Modern day (2011) view of the administration building of the Soldier’s Home, facing north from the main entrance of the VMFA. (Image by author of this blog, can be used with permission)
Historic postcard image from 1911, of the Soldier’s Home maintained by the state for native born Confederate Veterans. The main administration building, now known to many as the curious structure across from the main entrance to the VMFA, was at this time a war museum. About 275 veterans lived at this complex that included most of the current grounds of the VMFA. (Image courtesy of VCU special collections at Cabell Library)
Modern day (2011) view of the southwest corner of Broad and Robinson Streets facing south. No evidence remains of the demolished Virginia Home For Incurables building; a much less desirable work of architecture currently occupies it’s space. (Image by author of this blog, can be used with permission)
Historic photo of the now demolished Virginia Home For Incurables on the southwest corner of Broad and Robinson Streets facing south. (Image courtesy of VCU special collections at Cabell Library)
Modern day (2011) view of the 1600 block of West Grace Street, from Lombardy facing west. Notice the sidewalk, tree spaces, and basic architecture such as roofs and windows are unchanged. It appears the first houses on the block were removed at some point when Lombardy was widened. (Image by author of this blog, can be used with permission)
Historic postcard image from 1908, of the 1600 block of West Grace Street from Lombardy facing west. (Image courtesy of VCU special collections at Cabell Library)
Modern day (2011) view of the Amelia Street Special Education School, facing south. Notice the tree spacing, and that the trees appear older than the existing building. No other evidence remains of the orphanage that once stood on this lot. It is common for state owned properties to change function over time, and buildings to be replaced as needed. Notice the similarities in the past and present day uses of this property. (Image by author of this blog, can be used with permission)
Historic postcard image of the now demolished Male Orphan Asylum on Amelia Street between Meadow and Allen Avenue facing south. (Image courtesy of VCU special collections at Cabell Library)
Historic photo of the now demolished Male Orphan Asylum on Amelia Street between Meadow and Allen Avenue facing south. (Image courtesy of VCU special collections at Cabell Library)
Modern day (2011) view of the Jefferson Davis Monument along Monument Avenue in The Fan facing west. Notice the sidewalk, tree spaces, and general layout is unchanged. No evidence remains of the Civil War earthwork, as residences now line the side of the street. (Image by author of this blog, can be used with permission)
