Today the crew uncovered one of the old trolley tracks on the 300 block of S. Cherry Street. (To learn more about the trollies, you may want to check out the documentary-in-progress, Richmond Had Rails.) Tomorrow morning they will be cutting it to make room for manhole which rises from directly underneath it.
This photo is before the historic John Miller house went under extensive renovation. Holly Street Playground is in the background. Photo published with permission from Richard Lee Bland.
At points earlier today, the Oregon Hill neighborhood experienced gridlock traffic due to visitors and detours from the Richmond Marathon. Both Cherry and Pine streets were backed up several blocks.
James Blunt, Sr. died on this day in 1922 at 226 S. Cherry Street. From the Times Dispatch for Nov. 14 of that year:
Dumb drug humor aside (and I mean no disrespect to Mr. Blunt or his descendants), a lot of Oregon Hill residents enjoy learning the history of their houses, including what ghosts may be present.
Neighbor says “Child involved. Will be very good to get the roundabout in.”
Click here for the last status given for the roundabout project.
From RAIDSonline.com:
HIT AND RUN
3XX S CHERRY ST
Aug 12, 2015 at 10:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
From RAIDSonline.com:
DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
B2XX SPRING ST
Jul 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentTRESPASS OF REAL PROPERTY
2XX 5 S CHERRY ST
Jul 30, 2015 at 11:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
RVA Clean Sweep is an all volunteer trash clean up group that aims to help neighbors and neighborhood associations establish monthly clean ups. From the MeetUp.com event page:
Sunday, August 2, 2015
8:00 AM to 9:30 AMWe will be holding trash pickers & wearing some orange shirts!
We will be meeting on the corner of Idlewood & Cherry and covering Harrison to Belvedere.All supplies will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle.
From the Craigslist ad:
What: Yard Sale (think clothes, artwork, household goods) with complimentary snacks, beverages and background musics. See previews of items for sale on the facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1458392214473190/
When: Saturday June 20th, 11AM-4PM
Where: on the Hollywood Cemetery Gate House Porch: 400 South Cherry St
There were traffic backups and delays on S. Cherry Street and Idlewood Avenue this afternoon.
There is still no word on the exact date that the Idlewood Roundabout Project will start.
Expect mass transit discussion to grow.