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The Old Pythian Hall and Mechanics Savings Bank, Mr. Jno. Mitchell Jr., Pres.

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

Richmond Planet masthead.

Logo, Order of the Knights of Pythias.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 3.

[RTD] John Mitchell Jr. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Michael Paul Williams February 21, 1996.

311 North Fourth Street.

John Mitchell Jr. was aptly described as "a man who would walk into the jaws of death to serve his race." Mitchell -- newspaper editor, entrepreneur, city councilman and candidate for governor -- was one of the most respected black leaders of his day. [RTD]

A fascinating individual. The Shockoe Examiner has an interesting post from 2012 about Mitchell’s grave in Evergreen Cemetery. Alas for the old bank building, it’s former location now rests under the Richmond Convention Center.

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June 2020

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223 East Grace Street, c. 1955

This is a White Tower Restaurant.

Architecture in Downtown Richmond. Robert Winthrop. 1982.

Diner Hunter

223 East Grace Street

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May 2020

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Main Office of the Negro Development and Exposition Co. U. S. A. also Clothing and Gents Furnishings Mr. I. J. Miller, Proprietor 528 East Broad Street

Just down the street from Richmond Dyeing, Scouring and Carpet Cleaning Works!

Giles Beecher Jackson was the first black attorney certified to practice law before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. With Daniel Webster Davis he co-authored a book entitled The Industrial History of the Negro Race of the United States, where he mentions I. J. Miller gent's furnishing store, with a stock of $10,000.

He also created the Negro Development and Exposition Company, which secured $150,000 to produce the Negro Building, exhibitions by and about blacks, for the 1907 Jamestown Tercentennial. That he was unsuccessful in converting this into a National Museum for Colored People, it was nevertheless one of the earliest attempts for a dedicated museum of this kind. An amazing story you can read here.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 3.

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

An Early Attempt to Build a "National Museum for Colored People". Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation. September 2016.

528 East Broad Street.

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May 2020

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The Rosegill “Tea Room”

Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea and Dinner Southern home cooking. Hot bread a Specialty, Waffles and Maple Syrup every afternoon at three.

Mrs Horace Wellford Jones Phone Mad. 7485 20 W. Franklin St. Richmond, VA.

Guide Book of the City of Richmond, 1918. Louise Nurney Kernodle. 1918.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 89.

20 West Franklin Street

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May 2020

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St Luke Emporium Dry Goods and Millinery 112 E. Broad St. also new site of St. Luke’s Bank [SOV]

The upper floors of this straightforward Italianate building are preserved. [ADR]

[SOV] Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

[ADR] Architecture in Downtown Richmond. Robert Winthrop. 1982.

Maggie L. Walker and the officers of the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, c. 1917.

Interior of St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, c. 1917.

Detail of Italianate ornament, April 2020.

St. Luke Emporium and St. Luke Penny Savings Bank.

[ADR] 112 East Broad Street, 1981.

112 East Broad Street, April 2020.

(St. Luke Emporium is part of the Atlas RVA! Project)

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Wholesale and Retail, Wines and Liquors Mr. S. W. Robinson, Prop. Corner 18th and Franklin Sts.

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 45.

Richmond Planet, Volume 12, Number 3, 5 January 1895. Spottswood William Robinson, Sr.

21-23 North Eighteenth Street

Spottswood W. Robinson was born in King William Co., Va. Dec. 15, 1858, attended school in the country only six months and has never attended any educational institution since. He left King William Co., and came to Richmond and stayed with Dr. O. A. Crenshaw attending to milk dairy etc. He remained with him about one year. He then went to Mr. N. J. Smith and remained with him in business from '71 to '79. At that time he went into business for himself on Main St., bet. 18th and 19th Sts. He removed then to 16 N. 18th St., and from there to his present location, No. 23 N. 18th St. (Richmond Planet)

And there’s Masonic Hall right behind where this used to be.

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March 2020

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Fountain Bapt. Church, Cor. 31st and O Sts., Rev. H. R. Williams, Pastor

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 36.

31st Street Baptist, 823 North Thirty-First Street, April 2020.

Not the same building by any stretch. The wooden church building was constructed in 1899, and served two different congregations until it was destroyed by fire in November 16, 1966.

Church Hill People’s News has a post that discusses the complicated history of this church. It describes a schism between Fountain Baptist and what would become 31st Street Baptist between 1913-1915, how Fountain Baptist lost the property, and how 31st Street Baptist acquired it at auction. One can only imagine the high drama.

The church itself was rebuilt between 1968-1969 at a cost of $300,000.

(Fountain Baptist Church is part of the Atlas RVA! Project)

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R. L. Peters Interior Decorator and Furnisher Fine Wall Papers, Upholstery and Drapery Materials, Velvets, Brocades, Linens Period Furniture of Unusual Beauty nad Occasional Pieces for both the Formal and Informal Rooms of the Modern Swelling, including Reproductions of Famous Old Italian Pieces Lace Draperies, Rugs, Lamps and Shades. Interior and Exterior Painting and Finishing 109 N. Eighth Street, Richmond, Va.

Interior Decorations and Furnishings Suitable For All Interiors Fine Furniture, Draperies, Upholstery and Drapery Fabrics. Rugs, Art Goods, Old Scenic and Other Wall Papers, Painting and Finishing For Homes and Public Buildings.

R. L. Peters Interior Decorator and Furnisher 109 North Eighth Street, Richmond, VA. Madison 1602  Correspondence Solicited

Guide Book of the City of Richmond, 1918. Louise Nurney Kernodle. 1918.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 10.

Northern Neck News, Volume 49, Number 39, 10 February 1928.

109 North Eighth Street.

Right next to the old Mozart Academy of Music, before the Old Federal Reserve Building took up residence, eventually transforming into the sprawling Patrick Henry Building.

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April 2020

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Office of United Aid Ins. Co. Mr. J. E. Byrd, Pres. chartered 1894 Capital Stock $25,000 312 East Broad Street

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 3.

Richmond Planet, Volume 12, Number 20, 2 May 1896.

Junius Erasmus Byrd. History of the American Negro, Virginia Edition A. B. Caldwell. 1921.

312 East Broad Street

The name of Junius Erasmus Byrd, attorney, has for years been identified with the professional and business life of Richmond. His name as attorney has perhaps attached to as many charters of incorporation as that of any other colored lawyer in the city. While he bears an historic Virginia name he is, in the best sense of the word, a self-made man.

In his practice he has specialized somewhat along business and commercial lines and has helped organize and promote what have become some of the most prosperous financial, insurance, and beneficial organizations in Richmond. At this time (1920), he is attorney for the Mechanics' Savings Bank. Mr. Byrd is more than a lawyer. He is a man of judicial and logical mind and has the courage to look a situation squarely in the face, whether it is favorable or not. For years he has been a careful student of racial conditions. He is familiar with every phase of social and political life among his people and is not unmindful of the dangers which confront the nation. He is not, however, a pessimist but believes that a program can be worked out which will make for the benefit of conditions now and for permanent progress in the future. [History of the American Negro]

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February 2020

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Richmond Athletic and Social Club 310-12 North 3rd Street

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 2

310-312 North Third Street

Today, a parking lot for the VCU Police Department, guardian angels on the beat in the Biotech Park.

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December 2019

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Phone, Madison 5719 Maison Schwarts, Inc. 3 1-2 E. Broad St. Richmond’s Foremost Furriers Importers***Designers**Creators of Style Dry and Cold Storage for Furs During Summer Months Remodeling a Specialty New York Branch 141 W. 36th Street New York, N. Y.

Furs Annual Sale Enormous Reductions An unusual event where generous price concessions, elegant styles and desirable selection make a wonderful buying opportunity. Maison Schwartz 3 1/2 East Broad Street

July Sale Furs Furs

Offering the ladies of Richmond Coats, Wraps, Furs and Neckpieces of the very finest quality--the season’s choicest pelts, representing the authentic advance Fall styles, made in our own factory in New York. We planned this event weeks and weeks ago, primarily to keep our factory busy during the summer months. Hundreds of thrifty ladies who ave attended previous sales will attest that Quality is a big factor in Maison Schwartz sales as well as price--that when we announce sale it means both Quality and Pirce.

Guaranteed Savings of 30% Or Nearly Half the Price of Last Year

A small deposit reserves the article of your choice and we will store it for you absolutely free of charge until called for.

We do repairing expertly and at extremely reasonable rates.

Maison Schwartz Inc. Furriers 3 1/2 East Broad Street

Guide Book of the City of Richmond, 1918. Louise Nurney Kernodle. 1918.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Sunday, January 16, 1916.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, Sunday, July 17, 1921.

3 1/2 East Broad Street

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Kirkmyer Motor Company “Authorized Ford Agents” Night and Day Service, phone Rand. 3467. 710-12 E. Grace Street, Richmond, Va.

Ford The policy of the Ford Motor Company to sell its cars for the lowest posible price consistent with dependable quality is too well known to require comment. Therefore, because of present conditions, there can be no change in the prices on Ford cars:

Runabout... $500.00 Touring Car...$525.00 Coupelet...$650.00 Sedan... $775.00 Truck Chassis... $550.00 These prices are f. o. b Detroit.

Universal Motor Co., Inc. 1012-14 West Broad Street. Randolph 387.

Kirkmyer Motor Co. 710 East Grace Street. Randolph 3467.

Richmond Motor Co., Inc. Tenth and Broad. Randolph 407.

That nice, pastoral look for Kirkmyer Motor’s is a bit out of step with East Grace Street’s urban setting, but let’s chalk that up to the feeling of freedom you get when you drive a Ford. As for hooking up with one of their peppy roadsters, remember, the price is the price. No haggling allowed.

Guide Book of the City of Richmond, 1918. Louise Nurney Kernodle. 1918.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 4

Richmond Times-Dispatch. Sunday, May 4, 1919.

710-712 East Grace Street

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October 2019

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Nickel Savings Bank (new site) and office of Dr. R. C. Brown, Dentist Cor. 29th and Leigh Streets

Urban Set, a hip-looking bridal shop, owns this building now and says that the wrought iron bars are original. There are bars visible in the 1907 photo, but it’s so grainy it's hard to compare. No shade at Urban Set’s claim of authenticity!

Dr. R. C. Brown was the Historian for the Old Dominion Dental Society, a fraternity of dentists that then became the Tri-State Dental Association and the Interstate Dental Association, before settling on the National Dental Association.

Coincidently, Richard Tancil, founder of the Nickel Savings Bank, was formerly in the medical space, graduating from Howard University with a degree in medicine in 1882, and practicing at Freedman’s hospital in D.C., before settling on a new life in High Finance. (newafrican77)

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

600-602 North Twenty-Ninth Street

Richard Fillmore Tancil (1859-1928)

ProQuest® Sanborn Maps Geo Edition™ — Richmond 1924-1925 vol. 2, 1925 — Plate 236

Old Dominion Dental Society — July 19, 1913 — Bay Shore Hotel at Buckroe Beach, Virginia

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Women’s League Training School and Hospital 412-14 North 3rd Street also Office of R. E. Jones, M. D.

Souvenir Views Negro Enterprises and Residences, Richmond, Va. D. A. Ferguson & Co. 1907.

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Richmond (1905) — Plate 2

R. E. Jones, M. D. Richmond Planet, Volume 12, Number 3, 5 January 1895.

412-414 North Third Street

Dr. Jones, according to a Richmond Planet biography, had “a fondness for blooded horses and fine equipages,” and whose “notions (were) those of the old Virginia aristocrat.”

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February 2020

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Smith & Hicks Incorporated Transfer Fire Proof Storage for Household Goods Furniture our Specialty Largest Moving Vans in the South Crating, Packing and Shipping R. R. Trackage Call Madision 971-972 Distributors of White Motor Trucks Service Factory. Mechanics Employed

Large Users Prefer White Trucks The great oil companies, well-known packers and brewers, big department stores, national public service corporations, government and municipal departments, large transportation companies whose experience covers a wide rang3e of trucking service, prefer White Trucks.

They know the value better than any one else and they buy Whites in larger quantities and at a higher purchase price than other trucks command.

The White to-day is the dominant truck of America. In annual sales it outnumbers any other make two to one.

The small truck user, who has never had experience with a high-grade truck, and can form no conclusion of his own, can very profitably heed the example of well-known concerns who know what a given truck is worth and buy Whites in preference to any cheaper make.

The White Company, Cleveland

Smith & Hicks, Inc. Richmond Distributor Service Station: 1609 West Broad Street

The White Motor Company was an American automobile maker that found success outside of Detroit. They started making trucks for Uncle Sam during World War I, continued during World War II, and eventually fell into bankruptcy and the waiting arms of Volvo. (Encyclopedia of Cleveland History)

For the record, while the Times-Dispatch can’t be blamed for the advertising content it was handed, 1609 today is the Firehouse and is the same one that depicted on the Sanborn 1905 maps. Must have meant the Auto Repair “service station” next door at 1611-1613.

Guide Book of the City of Richmond, 1918. Louise Nurney Kernodle. 1918.

Saturday Evening Post advertisement. October 25, 1924.

ProQuest® Sanborn Maps Geo Edition™ — Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company — Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 1924 — Plate 35.

Richmond Times-Dispatch. Sunday, September 17, 1916.

The White Company — logo 1912 — Cleveland, Ohio.

1611-1613 West Broad Street.

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September 2019