In August 1951, June Maile showed youngsters from the Belle Bryan Day Nursery how to play London Bridge is Falling Down during the nurserys annual outing at Byrd Park. City officials cited the high cost of necessary repairs, not court rulings against segregation, and said several new neighborhood pools could be built for less than renovating the lake facility. Aaron Pomeroy. "It does appear that they did walk up on scene and then get into a nearby car." The second victim, a 65-year-old Richmond man, was transported by ambulance to a local trauma center in critical condition. On Aug. 28, 1950, Richmond's first black firefighting unit took charge of Engine Co. 9 at Fifth and Duval streets. Alley and J.B. Winston mounted Richmonds oldest fire engine, Old 798. In May 1954, swimmers cooled off on a hot day at Granite Quarry in Chesterfield County. The 5600 and 5700 blocks had been closed since early August; the full project called for widening Patterson between Maple and Commonwealth avenues. The farm dated to the 1700s, and a large oak on the property, which was felled by a storm in 2012, was known as the Surrender Tree legend says it is where Richmond Mayor Joseph Mayo surrendered the city to Union forces in April 1865 near the end of the Civil War. SEE ALSO: Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral. Neighbor Isela Zamora heard lots of popping, what she thought were fireworks, coming from outside this home Sunday evening, only to find out later, some of those were gunshots. Admission was $1 per game for adults and 50 cents for students. In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month. In January 1957, Mrs. Hunter Jones hitched a ride behind a ski plane that was visiting Chesterfield Countys Parnell Field, which opened in March 1946 as the first postwar airport in the Richmond area. He had visited Virginia weeks earlier to scout for movie locations, and he was returning to the state to interview promising actors with the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. This March 1954 image shows Newt, the fire dog at the Henrico County Fire Departments Station No. In April 1952, Know-Your-Bank Week activities in Richmond included behind-the-scenes tours for bank customers and school students. This November 1956 image shows Richmond disc jockey Alden Aaroe, who started in radio in 1938 and landed his signature morning show on WRVA in 1956. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), Ukraine's interior minister, at least 14 others killed in Kyiv helicopter crash, A1 Minute! Thomas B. Stanley escorted her into the Capitol for a tour. The local baseball team drew more than 18,500 fans in total for single games on Friday and Saturday and the Sunday double-header. The structure is the only 17th century above-ground building that still stands there. In November 1959, Mrs. Frank L. Jobson (seated) and Adele Clark admired a banner for the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia, which they helped form 50 years earlier in Richmond. In November 1950, a multifaith Thanksgiving service was held at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues in Richmond. The vessel, which he used for cruises on the Rappahannock and Chesapeake Bay and for fishing trips, was part of the Richmond-based Flotilla 51, a Coast Guard auxiliary unit. The parade was cancelled in 1973 as in-store activities took greater prominence. RICHMOND A man wounded last week in a shooting that killed a 30-year-old man died from his injuries on Saturday. In May of that year, during Park and Recreation Week, Maymont opened a nature center in what had been a stone and brick stable. Two other instances of children around the same age being shot happened in the East Bay last week. This October 1956 image shows Tobacco Row at Dock Street, where many cigarette manufacturers were located. In April 1951, a little girl met a Great Dane as the Virginia Kennel Club held its 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. In December 1951, the Staples Mill Pond froze, giving people the chance to dust off their ice skates and have some fun. The tribe had a profitable year from fishing, so it made a donation to the Richmond Memorial Hospital building fund in memory of tribe member Charles Bush, who had been killed in World War II. It was difficult to tell how many wounds were there, he said. Jackson, one of Richmond's first full-fledged female traffic officials with full police authority, was tasked with pedestrian education and enforcement when the walk/don't walk lights began operation on Broad Street, as well as car tagging and intersection assignments. In July 1950, heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey came to Richmond as a headline attraction for a different event: He was referee of a wrestling match. In February 1957, building supervisors looked out from the platforms, which once were public observation spots. In November 1961, a $150,000 project removed the circle, added islands and traffic signals, and diverted some traffic around the busy intersection. It opened in 1912 to house the University College of Medicine, which merged with the Medical College of Virginia the following year. Richmond police investigate deadly drive-by shooting that killed a 30-year-old man and injured a 65-year-old on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. This May 1950 image shows Swift Creek Mill in Chesterfield County. In May 1959, Ronald Yaffe performed a levitation magic trick. Anyone with information regarding the shooting in the 2400 block of Macdonald Avenue is asked to call Detective Hoffman at (510) 620-1755 or the Anonymous Tip line. In July 1954, Kitty Liles performed with her band. This November 1951 photo from the 3100 block of West Cary Street shows Lord's Furniture and Hofheimer's shoe store. In May 1953, shoppers crowded the streets of downtown for Richmond Day, a promotion that began the year before. Henrico County had recently reduced the speed limit on its portion of Monument from 50 to 35, and a Richmond News Leader editorial urged the city to raise its limit to match that. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bellona was built in 1816 by the U.S. government as an Army post, and the nearby foundry supplied the military in the antebellum era. In July 1958, George Richardson of Richmond glided along the Rappahannock River in his yacht, Hummingbird. Pomeroy has said the shooting may have been in retaliation for an Aug. 16 shooting on Aberdeen Way that killed 32-year-old Antonio Wright. Galeski wanted to improve the appearance and standardize the production of replacement eyes, which had been made of glass by skilled artisans. Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots. Aaron Pomeroy said Antonio Wright had at. An ad for the Woolworths Easter sale offered handbags for $1, records for 99 cents, and cowhide and plastic belts for between 39 and 98 cents. His name: Elvis Presley. In addition to resurfacing the road after removing the streetcar tracks, a concrete center strip was added along with updated traffic signals, new street lights and walk-dont walk signals. In November 1950, City Council was set to consider a request to abandon the stretch of 23rd Street between Cary and Dock streets, partially occupied by the railroad tracks seen in the distance. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Deadly Lake Merritt shooting tied to San Francisco gangs, Oakland police say. At the time, police called it was the most accident-prone intersection in the city. After closing in 1929, it reopened as the Park in 1938, then closed again in 1953. Sledders turned out after school and stayed late on hard-packed snow. From 1896 to 1915, this address housed the Robert E. Lee Camp No. In September 1956, students at the Grace Arents School, located on Oregon Hill, were among those all over Richmond who participated in a fire drill. In June 1952, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. The road was being widened for divided lane traffic in the block between Bevridge Road and Roxbury Road. The building at Park and Allen avenues in Richmond housed Monument Methodist Church before a fire in 1950 caused extensive damage. In February 1956, Teen Age Party, a televised music and dancing show for the younger crowd, was broadcast on Saturdays from the WRVA Theatre in downtown Richmond. For several decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Fonticello Lithia water company advertised the medicinal properties of the spring water and sold it bottled starting at 20 cents per gallon. In July 1954, the boys choir sang in All Saints Episcopal Church, which was then on West Franklin Street. The men used the hot boxes at the Richmond YMCA, which could be set to 115 degrees and could leave the body cleansed and refreshed. This October 1951 shows one side of Bloemendaal House, the former home of Richmond businessman Lewis Ginter and now part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. This March 1954 image shows Newt, the fire dog at the Henrico County Fire Departments Station No. It opened as the Lubin in 1909, became the Regent briefly in 1916 before changing name to the Isis in the same year. This April 1950 image shows the horse fountain on Shockoe Lane, the small stretch at 13th and East Cary streets that is now referred to as Shockoe Slip. He was reported to be in stable condition and expected to survive. If you want to make sure you have the necessary supplies on hand to treat a future breakout, acne patches are the answer. In the years after the Supreme Court's 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, Virginia engaged in Massive Resistance to oppose school desegregation. In November 1951, a dachshund float towered above spectators lining the curb during the Thalhimers Toy Parade in downtown Richmond. The students filed out in an orderly column while a teacher remained at the door to make sure all youths exited safely. Circuit Court of Appeals, who wore his best Western outfit for the occasion. In September 1958, a bridge that was part of a Belvidere Street extension project near Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond neared completion. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. The survivor was airlifted in critical condition to a nearby hospital. In June 1955, Central National Bank opened an "auto branch" at Third and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond, a block from the main office. In January 1958, this horse and wagon raced through the streets of Church Hill in Richmond before stopping after hitting a car. A triple shooting in Richmond on Thursday afternoon left two victims dead and one wounded, the Richmond Police Department said. The 14-year-olds were attending summer school in the Richmond area. In April 1951, W.H. "Sounded kind of like explosions, firecrackers," said Zamora. She was a student at the Richmond Professional Institute. In 1929, operating again as a gristmill, the property became known officially as the Swift Creek Mill and remained in operation until 1956. RICHMOND, Va. -- Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Colette McEachin has chosen not to release a dozen records related to an alleged July 4th mass shooting plot, despite the fact that her office . This November 1950 image shows the Sixth Street Market, where the city of Richmond was set to raise rents to be more in line with prevailing rates. Brown & Co., a furniture store on Hull Street in South Richmond. Richmond police Sgt. In July 1952, Lovick Law, sergeant-at-arms for the House of Delegates, had his badges and flowers adjusted by majorettes while attending the Virginia Democratic Convention in Roanoke. 01:27 Massive line forms for Richmond fire and police toy holiday program 00:54 Richmond Police & Fire Holiday Program seeks donations 00:46 Hundreds get 'boxes of hope' at Bay Area Rescue Mission 00:30 In October 1954, a group of costumed children celebrated Halloween at the William Fox playground in Richmond. An accompanying article said the storm brought out a spirit of neighborliness among passengers as they gossiped with strangers about the terrible weather.. The co-feature was the Richmond Plate race, a 2-mile course that Crown Royal led over the first jump before finishing third, eight lengths behind winner Flying Wing. In May 1953, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad conductor H.C. Rollins (right) and flagman C.H. Emergency crews took him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, Pomeroysaid. In November 1954, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visited Richmond on a U.S. tour. Det. Police said a 65-year-old man was also injured in the shooting and was airlifted to a hospital with critical injuries. Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Willow Oaks was occupied by a large number of granite quarries. In April 1950, the 1st Precinct police station at 17th and East Broad streets faced an uncertain future after the decision to consolidate it with the 2nd Precinct station on Marshall Street. There was no word of an arrest. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. In January 1958, Judy Moss, a Hermitage High School freshman took a spin on roller skates as she practiced her routine at the Arena, a roller-skating rink at Boulevard and Hermitage Road. In May 1951, Richmond was preparing to raise the daily sanitation tax on street vendors at the Sixth and 17th Street markets from 10 cents per day to 25. In July 1950, an employee of Richmond optician J.S. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. In March 1959, Donnie and Bobby Alvis enjoyed the first days of spring in Richmond with appropriate seasonal company: a baby lamb and new blossoms. In April 1952, no players were in sight at the Byrd Park tennis courts. The branch featured drive-in windows, walk-up service and a night depository. Capt. In August 1942, white visitors enjoyed a day at Wilcox Lake in Petersburg. When Old 798 was still active, it was pulled by two horses that responded to the fire bell with excitement, a veteran fire chief said. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Chenery, Hill Prince did not return to racing until fall 1951 and only raced one more year after before being retired. RICHMOND, Calif. - Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday. January 11, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. In October 1954, students crowded into the new Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County. In September 1950, Sherry Gilman placed a letter in a barrel-turned-mailbox on Honaker Avenue in Richmond. In January 1953, Richmond city workers painted lane lines on Cowardin Avenue using a new power-driven machine. The barges were made at Richmond Steel Co. for businesses in New York. The entire Broad Street renovation project stretched from Laurel to 12th streets. Richmond police Sgt. The attraction was part of a new set of playground equipment purchased with $750 donated by the Lakeside Lions Club. In June 1951, amid high temperatures and humidity, Shields Lake in Byrd Park and other pools in Richmond were setting attendance records. While Mrs. Allan J. Carter called prospects, Mrs. William F. Thornton worked at the typewriter. Anyone with information is asked to call Henrico police at (804) 501-5000 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Located on Bells Road, Parnell Field had two dirt runways, and at its peak, it was home to as many as 30 light aircraft. In January 1955, a snowy slope at Forest Hill Park in Richmond came to life on a cold afternoon. This September 1951 image shows the Bridge at Falling Creek. In May 1958, Homer E. Pate, whose arms and legs were paralyzed, worked in leather craft as part of his rehabilitation. Newport News High School won the tournament. Also Monday, police announced an arrest in a homicide that occurred Saturday in Southside Park at S. 6th St. and Virginia Ave. Richmond endured five days of rain, with an official total of 3.82 inches falling. He said the uncle was about 37 years old, a man who sold fruit in the area. In December 1951, Mrs. Herbert Flax showed her daughter, Susan April, how the light candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Beth Israel in Richmond. Four firemen were injured, mainly from ice that formed on ladders and sidewalks in the freezing cold. The church was organized in 1924 and several years later built its first building on West 41st Street in Richmond. Mellichampe previously was a sergeant for 10 years on the Prince George County police force. Watching the children (from left) were H.F. Taylor, Lions Club president; Joseph Rotella, school principal; and F.M. It had become a part of her routine a habitual, unspoken promise between her and her nephew,Steven Carey. In the dugout at Mooers Field Jackie Robinson visits with teammate Don Newcombe - a star pitcher who was on military duty at Camp Pickett. This January 1953 image shows houses on Belvidere Street in Richmond, as seen near Rowe Street, which were to be taken by the city for a proposed war memorial. Griego and the suspect got into an argument in Oakland prior to the traveling to Richmond and the park in the same vehicle, where the shooting occurred, Sgt. Both were pronounced dead at the scene in South Richmond. Police say they're looking for at least 2 . At the same time, cadets changed to Navy pea jackets as a top coat - the previous style, an Army-type mackinaw that was made at the state penitentiary, was no longer available. Pomeroy said. The children were taken to the hospital in both instances but survived the shootings. In May 1954, James River Garden Club members visited the Branch House on Monument Avenue in Richmond to make last-minute arrangements before the weekends flower show. The building still stands unoccupied. Oakland Police investigate early-morning homicide. He has worked with the Bay Area News Group since 1995. In October 1953, Mary Workman (holding music stand), better known as Sunshine Sue, sang with her band. 2023 FOX Television Stations, High Stakes: Sports Betting in California, Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral, Critics blast new Alameda DA's decision to toss special circumstances in slayings, Road's collapse cuts off some Corralitos residents from rest of county, Round of storms send trees toppling all over San Francisco, Palo Alto police investigating bomb threat written in middle school bathroom, Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.1 billion jackpot. Three men are dead, and one hospitalized, and four others treated and released after an all-day party on Richmond's Dunn Avenue was interrupted by gunfire just before 11 p.m. VIDEO: 3 killed, 5 injured in shooting at Richmond party. Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:11 PM EST | By NBC12 Newsroom and John Hood. If your browser is out of date, try updating it. An October 1952 image of the Monument Avenue median adorned with autumn leaves. As part of event, the Antiquarian Society of Richmond also prepared an exhibit of 18th-century furniture in the library of the house. A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night in Richmond, the city's first homicide of the year, police said. It was never officially reopened for swimming (though in the 1960s, fishing was permitted at the lake). The buildings to be demolished were to the right of Diggs & Beadles Seed Co. Inc. In September 1951, the area of Hull Street between 12th and 13 streets in South Richmond was dug up for utility work and street rebuilding. In April 1950, some children took a rest and got a drink from a fountain in North Richmond located along the Richmond Henrico Turnpike. The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the . The club was first organized in October 1902, and while it put on some shows before 1935, it did not begin a consistent schedule until then. The Richmond school, on Hanover Avenue in the Fan District, was dedicated in September 1911. This April 1951 image shows the Richmond skyline as seen from the south end of the Lee Bridge. In September 1954, floats in the National Tobacco Festival parade completed their promenade around City Stadium before the football game between the University of Richmond and Hampden-Sydney College. Richmond Police is asking anyone with information about this shooting investigation is asked to call Detective N. Reese at (804) 646-4105, contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or use the P3 . In August 1954, members of the Richmond Civic Ballet rehearsed for an upcoming performance. In September 1959, Jimmy Harrison gave some friends a ride to school in his antique car. Aaron Pomeroy said 65-year-old Joey Alcutt, of Richmond, died at the hospital. On April 8, 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers played an exhibition game in Richmond. The fountain was installed in the East Richmond parks central circle in 1909 and was illuminated with colored lights at night. Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation call in the 3100 block of Edmond Ave in Richmond at around 3:47 p.m. Thursday. In April 1959, the Town Motel had just opened at Belvidere and Rowe streets near the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. In February 1951, Roman West pulled the cord of a steam whistle at T&E Laundry on Marshall Street in Richmond. This June 1964 image shows the newly renovated Park Avenue Methodist Church. Blossoms on the nearby plum tree were signs of spring. In August 1950, Richmond City Clerk William T. Wells (left) swore in attorney Lewis F. Powell Jr. as member of the Richmond School Board. Aaron Pomeroy said 65-year-old Joey Alcutt, of Richmond . Today, the lake is in on the grounds of Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. Paramedics tried to revive Wright at the scene, but he died there. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. Location is Monroe Park. According to an accompanying article, square dancing was enjoying a revival at the time. The chain, founded in Pennsylvania, was one of the largest in the country at the time and was planning a half-dozen or more stores in the Richmond area. The statues head was finally placed on March 13, after which the smoothing process was completed. John S. Battle first designated such a week in 1950. This one was instead saved with a move out of the way of downtown traffic. This February 1953 image shows East Main Street near 10th Street in downtown Richmond, with Raos Restaurant on the corner at left. In brief: $21.7 million in federal funds secured for Contra Costa projects. Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Willow Oaks was occupied by a large number of granite quarries. A day later, temperatures dropped into the 60s after a cold front arrived. This site now houses the 17th Street Farmers Market, but its history as a public gathering place and market dates to the 1700s. In June 1950, gleeful children left Ginter Park School in Richmond as they were dismissed for the summer months though they did need to return a few days later for their report cards. Witnesses told investigators the victim was shot in a confrontation that began as an argument between him and another person. The theater, which reopened a month later after repairs, had a long history. 4000 block of Flemming Ave, Richmond, CA Google Maps. The granite arch span, most of which can still be seen today, was built in the 1820s at a cost of just over $2,000. RPD told KRON4 it is actively investigating the incident and no arrests have been made. It is not known why the two traveled to Richmond, the police sergeant said. It was removed from the park in the late 1950s in a severe state of disrepair. In January 1957, Dot Perkins led a dance class in the hut at the Powhatan Hill playground in Richmond. Members of the Richmond public health community and South Richmond Community Nursing Service participated in the ceremony. The 1st Precinct station required major repairs and would have cost about $4,000 per year to maintain. Please subscribe to keep reading. In March 1953, L. Howard Jenkins, head of a Richmond book manufacturer that bore his name, supervised workers at his plant on West Broad Street. Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951. The change was in anticipation of expanding the configuration to begin at the city limits. City safety official John Hanna called the intersection the most complicated we have had to redesign and signalize in the past 14 years.. In October 1950, the Benedictine Cadet Corps adopted new uniforms. Robinson turned to dancing and singing when he stopped boxing in 1952 but resumed fighting in 1955 when his entertainment career waned. In January 1958, an explosion at Merchants Ice & Cold Storage Co. at Sixth and Byrd streets in downtown Richmond killed seven people and shattered windows up to seven blocks away. Douglas may be most known for the film Angels in the Outfield; Garrett was known for her roles in the Benji films and as the Purina Cat Chow Lady in TV commercials. The building is now occupied by Community Church of God in Christ. Law served the General Assembly from 1944 until he died the night before the opening session in 1960. The Panthers were on an eight-game winning streak, but they lost 76-73 in overtime to NCC. In April 1952, Eleanor Brown, a student at Brook Hill School, donned a bunny suit for the Richmond Easter Parade. Detectives are following up on leads developed in this case, Sgt. In June 1951, children played on the Westwood Terrace playground. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. In September 1958, a Chesterfield County farmer welcomed the sight of rain clouds, though they didnt yield any rain. In May 1950, Clifford Burgess (from left), Harlean Bibb, Charles King and Shirley Kingsley, who attended Summer Hill School in South Richmond, practiced a square dance called Duck for the Oyster.. His plastic models came in many sizes and colors. Rents at the 17th Street Market also were going up, and the city planned to raise the sanitation tax on vehicles using street space in the market areas from 10 cents to 50. The following year, the church decided to move to River Road; the former building has since been torn down. Alcutts death was one of three resulting from shootings on the same day. In November 1953, University of Richmond basketball coach Les Hooker was surrounded by four returning members from the previous seasons team, which won the Big Six title in Hookers first season and earned him coach of the year honors. Two people were injured amid multiple shootings within the last three days in Richmond, police said. In addition to winning a trip to the Miss Virginia contest in Roanoke the next month, Allen received a silver bowl, a $200 scholarship, jewelry and cosmetics. In September 1950, ground was broken for the South Richmond Health Center at 14th and Bainbridge streets. The store opened in 1933 as The Linen Mart. Richmond police Sgt. The bridge was retired from service in the early 1930s after a new span began carrying southbound U.S. 1/301 traffic over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County. 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