His plastic models came in many sizes and colors. He was reported to be in stable condition and expected to survive. Today, the ramp linking southbound Belvidere Street to southbound Interstate 95 occupies the area. This May 1950 image shows Swift Creek Mill in Chesterfield County. 1 dead, another injured in Richmond apartment complex shooting. In October 1954, students crowded into the new Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County. Police said more than 40 rounds were fired at 5th Street and Macdonald Avenue. After closing in 2006, the store was sold to developers who found the contents to be a bit like a time capsule, with items dating back decades including a mens leather jacket priced at $10 and a boys three-piece wool suit with dress shirt for $4.99. This July 1950 image shows McGuire Hall at 12th and Clay streets in downtown Richmond. Open on weekends. Crime BART police seek help identifying suspects in aggravated assault January 12, 2023 Crime Richmond police patrol activity report Dec. 12-15 Crime Groundwork Richmond requests donations after vehicles vandalized The playground received the Quonset hut, a semicircular structure made out of corrugated metal, in 1947 after city officials authorized using $15,000 to erect it. In April 1951, photographer Ewing Krainin was in Richmond to take a series of pictures for a national magazine. After their installation and later refurbishment in the mid-19th century, the locks increased boat traffic and allowed for easier transport of goods to and from the city. About 1,800 spectators turned out for the days racing, which featured a 25-lap final race. In April 1950, some children took a rest and got a drink from a fountain in North Richmond located along the Richmond Henrico Turnpike. In April 1950, this coal bin in the Highland Springs High School shop building was cleaned out and converted into a practice room for the school band. 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. The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. This October 1951 image shows Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, with its new attached building at right. Aaron Pomeroy said Antonio Wright had at. Childress coonhound won best of breed at the Virginia Kennel Clubs 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. This May 1953 image shows the First Market building, which was razed in 1961. NAACP officials Thurgood Marshall (left) and W. Lester Banks made their way to a General Assembly meeting on Feb. 20, 1957. Pomeroy said. In December 1959, the Seventh Street parking garage in downtown Richmond was the largest of 54 properties, valued collectively at about $1.2 million, that were slated for condemnation by the city as part of plans to build a civic center. After closing in 1929, it reopened as the Park in 1938, then closed again in 1953. It was difficult to tell how many wounds were there, he said. According to Pomeroy, Wright was buying something from a person when a vehicle drove by and shots rang out. Wiltshire, 85, prepared for spring planting at her home on Patterson Avenue in Richmond. The victim of a fatal shooting in Richmond on Monday has been identified by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office as Demetra Brock, 50, of Richmond. The building still stands unoccupied. In November 1952, Armistice Day ceremonies were held at the old John Marshall High School in Richmond. Pictured are center fielders Jimmy Piersall from Boston and Willie Mays of New York. Stonebraker added that the shooting definitely appeared to be targeted, and that as few as six rounds were fired. Tobacco, textiles, newsprint, machinery and steel were among many products that came into or exited the terminal on cargo ships. Richmond endured five days of rain, with an official total of 3.82 inches falling. This March 1959 image shows the Richmond skyline from the south bank of the James River. How safe is your neighborhood? 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 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. On July 11, 1950, part of the ceiling of the Park Theater at 810 E. Broad St. collapsed during a showing, injuring 17. The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the Hilltop area of Richmond. The church was organized in 1924 and several years later built its first building on West 41st Street in Richmond. Please make sure JavaScript is enabled and then try loading this page again. Richmond police Sgt. RPD confirms that . The trip, which featured a 21-gun salute upon her arrival at Patrick Henry Airport, included a visit to Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary. 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. Authorities said the persons name will be released once warrants are served. In November 1951, workers constructed a new lane on Monument Avenue in Henrico County. In October 1952, University of Richmond cross country coach Fred Hardy trained his runners team captain Bill Jordan set the pace ahead of a meet against Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month. Watching the children (from left) were H.F. Taylor, Lions Club president; Joseph Rotella, school principal; and F.M. Local public schoolchildren celebrated with egg hunts and early dismissal for the Easter festivities. This June 1958 image shows buildings at Fifth and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond that were soon to be razed to make way for a parking lot. The shop building was located offsite nearby. Investigators said a 30-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting. Spriggs, worshipful master of East End Lodge 233, A.F. In November 1950, a multifaith Thanksgiving service was held at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues in Richmond. In November 1951, a dachshund float towered above spectators lining the curb during the Thalhimers Toy Parade in downtown Richmond. The school, which cost about $1.1 million, opened the previous month and had roughly 500 high school and 500 elementary students. Three fuel oil and kerosene tanks caught fire, sending black smoke across much of the city. 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. 1959 view of a staircase at Old City Hall. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. Osterbind was one of several members of his family who worked at Tredegar over the course of four generations. Thomas B. Stanley escorted her into the Capitol for a tour. In August 1956, Criglersville general store owner Robert H. Gibbs served customer Lindsay Utz while they discussed topics of the day. A triple shooting in Richmond on Thursday afternoon left two victims dead and one wounded, the Richmond Police Department said. In October 1951, workers constructed a section of Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond. The structures, which remained after the electric trolley system folded in the late 1930s, had become a nuisance, with chunks of concrete falling off of them at times. In October 1957, about 100 firefighters needed four hours to control a blaze in the 700 block of East Main Street in downtown Richmond. The wagon was among numerous items being transferred from Cameron Station in Alexandria; it can still be seen at the Army Quartermaster Museum at Fort Lee. The barrel was serving as a temporary mailbox for the newly developed residential area in the West End. This April 1950 image shows a visitor drinking the natural spring water from a fountain at South Richmonds Fonticello Park, also known as Carter Jones Park. In 1949, Randolph retired from a long career that encompassed teaching and supervising teacher training and curriculums for black schools in the Richmond area. South Richmonders had this view of a Dec. 24, 1951, fire on North Side at the F.L. SEE ALSO: Casket knocked over during family brawl at Richmond funeral. The station was formed in 1948 as the Glenwood Farms Fire Department, serving the Mechanicsville Turnpike area. There was no word of an arrest. In 1949, Randolph retired at age 79 from a long career that encompassed teaching and supervising teacher training and curriculums for black schools in the Richmond area. In spring 1950, work was scheduled to begin to widen this south end of the North Boulevard railroad overpass. & A.M., lay the cornerstone at a ceremony for a $262,000 addition to the former one-room schoolhouse in Glen Allen that Randolph started in 1892 and that was named for her. A food broker that owned adjacent property wanted to buy the land to expand its warehouse. RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) A 12-year-old was shot in the leg in Richmond on Monday morning, the Richmond Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Murphy Co. Of the surviving victims, 1 in critical condition, 1 in fair condition, 3 released. In October 1956, members of the Richmond Square Dance Federation danced in Bon Air. 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 device scooped grain from ground level and transferred it up for storage, and the wheels allowed it to be moved from place to place. The additional revenue would largely offset the $9,300 the city spent to clean the streets annually. In May 1950, Lady Wonder, Richmonds psychic horse, spelled out a greeting when a reporter visited for her latest predictions. This June 1950 image shows the former Westwood Circle in Richmond, a traffic circle at the intersection of North Boulevard, Hermitage Road and Westwood Avenue. The Panthers were on an eight-game winning streak, but they lost 76-73 in overtime to NCC. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. The Richmond school, on Hanover Avenue in the Fan District, was dedicated in September 1911. 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 May 1950, Richmond celebrated Park and Recreation Week with a series of events, including an art carnival, puppet shows and concerts. In February 1951, Roman West pulled the cord of a steam whistle at T&E Laundry on Marshall Street in Richmond. In April 1951, W.H. Yaffe, a 19-year-old freshman at Richmond Professional Institute, planned to study optometry but enjoyed performing magic as a hobby. Action Range: Sat: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM* (except for major matches/events) Member Hours - Pistol & Rifle Range Associate Members: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 AM - 4 PM Regular Members: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 9 AM - 4 PM Address 3155 Goodrick Ave Richmond, CA 94801 Contact Main: 510-965-9267 Pistol / Rifle Range: ext. In March 1952, Mrs. V.C. 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. 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 1951, a couple strolled through the gardens at Shooters Hill in Goochland County. More than 150 firefighters and two-thirds of the citys firefighting equipment responded to the blaze, which caused extensive damage. This May 1953 image shows the old church tower on Jamestown Island. Alley and J.B. Winston mounted Richmonds oldest fire engine, Old 798. 1 Skeet: ext. In May 1952, new policewoman Martha S. Jackson placed one of her first tickets on an illegally parked car. Det. The Luck family renovated the remaining buildings beginning in the early 1940s. Powell died in 1998 and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery. In November 1961, a $150,000 project removed the circle, added islands and traffic signals, and diverted some traffic around the busy intersection. The building is a National Historic Landmark. Though long out of use, the engine was brought out for special occasions and parades. A dog also was wounded, police said. The student at Douglas Freeman High School in Henrico County spent his entire summer vacation rebuilding the car. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Randolph, whose efforts focused heavily on vocational education, died in 1958. Four days later, the Mosque was scheduled to host two shows by an emerging star, the day before his self-titled debut studio album was released. The winner was Little Joe Weatherly of Norfolk, who later turned to stock car racing and won NASCAR titles in the 1960s before being killed in a race accident in Riverside, Calif., in 1964. In August 1954, Melvin Doggett (left) and Jeff Martin sought relief from the summer heat by getting even hotter. Buckroe Beach was a popular destination for Richmonders in the first half of the century as railroads offered direct trips to the area, where visitors could rent a cottage for $50 to $75 a week. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. In February 1958, a line of vehicles moved along Chamberlayne Avenue at Lombardy Street on Richmonds North Side. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Police arrived on scene to find a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. Some felt that flower vendors at the Sixth Street market, as pictured here, should not have to pay as much tax, but city officials saw no way under the law to charge them less. Officers responded to 847 calls for service By Antonia Ehlers
Clary of Engine Co. 1 welcomed some friends on the firetruck: Smokie Jr. and Back Tap, a pair of Dalmatians. A 65-year-old man was found shot at the park. The building later was renovated and became a childrens recreation center. The chief noted that sick tribe members were treated at Richmond hospitals, so the Pamunkey wanted to help the construction effort. Officials identified the victim as Cameron Darnell Steele, 43, of Henrico. That month, city officials pondered whether furnishing water to this old horse trough on North Second Street near Bates Street and two others was still justified. The entire Broad Street renovation project stretched from Laurel to 12th streets. This December 1950 image of East Broad Street at Fifth Street in downtown Richmond shows crowds of holiday shoppers visiting such stores as Baker's, Peoples Drug, Swatty's Pants, Haverty's Furniture and Raylass Department Store. In July 1954, the boys choir sang in All Saints Episcopal Church, which was then on West Franklin Street. The Byrd Park Methodist congregation, later renamed to Park Avenue, moved into the structure in 1952. Second man shot on deadly day in Richmond dies, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Second man shot on deadly day in Richmond dies from injuries, East Bay womans death was initially believed to be suicide, but now her boyfriend is charged with murder, Antioch Police Chief Steve Ford at community forum Tuesday, Antioch: Man dies in fatal shooting in citys Sycamore corridor, Tips sought to aid investigation into Pittsburg teens death, Oakland men take 15-year plea deals in killing of man whose friend allegedly burglarized apartment. In November 1950, farmer Ray Welch of Northumberland County used his homemade portable corn elevator. John S. Battle first designated such a week in 1950. He was transported to Kaiser Richmond, where he was pronounced dead about 40 minutes later. The James River reached flood stage, and while that was enough to cover docks, the rains finally relented. The multipurpose venue at Boulevard and Hermitage Road hosted sporting events, concerts, shows and exhibitions for more than 40 years before being torn down in the late 1990s to make way for Sports Backers Stadium. In the 1950s, the historic home was often the site of Tuckahoe Garden Club events; estate owner Mrs. H.C.L. This land today houses part of the parking deck for The River Lofts apartments. The other person was not injured in the gunfire, he said. Shields Lake was a whites-only public swimming facility that was closed in 1955. Michael Sagan is investigating the double homicide, and Det. The road was being widened for divided lane traffic in the block between Bevridge Road and Roxbury Road. 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