Image Courtesy The Shockoe Examiner

This Richmond blog, “The Shockoe Examiner,” which is “blogging the history of Richmond-in-Virginia” makes me so happy I can hardly contain myself.

The bloggers are T. Tyler Potterfield, historic preservation planner and author of “Nonesuch Place: A History of the Richmond Landscape,” Ray Bonis, archivist at VCU’s Cabell Library, Catherine L. Easterling, preservation planner at the City of Richmond, and Selden Richardson: Architectural historian and author of “Built By Blacks: African American Architecture and Neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia.”

Mary Wingfield Scott would be so pleased.

Here’s a post on the 1400 Block of Main Street, ca 1910.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26th (10 am-1 pm)
Northside House & Bicycle Tours
Battery Park’s Old Stone House/Community Center, 2803 Dupont Circle

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The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods– in partnership with the Battery Park and Southern Barton Heights Civic Associations and the City of Richmond Department of Planning & Development Review Preservation Staff– invites you to explore the history and architecture of three early streetcar suburbs by foot or bicycle.
10 -11 am ~ A presentation on the history of these three neighborhoods along with information on tax credits and other incentives to help with the purchase and renovation of the architectural gems in this area.  A booklet containing listings of available houses for sale will be given to those who attend.
11 am -1 pm ~ A list of homes open for viewing will be provided for participants to take a self-tour. A bicycle tour– via old streetcar lines– will be guided by Tyler Potterfield (Planner, City of Richmond Dept. of Planning and Development Review) for those who want to cycle through the historic communities.

PLEASE NOTE:

In case of rain, the presentation and house tour will go on; the bicycle tour will be rescheduled. More information, at 804-644-5040 or email lpearson@richmondneighborhoods.org or giles@richmondneighborhoods.org.

I am excited to be at Joyner.  Loving Richmond as I do, it really means a lot to me to be part of a local company, focused on every aspect of the Richmond real estate market.

About Joyner Fine Properties –

Joyner Fine Properties stands apart as the premier real estate company in Richmond, Virginia specializing in high-quality real estate services. Service is the core of our business. It is what we at Joyner have focused on since our inception in 1973, and it’s the main component in all our relationships.

Under the leadership of William A. “Bill” White, Joyner’s professional sales associates continue to build on the firm’s principles by offering an unmatched combination of personalized services, market expertise and state-of-the-art technology.

Experts in the Richmond market, our sales associates serve sellers and buyers in residential, relocation/corporate services, estates, farm, land, commercial, and builder/developer services, as well as leasing and property management. Our sales associates work with the latest technology to streamline both home promotion and home selection.

True to our reputation, Joyner is proud to represent its clients in the Richmond area’s most sought-after residential communities and commercial properties.

We are proud to have a dedicated and caring team of professionals to share in the pursuit of their business dreams and the dreams of those searching for the perfect home.

The Valentine Richmond History Center, in partnership with the Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods, will offer a bus tour exploring the history of our city, built in large part by African-Americans– from the First Battalion Armory and Maggie Walker’s Italianate townhouse in Jackson Ward to Shockoe Bottom’s slave auction warehouses.  Selden Richardson (author of Built by Blacks: African-American Architecture and Neighborhoods in Richmond Virginia), will lead the tour.   Tickets are $23 ($20 for History Center members and children 6-18 years old; children under 6 are free).  Cost includes parking in the History lot and admission to the museum on the date of the tour.

Reservations are required: (804) 649-0711 x 301

The session will also cover the basics of loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, and more.  Learn the benefits of renovation lending, buying a home in disrepair, and how to fix it up using unique loan programs. 
This workshop is free and open to the public.  No reservations required.