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[Summerz]

Great pics, thanks. I like touring other places once in awhile.

[540_804]

The George Washington Monument

Located in Capitol Square, just to the west of the Virginia Capitol Building.

A large equestrian statue of George Washington atop a granite pedestal is located just northwest of the Capitol at the formal entrance to the square. This monument was conceived to honor Washington and to glorify Virginia's contributions to independence. Virginia's role in the Revolution is depicted by six of her sons surrounding General Washington, who is dressed in a military uniform. Smaller allegorical figures below the six pedestrian statues are inscribed with themes reflecting each patriot's contribution: Andrew Lewis, Colonial Times; Patrick Henry, Revolution; George Mason, Bill of Rights; Thomas Jefferson, Independence; Thomas Nelson, Finance; and John Marshall, Justice. American sculptor Thomas Crawford designed the monument. The cornerstone was laid on Washington's Birthday, February 22, 1850, and the Washington statue was unveiled on February 22, 1858. Crawford died in 1857 after completing the statues of Washington, Jefferson and Henry. His American colleague Randolph Rogers executed the statues of Mason, Marshall, Nelson, and Lewis, as well as the allegorical figures, the last of which was put into place in 1869.

~Virginiacapitol.gov -- About the Capitol



Top Tier
Washington:


Middle Tier:
Andrew Lewis:


Patrick Henry:


George Mason:


Thomas Jefferson:


Thomas Nelson:


John Marshall:


Bottom Tier

Colonial Times:


Revolution:


Bill of Rights:


Independence:


Finance:


Justice:



The entire monument (note the grand scale):

[towncentergal]

Where in Richmond are those litte houses that look like they are a part of Oktoberfest (or as I would refer to them, the Hansel and Gretel houses)?

Originally Posted by richmondpics

Hi all,

Took the dog for a short walk yesterday and decided to take some photos of the neighborhood (The Museum District/West of the Boulevard). Thought I'd share some:

(the first one is not from the walk, rather from a drive along Riverside Drive a couple months ago)




St. Gertrude's High School (Catholic private)




Old R. E. Lee Elementary School - converted to residential a few years ago










A.H. Hill Middle School










Benedictine High School (Catholic, private)


The Pauley Center at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (built as the Confederate Home For Women)


Nothing special, just candid shots on a nice February Saturday afternoon.

[xGrendelx]

540, I've never seen that monument before. It's awesome!

[540_804]

Yeah, its a nice monument. Very grand looking.

Richmond Aerials (Satellite Images courtesy of Bing!):

Traffic Circles on Monument Ave:



Monroe Park geometry:

Very interesting geometry that you certainly don't pick up on as you walk through the park.

Richmond Fed Reserve Bank building:

Interestingly, while 26 floors are above ground and 3 are underground, only 51% of the buildings floor space is above ground. 49% is underground.
The first thing people notice about the building is its resemblance of the former World Trade Center towers 1 & 2. Its no surprise considering it was designed by the same architect.


Downtown:

In the pic: Capitol Square + State Capitol Building, Old City Hall (Victorian Gothic looking building in lower center) and New City Hall (tallest on the right).

[540_804]

Richmond Center Stage (Richmond's 'newest' performing arts venue):













All pics taken from CenterStage's official facebook.

[540_804]

Libby Hill Park:

[free81]

i agree i think you should, i was looking throughout the whole thread for the "less picturesque" photos can someone please post

[free81]

i would love to see the city in its entirety not just the nice looking parts lol

[richmondpics]

Here's an interesting blog for seeing some of the not so nice looking parts.
Richmond Slumlord Watch