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Richmond has had its share of man-made and natural calamities throughout its illustrious history. In 1811, fire destroyed the Richmond Theatre on Broad Street,
The Richmond Theater Fire
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Pages: 349
Authors: Meredith Henne Baker
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On the day after Christmas in 1811, the state of Virginia lost its governor and almost one hundred citizens in a devastating nighttime fire that consumed a Rich
Historic Disasters of Richmond
Language: en
Pages: 128
Authors: Walter S. Griggs Jr.
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2016 - Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

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Richmond has had its share of man-made and natural calamities throughout its illustrious history. In 1811, fire destroyed the Richmond Theatre on Broad Street,
Inventing Disaster
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When hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other disasters strike, we count our losses, search for causes, commiserate with victims, and initiate relief effor
A Short History of Richmond
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Pages: 172
Authors: Jack Trammell
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The seven hills at the James River fall line that Captain John Smith first witnessed in 1607 became the site of a pivotal American city. Richmond was a birthpla