Beautiful warm but very windy day in Richmond, when I went out to see some old favorite places, as well as some new ones. One of the new ones is seen at left; Richmond Dairy Company Apartments in downtown Richmond. Very different sort of building, and one of the many buildings that have been re-developed in the city. Richmond makes great use of its old buildings, and does not tear them down when they are "done" but finds other uses for them. Much like my former city of Louisville, Kentucky, but much unlike Charlotte, NC which does not have very many old buildings. In fact in Charlotte even newer old buildings don't last long.
Near Church Hill/Shockoe Bottom is the Church Hill train tunnel. Built in the 1870's, in 1925 it collapsed. Buried in the tunnel are four men, one 4-4-0 Steam Locomotive, and 10 flat cars. Due to damage and flooding the bodies and the train were left in the tunnel where they remain to this day. Also seen is a walking/bike trail along the James at Shockoe Bottom. Nice trail, and nice view of the river there. Very interesting area to explore and I like going there when I can, though this was my first time to see this path. Everytime I wander the city, I see something new.
Row of buildings again are a number of old buildings (including some old tobacco factories) that have been put to new uses as offices, condos and apartments. That can also be found in the Shockoe Bottom area of Richmond. Last view is from Libby Park in Church Hill, one of my favorite places with great views of the River, nice views of the city, and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. That is where I ended the days exploration of the city.
Had a great time, always something new and interesting to see, have a few more photos from the sights of today at my Photo Page which is linked to this page.
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