The OLD BELL TOWER near southwest comer of Capitol Square, Richmond, is a mellowed red brick building. The little thickset square tower was built in 1824, replacing one of wood.

Calls to the colors have pealed from both towers. In 1865, this bell pealed to the old men and children of Richmond - TO ARMS ! The invasion of our beloved city is imminent!

Main Street Station

Richmond VA

Women operators plugging into a "lampshade" switchboard in Richmond, Virginia in 1884. Young men worked the first switchboards in 1878, but the result was "a perfect Bedlam" as men were known to swear at the poor equipment and novice

The R. E. Lee Monument, unveiled May 29, 1890.

A group of children watched as a 300-year-old oak tree was cut down on Park Avenue near Harrison in late 1915.