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Kemper Street Industrial Historic District

The Kemper Street Industrial Historic District encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. It includes factory and related buildings on the southwest side of Kemper Street between 13th and 15th Streets, and similar buildings on the northeast side of Campbell Avenue between 12th and 14th, as well as the right of way of the Norfolk and Southern Railway that separates these two areas. Development of this area began in the early 20th century, with some fine Georgian Revival buildings, and saw a second round of development in the 1930s and 1940s. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Lynchburg, Virginia References
Berkley Bridge (Virginia)

The Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264 (I-264), U.S. Route 460 Alternate (US 460 Alt.), and State Route 337 (SR 337) across the river, connecting the Berkley neighborhood south of the river with downtown Norfolk to the north. The toll-free facility is one of only a small number of movable bridges on the Interstate Highway System, and is the first of two in the Hampton Roads region, predating the High Rise Bridge. It is named for the former Town of Berkley that is now a part of the City of Norfolk. History There have been several incarnations of a Berkley Bridge. An earlier Berkley Bridge was built before 1922, east of the present one, along Main Street. A replacement for that span, in the present location, was completed in 1952 as part of the original Norfolk–Portsmouth Bridge-Tunnel project between the city of Portsmouth and Norfolk. The project was funded with toll revenue bonds. When the bonds were fully repaid, the tolls were removed. In 1991, during an expansion of I-264, the Downtown Tunnel was expanded to four lanes and a parallel Berkley Bridge was built, bringing the total Berkley Bridge capacity to eight lanes. This construction included a new interchange for Interstate 464 which connects the Berkley area with Interstate 64 in the independent city of Chesapeake. Description I-264 Eastbound After exiting the Downtown Tunnel, and while crossing the bridge, all traffic for I-264 East has to immediately merge right with the two lanes of bridge on-ramp traffic from I-464 traffic in order to continue on I-264 E, while SR 337 Alternate(Waterside Drive) and St. Paul Boulevard traffic has to merge left for the left exit. Traffic for westbound US 460 Alt./SR 337 (Tidewater Drive) will use the left of the I-264 lanes to exit left immediately after the aforementioned split. I-264 Westbound On the Berkley side, I-264 and US 460 Alternate turn west through the Downtown Tunnel (under the Southern Branch of the river), while Interstate 464 begins, heading south, and SR 337 uses I-464 to reach surface streets. Pedestrian Traffic There is a pedestrian walkway on the eastern side of the bridge. It is suitable for walking or bicycling and offers a view of Downtown Norfolk and the Elizabeth River. It is separated from the roadway and is fenced in. In 2014, news outlets in Hampton Roads showed YouTube video from bicyclist Kelley Howell showing where she was struck by a bridge tender's personally owned vehicle that, according to VDOT was traveling legally on the walkway en route to shift change. The cyclist was not seriously injured, however after the investigation, VDOT no longer allows the bridge tenders to drive on the walkway for their shift change, and in addition, will require the use of spotters when VDOT vehicles are required to drive on the walkway. See also Transport portal Engineering portal Virginia portal References External links Car-bike collision on Norfolk's pedestrian access bridge adjacent to the Berkley bridge on YouTube
Capital One Tower (Virginia)

Capital One Tower is a high-rise office building in Capital One Center, a mixed-use development adjacent to the McLean station in Tysons, Virginia. Capital One Tower is the tallest occupied building in the Washington metropolitan area at 470 feet (143 m) in height and the second-tallest building in Virginia. Ground was broken on the tower in November 2014 and it was completed in 2018. It is part of the headquarters of Capital One.[1] Capital One Tower is one of many skyscrapers that have been constructed for the urbanization project in Tysons, Virginia. When complete, Capital One Center will contain over 5 million square feet of development, including a 1.2 acre public skypark, performing arts center, hotel, Wegmans supermarket, restaurants, and other retail. Gallery See also List of tallest buildings in Virginia List of tallest buildings in Tysons, Virginia References
Big Chimneys

Big Chimneys Park is located in Falls Church, Virginia. It marks the site of a log house built in 1699. It is located on Annandale Road about a block west of Maple Avenue. It is currently under renovation from which is said to last from December 2019 to Summer of 2020. History Big Chimneys is considered to have been the start of the city of Falls Church as it was the first permanent structure built in the modern day borders. An inscription on a historical marker, placed by the City of Falls Church, reads: Large log house named for its two huge chimneys. One datestone was inscribed 1699, the traditional date quoted for the community's founding. First recorded owner of site is Henry Gunnell (1773 22.75 acre grant). James Gordon, owner 1803-1836, had license for an inn. Thompsons owned cabin from 1845-1868 and Lynchs from 1868, until it was torn down about 1908. At that time cabin was about 25x55 feet with 3 chimneys, 4 rooms on ground floor and 3 rooms above. Foundation stones were dug up in 1972 at a site believed located near the intersection of the tobacco rolling roads in the 1700s. References
Big Woods State Forest

Big Woods State Forest is a 2,403-acre (9.72 km2) state forest in Sussex County, Virginia. It was the first state forest property to be established in southeast Virginia. History The property, previously used for timber production by International Paper, was acquired by the Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) in 2010. It was part of a $6.4 million purchase of 4,400 acres (18 km2) undertaken by VDOF and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF); the remainder of the purchased property was used to create Big Woods Wildlife Management Area, located immediately adjacent Big Woods State Forest and managed by VDGIF. Description Big Woods State Forest covers a landscape typified by pine savanna; it contains primarily loblolly pine from its days as a timber plantation, and newer plantings of longleaf pine. Wildlife on the property include deer, wild turkey, bobcat, fox, coyote, and rabbit. The state forest borders both the Big Woods Wildlife Management Area and The Nature Conservancy's Piney Grove Preserve, a 3,200-acre (13 km2) property dedicated to restoring longleaf pine forest for the benefit of the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Management of both the state forest and wildlife management area aims to promote the survival of the red-cockaded woodpecker through the planting of longleaf pine and the installation of nest boxes. Hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and hiking is permitted within Big Woods State Forest; all activities except hiking require visitors to possess a valid State Forest Use Permit. See also List of Virginia state forests List of Virginia state parks References External links Virginia Department of Forestry: Big Woods State Forest
Bishop Ireton High School

Bishop Ireton High School is a Catholic high school located in Alexandria, Virginia, less than one mile from Old Town Alexandria. The school was founded in 1964 by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, and named in honor of Peter Leo Ireton, Bishop of Richmond from 1945 to 1958. The school originally admitted only male students. Bishop Ireton, more commonly known as "BI" or simply "Ireton", became coeducational in 1990 after the closing of sister school, St. Mary's Academy. In 2008, the Oblates withdrew their presence from Ireton and the school is now managed by the Diocese of Arlington. The patron of Bishop Ireton High School is St. Francis de Sales, a 16th Century apologist and writer of mystical theology, a Doctor of the Church, and patron saint of writers and journalists. Notable alumni Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and Nirvana (attended freshman and part of sophomore years) Bob McDonnell, former Governor of Virginia Andrew Rodriguez, winner of the 2011 Campbell Trophy, given annually to the top scholar-athlete in NCAA Division 1 football Kat Radley, comedian Jeffrey C. McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Carlos G. Muñiz, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida References External links Official website
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Catholic School

Blessed Sacrament Huguenot is the only private, co-ed, Early Learners through Grade 12 Catholic school in the Greater Richmond Region. Located on a 40-acre (16 ha) campus in Powhatan, Virginia, BSH is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Students of any faith background are eligible for admission. Background Huguenot Academy was a segregation academy founded in Powhatan, Virginia, in 1959. It was originally housed in the basement of a local bank, but expanded when local business leaders donated land and resources. By 1970, enrollment in grades kindergarten through twelve approached 500. Huguenot Academy was known as a reputable academic institution well into the late 1980s, with enrollment approaching 750 at its peak. But the 1990s brought difficulties for the school. The Powhatan County public school system grew more healthy and Huguenot Academy found it difficult to retain students and teachers. Blessed Sacrament High School purchased Huguenot Academy in 1998, blending the already-built facilities and infrastructure of Huguenot Academy with the financial resources of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. References External links bshknights.org School Website Knights Athletics School Athletic Website Video Tour of BSH 40-acre campus Video: BSH, Proud to Be a Knight Video: BSH High School Experience Video: BSH Middle School Experience Video: Parent Testimonials for Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Video: BSH Faith & Values Based Education, All faiths welcome Video: BSH Arts, Encouraging Exploration of Creativity, Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity & Expression Video: BSH Playground Opening
Blue Ridge Community College (Virginia)

Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is a community college located in Weyers Cave, Virginia in Augusta County. The school was founded in 1967 and is a part of the Virginia Community College System and serves students from the cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, and Waynesboro, Virginia, and the counties of Augusta, Highland and Rockingham. Blue Ridge also has a satellite location at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Virginia. It is located between Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 just outside Weyers Cave. Alumni Donald DePoy, born August 10, 1949, fifth-generation bluegrass musician, music educator, and music event organizer. References External links Official website Blue Ridge Community College (br.cc.va.us) at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
Blue Ridge School

Blue Ridge School, anciennement The Blue Ridge Industrial School, est une école privée en Virginie, fondée en 1909. Histoire Programmes sportifs À partir du milieu des années 1990, Blue Ridge School développe un programme de basket-ball réputé. Parmi les récents joueurs de Blue Ridge School ayant brillé en NCAA, on peut notamment citer Aamir Simms (en) et Mamadi Diakité. Élèves notables Mamadi Diakité, basketteur guinéen ; Felipe de Marichalar y Borbón, grand d’Espagne ; Darius McGhee, basketteur américain. Références Liens externes (en) Site officiel Portail de la Virginie Portail de l’éducation Portail du basket-ball
Blue Ridge Tunnel

Der Blue Ridge Tunnel von Claudius Crozet, auch Historic Crozet Tunnel oder Crozet Tunnel genannt, ist ein 1858 fertiggestellter Eisenbahntunnel in den Appalachen im Bundesstaat Virginia in den USA, der 1944 stillgelegt wurde. Der Tunnel war bei Eröffnung der längste in den Vereinigten Staaten und stellte den Höhepunkt des manuellen Tunnelbaus ohne Bohrmaschinen dar, weshalb es ein Denkmal der Ingenieurtechnik ist. Geschichte Die vom Bundesstaat Virginia 1849 gegründete Blue Ridge Railroad hatte die Aufgabe, eine Eisenbahnstrecke durch die Appalachen zu bauen, welche die Seehäfen Virginias mit dem Ohio Valley verbindet. Die etwa 27 km lange Strecke wurde vom französischen Lehrer und Bauingenieur Claudius Crozet entworfen, der damals Chefingenieur am Virginia Board of Public Works war. Sie führte von Crozet durch die Rockfish Gap nach Waynesboro und wies vier Tunnel auf. Während Brooksville, Greenwood und Little Rock Tunnel alle kürzer als 300 m waren, hatte der Scheiteltunnel unter der Rockfish Gap die stattliche Länge von 1,3 km. Die Bauarbeiten für den Blue Ridge Tunnel wurden im Februar 1850 vergeben. Damit der Ausbruch von beiden Seiten beginnen konnte, wurde eine provisorische Bahnstrecke über den Berg gebaut. Die damalige Tunnelbautechnik kannte nur Handbohrmeißel, Pickel und Schaufel, sowie Schwarzpulver für die Sprengungen, weshalb der Bau nur langsam fortschritt. Zudem gab es Schwierigkeiten mit Kämpfen zwischen irischen und nordirischen Bauarbeitern, einen Choleraausbruch im Jahre 1854 und einer Finanzkrise 1855. Der Durchschlag erfolgte an Weihnachten 1856, der Endausbau benötigte weitere anderthalb Jahre. Der erste Zug fuhr am 12. April 1858 durch den Tunnel und benötigte dafür sechs Minuten. Bauwerk Der Tunnel wurde mit konstantem Gefälle von Westen nach Osten angelegt, auf die damals bei Tunnel üblichen vertikalen Lüftungsschächte wurde verzichtet. Crozet musste deshalb ein spezielles Lüftungssystem mit Absaughauben entwickeln, um während des Baus die giftigen Schwarzpulverdämpfe aus dem Tunnel zu entfernen. Die Ausmauerung des Tunnels besteht aus 150.000 Ziegelsteinen. Literatur MIT Press: The Crozet Tunnel. In: Landmarks in American civil engineering. 1987, ISBN 978-0-262-19256-9, S. 165–168 (archive.org [abgerufen am 14. März 2021]). Einzelnachweise
Bluebird Gap Farm

Bluebird Gap Farm is a public city park and petting zoo located in Hampton, Virginia, at 60 Pine Chapel Road. It is designed to resemble a working farm, and features farm animals and fowl of all types, and wild animals native to Virginia. It is also home to the city's volunteer master gardeners' demonstration garden. History Opening in 1966 under the name Old MacDonald's Farm, it is one of the city's oldest parks. It was then home to 105 donated and "loaned" domestic animals. Originally located on the site of the nearby Hampton Coliseum, the Farm moved to its current location on Pine Chapel Road in 1969, and sought to show animals in a farm setting to children from a city environment. Events Each year in late October the park hosts a Fall Festival, a two-day fall themed event with vendors, games, food, and a pumpkin patch. Starting in 2010, the Bluebird Gap Farm sponsors a 4-H Club for youths 5–18 years old. Notes References Bluebird Gap Farm Bird Sightings List Bluebird Gap Farm Volunteer Projects External links Official website
Blues Armory

The Blues Armory is a large brick armory in downtown Richmond, Virginia. Housing the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, the castle-like structure originally served multiple purposes, with a food market on the ground floor and a drill hall for the National Guard of the United States on the top floor. The level between housed suites of offices for each individual National Guard company. The Richmond Spiders played their home basketball games at the site for a period of time. In 1985, the ground floor was converted to retail and restaurant space, part of the Sixth Street Marketplace. The composite steel-reinforced structure is clad with brick and heavily rusticated stone masonry. Completed in 1910, it was designed by the Washington, D.C. firm of Averill and Hall. The castellated design was not entirely whimsical, as the structure was designed to withstand attack during riots. The ground floor was entirely separated from the military upper floors. The structure extends over the sidewalks, forming an arcade at ground level, with five bays on the Marshall Street side and seven bays on Sixth Street. The corners are marked with projecting turrets or bartizans, while the upper level is machicolated. The roof of the drill hall rises above the parapet. The Richmond Light Infantry Blues existed from 1789. They were called in 1800 to deal with Gabriel's Rebellion, led by the slave Gabriel. During the American Civil War the unit was part of the Army of Northern Virginia. From 1894 the Blues were a battalion, then a regiment after World War II. A 1968 reorganization of the National Guard disestablished the Blues and the armory fell into disuse. By the 1990s, the lower level was incorporated into the Sixth Street Marketplace development. The upper floor offices and first floor food court closed in 2002. The Blues Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1976. References
Bluestone High School

Bluestone High School was a public high school in Skipwith, Virginia, in Mecklenburg County. It was part of the Mecklenburg County Public Schools and officially opened on September 12, 1955. It closed in 2022, consolidating with former rivals Park View High School to form the new Mecklenburg County High School. The athletic teams competed in the Virginia High School League's A James River District in Region B. Athletics Football Volleyball Golf Cross country Boys basketball Girls basketball Baseball Softball Boys soccer Girls soccer Track and field Wrestling Music department Marching band Concert band Colorguard Notable alumni Michael Tucker, Former MLB Player (Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets Jerome Kersey, Former NBA Player (Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Seattle SuperSonics, San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks) References External links Official website
Arlington House

Arlington House, aussi nommée le Robert E. Lee Memorial, est une ancienne plantation esclavagiste du comté d'Arlington en Virginie aux États-Unis. Depuis 1955, elle abrite un mémorial au général sudiste Robert E. Lee. Sur le domaine, se trouvent encore les tombes des Custis, le jardin et les logements des esclaves. Histoire La maison de maître est construite entre 1803 et 1818 par George Washington Parke Custis (en) pour servir d'abord de mémorial à son homonyme George Washington, mari de sa grand-mère. De style néo-grec, elle domine le Potomac, face au National Mall de Washington. La plantation et ses 63 esclaves devient en 1857 la demeure du général confédéré Robert E. Lee, marié à la fille de Custis. Lors de la guerre de Sécession, la propriété est choisie comme site d'implantation du cimetière militaire d'Arlington, en partie pour prévenir toute possibilité de retour du général Lee sur ses terres. De même, en 1863, le gouvernement fédéral établit un village d'affranchis (en)sur le domaine, afin d'accueillir les personnes autrefois réduites en esclavage. Bibliographie (en) Murray H Nelligan et agnes Mullins (introduction) (préf. Dwight T. Pitcaithley), Old Arlington: the story of Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, Burke, Chatelaine Press, 2001 (1re éd. 1995), 448 p. (ISBN 978-1-57420-079-9, OCLC 46862394, lire en ligne) (en) United States. National Park Service, Arlington House : the Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia., McLean, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1984 (OCLC 11592822) Notes et références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial » (voir la liste des auteurs). Voir aussi Articles connexes Plantations du Sud des États-Unis Esclavage aux États-Unis Freedman's village (en) Liens externes (en) Site officiel Ressources relatives à la géographie : Geographic Names Information System National Parks Conservation Association NPSpecies Planning, Environment and Public Comment Ressources relatives à l'architecture : Harpers Ferry Center National Park Foundation NPS Stats Registre national des lieux historiques Ressource relative aux beaux-arts : Google Arts & Culture (en) Arlington House sur Natural Atlas Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de la Virginie Portail de l’histoire militaire Portail de l’esclavage
Boswell's Tavern

Boswell's Tavern is an excellent example of a complete 18th century tavern in Virginia. Located near Gordonsville, Virginia, the tavern is located at the intersection of present-day U.S. Route 15 and Virginia State Route 22, the centerpiece of a village named after the tavern. The tavern was built in the mid-18th century, probably by Colonel John Boswell. The tavern was the site of a 1781 encampment by American forces during the American Revolutionary War under the Marquis de Lafayette. The tavern was a frequent meeting place for notable Virginia figures, including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and Patrick Henry. A few colonial troops were captured at the tavern in March 1781 by British colonel Banastre Tarleton in an attempt to capture Jefferson and to disrupt meetings of the Virginia legislature. The tavern is a two-story three-bay frame building with prominent chimneys at the west end. The innkeeper's wing, originally 1-1/2 stories, has been increased in height to two stories. A small gabled porch is a modern addition, as is a one-story addition to the innkeeper's quarters. The public section consists of two main rooms, a warming room, a bar and a stair hall. Portions of the original bar remain. The innkeeper's wing consists of a single large room on the main level with a sleeping area above. Boswell's Tavern was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1969. It is included in the Green Springs National Historic Landmark District, encompassing the surrounding countryside and a number of important houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. References External links Media related to Boswell's Tavern at Wikimedia Commons Boswell's Tavern at Journey Through Hallowed Ground (National Park Service) Boswell's Tavern, Route 22 vicinity, Gordonsville vicinity, Louisa, VA at the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) Boswells Tavern, Smokehouse, Route 22 vicinity, Gordonsville vicinity, Louisa, VA at HABS