Richmond in Pictures II

[rusthebuss]

burt... pretty overcast day so I probably won't be taking many pictures. But, I do hope you get better soon! It's been lonely around here with just the crickets

monk... I'll agree that Monroe is ..well.. not the most attractive building. but I think it could be made to look better.Hopefully, centennial towers will be the tallest in Virginia or at least the tallest in Richmond.

How come all those guys at RCW don't come over to here? What reason do they give you. Well coupe I know that we aren't as passionate as Burt is but we do read your posts. Burt hope you get better. New Years is around the corner. Merry Christmas and New Years to everyone!

[burt]

OK Coupe. It was under building permits:

Triangle Building LLC owners. MGT Construction Management, contractor. 310 N. Adams Street. Renovation of concrete structure into 25 apartments and commercial areras and parking. $1.1Million.

This renovation will enhance the residential development in the burgeoning area.

[burt]

If you haven't looked at Gilligan's column, he has some info on John Marshall.

[wrldcoupe4]

Took some pics today... I'll post them tonight after work.

Burt, I got some pics of that building at Adams/Broad/Brook rd.

Broad Street is REALLLLLY coming back. I was amazed at all of the construction going on down there. Fantastic!

[wrldcoupe4]

Here's some pics I took on Monday... I'll post the ones from today later:

Vistas Site

Monument to George Washington and his vision for the canal, plus la diff...

Lady Byrd Hat coming along awesomely!

Canal Walk 'tunnel'

ROTJ

I wish this building could become something...

Alcoa factory on Canal Walk. Hopefully it can be relocated locally so that the canal walk can grow

more to come. Hope you enjoyed

[wrldcoupe4]

Okay... part 1 from Wednesday...

Home of Theatre IV

And to fulfill Burt's request

Love it

So many conversions happening on Broad st... genesis properties is doing much of it.

Comfort:

A couple cool buildings coming up:

More Conversions on Broad!

twentyseven looks great!

Fixture at Police HQ on Grace.

I'll post the rest tomorrow (later today )....enjoy

[skylinefan]

The redevelopment on Richmond's Broad Street remind me of the redevelopment that is happening here on DC's 14th St. Great pics!

[wrldcoupe4]

Thanks! part 2....

a couple shots from Grace st

interesting contrast

a few of Richmond's midtown highrises...

The back of several Broad St buildings under renovation

PM site is moving along at a blistering pace! Check out all the welders!

Alley off of 13th st I think, between Main and Cary

Along Main between 13th and 14th

State Capitol renovation coming along. At certain angles, the building almost has a glowing effect.

I liked this light post!

sneak peak inside of "The Bank"

Sterling Row has grown

Okay, well that's it. Not too comprehensive but it was nice to get out and walk the city. Hope yall enjoy.

[burt]

Splendid, Coupe!

I'm glad the new restaurant at 1005 East Main will NOT be called Moe's or Fatty J's. The Bank, an eclectic Bar, is much nicer.

The Triangle Building at Adams & Broad used to have an electric sign on the roof reading "Emerick Chevrolet". Within three or four blocks are some interesting architectural styles; The Triangle; the Romanesque heavy Renaissance Building; Theatre IV's Empire which, hopefully will be restored to it's original ornate facade; the Milk Bottle now he site of over 100 apartments; the 5 Gallery (former fire house) and all of the old furniture stores undergoing renovation.

I also like the large Cop, but wish he were suspended on the Grace street side of Police Headquarters rather than on the side street.

More comments soon.

[wrldcoupe4]

thanks burt... I always enjoy them. Broad really had a sense of rebirth to it. I can't wait.

[wrldcoupe4]

quick update...

The above Building is the old Popkins Building. the Popkins signage has been removed. Burt, the restaurant planned there has yet to open, but you can see that work is being done there on the first floor. Financing from First Market Bank.

[eandslee]

Yeah Coupe, great photos! I ALWAYS appreciate the photos you take and post. I just can't believe I'll actually be there tomorrow!! I'm excited to be going home for a short time, but not excited about the reason for going. I can't wait to explore all the new developments that have occurred since I was there last!

[wrldcoupe4]

Should have some pics to post later today!

[eandslee]

Should have some pics to post later today!

...and I'm going with Coupe to take those pics! Coupe, I'll see you there! I'm leaving now to meet you! Later!

[burt]

Eric, your back can act as his tripod when necessary!

Looking forward to the results of this collaboration!

[wrldcoupe4]

took some pics today! I'll post them later!

[eandslee]

took some pics today! I'll post them later!

...and my legs are killing me from walking so much (also sore from running). It was nice to finally meet you face to face today Coupe. I really had a good time. Too bad the wind was so bad today...made things just a bit chilly. I look forward to seeing the photos we took today. I'll have to post the photos I took Sunday when I get the chance to upload the photos onto my computer. Stay tuned everyone....

[wrldcoupe4]

Man it was cold out there today.. .you guys better enjoy these pics!

[burt]

Man it was cold out there today.. .you guys better enjoy these pics!

You can be sure I'll enjoy them!

[urbanvb]

Man it was cold out there today.. .you guys better enjoy these pics!

Definitely! And I guess this was our first unofficial forum meet today eh?

[eandslee]

Definitely! And I guess this was our first unofficial forum meet today eh?

Well, I guess you can say so. I live in Montana, but was in the area and thought it'd be nice to meet up with Wldcoupe. It was nice...good to be able to actually see who I am talking to all the time. I'll be posting a photo of us together on Sunday when I get back to Montana.

[wrldcoupe4]

Yeah... it was nice Glad it happened. Well, I'm still uploading/editing the pics. Should have some uploaded tonight!

[wrldcoupe4]

okay guys.. Time for 1/6/06 Part I... There should be four parts Enjoy!

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2.Dominion HQ

3.Crowne Plaza Hotel

4.I hope this starts soon:

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6. Along Franklin I believe.. in the distance is the bell tower at the Capitol

7.New federal courthouse anyone? (This is gonna be one tall 8-story building, trust me!)

8.Armory

9.The work they do on this project is just mindnumbing. I can't believe they work this fast!

10. From left to right... since I can't do panos cause I'm an idiot

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12.

13. Another building in the Biotech Park

14. New VCU School of Nursing

15. Part of MCV (VCU)

16. Wickham House, part of the Valentine Richmond History Center

17. Anchor of the USS Virginia at the White House/Museum of the Confederacy. Bed tower crane in rear

18. Site of Bed Tower

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20. Museum of the Confederacy

21.And for Burt

Part II coming later on!

[wrldcoupe4]

Part II!

22. Court End

23.

24.check out the ironwork!

25.Old City Hall

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And now... some pics from the City Hall Observation Deck!

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30.a

30.b

31. Midtown..

32. downtown

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35. blurry.. but it's RIC's control tower

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37.Library of Virginia

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39. GW and his revolutionary buds

40.The Slip!

41.Vistas!

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part 3 & 4 coming soon! enjoy guys!

[urbanvb]

Great pics as always and old city hall is awesome. I would love to see an upclose shot. Kinda reminds me of the old post office in DC.