Richmond Esthetic Survey
The Library of Virginia has at least 2 great resources for older photos of the neighborhood…
Archive for February 2007
Jumpin J’s Java applies for ABC ON
The City of Richmond was notified by the Virginia Department of ABC, Bureau of Law Enforcement of an application for a beer and wine on premise license at Jumpin J’s Java.
raw data
Recent and upcoming code violations due to appear in court. [via]
This week’s calendar
7th District Round Table; Church Hill Association Meeting; Union Hill Civic Association Meeting (with Selden Richardson!); New Visions Board Meeting; ACORN Plaster Workshop; Homeownership Education; 4th Annual Black History Month Extravaganza; more!
you can rent at Nolde (for now)
The Nolde Bakery Condominiums are the lead-in example in an RTD article on how local condo projects are faring in the softer real estate market.
who is the artist?
There is a painting of 2 birds attached to the front of the vacant store at Leigh and 25th. Can anyone put me in touch with the artist?
31st and Grace open again
Almost 2 1/2 years after the storm, the Gaston-damaged intersection at 31st and Grace Street re-opened today. [via]
new and restored on 26th Street
Standing at the intersection of O and 26th Streets, it is apparent that this is an area in that will be hard to recognize this time next year.
The killing dogs are still around
The same 2 dogs that were so devastating a few weeks ago struck again last night on the 400 block of North 31st and 32nd. Where is animal control? [via]
Church Hill North – old and historic?
Sunday’s RTD has a long article about the move to get Church Hill North official “old and historic” designation.
A few strange moments on 23rd Street
A chance encounter with Bob Nelson in stopping by to photograph the leaning and long-vacant house on 23rd Street that was taken apart piece by piece over the last week or so.
anyone lost a lil’dog?
Found little black and white dog with blue collar, no tags, on the corner of 21st and Princess Anne tonight around 8:30pm. Very sweet. Please call 773-816-6878 if she is yours.
a profile of Tricycle Gardens
The Feb.8 issue of the newly-online Brick Weekly has a long profile of Tricycle Gardens, Cultivating Change.
property sales in the area over the last month
Thirty-eight properties in the area sold between Dec. 28, 2006, and Jan. 30, 2007, 12 less than during the same period last year. [via]
awards for 1st Precinct and Sector 113
The Richmond Police site trumpets the efficacy of the 1st Precinct and Sector 113. [via]
