From Richmond Police Department:
4th Precinct
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/24/12 – 5/25/12 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
600 block of China Street
An unknown person(s) entered the vehicle and stole a purse.4th Precinct
MOPED THEFT
5/24/12 – 5/25/12 8:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
800 block of Spring Street
An unknown person(s) stole a moped from the above location.
Mario Accordino recently published an article on Hollywood Cemetery for the website ArchitectureRichmond.com. Click here to go to the article.
Here is an excerpt:
Hollywood Cemetery sits dramatically over the James River in Oregon Hill, and many spots in the grounds have views out to the water. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, the cemetery serves as one of our major tourist attractions and, for a city that prides itself on a deep sense of history, a truly unique site. Countless Richmond stories are told in Hollywood’s grounds, a narrative of the city’s history as much as it is of individual lives.
Speaking of Hollywood Cemetery, David Gilliam would like to remind neighbors that there will cannon fire this Saturday as part of a memorial ceremony for Jefferson Davis. The ceremony is supposed to start around 9 am. There will be cannon volleys fired as a part of the memorial service. The participants have assured that the minimum amount of powder will be used in the volleys.
As the new Sweet Frog emerges on Cary Street, please join me in a voyage back in time…
Courtesy of neighbor Charles Pool:
The historic district report lists the construction date for 815 W. Cary as the 1890s. According to the city directory records, this was a residential address until 1893, so either a residential building was torn down at that location and replaced with what we see today or else a residential building was changed into a storefront.
According to the City Directories 815 W. Cary was utilized as a grocery and confectionery from 1893 until 1940. In 1942 the Royal Cafe was at this address. Harvey Hardware is first listed at this address in 1948.
1893 – 1915 W. M. Rankin – grocer
1921-1922 Lee M. Ellis – grocer (home – 2239 W. Grace)
1926 Edward H. Palmer – grocer
1936-1939 David Lieberman – confectionery (home – 2720 W. Grace, Apt. 6)
1942 Royal Cafe
1948 — until recently Harvey HardwareOf the occupants at this address before it was a storefront, it is interesting to note that in 1888 and 1883 it was an integrated dwelling with both black and white occupants living in the same dwelling. (The early directories indicated black residents with an asterisk) . Also it is interesting that in 1885 a harnessmaker lived in the building; I would guess that he may have worked in one of the two livery stables that were on Green Alley on the 900 block behind the city auditorium. The following are the residents listed as occupants of this address:
From Craigslist ad:
THE FANCY FLEA
Sunday April 29 – 11am-4pmCorner of Idlewood Ave. & S. Pine St.
in Oregon Hill (VCU/Fan area – Richmond)Lots of really cool artifacts from six different collections
Rare, unique retro items
Unusual books & printed matter
Several tables full of LPs Records & CDs
Clothes to wear – cool & stylish
Neat 60s & 70s toys & collectibles
Furniture
Decorative items
MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!*** The Fancy Flea happens every other Sunday all through the Spring & Summer ***
No admission charge to this outdoor event……………………………………………………………………………………
Want to sell your own stuff at the Fancy Flea? Send email to: fancyflearva AT geemale.com
Some of the money you spend will be donated to Thrive Mom, a group that empowers single parents.
[The Fancy Flea is at 700 Idlewood Ave next to Fine Foods Grocery!!! That’s one block west of Belvedere just south of the VCU campus. Look for parking on Idlewood or on South Pine St. From RMA Highway 195 South, take the Belvedere exit & we’ll be on the left in about 3 blocks. CHECK US OUT!!!]
From headquarters:
Standings at the end of Sat. so far…
remainder of schedule for Sunday’s tournament:
12:30 Choclate Leg vs. Select FC
1:30 Richmond 1742 vs. Oregonhill Ball Kickers
2:30 Pine St. Barbers vs. Select FC
3:30 Oregonhill Ball Kickers vs. Choclate LegFINALS: 4:30
Bring food for the grill, Drinks, and cash/check for donations! G’luck everyone and PLAY ON!
The previous canal bridge made from utility poles is now gone.
It is great to see people using the new canal bridge. (Though some jerk did dump a bucket of silver paint on it that had to be pressure washed off it). The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association may eventually throw a party to celebrate the new bridge. After all, its important to remember that it was that organization that secured the funding for it.
At the same time, one wonders how this plays into other riverfront planning. Evidently there are some high level meetings happening regarding Richmond 2015, the organizing committee charged with putting on the UCI Road World Championships.
Richmond 2015 has already come up with a course but will not disclose what it is for now. Officials say they want to work out contingencies before approaching affected communities.
The races will be disruptive to some residents because of road closings and the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected to descend on the city.
But honestly, what is happening with the proposed ‘2nd Street Connector’? According to sources, C. Wayne Taylor’s questions are STILL waiting on answers from the City’s Economic Development Department.
Of course there will be somber ceremonies to remember our fallen at the Virginia War Memorial, culminating with this:
The public is invited to celebrate and remember our nation’s heroes at the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial. The ceremony is co-hosted by the American Legion 11th District, and Governor McDonnell will be on hand to deliver the keynote address.
Monday May 28th • 10 am
Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvedere Street
FREE
At Hollyowood Cemetery:
History of Memorial Day at Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour
Learn about the history of Memorial Day from local scholar Jim DuPriest while taking a stroll through one of the most historic cemeteries in America. Be sure you don’t forget the walking shoes!
Sunday May 27th • 2pm – 4 pm
S. Cherry & Albemarle streets
$10 per person
On a more festive note, there is the 1st Annual Oregon Hill Invitational Soccer Tournament (click here for details).
Also, tonight, Captain America!
And if you act fast, you might be able to pick up a sweet foosball table after going to this Craigslist ad (click here).
I thought the message had already been sent, but I guess not. Hello Anti-Poverty Commission.
Excerpt from today’s Times Dispatch:
On an annual basis, Richmond’s minimum charge for water really puts a dent in the budget of a low-income resident. While in Norfolk the minimum annual cost per consumer for water/sewer service is only $12, in Henrico annually it is $195.24, and in Richmond annually it is a whopping $564.36!
This is a conservation issue: There is little incentive to conserve water in Richmond because the city finances the lion’s share of its water works through the minimum service charge. The cost per CCF of water is kept artificially low so you don’t feel much of a pinch when you use more water. It would encourage conservation if Richmond slashed the minimum service charge while raising the cost for each CCF of the resource.
This is a social justice issue: Richmond’s outrageous minimum water/sewer service charge shifts the burden of financing the city’s water supply disproportionally onto those who use the least water, and often unto those who can least afford it. For a senior citizen on fixed income, the water bill will often be the largest bill of the month, even if minimal water is used. It is unjust to require low-income residents of Richmond to pay a whopping $564.36 in minimum service fees annually just to be connected to the water supply. Water is a necessity that no one can do without.
Here is a revenue-neutral proposal. Let’s revamp Richmond’s water rates by lowering the minimum monthly charge for water and sewer service to $15 per month, while raising the cost per CCF of water in line with the neighboring counties. As sure as the spring showers, the summer droughts will follow. Richmond should have a price structure in place that encourages conservation of this important resource while giving those on fixed income a fair deal.
(Sorry if you are tired of editorials on this site this week. I did not have any control on when the TD piece would come out.)
Community Movie Night
Friday, May 25 at 8:30 pm
Pleasants Park (behind Pine Street Baptist Church)
Refreshments served: grilled hot dogs, chips, and beverage