Tackle/Title: 301 West Clay Street Photographer: Zehmer, John G. (John Granderson), 1942- Initial Description (from Ebook): The oldest residence in the block, this Federal design and style dwelling was crafted in 1833. It was altered by the addition of a cornice and a wood and cast iron porch. Tradition states that the cast iron was… Continue reading 301 West Clay Street
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210 West Leigh Street
Address/Title: 210 West Leigh Avenue Photographer: Zehmer, John G. (John Granderson), 1942- Original Description (from E-book): This wooden dwelling has an elaborate porch in the Eastlake type. All of its picket trim is intact and the only important alteration is the addition of asphalt siding. Town/Locale: Richmond (Va.) Day of photograph: ca. 1978 Map URL:… Continue reading 210 West Leigh Street
511 – 513 St. James Street
Deal with/Title: 511 – 513 St. James Road Photographer: Zehmer, John G. (John Granderson), 1942- Primary Description (from E-book): This straightforward brick double household has a jigsaw porch and cornice. Town/Locale: Richmond (Va.) Day of photograph: ca. 1978 Map URL: maps.google.com/maps?q=37.547348,+-77.440172+(511%20St.%2… Original Publication: Zehmer, John G., and Robert P. Winthrop. 1978. The Jackson Ward historic… Continue reading 511 – 513 St. James Street
306 West Clay Street
Tackle/Title: 306 West Clay Road Photographer: Zehmer, John G. (John Granderson), 1942- Unique Description (from E-book): This household is distinguished by an exceptionally very well-preserved cornice and jigsaw porch. The woodwork of this home appears in the 1882 catalog of J. J. Montague, a neighborhood producer of wood trim. Metropolis/Locale: Richmond (Va.) Date of photograph:… Continue reading 306 West Clay Street