NEWSLETTER - Church Hill

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APR 2015
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Spring. Enough said.
IN THIS ISSUE
Find out more about the
association and neighborhood
Where Richmond Began
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President’s Letter
Letter to the Editor
President’s Thank You Letter
James River Writers
New FIrehouse Theater
Richmond Automobiles
Meeting Minutes
Financial Report
Referrals
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
It felt like spring would never come. As I write this, my wife and I await our second specialty plumber in two days!
He’s coming to identify just where under our home the main water line is broken from the bitter cold in February.
Hopefully, you fared better than we did, and all of this winter weather is far behind us now. We can now look
forward to our cool spring evenings when we can walk our historic streets and look out over the most spectacular
views from Libby Hill, Richmond Hill, Union Hill and Chimborazo Hill. At dusk when our gas lights are glowing and
city lights are popping on the horizon and as the birds sing their final songs for the night, our treasured views
from our Hills can make most everyday troubles fade into the shadows of the night. How fortunate we are to have
these jewels surrounding our community.
A lot of great things have happened as we have endured the last vestiges of winter. Our first Alley Clean Up on
March 14th of the year was a success. Big thank you to John Johnson, John Whitworth and Paul Lozito for the
clean-up. Look for dates for future clean-ups in this newsletter.
The Irish Festival, the Hill Topper 5 K and the 3rd Annual Dave Tate Forestry Day have been other great March
community events. Thanks to all of our friends who volunteered to make these special Church Hill happenings a
success.
In April, we’re looking forward to the Church Hill Prom (for Grown Folks) to be held at the Robinson Theater on
April 11, 7-midnight. Be sure to check it out at http://churchhillprom.com. This is a benefit for Richmond Cycling
Corps. RCC provides leadership and personal development to Richmond’s urban youth through the sport of
cycling. And speaking of cycling, our association’s UCI 2015 Road Race Championship host committee is looking
for members with energy and ideas for this September’s world championship race that’s coming through our
neighborhood. Contact Genni Sasnett at [email protected] if you wish to participate in the committee.
On April 21 we’ll host our monthly CHA Membership meeting at the St. John’s Church Parish Hall. You can get an
email alert about our coming presentations and special guests by becoming a Church Hill Association member.
Just use the form at the back of the newsletter or go on line at www.ChurchHill.org
I also want to remind everyone that our first summer picnic is coming up in June. If you have a recommendation as
to where it should be held, let us know at [email protected]. Your back yard could be the perfect location!
Another way you can contribute your thoughts on improving our community and the association is to send in
your recommendations to [email protected]) for the following CHA projects:
• By-laws revisions - we’re accepting recommendations to improve our CHA by-laws. You can find the current bylaws on our website. Email me with your thoughts about possible improvements.
• Possible creation of a 501c3 as a subsidiary of our association – this issue is being explored by CHA. There
are upsides, like tax benefits for donations to CHA and the possibility of being able to raise more money to
increase our charitable giving to our neighborhood causes. On the down side, it could create more work for our
members, many of whom already give so generously of their time to CHA. So please send us your questions
and ideas. We will take all of your input and create a position paper to present to our membership before we
consider taking a formal vote on the issue later this year.
Finally, remember we have a transportation survey that we’re asking our community to complete. The website is:
h t t p s : / / d o c s. g o o g l e. co m / fo r m s / d / 1 5 8 q 3 r r E f Y f m O 7 x G E J S f T B e o 4 QT YAc U E a ZQ k R H b H N B g w /
viewform?usp=send_form .
Your thoughts on our community’s transportation priorities will give the Transportation Committee direction for
our advocacy efforts with the City. If you want to join the committee that is currently looking at these needs, just
send me an email regarding your interest.
As always, a lot of great things are happening on the “Hill.” Remember to take some time out to wander through
history and enjoy the “View”.
Tom Wilds
CHA President
[email protected]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To whom it may concern,
As a Church Hill lifer (thus far) I am so excited and proud to see such great developments happen
in the place I have called home for 30 years. I love the newsletter and am thankful for those who
organize and put it together. On the cover of the February issue and on page 18 of the March issue I noticed most of the great Church Hill businesses are listed. However there seem to be
quite a few missing (Dutch & Company, The Dog and Pig show, Chocolates by Kelly, Urban Set
Bride and The Patrick Henry Pub) and wondered why the exclusion? This doesn’t seem to mirror the CHA Mission of promoting a sense of unity and common endeavor among all residents
etc. Not to mention many owners and employees of these unlisted establishments live in
Church Hill, including myself. Thank you for your time and looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Kirby Baltzegar
Response: Kirby, thanks for your comment and call for inclusiveness. The newsletter cover was a snapshot of some of the fine new and established businesses in the
area, and in retrospect could have been more careful to include everyone. We appreciate all of the businesses that make our neighborhood a vibrant and rich community.
- Kelley Banks (former newsletter editor)
4 April 2015
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ABOUT THE CHURCH HILL ASSOCIATION
CHA Board of Directors
President, Tom Wilds
[email protected]
Vice President, Bill Dinkin
[email protected]
Secretary, Vacant
[email protected]
Treasurer, Trish Bernal
[email protected]
Assistant Treasurer, Paul Lozito
[email protected]
Directors at Large:
Mark Baush
Tish Bergin
Karen Jones
Barbara Cotter
Pamela Lipscombe
Past President, Geoffrey Cooper
Zoning Committee Chair, Bill Dinkin
MEETINGS & NOTICES
Zoning Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 31st, 6:00 pm
Generally held on the Tuesday before the Board
meeting at the Patrick Henry Pub, 2300 E. Broad
Street at 6:00 pm
Upcoming meeting: May 5th
CHA Board Meeting
Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 pm
Location: Urban Farmhouse
Generally held on the first Thursday of every month
at the Urban Farmhouse, 310 N. 33rd St. in the Lava
Lofts building at 6:00 pm
Upcoming meeting: May 7th
Volunteers
Church Hill Newsletter:
Layout Graphics/Publisher, Donna Neves
[email protected]
Content Editor/Ad Sales Coordinator, Celeste Deal
[email protected]
Lead Newsletter Distribution,
South: Tom & Eileen Sanders | 343-7157
North: Sandra Horton | 780-1641
Membership Coordinator, Amy Beem | 344-0001
[email protected]
Church Hill Planters, Marion Macdonald | 644-1347
Membership Meeting
Tuesday, April 21st, 7:00 pm
St. John’s Parish Hall
Hall, 2300 EE. Broad St
St.
Location: St
Generally held on the third Tuesday of every month in
St. John’s Parish Hall, 2300 E. Broad St., at 7:00 pm
Upcoming meeting: May 19th
If any member wishes to attend any Zoning or
Board meeting they are most welcome, but please
check with the Secretary of the Association at [email protected] for updated meeting times
and dates.
For more information on joining the CHA, please see
our website at: www.churchhill.org, or fill out the
application included in this publication.
CHA Mission
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote
a sense of unity and common endeavor among all
the residents of the St. John’s Church, Church Hill
North, and Chimborazo Old and Historic Districts,
other residents of the East District, and other interested persons, in order to develop a stable, desirable
urban neighborhood.
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CALL FOR PHOTOS
What does Church Hill look like to you?
Send your iconic shots of the neighborhood to [email protected] and see your image on the cover of the Newsletter! Let’s find some new angles that
show the changing Church Hill - or a new view of old
classics like Libby Hill Park...
Thank You Letter from the CHA President
Thank you
From the Church Hill Association
When I came on to the CHA board, two of the first people I met (electronically) were Kelley Banks
and Karen Chase. They have been responsible for our great website (Karen) and our outstanding Newsletter (Kelley). Both have dedicated countless hours to our association, most often hidden in the background without the recognition they certainly deserve. It is with sadness CHA
says thank you and best wishes to them in their new adventures. I also want to recognize three
super neighbors who have stepped up to continue their fine work. Celeste Deal is our Content Editor and Ad Sales Coordinator, Eugenia Ellis-Anderson is a Volunteer Editor and Contributor and Donna Neves is our new Layout Graphics/Publisher and Design Coordinator.
Thank you all from all of us within the Church Hill Association. Your service has and is
deeply valued. Through your dedicated service to CHA, we have become a much stronger association and will continue to enjoy the news and developments of our community.
Tom Wilds
President
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8 April 2015
NEWSLETTER CONTENT & ADVERTISING
The Editor would like to offer a reminder that your neighborhood newsletter is in need of monthly content, including:
• Informative, educational, historical articles with a focus on Church Hill;
• Photographs to go with articles and/or pictures that
represent the neighborhood (will be printed in black
& white, 300dpi, JPEG or TIF file, must be credited,
and remain the property of the person submitting);
• Environmental or safety information that pertains to
the neighborhood;
• Letters to the Editor (as space allows, 250 words);
• And more!!
Editorial Policy dictates that the newsletter is published
monthly except for a combined November/December
issue. All official opinions of the CHA are found in the
minutes of the meetings. All other opinions expressed in
the newsletter are the opinions of the individual author.
Submissions are welcome, however, Editorial Policy does
not allow for personal attacks, profanity or anonymous
submissions. Submissions may be edited for space. Final
approval rests with the Board of Directors.
The Church Hill Newsletter is distributed by volunteers
throughout the Church Hill neighborhood (North and
South of Broad Street). We also distribute to several area
merchants. A total of 1600 issues are distributed monthly.
DUE DATES
Copy must be submitted by the 14th of each month to
[email protected].
Ad submissions must be received before the 15th of
each month for the upcoming issue.
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What’s next...?
What corner of Church Hill’s history would you
like to explore? Send suggestions for the next
historic article to:
[email protected]
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Church Hill Association presentation of donations to local charities
At the March 17 general membership meeting Tom Wilds, president of CHA presented a check
to Rhonda Acholes of the East End Family Resource Center and to Craig Dodson of Richmond
Cycling Corp.
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We are currently at 173 members for 2015. Membership runs from January 1 to December 31.
Membership has its benefits. Members receive discounts at local businesses when they show their
member card. We also provide e-mail reminders of upcoming membership meetings as well as
important news and events affecting Church Hill.
Please join today to make the Church Hill Association stronger and to stay ahead of what is happening
in the neighborhood.
If you have questions about membership, please contact Amy Beem, Membership Coordinator at
[email protected].
New and Renewing Members in JanuaryScott Andrews
Stanley M. Baker
Betsy Ann Blair
John Bushey
Mary Ellen Bushey
Eleaner Burt
Harry Burt
Christy Cleare
Joseph Burtan Cobb JR
Ruth Deboer
Julie Fox
Becky Gay
Francesca Glynn
John Glynn
Randy Gonzalez
Catherine Hayden
Dave Holman
Jean Holman
Elizabeth King
Tom Layman
Sandra Lubbers
Patrick Mapes
Robin Mapes
Deborah McGuire
William McGuire
Steve & Karin McKay
Michael McPeak
Sharon & Tom Moffatt
Many Lives, LLC (Susan Ould)
Laurie Petronis
Bill Pickering
Lee Ann Pickering
Jaynell Pittman-Shaw
John Seig
Nelle Sieg
Kirsten Taranto
Richard Taranto
Keith West
Benedicte Whitworth
John Whiworth
Kristin Windon
Richard Windon
New and Renewing Members in FebruaryBarbara Branch
Joseph Brooks
H. Paul Broughton
Martha Broughton
Polly Cole
Robert R. Hunter
Ruth Daniel Hunter
Elizabeth Whitehurst
Barbara Munjas
Richmond Rides Bike Tours (Catherine Illian)
Bradley Ridlehoover
James Ryland
Justin Swisher
Lisa Tully
Robert Tully
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12 April 2015
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By Phillip Hilliker
I had heard about James River Writers from acquaintances and in
passing for at least a year before I actually investigated the organization and discovered that my preconceived notions were incorrect. I erroneously believed the organization would be too focused
on literary fiction or highfalutin to be useful for my needs as an
aspiring children’s writer.
But then, I started to notice something while attending literary
events and interacting with more writers in the Richmond area—
all of the people who were giving of their time, their knowledge,
and who were just plain fantastic to be around were also members
of James River Writers.
If such uniformly wonderful people were drawn to JRW, I decided
it needed, at the very least, to be given a chance. So I signed up for
last year’s annual conference.
When I started attending events, I found exactly what I expected.
There were many novelists and writers of adult fiction. However, at the same time, I met poets, non-fiction
writers, memoirists, and playwrights. I was also introduced to many children’s writers like myself. And every
one of them, whether they were experienced and well-published or working on their first manuscript, welcomed me and treated me as an equal.
In less than a year of involvement with James River Writers, the organization has had profound effects on
me and my life in some major ways.
It has helped improve my craft through the annual conference and programing such as the monthly Writing
Show. Because JRW serves a wide breadth of writers, I have had the chance to attend discussions focused
on myriad topics that I wouldn’t have otherwise sought out. I am appreciative of these opportunities because I have learned about unexpected subjects and expanded my knowledge base.
Additionally, JRW has, as maudlin as it sounds, leaked beyond the confines of my writing to affect my wider
life in a way that I never could have predicted. The gatherings, such as the weekly Writers Farmhouse, have
become a way to connect with people that are on the same creative journey as I am. James River Writers
has given me a community, surrounded me with like-minded people, and encouraged the development of
strong friendships–all things I’ve never had as an individual writer.
In fact, I so thoroughly fell in love with JRW that when they were seeking a new membership coordinator
last fall, I applied to the position without hesitation. Now, in my work as membership coordinator, I get to interact with the wider participants of JRW and have discovered that they are akin to those amazing authors
that originally drew me to the organization in the first place.
There is a saying that gets bandied about JRW that I have found to be true: “The act of writing is a lonely
activity, but being a writer doesn’t have to be.” I originally came to JRW for the conference, stayed for the
craft, discovered community, and gained amazing friendships.
Find out more about James River Writers and upcoming events, including the April 29 Writing Show, at
jamesriverwriters.org.
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Newsletter Clean-up
Mark your Calendars
Church Hill Alley Clean Ups
Volunteers Needed
The neighborhood and civic associations in the area have arranged with the city to have a number
of Alley Clean Ups this year.
The next two Alley Clean Ups are scheduled for:
• September 5th prior, to the Cycling Championship
• November 28th, prior to the CHA Holiday Festival
The main purpose of the first clean-up is to prepare for the Irish Festival and Hill Topper 5k that
take place on 21 and 22 March.
The March 14th Alley Clean Up will begin with volunteers gathering at 9 AM at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and 25th Street. The volunteers will be divided to work on one of three City garbage
trucks. Usually the alley cleaning event last for about 2 hours or, when the trucks are full.
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New Firehouse Theatre Director Moves to Church Hill
By Geraldine Duskin, Designer and Owner of Ghostprint Gallery
Joel Bassin, the recently appointed Producing Artistic Director of Firehouse Theater, lives in Church Hill. He was
born and raised in Minneapolis, a city he says has many similarities to Richmond, including this winter’s harsh
weather.
When he was interviewing for the position at Firehouse last fall, Joel and his wife, Laura, toured Richmond with
several of the Theater’s Board members. First they toured – and admired -- the Fan, the Museum District and
Scott’s Addition. Then they visited Church Hill. Joel immediately concluded, “I like this neighborhood.”
“Why?,” asked Laura.
“I don’t know, it’s just a feeling,” he replied.
Now that he lives here, Joel articulates his impressions specifically: “The air seems different, it sounds different,
and there is the vista one doesn’t have elsewhere. Similar to theaters, I think neighborhoods retain the spirits of
all those people who lived here long before us. Church Hill is home to St. John’s Church with its historic buildings and old cemetery; somehow I feel connected to those spirits.”
Asked if the Firehouse and Richmond are a big change from New York City’s Hunter College where he was chair
of Theater, Joel says that theaters worldwide have much in common. "Theaters are where a group of people
come together in one space to create something and present it to the public."
Joel has innovative, exciting plans for the Firehouse’s upcoming seasons. He is creating three interrelated programming areas: Plays, Fringe and Labs. Each area will draw a particular audience, although he expects there
will be overlap.
Plays will be similar to the current season with three full productions of new plays.
He sees Labs as an incubator or workshop where
selected playwrights will have six weeks to produce works-in-progress each week during the
allotted time. Audiences will participate in the
art-making process by offering feedback. Selected works will be developed and eventually
presented during the Firehouse season. These
works will also be made available to other theaters.
Fringe will bring a variety-act series to Richmond: burlesque, music, magic, spoken word
and more. These pieces will be presented irregularly – perhaps late at night, at lunchtime or
on evenings when the Theater is dark. Joel envisions these performances as “porous events”
where audience members can come and go as
they please.
.Joel believes that in our electronic age, people
are hungry for live events, and theater is a prime
place to have that experience. “Firehouse has a
real personality. It’s a great old building on Broad
Street that can give people close-up access to
artists and the creative process.” By engaging
the audience through new programming, Joel
sees Firehouse becoming a magnet that attracts
people back again and again. Given Joel’s experience, insight and dedication, he seems like the
person who can make this happen.
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Photo by Donna Neves
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Richmond Automobiles and Pritchard Brothers by Eric Huffstutler
A 65 foot wide, one room deep, two story brick mansion built in 1817 by Revolutionary War soldier and county clerk
Izard Bacon Whitlocke, stood at 2714
East Marshall Street. In the late 1890s,
a tall redhead named John H. Pritchard
from Wisconsin and his third wife Lula
Fitch Moore from Rockbridge County,
VA, purchased the deteriorating structure. Among the seven children born
there were: Lincoln Abraham Pritchard
(1894-1938), Hiram Tyre Pritchard (19011971), and Jubulow Douglas Pritchard
(1904-1966). They formed the nucleus of
what would become Pritchard Brothers.
TToday we take the automobile for
granted, but it wasn’t always this way.
Some of the early drama was right
here on the Hill. Richmond was once
part of the automotive industrial revolution with a couple of manufacturing plants within walking distance of Church
Hill. Like other cities during these early automotive crazed days, there were quite a few supportive businesses such
as garages and parts stores. Pritchard Brothers was once a key player, and still has a presence in our own back yard.
In September 1899, William Guy Wall (1875-1941) proposed manufacturing the very first automobile in the South right here
in Richmond. The Smith-Courtney facilities at 15th and Main Streets were to be the temporary plant location. Unfortunately, he could not obtain the needed financial backing from skeptics of the newfangled horseless carriage. No assembled car
was ever built and eight months later he moved to Indianapolis, eventually becoming the V.P. for the National Motor Co.
Other more successful companies based in Richmond included the Coffee (1902-1903), Virginian (1910-1911), Victor (1914-1915), and the Kline (1912-1923) with 2,500 units built. Only 2 known examples exists today. Kline
had constructed an 80,000 square foot plant where the current Greyhound Bus Station is on the Boulevard. After financial struggles, it was turned over for war efforts and car production moved to 7th and Cary Streets in 1918.
Due to their costs, maintenance, and the fact that you
could only travel about 30
miles on a single charged
battery, many early automobiles were driven by
chauffeurs. Those driven
by the owner were often
parked in garages near their
place of employment along
a trolley line so the car
could be out of the weather
and serviced by these 24hour full-service facilities
like Pritchard. If an owner
did not have a private storage shed or converted
horse stable in the back yard, the local garage again proved useful. On street parking was not as common and regulated since horses still shared the curb. In 1919, city ordinance dictated parking “nose in” at an angle was the best and
most efficient use of space until eight months later they repealed it citing traffic congestion issues while parking. After World War II, families built in the suburbs making transportation a necessity, so the two car family began. But
even by 1960, only 15% of registered car owners had a second vehicle, so parking was not a real issue as it is today.
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Richmond Automobiles and Pritchard Brothers by Eric Huffstutler
The concept of the automobile is obviously not new. In 1888, the world’s first production vehicle was being built by Karl
Benz of Germany, and Duryea of Springfield, MA was the first American production vehicle in 1895. By 1899, there were
only 3,200 cars registered in America. They would become immensely popular after the turn of the century, so popular that in 1906 Virginia Governor Claude Augustus Swanson signed legislation requiring automobiles to be licensed
and registered, creating our first DMV. Over 4,500 cars in Virginia alone were registered between 1906 and 1910 with
the very first being a 1906 Oldsmobile owned by Carl Leroy Armentrout of Staunton. Counties were encouraged to raise
money to maintain roads since there were no state funds and no hard surfaced roads. The speed limit statewide was 15
mph, raised in 1910 to 20 mph after an unprecedented 7 miles of roads had been hard surfaced throughout the state.
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Aid Road Act to establish a nationwide highway system, but even with 73,000 vehicles registered in Virginia by 1918 and the General Assembly approving state funds
that year for highways, road conditions remained horrid. The Valley Turnpike between Winchester and Staunton
was the only hard surfaced road of any distance until 1927. In fact, the American Automobile Association (AAA) in
1921 advised motorists to avoid the entire state of Virginia if possible because of the deplorable road conditions.
By 1905, the Pritchard family house had an additional wing which was used for business purposes. It had been a barber shop
and laundry and possibly even an early office for a garage behind the building. In 1922, the three small storefronts next to
the property were built and Parker Bros Auto Supplies was located at 2708. In January 1923, the business liquidated so Hiram
Pritchard and William Leonard Lucas (1890-1989) tried their hand selling auto parts as Lucas & Pritchard. At the same time,
they constructed a very modern, state of the art gas station-garage that had a 15x60 showroom selling parts and supplies, and
a 60x95 garage with 24-hour access for public parking of personal vehicles as well as a double lane car port gas pump area.
The grand opening of the 60 car capacity Lucas & Pritchard Auto Parts and Garage was in October 1924, and is the 27182720 East Marshall Street address section on the corner of 28th and Marshall. A wooden double house originally stood at
this location. But the partnership must have quickly gone sour because a dissolution auction of the entire business was
held only seven months later and William Lucas along with his brother Herbert Alvin Lucas (1887-1973) purchased the property and continued on as Lucas Auto. Sometime in 1936 Lucas sold out to Robert Carnes Comstock (1902-1986) and for
the next two years it became Comstock’s Garage. Nearly every year afterwards it was purchased by various people who
even tried their hands at selling new cars (Graham and Studebaker automobiles). Gas was sold at the pump into the 1970s.
Hiram tried to open his own service station in 1925 to be located at the house’s business extension, but the city turned him down. His
elder brother Lincoln filed for a building permit (Permit # 22049) for a public garage at 2712-2714 East Marshall Street in October 1931.
At this time the 115-year old Whitlocke mansion was demolished to make way for the new building. It served more as a mechanic’s
garage than a parking garage holding 30 cars. Later, younger brother Jubulow would also became involved as part of the business.
A chain of unusual events could had led to the downfall of Pritchard Bros. Lincoln died early in 1938. Jubulow had drinking
and legal problem and died in 1966. The following year their sister Katherine, who worked in the office, was murdered at
the garage during an attempted robbery. In 1969 another sister, Dorothy, died from a fire while smoking in her bed. In 1971
Hiram, the last brother, died.
His wife Myrtle and sister Helen
sold off the business in 1972 to
Jimmy McCarty (James Lee McCarty). The president was his
daughter Jackie McCarty (Jacqueline Paige McCarty). Unrelated to the Pritchard family,
they are operating under name
only as an Auto Auctions dealer.
The buildings show the scars off
demolition over the years. Windows are filled in with wood
and brick instead of glass. The
gas pumps are long gone. The
glamour of these structures,
and the need for 24-hour full
service storage and parking garages, are from a by gone era.
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MEETING MINUTES
Church Hill Association Membership Meeting
St. John’s Church Parish Hall
January 20, 2015- 7 pm
Minutes
The new president of the Church Hill Association, Tom Wilds, welcomed everyone to the first 2015 membership meeting. He welcomed a few new members.
Tom presented the Church Hill Association’s 2015 donation to Rev. Laura Inscoe, pastor of St. John’s Church. We are
grateful for the work of the church and for allowing our association to meet at the Parish Hall routinely.
Police Report: Lt. Jeremy Sayles was not available tonight to present the crime report
New Business Establishments: The new owners of the take out restaurant, The Dog and Pig Show located at 314 N
25th Street, Isabel & James Eckrosh discussed their hours of operation and menu. The membership welcomed this
new eating establishment to our community
Community Events:
Wayland Hundley, President, Fan Area Business Alliance (the business association for the Museums and Fan Districts) &
Attorney, Carytown Merchants Association. Wayland discussed a new city-wide host committee being established to
support cyclist from underfunded countries for the 2015 Road Race Championships coming to Richmond (and Church
Hill) this coming September. All who are interested in supporting this cause can contact our Church Hill committee
chair, Genni Sasnett [email protected]
Approval of the Special November Membership Minutes: –Brent Hill presentedthe minutes from the special meeting
held at Poe’s Pub was unanimously approved (see www. Church Hill.org for the November minutes) .
Treasurer’s Report- Trish Bernal presented the current financial status to the membership. The report showed an
increase in cash of $417.99. (Note: Report published elsewhere in this month’s newsletter.)
Zoning Committee’s Report- Bill Dinkin the new zoning committee chairman presented two new construction projects being considered for approval by CAR: 3626 E. Broad Street and 320 N 32nd St.. Both projects were presented for
information purposes. No action was required.
501C3 conversation- Tom Wilds & Tom Sanders each discussed the possibility as well as the pros and cons of creating a subsidiary charity as part of the Church Hill Association. They are accepting comments and questions from the
membership ([email protected]). These questions will be addressed in a White Paper and presented to the
membership later this year that will ask the association for an up or down vote.
Transportation Committee’s Report-Tom Wilds discussed an on-line transportation survey (https://docs.google.com/
forms/d/158q3rrEfYfmO7xGEJSfTBeo4QTYAcUEaZQkRHbHNBgw/viewform?usp=send_form ) now available to the
community that identifies needs for committee advocacy with the city. The committee will review the responses
periodically, prioritize the needs and address them with the city. Additionally, the committee will host a meeting of
neighboring associations to address transportation issues at Richmond Hill at 7:30 pm on January 29th
Proposed By-laws Amendments-Tom Wilds asked the membership to propose changes that could facilitate the association’s work ([email protected]). The board will review all proposals and make recommendations later this
year for a membership vote.
Church Hill Flag- John Johnson reported that Karen Chase won the Church Hill flag contest and will receive an award
of $100. The design needs a little refinement before final production is ready. Flags will be on sale prior to the 2015
Road Race Championships.
No New Business was proposed
Adjournment at approximately 9 pm
Next meetings:
Board -Feb 5th,6 pm -Urban Farm House
Membership- February 17th, 7 pm Family Resource Center
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Wilds
CHA President
20 April 2015
MEETING MINUTES
CCHA Transportation Committee
March 9, 2015, 7 pm
Urban Farm House
Minutes
Attendees: Tom Wilds, Nicole Brown, Kathleen Dunn, Paul Lotizo and Richard Taranto
Agenda:
1. January Association meeting at Richmond Hill
2. Review of Transportation survey results
3. How to publicize the survey
4. Staircase review
5. Next Church Hill Association Membership Meeting – March 17, 7 pm
6. Other business
1. January Association meeting at Richmond Hill
The meeting had a focus of rapid transit, BRT, and there was a 2 part presentation on that topic. There were no other presentations, so BRT
was the only topical focus. A suggestion was made to request Stewart to get all neighboring associations working on rapid transit.
2. Review of Transportation Survey results
The results were shared with the committee, however it was determined that a summary analysis would be needed before a more in-depth
discussion could be had. Catherine and Paul were asked to do this bi-monthly.
3. How to publicize the survey
• Place the survey on the CHA home page
• Send another email to the database
• The results analysis could be shared with the email database or in the CHA newsletter to drive additional interest and survey participation
4. Staircase review
• Stewart, J Whitworth, Eugenina and Tom met with Cynthia Newbille in January to talk about this project.
• Tom is trying to get information from Sam, a list of what’s being worked on
• What is known:
o 27th won’t be worked on
o 24th – unsure if this will be worked on
• Tom will pitch that this is a good thing for Cynthia Newbille to show she’s helping us get ready for the race
5. Next CHA meeting to feature a speaker (Kitty Snow)who recently published a new book on the historical pictures of Church Hill taken by her
grandfather.
6. Other business
• An idea was suggested to create a map of Church Hill businesses, both printed and electronic version, to be available for visitors. To have
it complete for the UCI World Championships, Richmond 2015, would be ideal. Businesses could be approached for advertising to gain
revenue or offset printing costs. It was mentioned that there may be a contact for free graphic design work and possibly even printing.
• Alley Rally – city will give free equipment if neighborhood associations organize people to clean up the allies. An email was sent to the
CHA database about this.
• A suggestion/request was made to see if the city will do anything to regulate sidewalk ramps for the Irish Festival and Richmond 2015 as
this will improve the illegal parking at crosswalks with ramps.
Action items:
1. Catherine and Paul to review survey data and write a summary analysis
2. Tom to follow up with Sam to get information on the staircase project
3. Send See/Click/Fix URL to Tom (complete)
4. Add to survey something about more enforcement on illegal parking
Respectfully submitted,
Nicole Brown
Transportation committee secretary
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Market Commentary - February 2015
Single Family Homes
36 units were active with an average list price of $167,648
20 units went under contract with an average list price of $153,260
10 units closed with an average sale price of $186,855. The highest priced home sold for $407,000
Median List Price was $133,475 while Median Sale Price was $146,500
Condos/Townhomes
7 units were active with an average list price of $193,786
5 units went under contract with a list price of $190,740
2 units closed with average list price of $212,950
Median List Price was $189,990
Median Sale Price was $212,950
Despite the month’s harsh weather, February saw activity consistent with the time of year. All indicators point to strong Spring market. With interest rates ticking up, and low levels of inventory the market is sure to be competitive for buyers, putting sellers with properties in prime condition and priced
right, squarely back in the driver’s seat.
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FINANCIAL REPORT - February 2015
Church Hill Association
Treasurer's Report
CASH BASIS
February 2015
CHA Funds
Cash Value as of February 28, 2015
SunTrust - Corporate Checking - CHA Funds
SunTrust - Savings - CHA Funds
Total CHA Cash in Bank/CD
Cash Value as of January 31, 2015
Change in Cash
26,421.27
10,469.81
36,891.08
37,926.34
(1,035.26)
Cash Receipts
Membership
Newsletter
Liability Insurance Refund
500.00
1,838.50
51.00
Total Receipts
Cash Expenditures
2,389.50
Operating Expenses:
Web Maintenance
SCC Fee
Business License Fee
PayPal Fees
Holiday Festival:
Holiday Festival Ad
Santa Claus
Newsletter
James River Press (2 mos)
Donations:
Reed's Square
(325.00)
(25.00)
(75.00)
(29.76)
(505.00)
(50.00)
(2,115.00)
(300.00)
Total Expenditures
(3424.76)
CHA Change in Cash
Libby Hill View Shed Funds (part of corporate funds)
Cash/Value as of March 31, 2014
Cash Value as of December 31,2014
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(1,035.26)
5,000.00
3,167.84
LOCAL REFERRALS
LOCAL REFERRALS
Mar-15
This listing of recommended local artisans is contributed by Church Hill Association members and other residents of Church Hill and surrounding neighborhoods.
If you wish to recommend a specific local company or individual please contact John Whitworth, (H) 804-644-6559, or e-mail [email protected]
The recommendations listed below are not endorsed by the Church Hill Association, and it is in no way responsible for the quality of the work performed.
Trade
Company/Contact
Individual to call
Work Done
Recommended by:
New Referrals: NONE this month, so please cast your eyes down the list and see if you can add any new recommendations.
Appliance repair - in home
CK Appliance Repair
Chris Keithly, 288-1199
Repaired Bosch fridge
Debbie McGuire, 410-386-9039
Appliance repair - in home
Stanley's Appliance Service
Beth Booker, 754-8111
Dryer and refrigerator repaired
Marilyn Stroh, 648-2109
Arborist
True Timber Tree Service
Peter, 218-8733
Tree removal and pruning
John Whitworth, 644-6559 + others
Architect
Dana Moore
Dana, 232-6504
Residential renovation
John Huddle, 788-4480
Architect
Mary Lorino
Mary, 840-9415
Renovation, extension+ CAR applicatioJohn Whitworth, 644-6559
Cabinet Maker, all carpentry
Opposable Thumbs
Chris Chase, 502-2937
New gate & fence repair
Kurt Stein, 649-1766 + others
Car & boat detailing ( at home) Kings Detailing
Terry, 503-3391
14 yr.-old car now brand-new!
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Carpentry and Renovations
Rob Pate
Rob, 350-0969
New bathrooms + porch repairs
Bill & Lee Ann Pickering, 643-1025
Carpet cleaning (in-house)
Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Will, 452-1112
In house carpet cleaning
Geneva Smith, 780-0863
Contractor
BTR Enterprises
Derek, 513-8813
New Back Porch and Fence
Michael McPeak, 757 358-5566
Contractor
RBVa
David Cooley, 649-2162
Front Porch - repair
Aimee, 647-3140, M Olgas,780-1246
Contractor/Carpentry
Jon Lillyman & Co
Jon, 301-6344
Historic Renovation, Porch repair
Waite Rawls, 501-8436,
Contractor/Carpentry
NAAB Contracting, LLC
Bill Naab, 387-0812
New House Const. - 601 N.22nd
Chuck & Mary Field, 269-0478
Electrician
Pin Oak Electrical
Joseph Price, 894-3907
Re-wired the Turner House
Deanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
Electrician
Electrical Installation & Repairs Inc.
Troy Tipton, 691-5721
Repaired exterior lights
John Meunier, 690-1977
Electrician
Lloyds Electrical
Lester Lloyd, 909-2253
Major house rewiring
Deanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
Gardener
Howard Allen
Mack (a friend), 397-7315 Garden clean up
Charlotte Kerr, 648-7035
Hard wood floor refinisher
Quality Wood Floors
Ivor Davis, 458-7434
Ground floor floors
Diane Worthington, 447-3298
Historic Tax Credit Applications Better housing Coalition
Karri Richardson, 304-0244 State & Federal tax credit application David Herring, 644-0546, ext. 37
Historic Tax Credit Auditor
Howard Gills
Howard, 329-2818
Certification of tax credits
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Historic Tax Credit Lawyer
Spotts Fain PC
Deborah Fourness, 697-204 State & Fed. tax credit documentationJohn Whitworth, 644-6559
Historic Tax Credit Purchaser
Carlyle Associates
Marc Hirth, 377-0117
Purchaser State Tax Credits
David Herring (BHC),644-0546, ext.37
Home renovation
Edward Britten
Edward, 255-8492
Framing, Drywall, finishing
Deanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
Home renovation
William Harris
William, 252-9650
Sheetrock / Roofing
Anica Mcray, 929-9245
Home Repairs
Thomas Rawlings
Thomas, 878-3217
Roof, soffit & gutter repairs
Brenda Giannini, 643-1011
Horticulturist / garden designer Garden Keepers Ltd
Patrick Taylor, 335-4005 Spraying shrubs for parasites
Malou Rawls, 649-9601
House Cleaning
Adriana Bentes
Adriana, 651-5038
Complete house clean
Cathy Hayden, 775-0125
House Cleaning
Sue Canales
Sue, 971-7560
Complete house clean
B. Huff, 783-7777 K. Taranto 648-3939
House Cleaning
Gina's Cleaning Service
Regina, 971-6071
Complete "green" house cleaning
Eugenia Anderson Ellis, 643-3915 ( + 3)
HVAC Systems
Brian Eubanks
Brian, 909 - 0988
System replacement -Turner House Deanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
HVAC Systems
Gundlach Plumbing & Heating
Joey, 288-1951
Heat Pump replacement
K & M Olgas, 780-1246
HVAC Systems
Dominion Heating and Air Conditioning. Justin, 266-8577
New Heat Pump
Michael McPeak, 757 358-5566
Irrigation System
Richmond Irrigation
Gilbert Turner, 271-8030 Installation of Irrigation system
Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-3140
Jeweler
Dransfield Jewelers
Don, 643-0171
Original Designs
Bill & Lee Ann Pickering, 643-1025
Mike Armstrong Lock Servce.(Ex-Charlie's) Mike, 355-3406
Relocked 6 doors
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Locksmith
Mantel's
Mantels by Meunier
John Meunier, 690-1977 Custom Wood fireplace
Cathy H. 775-0125, Trish B. 643-2420
Leslie McCauley, 914-3809 Repointing & restoration - Turner HouDeanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
Mason
McCauley and Son Masonry
Mason
Winn Masonry
Ben Winn, 704-3540
Repointed side of house
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Mason
Sun Coast Construction
Russ, 536-5511
Repointing, building, repair
John Huddle, 788-4480
Painter
Mulberry Painting
Chad Harris, 269-1633
Interior and exterior
Pohlig Box Factory - Holly, 377-9194
Photographer
Worthington Photography
Mel, 344-3334
Newborn photos
Carolyn Williamson, 649-0001
Plantation Shutters, Blinds etc Affordable Window Treatments
Steve, 757-879-7988
Custom fitted plantation shutters
Eric Huffstutler, 780-3804
Plasterer
Peter Headley
Peter, 874-4441
Repair replaced Drywall & Plaster
John Huddle, 788-4480
Plasterer
Jay Gresch
Jay, 966-1960
Repair of original plaster
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Plumber
Mountain Spring Repair
Mike, 212-7072
Re-plumbed the Turner House
Deanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
Plumber
Ronnie Grey
Ronnie, 221-2909
Installed bathroom
John Meunier, 690-1977
Pool & Aquarium Services
Thomas Aquatics
David Thomas, 355-0455 Garden pool cleaning
Susan Wynne, 782-8650 + others
Property Management
Commonwealth Capital Management
Sandra Brent, 648-4420
Rental property management
Keith West, 399-0925
Re-upholstery, Furniture
Phyllis and Dan Sisson
Phyllis, 389-0420
Re-upholstered 3 arm chairs
Eric Huffstutler, 780-3804
Roofer
United Roofing & Construction
Mike Peregoy, 334-3233 New TPO & tin roofs
Deanna Lewis, 703-973-2101
Roofer
Curtis Jones
Curtis, 674-9539
Copper & TPO roofs + downspouts
John Huddle, 788-4480
Roofer
City Tin & Copper
Ed Usner, 366 - 5844
New copper roof, built-in gutters
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Rug, carpet cleaning
Frank Nott
Frank, 457-2636
Oriental rug - hand cleaned
Diane Worthington, 447-3298
Seamstress
Mariette Norbom
Mariette, 262-0601
window treatments, some alterations Benedicte Whitworth, 644-6559
Shower enclosure
Glass Services
Jack, 564-2322
Custom glass shower
John Whitworth, 644-6559
Wallpaper hanging
Sam Palmer
Sam, 262-7772
Stripping, sizing and rehanging
Mary Corley, 648-0333
Window Cleaner
Stainless Window Washing
Don Joiner, 502-2184
All windows, including fitted storm Richard Taranto, 648-3939
Dixon Kerr, 648-1616
Front windows
Aimee Perron Seibert, 647-3140
Windows, Storm: for historic homOld House Authority Windows
Wrought ironwork
Custom Ornamental Iron
Mike, 798- 1991
Side gate and hand rails
Paul Candido, 562-9649
New Referrals: It is very important that you feel comfortable imputing your referral to the community, and are willing to answer specific requests for more details from your
fellow constituents. If you use a referral and are not happy with the work or service please contact the person who recommended the particular company and express your
concerns privately. If you wish to report sub-standard work or behavior - please don't hesitate to contact John (contact details above).
If two adverse reports are received within 12 months we reserve the right to remove the referral.
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CHURCH HILL CONTACTS
POLICE AND SAFETY
Emergencies 911
Non-Emergency Police PH: 646-5100
1st Precinct Station PH: 646-3602
Fire Station #1 PH: 646-4229
Church Hill Crime Watch PH: 648-2710
Commonwealth’s Attorney/Sector Prosecutor:
Colette McEachin PH: 646-4845
Sector Lieutenant: Lt. Minton PH: 646-0574
[email protected].
Mayor Dwight C. Jones
City of Richmond
900 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor
PH: 646-7970
NEIGHBORHOOD MAINTENANCE
7th District Richmond City School Board Member
Donald Coleman
PH: 804-908-4589
Email: [email protected]
Citizen’s Assistance PH: 646-7000
Citizen’s Request Services Online:
http://eservices.ci.richmond.va.us/applications/citizensrequest/frmNewEntryType.asp#
City of Richmond Public Utilities PH: 644-3000
Code Violations related to historic preservation
Marianne Pitts PH: 646-6335
[email protected]
Commission of Architectural Review PH: 646-6364
Zoning Administration PH: 646–6340
Housing Code Enforcement PH: 646-6419
Environmental Control PH: 646-7448
Graffiti Hotline PH: 646-1406
Truancy Hotline PH: 646-ABCD
Northeast District Parks Maintenance PH: 646-3216
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Governor Terry McCauliffe
Virginia State Capitol, 3rd Floor
PH: 786-2211
Senator Rosalyn R. Dance
Virginia Senate District 16
Capitol Office
PH: 698-7516
Email: [email protected]
Delegate Delores L. McQuinn
Virginia House of Delegates 70th District
General Assembly Building
PH: 698-1070
Delegate Jennifer L. McClellan
Virginia House of Delegates 71st District
PH: 648-1171
Email: [email protected]
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7th District Richmond City Council Member
Cynthia Newbille
PH: 646-3012
Email: [email protected]
EAST DISTRICT AGENCIES
East District Families First PH: 646-4508
EDI – W.I.C. PH: 646-0775
Family Resource Center PH: 644-4496
Health Center PH: 780-0840
Social Services PH: 646-7212
Va. Cooperative Extension PH: 786-4150
RICHMOND RESOURCES
Better Housing Coalition PH: 644-0546
Black History Museum PH: 780-9093
Richmond CenterStage PH: 225-9000
Children’s Museum of Richmond PH: 474-7000
Edgar Allan Poe Museum PH: 648-5523
Historic Richmond Foundation PH: 643-7407
James River Association (804) 788-8811
Library of Virginia PH: 692-3500
Museum of the Confederacy PH: 649-1861
Richmond Ballet PH: 344-0906
Richmond Coliseum PH: 262-8100
Richmond National Battlefield Park PH: 771-2148
Richmond Symphony PH: 788-1212
Science Museum of Virginia PH: 367-6552
St. John’s Church Visitor Center PH: 648-5015
Valentine Richmond History Center PH: 649-0711
Venture Richmond PH: 788-6466
Virginia Historical Society PH: 358-4901
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts PH: 340-1400
Virginia Opera PH: 643-6004
Virginia War Memorial PH: 786-2060