Park officials had determined that the ride was slightly faster than the maximum comfortable speed of 48 mph, so engineers installed an additional breaking system ahead of the rides debut. RICHMOND, Va. -- Ben Watters and Rachel Best. View community ranking In the Top 5% of largest communities on Reddit. Poor Richards Restaurant, Richmond, VA early 1980's. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment Timothy W. Spencer, dubbed the South Side Strangler, was executed on April 27, 1994. Great sailors, liptauer. (The original 32-ounce Big Gulp arrived in 1976, and the 44-ounch Super Big Gulp followed in 1986.). In spring 1981, the Express Lane drive-thru convenience store opened in Louisa County. The oversized valentine was created to mark the 20th anniversary of the Virginia is for Lovers advertising campaign. In November 1988, General Manager James N. Crandol stood at the seafood counter at the new Super Fresh in the Brookhill Azalea shopping center in Henrico County. A fire broke out at Firebirds in the Short Pump Town center on December 20, 2005. Fifty years earlier on Aug. 29, 1931 they were the first couple to marry in the then-new chapel. The giant sub required three cases of tomatoes, 50 pounds of cold cuts and 15 pounds of provolone cheese. The Venice had operated since 1958; the owners recently decided to retire. This October 1988 image shows the Annabel Lee, a reproduction paddle-wheeler that offered dinner cruises and entertainment on the James River from 1988 through 2003. The city still needs to keep making large contributions more than $50 million a year through 2032 to make sure its resources are big enough to meet its obligations. May 13, 2005. Admission was $1, and several hundred patrons might fill the un-air-conditioned club. Forecast: Is this the coolest October in 30 years? More than 50 streets were closed downtown. The radio was part of the storefront at Mollens Auto Audio on Westmoreland Avenue in Richmond. The Belle was replaced by a regular bus the following year. In September 1989, Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones were in concert at RFK Stadium in Washington; the sold-out show drew more than 50,000 fans and was the second of a two-night gig in D.C. In January 1984, members of the Richmond band Suzy Saxon and the Anglos had their hair shampooed at a local beauty parlor for a scene in the video for their single Boys in Dresses. The video was featured in an episode of MTVs Basement Tapes, which highlighted up-and-coming bands. 72-957, Virginia Governor's Negative Collection, Library of Virginia. 1980 1.51 Mi 46 Days 430 Queensway Rd, 23236 $299,900 $196 /Sqft . The restaurant, operated by Concession Air Corp., gave diners a view of takeoffs and landings. In April 1986, a helicopter removed the letters CFB from the Central Fidelity Bank building at Third and Broad streets in downtown Richmond. Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with linguine at Portabella's Restaurant & Pizzaria. Book now at Buckheads - Richmond in Richmond, VA. The derby, sponsored by the Richmond Jaycees, was held on Byrd Street between Fourth and Ninth streets. This March 1985 image shows one of the first Subway restaurants in Richmond, located on Glenside Drive in Henrico County. The plant grew and multiplied into 89 banana trees, ranging from 6-inch shoots to 18-foot trees. Glenn Youngkins recently announced $30 million effort to recruit and attract police officers in the commonwealth is a well-intentioned e, Shock waves from the Great Recession are still echoing through Richmonds city finances, with a deferred maintenance bill now at some $191 mil, On Jan. 13, 2021, David Valadao of California cast one of only 10 Republican votes in the House to impeach President Donald Trump. A well-known figure in Richmond for two decades, he says he hopes to take the place of Divine, who passed away earlier this year. The Avalanche, which lasts 90 seconds and reaches a speed of 41 mph, is still operating today. The location previously had been Hot Springs Car Wash, whose owner, Joseph Enning, was a familiar face through his television commercials. This is an opinion column from the Times-Dispatch opinion page. View of flooding in Richmond from the I-95 bridge. Anthony Clark, a host at Croaker's Spot in Jackson Ward, waits to greet guests as they enter the restaurant on December 19, 2003. The tobacco company had operated in the city for 53 years but was consolidating production in Georgia. In December 1985, makeup artist Michele Burke worked on actor Richard Chamberlain between takes of Dream West, a CBS miniseries filmed in Richmond. Unveiling the plaque were (from left) Joseph B. Mitchell of the Sons of Confederate Veterans; Luther Libby, great-grandson of the ship handler who once owned the building; and Chester S. Shriver of the Sons of Union Veterans. First founded in Ohio in 1980, the 1950s-style restaurant grew quickly, with about 100 locations at its peak. On opening day that year, 500 freshman and sophomore students started classes, and freshman classes were added in subsequent years. Whitaker was retiring after more than three decades and was believed to be the last manual elevator operator in the city. Parsons finished fifth and Petty finished third behind Darrell Waltrip, who won the race for the second time in a row. Days later, the stadium was leveled to make way for the Diamond, which debuted the following year and is now home to the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels. In June 1988, barbers were busy at Belchers Barber Shop in the Mutual Building at Ninth and Main streets in downtown Richmond. Lombardy & Broad St. A view of the water at Chesdin Restaurant, 629 River Road, Matoaca. You have permission to edit this collection. LEFT: Mike Scott was arguably more impressive during a three-game span in March 2012. Serving on the counsel will allow Abdullah to work on issues of educational equity, excellence and economic opportunities for HBCUs, Makola Abdullah said. In September 1989, Rebecca L Adamson (left) and Sherry Salway were president and vice president, respectively, of the soon-to-launch First Nations Financial Project. The James River rose to 15 feet above flood stage and filled 24 square blocks of the city with 6 feet of muddy water. Douglas Webber (left) and Umar Kenyatta lit symbolic candles. Lois McCarn of Richmond (center) eats lunch with her daughter Carolyn Barker of Richmond in Brio Tuscan Grille at Stony Point Fashion Park. In August 1989, the James River Park Systems Ralph R. White knelt on a log above the river. The snow was a combination of soap, water and air. Opened in 1911, the Empire closed and reopened many times since its founding. Hundreds of people had gathered in the area for the Shockoe Slip Summer Jazz Festival. In January 1987, Lauralas Blue Hyacinth, a grand champion Blue Persian from Pennsylvania, was in Richmond for the 15th annual Old Dominion Cat Show in Richmond. 11800 W Broad St suite 910, Richmond, VA 23233. Most employees had day jobs, were students or were stay-at-home parents who enjoyed dressing up and doing a little comedy on the side. It also was moved a short distance to better align with surrounding buildings. In February 1987, Junior the golden eagle visited the General Assembly during a hearing on the states hunting and fishing laws. This December 1982 photo shows the Toys R Us store on Quioccasin Road in Henrico County. This January 1980 image shows the interior of Best Products Co.s headquarters at Interstate 95 and Parham Road in Henrico County. Patrons could stay in the cars to assess their choices, then place orders with a runner who would retrieve items. Massey will select medical students and doctors from across the country to learn how to build better trials and develop relationships with their communities. Sosie Hublitz outside her Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table" on October 6, 2004. Within a decade, White had directed significant improvements in safety, cleanliness and visitation. The Firestone site is now home to a Dollar Tree store. After almost seven decades, Weimans closed in February 2013. The restaurant replaced the Crosswinds Restaurant and Lounge. The store was razed to make way for a 3-story medical office building - the new $24 million structure was built between Grace and West Broad streets, close to Richmond Metropolitan Hospital. The Southern Railway donated the station to the Old Dominion chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, which planned to convert the space into a museum and library. 3. He scored 85 points and grabbed 31 rebounds against Florida State, Maryland and N.C. State. Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005. Housing nonprofit calls on city to change assessment practice as tax burdens swell, Column: Lets give teachers the support they need to stay in the classroom and help students rebound, Inside greater Richmond's big plan for pharmaceutical manufacturing, Small family diner Sisters Caf closing its doors in Manchester. Barbara Roll is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. When will it end? This decade marked when commonwealth vineyards began sprouting and winemaking grew in earnest. In its history as a restaurant, the Old Mill Room has earned AAA's Four-Diamond distinction. In June 1982, a peacock checked out the Italian Garden at Maymont. Photo taken Wednesday, July 19, 2005. From left are Kelly (10 months), Georgina (7 years) and Sadie (5 years). In October 1989, workers dismantled the Morgan Fountain in Richmonds Shockoe Slip in preparation for its rebuilding. Lynn Cochran and Jim News, the owners of Mr. Patrick Henry's Inn on Church Hill, are selling the place. In June 1980, Barbara Gregory stood outside her Truckers Inn in the Sussex County town of Wakefield. The Lucky lounge, located on E. Cary St., opened December 28, 2004. On average, a worker could fill 50 bottles of nail polish per minute or assemble more than 6,000 lipstick containers per day. Before the Sunday closing law, or so-called blue law, was formally repealed by the Board of Supervisors, Henrico residents who in a referendum that month voted in favor of repeal had to travel to surrounding localities to shop on a Sunday. Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi. He moves quickly through his work filling water pitchers, and other drink related tasks. As real estate assessments continue to rise in Richmond, local nonprofit housing providers are facing higher tax bills that make it harder to , Lets face it, teaching has never been harder. In March 1987, TV news reporter Diane Sawyer, then with CBS, interviewed former presidential adviser Brent Scowcroft at the Mosque (now the Altria Theater) as part of the Richmond Forum speaker series. Greenpeace says Iceland is still killing whales despite an international moratorium. Guests dining at Cielito Lindo who might be in the mood for something sweet can try the flan de calabaza, the pumpkin flan. India Garden & Grill WAS a family-owned Indian restaurant off of Midlothian Turnpike. Both levels would have decks overlooking Riverside Drive. A brief controversy had centered on whether the state had spent $2,500 for the tent, but Dalton eventually paid for it himself. In November 1985, Robert Williams stood in his cell at the State Penitentiary, then located on Spring Street in downtown Richmond. The new location is in the Commonwealth Center at 288 and Hull Streets. In December 1985, pop artist Andy Warhol (right) dined with his business manager, Fred Hughes, in Richmond. This exodus, both in Virg. In September 1988, a television news set allowed media students at Virginia Commonwealth University to use a realistic backdrop for their studies. From the 11th floor of City Hall, two four-teacher teams fielded calls from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Titled The Magic World of Stamps, the exhibit promoted interest in and understanding of stamp collecting. He then worked at Robinson Humphrey in Atlanta, Georgia for five years in the Institutional Equity Sales group. The winning routine was choreographed to The Brothers Johnson dance track Stomp!. It was here that he met many of the people who played a part in the band's eventual success. Take a look back at some Richmond restaurants from our archives. In June 1981, a refurbished Navy landing craft, which sunk earlier that month, was afloat again in the James River in Richmond. Little Europa Strogonoff (stroganoff) at Little Europa Restaurant and Gourmet Deli in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center on 11/5/03. It's fresh. In November 1988, Leonard Martin made a delivery for Pizza Hut. Rod Bennett (right) a partner in the Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar venture, said that the 1911 West Main Street restaurant will boast 85 martinis on the menu. In April 1986, a monkey cowboy rode a dog during a lighter moment at the Lite Beer Worlds Toughest Rodeo, held at the Richmond Coliseum. Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. The Atari 2600 was a mainstay of early 1980s home entertainment. The Jewish holiday of Sukkot is a harvest festival that also marks the Jews exodus from Egypt; a sukkah is a booth or hut that recall the temporary dwellings used during the wandering. Today the building serves as a Virginia Commonwealth University dormitory. 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