Saturday, December 25, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
farmers market
The site of the 17th Street Farmers' Market has been a public gathering place since 1737, and is one of America's oldest public markets. The Farmers' Market has always been at the intersection of local commerce for two reasons -- the proximity to the river and the fact that Main Street served as the main road between Richmond and Williamsburg and nearby Shockoe Creek was used by small boats bringing shellfish to awaiting customers. When the Virginia General Assembly officially moved to Richmond in 1779, a "public market" was established. Once a thriving hub of commerce and trading, the Farmers' Market has seen many incarnations. Source: www.richmondgov.com/FarmersMarket/History.aspx
Friday, December 10, 2010
By The Light of The Silvery Moon
Last night's crescent moon.
Nikon D300S | Exposure 1/250 sec | FL 600mm | f 6.3 | ISO 1000
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Ornate Main Street Station
Many ornate architectural details are seen in this view of Richmond's Main Street Station.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Puros Habanos
The string lights, crumbling plaster walls and aroma of cigars take you back in time to enjoy the tantalizing delights of a bygone era in Havana, Cuba. As portrayed in the ally artwork of Havana 59.
Monday, December 6, 2010
East Lounge
One of the simple yet elegant Main Street train station passenger lounges.
Richmond's Main Street Station in the downtown area was built in 1901 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad (SAL) and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway (C&O). Seaboard had newly introduced service to Richmond, and C&O had consolidated the former Virginia Central Railroad and the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad, which had previously maintained separate stations. Source: Wikipedia
