Storm was June 14, 1951. This May 1953 image shows the First Market building, which was razed in 1961. Pictured are center fielders Jimmy Piersall from Boston and Willie Mays of New York. In November 1950, a multifaith Thanksgiving service was held at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues in Richmond. Square dancing for all ages on the Byrd Park tennis courts was a highlight of the week. In May 1957, patrons enjoyed the roller coaster at the amusement park in Buckroe Beach in Hampton. South Richmonders had this view of a Dec. 24, 1951, fire on North Side at the F.L. 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. On April 9, 1955, the Boston Red Sox topped the New York Giants, 5-2, in an exhibition game seen by more than 12,600 spectators at Parker Field in Richmond. Tornado damage from June 14, 1951 storm. Steele was found with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to an area hospital, where he died, said police. This image of an Atlantic Coast Line diesel locomotive with Broad Street Station barely visible in the background through fog illustrated the need for heightened vigilance in bad weather to avoid collisions between trains and cars. Students were in the middle of exam week at the time. In May 1956, Ann Huxley adjusted the blade height on her lawnmower before cutting the grass at her home on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County. The other person was not injured in the gunfire, he said. It was removed from the park in the late 1950s in a severe state of disrepair. 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. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! 7. "Update: Richmond house party shooting leaves 3 dead, 5 wounded. Aaron Pomeroy said Antonio Wright had at. In April 1951, a couple strolled through the gardens at Shooters Hill in Goochland County. Over 400 volunteer in Richmond on MLK Day 03:27 What it takes to brighten the holidays for 1,500 children and their families. In late summer 1951, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway ran its first diesel-powered locomotives through Richmond on two of its passenger trains. In June 1958, Reynolds Metals Co. employees Ethel Blue (left) and Bonnie Foy enjoyed some sun at the companys new office space in Henrico County. A police officer in Richmond, California, shot Richard "Pedie" Perez multiple times outside a liquor store on Sept. 14, but witnesses and the police department have conflicting accounts of what preceded the shooting. Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The work was expected to cost about $165,000 and take approximately seven months. The parade was first held in 1929 and, after a pause during World War II, resumed in 1946. He stayed at the Hotel John Marshall, which was certainly more peaceful than City Stadium -- not having lost a punch over the decades, the 55-year-old got involved in the match there and knocked out the tag team partners Dick Lever and Wally Dusek. In July 1954, Kitty Liles performed with her band. In November 1951, work to improve the 100 block of Broad Street, looking west from First Street, was completed. Pictured are Eddie Shumate, 18, with Rowena Grisso, 16, at the far end; 11-year-old Howard Taylor is not pictured. 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. In May 1955, Richmond fireman W.L. Stonebraker added that the shooting definitely appeared to be targeted, and that as few as six rounds were fired. In May 1952, new policewoman Martha S. Jackson placed one of her first tickets on an illegally parked car. NAACP officials Thurgood Marshall (left) and W. Lester Banks made their way to a General Assembly meeting on Feb. 20, 1957. From 1940 until it closed in 1963, it was the home for western movies in Richmond. He said the row of mailboxes was the longest on his route. The truck was occupying what used to be the front yard of a house in the 6500 block. In July 1959, cars were parked along 17th Street in Richmond looking toward Main Street. In March 1957, actor Robert Mitchum stopped in Richmond -- though not for reasons related to his role in the film "Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison," which was playing at local theaters. In spring 1950, work was scheduled to begin to widen this south end of the North Boulevard railroad overpass. The International League baseball team held spring training in Haines City, Fla., before returning to their local base of Parker Field. The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the Hilltop area of Richmond. It had become a part of her routine a habitual, unspoken promise between her and her nephew,Steven Carey. In October 1956, members of the Richmond Square Dance Federation danced in Bon Air. The program helped launch the careers of several country music stars. The cold made clearing the streets difficult, which led to three-hour delays for some commuters. At least 40 rounds were fired, according to Sgt. If you continue to be blocked, please send an email to secruxurity@sizetedistrict.cVmwom with: https://richmondstandard.com/category/crime/, Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.0.0 Safari/537.36, A summary of what you were doing and why you need access to this site. A June 1950 image of the Ann Lewis womens clothing store at 309 E. Broad St. in downtown Richmond. RICHMOND, CA - JUNE 21: Blood stained gauze bandages and rubber gloves are found on the street in front of a home on the 2100 block of Dunn Avenue in Richmond, Calif., on Monday, June 21, 2021. Though long out of use, the engine was brought out for special occasions and parades. In April 1952, Know-Your-Bank Week activities in Richmond included behind-the-scenes tours for bank customers and school students. Officers responded to Steeles residence at 12:23 p.m. for reports of a shooting in the 5000 block of Charles City Road. A 1950 image of Adams Street at West Leigh Street. Police did not identify any suspects, nor did they have any information on the getaway vehicle. In 1929, operating again as a gristmill, the property became known officially as the Swift Creek Mill and remained in operation until 1956. The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. in the . Alley and J.B. Winston mounted Richmonds oldest fire engine, Old 798. The brick buildings that stand there today were built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. In June 1951, square dance caller Richard Chase taught playground directors some steps ahead o f a dance scheduled for the Byrd Park tennis courts in Richmond as part of Park and Recreation Week. The school, which cost about $1.1 million, opened the previous month and had roughly 500 high school and 500 elementary students. Richmond police now say they are looking for at least two suspects in a shooting rampage that killed three people and injured five others last night outside a house party. J.G. He said the uncle was about 37 years old, a man who sold fruit in the area. According to an accompanying article, square dancing was enjoying a revival at the time. Detectives are following up on leads developed in this case, Sgt. Investigators said a 30-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting. 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 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. The distinctive Old City Hall, with its High Victorian Gothic style, is at left, bounded by 10th and 11th streets. 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. This February 1953 image shows East Main Street near 10th Street in downtown Richmond, with Raos Restaurant on the corner at left. In September 1950, Sherry Gilman placed a letter in a barrel-turned-mailbox on Honaker Avenue in Richmond. 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. RPD told KRON4 it is actively investigating the incident and no arrests have been made. Galeski wanted to improve the appearance and standardize the production of replacement eyes, which had been made of glass by skilled artisans. Yaffe, a 19-year-old freshman at Richmond Professional Institute, planned to study optometry but enjoyed performing magic as a hobby. In March 1950, a surprise 5-inch snowfall covered Richmond and kept traffic on the slushy Lee Bridge moving slowly. This July 1955 photo shows the view from Richmonds Chimborazo Hill at twilight, looking across Fulton and the James River. Two other instances of children around the same age being shot happened in the East Bay last week. Four firemen were injured, mainly from ice that formed on ladders and sidewalks in the freezing cold. In April 1953, 15-year-old Doris Ann Williams operated her ham radio; she was the youngest female amateur shortwave operator in Richmond. Parsley storage plant on Rady Street. Everybody who farms has to make every kind of gadget he can for himself, Welch said. The Keydets finished the season with a 5-5 record. 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. In February 1953, Richmond Department of Utilities workers used a 65-foot hook-and-ladder fire truck to install new lights on Broad Street after attempts to secure other ladder facilities from private companies had failed. Herring would arrive in rivers in the spring to spawn, and dipping was a popular activity that allowed men to socialize while stocking up on fish that could be salted and eaten through the year. In January 1957, Dot Perkins led a dance class in the hut at the Powhatan Hill playground in Richmond. The open-membership volunteer group, which held roughly a dozen performances annually at local events, was organized almost four years earlier by local former professional dancers Betty Carper Grigg and John Hurdle. The Dec. 6, 1953, edition of The Times-Dispatch included a photo spread on the Southern Biscuit Co., whose products under the Famous Foods of Virginia brand established the company as one of America's largest producers of cookies and crackers. Police said two people were found dead in South Richmond on Saturday. The survivor was airlifted in critical condition to a nearby hospital. The club had a longer history, having been first organized in October 1902. The entire Broad Street renovation project stretched from Laurel to 12th streets. The additional revenue would largely offset the $9,300 the city spent to clean the streets annually. Two people are dead and another injured in two separate shootings along Macdonald Avenue in Richmond Monday, police said. In May 1955, shoppers on Broad Street in downtown Richmond rushed to find bargains at the fourth annual Richmond Day. In November 1952, Armistice Day ceremonies were held at the old John Marshall High School 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. Deals included winter coats for $1 for early customers, television sets between $1.98 and $19, and a seven-diamond ring for $39. In June 1950, a school group followed a nature trail at Forest Hill Park in Richmond and explored a wildflower preserve and bird sanctuary. The popular diner, located along the Corner in the heart of the University of Virginia, was opened in 1953 by Paul Dunsmore. Police responding to a ShotSpotter gun detection system activation at 5:23 a.m. found Brock suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the 300 block of Maine Avenue. In January 1952, Virginia Union University basketball teammates (from left) Andrew Rodez, Herman Howard and Ricky Johnson rested during a practice before an upcoming game against North Carolina College. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1990s. John S. Battle first designated such a week in 1950. In September 1951, a boy fished at the dam of Lakeside Lake in Henrico County. On Feb. 29, 1956, the Virginia War Memorial was dedicated despite the statue Memory still being unfinished. He has worked with the Bay Area News Group since 1995. In February 1951, Mrs. J.H. Officers left the earlier homicide scene to respond to this scene, where they found a 35-year-old Richmond man suffering from a gunshot wound to his stomach, Sgt. In May 1953, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad conductor H.C. Rollins (right) and flagman C.H. The change was in anticipation of expanding the configuration to begin at the city limits. 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. While multiple precautions were in place, including having extra iron lungs available, the 10-hour journey went smoothly. He stayed with WRVA until 1993, just several weeks before his death. Liles had played the drums for years, starting when she was a student at Varina High School in the 1940s. The second victim, a 65-year-old Richmond man, was transported by ambulance to a local trauma center in critical condition. RPD confirms that . At the time, Judy was one of the most promising skaters in the Richmond area and was working to master some of the most difficult tasks of the rink. In July 1950, an employee of Richmond optician J.S. On July 11, 1950, part of the ceiling of the Park Theater at 810 E. Broad St. collapsed during a showing, injuring 17. In July 1951, two women enjoyed the white sand beach of Cape Charles on Virginias Eastern Shore. In October 1951, workers constructed a section of Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond. The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. This May 1953 image shows the old church tower on Jamestown Island. The tower is believed to have been built after the fourth version of the church had been completed in the mid-1600s. In July 1950, a curb boy at Arnettes Ice Cream Co., served Beverly Page French a banana split. In May 1953, shoppers crowded the streets of downtown for Richmond Day, a promotion that began the year before. The tobacco companies had moved out by the late 1980s, and today the old buildings have been converted mainly to retail and residential space. Paramedics tried to revive Wright at the scene, but he died there. Mattox and her husband were inspired by a design they saw in a magazine. Gov. In May 1950, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. A suspect has been taken into custody, police said. The statues head was finally placed on March 13, after which the smoothing process was completed. 1959 view of a staircase at Old City Hall. We reserve the right at all times to remove any information or materials that are unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane, indecent or otherwise objectionable to us, and to disclose any information necessary to satisfy the law, regulation, or government request. From its opening in 1908 until 1954, the facility served as an administration building, Army induction center and Army motor pool before housing the citys cars. This March 1952 image shows a wagon, believed to have been Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's during the Civil War, as it was retired to the Armys Richmond Quartermaster Depot at Bellwood. The passenger in the first car waved excitedly to the photographer in the median; the ad banner on the bus reads Big Color TV is Here.. You can cancel at any time. This November 1951 photo from the 3100 block of West Cary Street shows Lord's Furniture and Hofheimer's shoe store. About 250 trucks delivered on this day alone, and as many as 85 were lined up at one time. In October 1954, traffic stacked up at Fifth and Franklin streets in downtown Richmond on a busy shopping day. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The company dated to the 1880s. Trainer J.H. On March 11, 1952, American poet Robert Frost chatted with students Anne Holmes (left) and Beverly Gilbert at a reception that followed his address and poetry reading at Westhampton College. After closing in 1929, it reopened as the Park in 1938, then closed again in 1953. RICHMOND A 32-year-old Richmond man died in what police said was a drive-by shooting near Contra Costa College on Tuesday. A doctor removed about a pint of seeds from the childs stomach and then planted one, which became this tree. Mason, who started working for the Yellow Cab Co. in 1958, said she never had issues because of her gender. In July 1953, tennis players (from left) Cliff Miller, Al Dickinson and Bob Figg Sr. discussed the Country Club of Virginias annual tennis competition, which began the day before. She was a student at the Richmond Professional Institute. In October 1958, a street-widening project continued along Patterson Avenue in Richmonds West End. 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. From left are guard Frank Boxley, center Fred Poss (in front), quarterback Dave Woolwine, end Wendell Shay, back Charlie Lavery and backfield coach Clark King. Police urged anyone with information of those respective shootings to contact Sagan at 510-620-6622 and Hoffman at 510-620-1755. At John Marshall, the schools band and color guard took part in the service, and wreaths were placed on two plaques bearing names of former students who gave their lives in the two world wars. August 23, 2022 BART passenger. 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. There was no word of an arrest. The building later was renovated and became a childrens recreation center. 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. 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. There were a total of 18 killings in the city in all of 2021. Powell died in 1998 and is buried in Hollywood Cemetery. 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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. In January 1953, Richmond city workers painted lane lines on Cowardin Avenue using a new power-driven machine. This December 1951 image shows the state Capitols west wing, which was added in the early 20th century. He was taken to a nearby trauma center and is expected to survive. Police say the shooting occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday in the Southside Park near South 6th Street and Virginia Avenue. (The grand opening here was supposed to feature retired Army Gen. Omar Bradley, who was on Food Fairs board of directors, but he instead had to appear as a witness at a trial.). 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. "It does appear that they did walk up on scene and then get into a nearby car." Officers found a 30-year-old man shot to death on the street. 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 July 1958, George Richardson of Richmond glided along the Rappahannock River in his yacht, Hummingbird. How safe is your neighborhood? Robinson turned to dancing and singing when he stopped boxing in 1952 but resumed fighting in 1955 when his entertainment career waned. 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. In August 1956, Criglersville general store owner Robert H. Gibbs served customer Lindsay Utz while they discussed topics of the day. The James River reached flood stage, and while that was enough to cover docks, the rains finally relented. 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.. The church was organized in 1924 and several years later built its first building on West 41st Street in Richmond. The structure is the only 17th century above-ground building that still stands there. The Byrd Park Methodist congregation, later renamed to Park Avenue, moved into the structure in 1952. The students filed out in an orderly column while a teacher remained at the door to make sure all youths exited safely. In early December 1954, Richmond got an early dose of winter, with 2 inches of wet snow and record cold temperatures. First gaining fame by correctly predicting that an underdog would take a boxing title in 1927, the horse was only correct about one prediction in this visit that 1st District Congressman Edward J. Robeson Jr. would win his next election. Sledders turned out after school and stayed late on hard-packed snow. In November 1961, a $150,000 project removed the circle, added islands and traffic signals, and diverted some traffic around the busy intersection. On April 14, 1951, the Deep Run races were held at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds, now known as the Richmond Raceway Complex. In the second shooting, Boonsouk Pilavanh, of Richmond died after being hit in the stomach with gunfire about 5:20 p.m. in the 2400 block of Macdonald Avenue. RICHMOND, Calif. (KRON) A 12-year-old was shot in the leg in Richmond on Monday morning, the Richmond Police Department confirmed to KRON4. In December 1952, while baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb was in Richmond for sightseeing and duck hunting, he took time to speak to reporters about his recent articles in Life magazine disparaging modern baseball as lacking the individual skill his era demanded. The bridge was largely washed away in rains from the remnants of Hurricane Agnes in 1972, and now only the supports and a small portion on the island remain. 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. This May 1959 image shows construction along Patterson Avenue between Libbie and Maple avenues 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.. At the time, police called it was the most accident-prone intersection in the city. In October 1981, Melvin Shot Walker worked the grill at the White Spot in Charlottesville. RICHMOND, Calif. - Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday. In September 1951, the speed limit on Monument Avenue inside the city was 25 mph. This June 1950 image shows the Harpers Department Store at 201 E. Broad St. Two killed, one injured in shootings in Richmond Monday, Mountain lion sighted in backyard of Hercules home, Booker T. Anderson Community Center restoration project hits delays, Richmond police patrol activity report Jan. 9-12, Kaiser volunteers partner with Urban Tilth for MLK Day of Service, Apply now for Chevron Richmonds Black history awareness scholarship, Kaiser recruiting next generation of marriage and family therapists, Window on Wetlands underscores importance of healthy marshes, Richmond firefighters answered 42 calls per day in 2022. "Right when I got here to my front door, I see a dead body right there," said Moreno, pointing to an area on the sidewalk in front of his gate. RICHMOND (CBS SF) -- Police were investigating a shooting in near Nevin Park in Richmond that killed . The barrel was serving as a temporary mailbox for the newly developed residential area in the West End. {{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! The 1st Precinct station required major repairs and would have cost about $4,000 per year to maintain. 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. 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