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On this day, in 1949, The State Highway Corporation of Virginia (now VDOT) bought the #JamesRiver Bridge for $5.6 million from the James River Bridge Corporation. #Richmond #RichmondHistory Source: buff.ly/2M6F2B1
On this day, in 1849, #EdgarAllanPoe gave his last reading of The Raven at Talavera. #Richmond #RichmondHistory Source: buff.ly/2X5yYJM
On this day, in 1979,The #ByrdTheater was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. #Richmond #RichmondHistory Source: buff.ly/2X5yTWu
On this day, in 2003, #HurricaneIsabel swept through the #Richmond area with wind speeds at 40-60 mph, causing major power outages in the area. Source: buff.ly/2Ewwvkx
On this day, in 2011, #PresidentObama came to the University of #Richmond to speak about the American Jobs Act. #RichmondHistory #RVA Source: buff.ly/2HAJgML
#Agriberry recognizes that in addition to simply growing fruit, a nutrient-rich food crop, they must help inspire friends and neighbors to learn more about their food supply and the benefits of healthier eating. Get their delicious products in a #RVA box today!
Born and bred in #Richmond, #WillieByrd is truly one of the best chocolate sauces to get in Richmond. Get your share in a #RVA box today!
On this day, in 2004, #ShockoeBottom was flooded by the water rise from #HurricaneGaston. buff.ly/2YKgUp9
On this day, in 2004, #HurricaneGatson began. This hurricane caused major flooding throughout #Richmond and surrounding areas. #RichmondHistory
On this day, in 1806, #GeorgeWythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence, died in #Richmond and was buried at St. John's Church. Source: buff.ly/2YNokYS
On this day, in 1824, William Foushee, Richmond's first #mayor, died and was buried in #Shockoe Cemetery. Source: buff.ly/2YNokYS
On this day, in 1875, the cornerstone for the #StateCapitol was laid. #RichmondHistory #Richmond. Source: buff.ly/2WpvuBl
#Bombolini Pasta, a family owned business, started in 2008 right in Central #Virginia! Since their blooming business, they opened up a storefront in The Fan. Check out their delicious products in an RVA To Go box! #RVAToGo
On this day, in 1960, #Richmond native and best-selling author, David Baldacci, was born. #DavidBaldacci #RichmondHistory
On this day, in 1903, “Maggie L. Walker establishes the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, becoming the first woman in the United States to found and become president of a chartered bank. She serves as its president until 1931.” #RichmondHistory #RVA Source: buff.ly/2EuPBr9
Ames J. Russell, Owner, Chief Honey Maker and Bottle Filler of Ames’ Hot Southern #Honey, started his business when he used to make Hot Southern Honey for Christmas Gifts. Since then, his business took off greatly! Check out this delicious item in our RVA To Go boxes! #AmesHoney
On this day, in 1864, #Richmond native, Maggie Lena #Walker, the first female bank president to charter a #bank, was born. Source: buff.ly/2HNXxrK
On this day, in 1996, The #Arthur #Ashe statue on Monument Avenue was constructed. Arthur Ashe, who was born in #Richmond Virginia, went on to become the only black man to win #Wimbledon Singles title. Source: buff.ly/30GMplB
On this day, in 1858, 10th #President James Monroe's grave was moved to Hollywood Cemetery in #Richmond. #RichmondHistory #RVA Source: buff.ly/2VGNYfL