tagged with: T Street
July 9, 2008
a short history of the Central Lunatic Asylum
The Fairmount area contained a few non-residential developments prior to 1890 that helped to shape the neighborhood as it displaced them. The most important of these was the Central Lunatic Asylum, built on property originally part of a military hospital during the Civil War. The southern edge of the grounds was S Street, which later became Fairmount Avenue.
June 24, 2008
RPD takes down Church Hill Boyz
Richmond police announced the arrest of 14 members of the “Church Hill Boyz”, a gang involved in violence and drug activity in the area around 22nd and T streets. [via]
June 1, 2008
Habitat for Humanity’s Pillars at Oakmont
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity has announced plans to build The Pillars at Oakmont, 15 single-family, energy-efficient row houses at T and 33rd Streets. Twelve units will be sold at discounts (~$90,000), the remainder will be sold at market value (~$175,000 to $210,000). [via]
March 26, 2008
fire at 2312 T Street
Fire this afternoon at 2312 T Street; no word the cause or the residents.
December 21, 2007
local man linked to Chesterfield murder is found dead
A man allegedly linked to the Dec.13 killing of Anna Callear-Kirby in Chesterfield was found overdosed in a rooming house at 23rd and T Streets at about 4PM yesterday. Police report that the man may also have been responsible for a recent armed robbery and assault at a bank, and was suspected in the robbery of a CVS Pharmacy at 23rd and Main Streets last week. [via]
April 12, 2007
teen sentenced in 2006 killing
Delonte Durrell Lewis, now 18, was sentenced this week to 40 years in prison (with 20 years suspended) for the March 2006 murder of Elaine Bowens. [via]
