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With the Artifacts Roadshow this weekend, perhaps this is a good time to share this fascinating blog post about using a high resolution Gardner image to find the actual names on a few of the tombstones of prisoners buried on Belle Isle during the Civil War.
From John Banks’ Civil War Blog:
Exploring photo of soldiers’ graves at Rebel prison in Richmond
On April 8, 1865, days after the fall of Richmond, Alexander Gardner captured scenes on Belle Isle, a 54-acre island in the James River opposite the former Confederate capital, where thousands of Union soldiers were imprisoned from 1862-65. Among the images Gardner shot was the poignant photograph at the top of this post of a graveyard for Union soldiers, many of whom died of disease, starvation or other inhumane treatment on the island that was home to nearly 10,000 prisoners of war at its maximum capacity. In the image, heaps of earth and crude, wooden headboards mark the final resting places of dozens of soldiers.
Style Magazine has a piece on the upcoming “Artifacts Roadshow” at the Virginia War Memorial.
Excerpt:
Whether a medal, canteen or helmet, every piece of military paraphernalia has its own distinctive story to tell.
One way to help unlock those stories is to take military-related items, whether passed down through the family, found in the attic or acquired antique hunting, to the Virginia War Memorial for the Artifacts Roadshow on Jan. 27.
The first-come, first-served event features Virginia War Memorial curator Jesse Smith, along with experts Robert House and Warren Shindle, examining items. House, whose area of expertise is firearms and edged weapons, works at Classic Firearms and Echoes of Glory Auction House in Virginia Beach and Shindle is a photo expert specializing in U.S. military photography from the 1840s to 1940s.
The public service event aims to help the public identify their memorabilia as well as any possible historical significance they hold. Artifacts of any era beginning with the War of 1812 through the Global War on Terrorism will be reviewed and preservation tips offered. There’s no admission charge or fee to have an expert review artifacts, although donations to the Virginia War Memorial are appreciated.
Corner of Holly and Laurel this morning…
Neighbor Charles Pool went to City Council tonight to speak against the very flawed Larus Park deal when the microphone system started to malfunction like crazy. After a recess was called to try to fix the sound problems, the meeting was finally adjourned till February 5.
IMG_2480 from Scott Burger on Vimeo.
From email announcement:
Good morning neighbors!
Here is the agenda for our first OHNA meeting of 2018 which will be held tomorrow, Tuesday night 1/23/2018 at 7 PM at the ST Andrews Parish House next to the church on S Laurel. The times are most certainly not set in stone but I want to keep things moving to make the most of your valuable time. Lots of important people to meet and things to discuss so please come if you can and tell/bring a neighbor. ALL residents are welcome!
Todd.
Agenda 1/23/2018
7:00 Welcome
7:05 Introduction to new sector 413 leader Lt Roberts and update from RPD
7:15 Update from VCU PD Officer Greg Felton
7:20 Update fro Councilman Agelasto’s office- Amy Roberts
7:30 Introduction to Planning Director Mark Olinger followed by presentation on Richmond 300 Master Plan and discussion regarding inappropriate B3 Zoning on Oregon Hill Cary Street Corridor (Cherry to Belvedere and Belvedere to Cumberland)
7:55 Discussion of Holly St playground stabilization and improvements
8:05 Proposed development 800 block W Cary
8:20 New business
1. $200 grant for clean up/improvements discussion
8:25 Closing remarks
8:30 Adjournment
From City of Richmond:
Street Closure – Idlewood Avenue and Belvidere Street Off-Ramp
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public WorksWHAT: Street Closure
WHEN: Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 29 through ending at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 2
WHERE:
· Idlewood Avenue from Harrison to Cherry Streets and
· I-95 Downtown Expressway/Belvidere Street off ramp
BACKGROUND: The aforementioned areas will be closed to complete the final stages of paving and to convert two-way traffic and pavement markings for the roundabout construction at the intersection of Idlewood Avenue, Grayland Avenue and the I-95 off ramp. Please use caution and follow the detour signs.
Photo taken yesterday. Although work was done on broken water main this past week before the snow, it is still leaking.
P.S. Rain comes very late Monday into Tuesday
First, here is a photo taken today of the threatened four historic buildings at this main gateway to Oregon Hill.
Next, here are the front and rear renderings for the proposed apartment development at 801 W Cary St. This property is included in the recognized Oregon Hill Historic District.
This will certainly be a topic at the upcoming Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday.
In response to recent concerns, it look like Holly Street Playground area will be receiving more attention. Incoming Oregon Hill Neigborhood Association (OHNA) President Todd Woodson has requested a structural assessment from the City on the embankment that supports the playground. He is interested in the possibility of making this area, which is sort of an extension of S. Cherry St, more of a public walking trail than just a utility alley. Other neighbors have suggestions that include repaving the basketball court and establishing a tool lending program. These ideas will probably be discussed at the upcoming OHNA meeting next Tuesday.
This is the 1867 Michie Map showing the ravine that was filled in to make Holly Street playground. Thanks to neighbor Charles Pool for this…
