As part of event, the Antiquarian Society of Richmond also prepared an exhibit of 18th-century furniture in the library of the house. 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. This block had just reopened to traffic, but ongoing work continued to block passage to the east of the shopping center. He was taken to a nearby trauma center and is expected to survive. My heart goes to them, the ones who lost a family member. There were festivities planned all over town, including a party at the SPCA, a television special put on by local labor unions and holiday activities at area hospitals. 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. The 14-year-olds were attending summer school in the Richmond area. "I think there's a direct relationship between having a robust police force that can do effective community policing and having events like we had last night," said Butt, who explained a force that was comprised of 195 officers in 2014 is now down to 145, due to attrition and budget cuts. Tobacco planters and shippers started building facilities in Richmond in the 1600s. Richmond shootings: Gun violence claims 2 lives, leaves a 65-year-old injured Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday. RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Tuesday night there were terrifying moments outside a popular local strip mall in the East Bay where two people were shot, one critically. The buildings to be demolished were to the right of Diggs & Beadles Seed Co. Inc. Regarding segregation, she suggested that in later years we will find teachers of all races meeting here together.. Pomeroy has said the shooting may have been in retaliation for an Aug. 16 shooting on Aberdeen Way that killed 32-year-old Antonio Wright. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! The distinctive Old City Hall, with its High Victorian Gothic style, is at left, bounded by 10th and 11th streets. Det. He was reported to be in stable condition and expected to survive. City safety official John Hanna called the intersection the most complicated we have had to redesign and signalize in the past 14 years.. The branch featured drive-in windows, walk-up service and a night depository. Here, Virginia's Jim Bakhtiar (feet in air) rolled into the end zone in the first quarter for the first of his four touchdowns. This December 1952 image shows East Broad Street in downtown Richmond at night. Rick Hurd has covered breaking news, crime and public safety since 2011 after spending 16 years covering sports, including the A's and Sharks. 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. This 1950 image shows part of the Bellona Arsenal property in Chesterfield County. In April 1951, photographer Ewing Krainin was in Richmond to take a series of pictures for a national magazine. Shields Lake was a whites-only public swimming facility that was closed in 1955. Pomeroy said. In October 1954, a group of costumed children celebrated Halloween at the William Fox playground in Richmond. In May 1950, Lady Wonder, Richmonds psychic horse, spelled out a greeting when a reporter visited for her latest predictions. In February 1951, Roman West pulled the cord of a steam whistle at T&E Laundry on Marshall Street in Richmond. Mason, who started working for the Yellow Cab Co. in 1958, said she never had issues because of her gender. In October 1954, students crowded into the new Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County. In May 1958, Bill Shockley of Greenville, S.C., spun out in an eight-lap midget auto heat on the half-mile dirt track at the State Fairgrounds. 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. "It does appear that they did walk up on scene and then get into a nearby car." Alcutts death was one of three resulting from shootings on the same day. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. Horse owner Chester C. Sully said he was making a coal delivery when the horse got startled by a noise and took off on a five-minute gallop, which ended around Jefferson Avenue and 23rd Street, where the wagon broke the cars windshield and left rear window. This one was instead saved with a move out of the way of downtown traffic. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Early today, a shooting in the 4900 block of Harnett Avenue injured one person, Richmond police Capt. More than 4,000 spectators saw Bobby Hill of Columbus, Ohio, the nations top racer, ride bike No. In June 1950, these young ladies cooled off during a heatwave and enjoyed a boat ride on Fountain Lake at Byrd Park in Richmond. Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Willow Oaks was occupied by a large number of granite quarries. In September 1958, a Chesterfield County farmer welcomed the sight of rain clouds, though they didnt yield any rain. Admission was $1 per game for adults and 50 cents for students. In December 1951, frigid temperatures put the Chimborazo Park fountain in a frosty state. Two days before, a snowfall that officially measured 7.6 inches had fallen it was the most since 1948. It opened in 1912 to house the University College of Medicine, which merged with the Medical College of Virginia the following year. Located on Bells Road, Parnell Field had two dirt runways, and at its peak, it was home to as many as 30 light aircraft. The $1 million building opened in September 1954, and it housed several departments for the nearby Miller & Rhoads, which had an earlier store on the site in the late 1800s. The store opened in 1933 as The Linen Mart. 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.. In February 1958, a line of vehicles moved along Chamberlayne Avenue at Lombardy Street on Richmonds North Side. The local federation, assisted by the city parks department and state Chamber of Commerce, planned to host a square dancing festival the next month with groups from across Virginia. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! This April 1951 image shows St. Andrews School in Richmonds Oregon Hill area. About 250 trucks delivered on this day alone, and as many as 85 were lined up at one time. Four firemen were injured, mainly from ice that formed on ladders and sidewalks in the freezing cold. The road was being widened for divided lane traffic in the block between Bevridge Road and Roxbury Road. The brick buildings that stand there today were built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Steele was found with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to an area hospital, where he died, said police. Richmond police Sgt. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting at 5th and Macdonald is asked to call Homicide Detective Sagan at (510) 620-6622 or the Anonymous Tip line at (510) 307-8177. "My sympathy goes to the family members. 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. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. Open on weekends. On Aug. 28, 1950, Richmond's first black firefighting unit took charge of Engine Co. 9 at Fifth and Duval streets. RPD told KRON4 it is actively investigating the incident and no arrests have been made. Several stories below the clock itself, four small balconies jut out from the clock tower on Old City Hall in downtown Richmond. 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. This March 1959 image shows the Richmond skyline from the south bank of the James River. In September 1953, lightning flashed over South Richmond during a storm that brought heavy rain and stiff wind to the city. A day later, temperatures dropped into the 60s after a cold front arrived. (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.). When Tech coach Frank Moseley benched star quarterback Johnny Dean because of a questionable knee, former punter Jack Williams made the most of his shot at QB, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. The damaged building was restored and is now occupied by Community Church of God in Christ. Galeski helped make a plastic eye. Paramedics tried to revive Wright at the scene, but he died there. Alcutt was rushed to a hospital after being hit with gunfire about 4 p.m. on Aug. 22. In May 1950, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. In May 1951, Richmond was preparing to raise the daily sanitation tax on street vendors at the Sixth and 17th Street markets from 10 cents per day to 25. In 1954, the building became The Arena and 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 October 1950, Virginia Randolph helped S.O. RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- 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. From left are Margaret Jones, Betty Evans and Anita Hagopian. If your browser is out of date, try updating it. City officials cited the high cost of necessary repairs, not court rulings against segregation, and said several new neighborhood pools could be built for less than renovating the lake facility. Richmond schools were not integrated until 1970. 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Merchants reported strong sales. In March 1959, postman Sam H. Mellichampe delivered mail in a long line of boxes at a trailer park near Petersburg. Mondays killings marked the 16th and 17th homicides of the year in Richmond. Osterbind was one of several members of his family who worked at Tredegar over the course of four generations. In September 1950, Sherry Gilman placed a letter in a barrel-turned-mailbox on Honaker Avenue in Richmond. This April 1955 image shows men dipping for herring in Falling Creek in Chesterfield County. On June 13, 1951, a tornado struck Richmond, causing massive damage in its 4-mile path of destruction --including a truck crushed by a fallen tree at Belvidere and Franklin streets downtown. The company dated to the 1880s. In December 1954, actor Paul Douglas was in Richmond to star in a stage production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and he renewed acquaintances and shared family photographs with local actress and singer Patsy Garrett, a friend from their days in radio. Al Walle reported. By 1946, the church received a permit to construct a new building on the site of the Church House. Officers responded to Steeles residence at 12:23 p.m. for reports of a shooting in the 5000 block of Charles City Road. In November 1950, City Council was set to consider a request to abandon the stretch of 23rd Street between Cary and Dock streets, partially occupied by the railroad tracks seen in the distance. The motel had 26 units, and nightly rates began at $5. The formal grand opening of the shopping center was held in March 1958. Richmond shooting leaves two wounded By KTVU Staff Published June 3, 2021 Crime and Public Safety KTVU FOX 2 RICHMOND, Calif. - Police are investigating a shooting that left two people. 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. Her father, Roland, was a former radio operator for the city Police Department, which sparked his daughters interest in the hobby. In spring 1950, work was scheduled to begin to widen this south end of the North Boulevard railroad overpass. RPD described the. It closed in 1972. Local public schoolchildren celebrated with egg hunts and early dismissal for the Easter festivities. At about 4 p.m., one man was killed and another man injured in a drive-by shooting in the area of 5th Street and Macdonald Avenue, police said. Your request appears similar to malicious requests sent by robots. From 1896 to 1915, this address housed the Robert E. Lee Camp No. The United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) is a fun and fast action shooting sport that balances accuracy, power, and speed to test shooting ability. Photo taken June 23, 1951. In May 1955, shoppers on Broad Street in downtown Richmond rushed to find bargains at the fourth annual Richmond Day. In October 1951, workers constructed a section of Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond. RICHMOND, Calif. - Gun violence claimed two lives and injured a third person in Richmond on Monday. The whistle was one of nine that was being used in a citywide test of the audibility of air raid signals. In May 1950, three members of the Thomas Jefferson High School cadet corps completed their daily flag ritual. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. 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. Previously, it took two men to do the process - one to hold a piece of rope along the line and another to apply paint. According to Pomeroy, Wright was buying something from a person when a vehicle drove by and shots rang out. This December 1951 image shows the Tummyache persimmon tree in the back of Retreat for the Sick Hospital at Grove Avenue and Mulberry Street in Richmond. 7. The International League baseball team held spring training in Haines City, Fla., before returning to their local base of Parker Field. Of the surviving victims, 1 in critical condition, 1 in fair condition, 3 released. That year, fall suits were on sale for $11, and dresses for only $5.44. This November 1956 image shows Richmond disc jockey Alden Aaroe, who started in radio in 1938 and landed his signature morning show on WRVA in 1956. While Mrs. Allan J. Carter called prospects, Mrs. William F. Thornton worked at the typewriter. 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 material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Also Monday, police announced an arrest in a homicide that occurred Saturday in Southside Park at S. 6th St. and Virginia Ave. The inscription: In Memory of One Who Loved Animals.. 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. In October 1957, Queen Elizabeth II visited Jamestown to mark the 350th anniversary of the nation's first permanent English settlement. Blossoms on the nearby plum tree were signs of spring. Dempsey passed through town the day before the event, and for a bit of relaxation, he got a scalp massage from George Dunn in the Hotel John Marshall barbershop. He stayed with WRVA until 1993, just several weeks before his death. Square dancing for all ages on the Byrd Park tennis courts was a highlight of the week. This June 1964 image shows the newly renovated Park Avenue Methodist Church. There were 18 homicides in total for 2021. 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Over time, it hosted Confederate soldiers, Union troops, political speeches, a police station and religious revival meetings in addition to farmers wares. The barrel was serving as a temporary mailbox for the newly developed residential area in the West End. About 12:49 a.m., an activation from the ShotSpotter gun detection system sent police to the 4900 block of Hartnett Avenue . The story said there were 122 such accidents in Virginia in 1949, with 23 people killed. 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 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. Officers responded to 847 calls for service By Antonia Ehlers During his show in Richmond, he was backed up by Count Basie's orchestra and completed no fewer than five costume changes. 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 area was enduring a three-week dry spell at the time. 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. Pictured are center fielders Jimmy Piersall from Boston and Willie Mays of New York. On Nov. 3, 1950, Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck addressed the Virginia Teachers Association and Virginia Education Association in separate sessions; the VTA was a black organization. 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In November 1950, Richmond firefighters battled an early morning blaze at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues. (The location, in what is now called Carytown, is occupied by Can Can Brasserie.). In January 1958, Judy Moss, a Hermitage High School freshman took a spin on roller skates as she practiced her routine at the Arena, a roller-skating rink at Boulevard and Hermitage Road. The club had a longer history, having been first organized in October 1902. The school dates to 1917; in late 2013, Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced plans to renovate the complex for use as a nursing college and medical imaging school. Aaron Pomeroy. On July 11, 1950, part of the ceiling of the Park Theater at 810 E. Broad St. collapsed during a showing, injuring 17. In September 1951, a boy fished at the dam of Lakeside Lake in Henrico County. The student at Douglas Freeman High School in Henrico County spent his entire summer vacation rebuilding the car. 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. The Richmond school, on Hanover Avenue in the Fan District, was dedicated in September 1911. RICHMOND A man wounded last week in a shooting that killed a 30-year-old man died from his injuries on Saturday. You have permission to edit this article. Police arrived on scene to find a 35-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the stomach. For several decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Fonticello Lithia water company advertised the medicinal properties of the spring water and sold it bottled starting at 20 cents per gallon. At about 4 p.m., police responded to reports of shots fired at Fifth Street and MacDonald. The work was expected to cost about $165,000 and take approximately seven months. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Location is Monroe Park. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1990s. The next year, it was turned over from the Glenwood Farms Civic Association to Henrico County. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Deadly Lake Merritt shooting tied to San Francisco gangs, Oakland police say. A man was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting Tuesday night in Richmond, the city's first homicide of the year, police said. In February 1959, the parking lot was full at the new Food Fair grocery store on West Broad Street in Richmond, near downtown. In March 1950, a surprise 5-inch snowfall covered Richmond and kept traffic on the slushy Lee Bridge moving slowly. It was presented to the school by the PTA, which had collected donations for playground equipment. In June 1953, James R. Osterbind posed for a photo during his workday at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. A June 1950 image of the Grand Theatre at 620 E. Broad St. In 1942, it started using an old house at 4401 Forest Hill Ave. for all meetings outside regular services. August 22, 2022 / 9:57 PM / CBS San Francisco. Your access to this page has been blocked. In July 1950, women lounged on a floating platform at a swimming hole that was once a quarry. This March 1951 image shows the interior of the City Garage at the old fairgrounds property near Parker Field. 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. 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