was aided by several speakers and a good company of singers. There were several requests for [...]
