As St. Andrew’s School goes under extensive renovations, re-discoveries are made. Here is a photo of the original pulley system for the dumb-waiter, courtesy of the St. Andrew’s School FaceBook page:
The Old Pulley System
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine Mentions L’opossum
At L’opossum, expect unexpected dishes like cider-braised rabbit with gingersnap spaetzle, as well as eclectic décor (think possum taxidermy and a poodle clock).
Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow
This Wednesday is a red Wednesday, which means trash and recycling pickup. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night. They do not belong on the sidewalk after tomorrow night.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
If you missed Mayor Jones’ announcement of the city-wide rollout of new recycling carts from earlier this month, please click here.
In recycling news, Dominion Virginia Power will pay you $50 to recycle your old refrigerator.
New Art ‘Door’ Installation
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A Pine Street neighbor took this photo yesterday:
Swine Skins
China Street neighbor Marty has a new small business venture. “Swine Skins” are his version of pork skin rinds, made with peanut oil. He has been selling them at the Byrd House Market, and last night he brought out the cart (with vendor’s license) for the people watching fireworks.
1876 Beers Atlas
A very useful map for anyone studying the history of Oregon Hill and Richmond is the 1876 Beers Atlas. This very detailed atlas identifies the names of the property owners and shows the building footprints. For example, the detail above shows that the Baptist Church in 1876 was on the opposite corner of the 400 block of S. Pine Street, and that the Samuel Parsons House at 601 Spring Street was then known as the Spring Street Home. The Illustrated atlas of the city of Richmond, Va. / by F.W. Beers is available for free on the Library of Congress website (much of Oregon Hill is shown on Section P of the map): http://memory.loc.gov/
Photo credit: Library of Congress
Fireworks Flyer
Richmond Police are handing out this flyer to some residences:
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Important Announcement For July 3 Fireworks
From Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, in regard to fireworks on July 3:
On July 3rd:
At around 5 pm, police officers will be stationed at the following intersections:
Laurel and Idlewood, Holly and Laurel, Holly and Pine.
Because of congestion and traffic from the Downtown Expressway, police decided this year to close Laurel Street at Idlewood to everyone but neighbors and guests.
Those without the password or current proof of address will still be able to access the neighborhood at Spring Street until around 7 pm. At 7 pm, the police will start closing down Belvedere and the Lee Bridge.
The Overlook be closed to all but residents and guests. The Oregon Hill Parkway should be closed at the same time 2nd street is closed. The Lee Bridge ramps will be closed also.
Neighbors can get past the police at any time with the password or identification showing that they reside in the neighborhood.