Archive for “alley oddities”
An Alley Stand-off
Ten garages face off against each other in the ally, two rows of five, like greasers and socs in The Outsiders. Who knows what mischief they get into after dark.
Dead Trees are Dangerous
Do you have a dead tree in your yard? Are there sizable dead limbs on one of your trees? The following series of pictures depicts some recent damage done by a dead tree that was allowed to linger too long and wreaked havoc when thunderstorms recently passed through. It’s just one incident depicted in the [...]
The Alleys of Mayberry, I mean Maymont
When you head South of the Fan, past the Randolph neighborhood, on the other side of the Amelia Street School, and cross Harrison Street’s western conclusion, you wind up at the Maymont neighborhood. Bungalo-style houses are nestled under a canopy of trees stretching further than most Richmonders realize, nearly to the canal and the train [...]
An Alley for Cars and Kids
A parking lot doesn’t give you much to look at, but when you’re walking down an alley, where bungalo houses butt right up next to each other, the sprawling space might come as a surprise. On the east side of this Blair St parking lot sits a brick building…
An Alley Work in Progress
Who knows what this is going to become. It’s got a roof and a window. The rest is just gravy. One thing’s for sure… nobody else in the neighborhood has got one of these.
More Alley Oddities
Near the Virginia Home, just west of Meadow Street, this brick carriage house sits behind a row of houses. It’s really unique compared to the sheds and garages you normally see. Just looking at it feels like a time warp. Anyone have more history on the structure?
In An Alley off Meadow
Some of the alleys in the Randolph, Maymont, and Byrd Park neighborhoods have really intriguing features. The back yards, parking spots, sheds and unexpected little buildings add a new layer to the community. But, you have to get off the beaten path if you’re going to encounter them. The little shed pictured above resides in [...]
