Donnie Corker (aka Dirtwoman), one of Oregon Hill’s most notorious residents, has announced his candidacy for mayor in next year’s election…
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5th District Councilperson Marty Jewell Speaking
This is a a video of 5th District Councilperson Marty Jewell speaking at City Council last Monday. He is explaining his reasoning for his vote on the Virginia Performing Arts Foundation.
For background information on the controversial CenterStage plan, see Scott
Bass’ story in the latest Style Weekly or follow the ongoing
story at http://saverichmond.com
Upcoming Landmark Theater Events
The City is conducting a disaster training class for all City residents, Saturday, Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Landmark Theatre. Participants will learn fire safety, first aid, terrorism and severe weather preparedness.
Register online or call 646-7000.
The Fall Comedy Festival II starring Arnez J, Joe Clair and hosted by Anguz Black is Sat., Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Landmark Theatre. Advanced tickets are $31.50. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of the Virginia Peninsula. No employee discounts are available.
1994 DHR letter
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association members have new information of a 1994 attempt by VCU to acquire/demolish 911 Green Alley and demolish 917 Green Alley, but the EIR was rejected by the DEQ, in large part because the DHR cited the rarity of surviving livery stables in Richmond. It is indisputable that thirteen years later these same livery stables are an even rarer historic resource.
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OHNA Press Release: LATEST VCU SCHEME BLASTED
VCU’s latest plan to demolish one historic livery stable in the Oregon Hill Historic District and to move another is strongly opposed by the neighborhood’s civic association. “We strongly object to VCU’s biased study that the livery stable at 917 Green Alley proposed for demolition lacks integrity,” stated OHNA President Scott Burger. “It is obviously the University that lacks integrity by going back on their promise to not encroach further into our historic neighborhood. The latest in a long string of misrepresentations on the project is VCU’s assertion that it will make the 100,000 sq. foot addition fit in with the modest 1,500 sq. foot Oregon Hill homes.”
VCU party house problem on Cherry St.
There was a large VCU party on the 300 block of Cherry St. this past weekend, causing complaints of fighting, public urination, public drunkedness, and noise disturbances.
Police were called and there was a report of at least one arrest. VCU officials have been notified and the matter is likely to receive attention at the next meeting of the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association this coming Tuesday night.
info from the Va.Department of Historic Resources
The Virginia Department of Historic Resources maintains a record of the registration forms for the National Register of Historic Places for properties and neighborhoods around the state, with Richmond heavily represented. Some interesting area forms include those for Hollywood Cemetery (PDF), Oregon Hill Historic District (PDF), Belle Isle (PDF) and St.Andrew’s Church (PDF). The site also includes maps and photos ([1], [2], [3], [4]).