archive for January, 2008
January 26, 2008
2008 real estate assessments
The 2008 real estate assessments are now available online. A spot check around the neighborhood shows a general increase, with none of the exuberant increases of recent years and no losses either.
January 26, 2008
ACORN’s Researching the History of Your House
ACORN’s 5th Annual Susan Carter Williams Memorial Seminar, Researching the History of Your House, this morning at the Library of Virginia included the presentations Architectural Eras, Styles and House Types by Kim Chen , Your Historic Property: Detective Work at the Library of Virginia by Vince Brooks, Resources available at your Main Public Library by Harriet Henderson, Property Record Evidence at the John Marshall Courthouse by Michael Dodson, and Uncovering Clues at the Valentine Richmond History Center by Meg Glass.
January 30, 2008
Echo Harbour developer donates to Pantele
Richmond City Council President and 2nd District Representative William J. Pantele has reportedly received a $1,000 campaign donation from developer of the proposed Echo Harbour project, U.S. Property Development Co. The RTD reports that Pantele “is a longtime family friend of George T. Ross, who is contract developer for the Echo Harbour project”. The proposed development is located in the 7th District. [via]
January 30, 2008
The Gift of Black Inventors
The folks at the Black History Museum have updated their calendar to announce The Gift of Black Inventors Opening Reception, opening February 1 from 6-8PM.
The Gift of Black Inventors highlights the numerous contributions of Americans of African descent to science and industry. The product of more than twenty-five years of research by its curator James E. Wright, Jr., the exhibition will display more than 125 items that feature inventions from the late 19th century through the present. The Gift of Black Inventors will be on display at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia through July 31, 2008.
January 31, 2008
more is better at Hidden Treasure?
The RTD’s Dana Craig visits Hidden Treasure and comes away with complaints about portions and attention to detail:
Tucked away in a Clay Street basement, this year-old eatery takes the less-is-more approach to its homey décor and unaffected comfort food. However, its menu execution seems to think more is better, favoring quantity over quality.
January 31, 2008
intro to First Fridays
“I would like to attend Art Walk tomorrow night, and I was wondering if someone could tell me how it works? Do you just walk around and visit the various galleries? Good places to park? Any suggestions of the best galleries to visit? A little about what to expect?” [via]
January 31, 2008
1011 North Lombardy = $550,000
Richmond real estate blog Rapport has some info on today’s sale of the 1.3 acres of 1011 North Lombardy (across from MLWGS) for a cool $550,000.
