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Augusta Health

Augusta Health, formerly Augusta Medical Center, is a hospital in Fishersville, Virginia. It serves Augusta County, Virginia, as well as the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. It is located near I-64. Augusta Medical Center was formed in 1994 as a consolidation of Kings Daughters Hospital in Staunton, and Waynesboro Community Hospital in Waynesboro. Augusta Medical Center changed its name to Augusta Health in June 2009.The campus went tobacco-free in 2009. Augusta Health has a member only gym. It provides cardio, weight lifting, inside and outside tennis courts, basketball, track, pool, and spa for its members. Many classes are offered including wellness and fitness programs. In March 2013 it opened a new $32 million cardiovascular center which is a 67,000-square-foot facility offering nuclear stress-testing machines and two heart catheterization labs. The hospital completed an expansion of its emergency department in November 2019, with major donations of around $2.13 million. References External links Augusta Health
Augusta Stone Church

Augusta Stone Church is a Presbyterian (PCUSA) place of worship located in Augusta County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA in the unincorporated community of Fort Defiance. The church was one of two meeting houses established by The Congregation of the Triple Forks of the Shenandoah in the year 1740. Augusta Stone and the sister meeting house Tinkling Spring were both served by the Rev. John Craig. The final structure which was completed in 1749 is still in use and holds the distinction of being the oldest Presbyterian Church in continuous use in Virginia. History The congregation was founded in 1740 by the Rev. John Craig, and a log meeting house was constructed 1/4-mile from the present stone church. The stone church was intended to serve as both a meeting house and a fort against Native American raids; construction began in 1747 and the building was dedicated on Sunday, January 22, 1749. An old tale says there is a "secret passageway" in the minister's office that was meant for a time of war. However, no member of the church has seen the alleged secret passageway, and there are no references to it in church records. In the early 1800s, the small community near the church became known as Fort Defiance. The stone church has been in continuous use since 1749, making it the oldest Presbyterian house of worship in continuous use in Virginia. Two major additions were added to the rear of the church. The transepts in the sanctuary and a wing of rooms and offices (designed by T.J. Collins) were added in 1921–22, and a large social hall (called "John Craig Hall") and kitchen were completed in 1956. The church has a museum on the property, in the old Session House (to the right of the main building in the photo), containing artifacts from the church's early history. The two cemeteries at the church contain the graves of Revolutionary and Civil War veterans. The museum houses the baptismal records of the Rev. John Craig from 1740 to 1749. Location Augusta Stone Church is located on U.S. Route 11 (also known as the Lee Highway) adjacent to Fort Defiance High, Clymore Elementary, and Stuart Gordon Middle schools in the Shenandoah Valley, eight miles north of Staunton and 15 miles south of Harrisonburg in the small, unincorporated community of Fort Defiance, Virginia. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Augusta County, Virginia References External links Augusta Stone Church Web Site
Reptilian (ride)

Reptilian is a bobsled roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, United States. Manufactured by Mack Rides, the roller coaster debuted as Avalanche in 1988 and was renamed to Reptilian in 2022 following a refurbishment. The change coincided with the addition of a new themed area at the park called Jungle X-Pedition. History In late 1987, Kings Dominion announced that a bobsled roller coaster named Avalanche at the time would be added for the 1988 season. It officially opened to the general public on March 26, 1988. The coaster did not operate for the 2020 season due to the park being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. The coaster also remained closed for the 2021 season due to the nearby construction of Tumbili. During the 2021–2022 off-season, Avalanche was repainted orange and rethemed as Reptilian as part of the park's new Jungle X-Pedition area. Overview Reptilian features chutes or half pipes without any fixed tracks like most other roller coasters. Having no tracks allows the bobsled cars to move freely. Car design As Avalanche, the ride was themed after Olympic bobsleds that represented five countries. The countries included France, the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Canada. Each car had its country specific Winter Olympic decals. Following the re-theming to Reptilian, the cars were designed to resemble crocodiles. Each car seats two riders, with one rider sitting in between the legs of the other. References External links Official Avalanche page
Aviary (Lynchburg, Virginia)

The Aviary is a historic aviary building located in Miller Park at Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a Queen Anne-style structure erected in 1902. The multi-sided exhibition house was designed by the local architectural firm of Frye & Chesterman. The building was a gift to the city of Lynchburg from Randolph Guggenheimer, born at Lynchburg, later of New York City. When completed, the Aviary housed, "Seven cages containing monkeys, one with at least a half dozen healthy alligators, one with cockatoos, one with Australian doves, one with parrots and one with canaries." It later became a branch library and an office structure for the city Department of Parks and Recreation. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. References External links The Aviary in Miller Park, completely replaced floor structure Aviary Wedding - itsheatherchipps.com Josh and Tabby's wedding reception at the Aviary in Lynchburg - jonathanhannah.co Media related to Aviary (Lynchburg, Virginia) at Wikimedia Commons
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Virginia is located in the independent city of Virginia Beach. Established in 1938 in an isolated portion of the former Princess Anne County, it is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The administrative office is located on Sandbridge Road at Sigma between Lago Mar and Sandbridge Beach. The Visitor Contact Center is accessed via Sandpiper Road from the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach, which is the southernmost area of development on the Atlantic Coast of Virginia. Most of the 9,062.45-acre (36.6744 km2) freshwater refuge is on the Currituck Banks Peninsula, which borders the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Back Bay of the Currituck Sound on the west. As part of Virginia's Outer Banks, the refuge's barrier islands feature large sand dunes, maritime forests, freshwater marshes, ponds, ocean beaches, and large impoundments for wintering wildfowl. The majority of refuge marshlands are on islands contained within the waters of Back Bay. It is considered by conservationists to be an important link along the Atlantic Flyway for migratory birds such as snow geese. The refuge adjoins Virginia's False Cape State Park. Beyond that, the northern edge of North Carolina's Outer Banks lies immediately to the south. A tram runs through the refuge, providing the only public access to False Cape State Park other than by foot, bicycle, or boat. A bicycle/pedestrian trail is planned through the refuge between Sandbridge and Lago Mar. Gallery References This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. External links U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Refuge brochure (archived) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Refuge brochure Back Bay Restoration Foundation homepage
Ball–Sellers House

The Ball–Sellers House, also named the John Ball House, is the oldest building in Arlington County, Virginia. It is an historic home located at 5620 Third Street, South, in the county's Glencarlyn neighborhood. The Arlington Historical Society, which owns the building, estimates that the one room log cabin was built in the 1740s. In the mid-18th century, yeoman farmer John Ball built a one-room log cabin with a loft in what is now Arlington, Virginia. Later he added a lean-to and covered the structure with clapboard. The cabin is presently the oldest building known to exist in Arlington County. It is a rare example of the dwelling of the ordinary person during the 1700s. John Ball obtained a 166-acre land grant along Four Mile Run from Lord Fairfax in 1742. To construct his cabin, he felled trees and hewed logs. He notched the logs and chinked the cracks with mud daubing. Visitors today can see the original logs with the daubing, as well as the wide plank floors. The rare oak clapboard roof is among only a few board roofs preserved in the nation. John, his wife Elizabeth, and their five daughters lived in this little house. An inventory of Ball's estate indicates they lived a simple life in the sparsely furnished dwelling. They farmed, raising wheat and corn, and kept sheep, cows, pigs, and bees. Ball also had a mill on Four Mile Run, and part of his mill stones are on display. Following John Ball's death in 1766, William Carlin, an Alexandria tailor who included George Washington and George Mason among his clients, purchased the house. Three generations of the Carlin family owned the property for more than 100 years. The third generation, brother and sister Andrew and Anne, ran a dairy farm and built the 1885 addition that adjoins the original Ball cabin. They also owned and operated Carlin Springs, a pavilion featuring a restaurant, health springs, and picnic grounds. When the Carlins sold the property in 1887, the land was subdivided into a community known today as Glencarlyn, the oldest subdivision in Arlington. The house survived and was used as a school, a summer cottage, and a home. The last owner, Marian Rhinehart Sellers, gave the house to the Arlington Historical Society in 1975 so that it would be preserved and open to the public. It is open for tours on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 from April through October. The National Park Service listed the house on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1975. The Arlington County Board designated the building to be a local historic district on October 3, 1978. The county's website states that the building was constructed around 1760. A historical marker near the house, which identifies the structure as the "John Ball House", summarizes the building's history. References External links Media related to Ball–Sellers House at Wikimedia Commons Ball–Sellers House – Arlington Historical Society
Icon Norfolk

The Icon Norfolk (formerly Bank of America Center) is a building in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, United States, constructed in 1965–67 to a design by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It is part of the Virginia National Bank Headquarters Historic District, which also includes an adjacent parking garage and public plaza, bounded by East Main and Atlantic Streets, Commercial Place, and Waterside Drive. The accompanying plaza and garage formed part of the design, and are a significant example of mid-20th century architecture and landscape design principles. Its construction marked the start of a revitalization and transformation of downtown Norfolk. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. History The tower was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, one of the country's leading architectural firms, and constructed from 1965 to 1967. The building was the tallest in the state of Virginia from 1967 to 1971, when it was surpassed in height by Richmond City Hall. Conceived as the headquarters for Virginia National Bank (VNB), the building retained headquarters status for Sovran Bank, formed from the merger of VNB and First & Merchants Bank of Richmond in 1983. After a series of mergers beginning in 1990 (including NationsBank), the building became the regional office for Bank of America in 1998, and was named after the bank. In 2010, the building was losing tenants to newer office towers in Downtown Norfolk, including the Wells Fargo Center, while the Maersk Line Limited shipping company retained its headquarters there. In late 2015, developers announced plans to convert the building to a 300-unit luxury apartment tower with ground-level retail. The building was renamed Icon Norfolk, part of a larger project known as CityWalk which would redeveloped an adjacent office building at 2 Commercial Place. In August 2016, Bank of America announced its relocation to 999 Waterside Drive, the former Dominion Tower, several blocks away. The building was renamed the Icon Norfolk, and the address was modified to 321 E. Main Street. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Norfolk, Virginia References External links Icon Norfolk website
Barret House (Richmond, Virginia)

The William Barret House, located at 15 South 5th Street, Richmond, Virginia, is a mid-19th-century house, and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. History William Barret (1786 – 1871), a wealthy tobacconist in antebellum Richmond, built the Classical Revival styled house in 1844 in Richmond's Gambles Hill neighborhood. The house is situated on the southeast corner lot of 5th and Cary Streets. The residence and its dependencies survived the 1865 Richmond evacuation fire at the end of the American Civil War, and remain largely intact today. Since it ceased use as a private residence, the Barret House has been used by a variety of organizations and for various purposes. The Navy League Club used it as a social club for sailors during the Second World War, and it later served as the offices for the Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects Virginia Foundation for Architecture (now the Virginia Center for Architecture) and an antique book store — all which relocated in 2005 to Branch House on Monument Avenue. Since 2009, Barret House has served as the corporate headquarters of Thompson Davis & Company, an asset management firm. References External links William Barret House, Fifth & Cary Streets, Richmond, Independent City, VA: 2 photos at Historic American Buildings Survey
Barton Heights

Barton Heights is a streetcar suburb neighborhood and former town in the Northside area of Richmond, Virginia. The area was primarily developed between 1890 and the 1920s. History Begun as an area of development in Henrico County, Virginia in 1890 by James H. Barton, Barton Heights rapidly developed as the result of being linked via streetcar in 1894 across the deep ravine of the Bacon's Quarter branch of Shockoe Creek, which flows into the Shockoe Valley. The area incorporated as a town in 1896, and was annexed by the city of Richmond in 1914. The Town of Barton Heights Historic District encompasses 367 contributing buildings (305 main buildings and 62 outbuildings). They are primarily spacious wood-frame houses, most built in the first quarter of the 20th century, and sited on 50-foot-wide lots. The houses are largely built in the Queen Anne or Colonial Revival style. References External links Neighborhoods - Richmond (VA) website Archived March 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
Basílica de Santa María de la Inmaculada Concepción (Norfolk)

La Basílica de Santa María de la Inmaculada Concepción​ (en inglés: Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception) es un templo católico ubicado en 232 Chapel Street en el centro de Norfolk, en el sureste de Virginia,​ es la comunidad parroquial más antigua de la diócesis de Richmond en Estados Unidos.​ Se conoce localmente como la iglesia de la madre de Tidewater Virginia. La iglesia fue construida en 1857-1858, y es una iglesia rectangular de ladrillo estucado. Cuenta con una céntrica torre de tres pisos con aguja. También en la propiedad está la rectoría contribuyente. Es un edificio de ladrillo rectangular de tres pisos en el estilo del Renacimiento gótico tardío. Fue incluido en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos en 1979. El cementerio católico asociado de Santa María fue agregado en 2001. La parroquia comenzó en 1791 como la Iglesia de San Patricio fundada por los católicos franceses huyendo de la Revolución Francesa a la que se unieron algunos de los primeros inmigrantes católicos irlandeses a los Estados Unidos. St. Patrick's era la parroquia más antigua de la diócesis de Richmond y era anterior a la formación de la diócesis por 29 años. Véase también Iglesia católica Inmaculada Concepción Referencias
Bath County High School (Virginia)

Bath County High School—the only high school in Bath County, Virginia—is a VHSL Class 1 high school serving 182 students in grades 8–12. Athletics BCHS has had athletic success over the years. Most notably, future William & Mary quarterback Jacob Phillips and his younger brother, future Virginia Tight End John Phillips, led the varsity football team to the Class A Division 1 state title in 2003. Pitcher Jailyn Ford led the softball team to a Class A Division 1 state title in 2012. Notable alumni Creigh Deeds (1976), Virginia Senator (25th District) Jailyn Ford (2012), NPF Pitcher John Phillips (2005), NFL Tight End References External links Bath County High School Website
Bayside High School (Virginia)

Bayside High School is a public high school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, and serves 1,990 students as of 2023–24. The school is one of several magnet programs in Virginia Beach, known for its Health Sciences Academy. Bayside is in the top three in Standards of Learning scores within the school district. Notable alumni Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr. (1969) – NASA astronaut Derrick Gardner (1983) – jazz trumpeter Charles Clark (2006) – sprinter EJ Manuel (2008) – Florida State and Buffalo Bills quarterback Taquan Mizzell (2013) – Chicago Bears wide receiver Quin Blanding (2014) – Carolina Panthers safety Andrew Salvodon (2025) – track and field athlete References External links Virginia Beach City Public Schools Bayside HS official site
Bayview, Virginia

Bayview is an unincorporated community in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. History Bayview is an over-300-year-old predominantly African American community located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. After the American Civil War, it became a community populated by formerly enslaved people, principally consisting of farms and a small village with shops, restaurants, and its own post office. In the 20th century, Bayview thrived due to agriculture, by growing white potatoes and establishing the local seafood industry. In the late 20th century, Bayview was hit hard when many of the canneries and seafood processing plants closed due to dwindling shellfish populations in the Chesapeake Bay as a result of increased pollution. In 1998, the community organized the Bayview Citizens for Social Justice and began forming productive partnerships, including the Nature Conservancy, to improve the standard of living for its people. Through a combination of federal, state, and private funds, the community raised $11 million and purchased 160 acres of farmland, including the proposed site for the prison. In the first phase, they built 48 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, 22 single-family homes, a laundry facility, a Community Enrichment Center, and several other facilities. Demographics Bayview is composed of approximately 200 people, 125 of whom are over the age of 18. The community is predominantly African American, but in recent years there has been an increasing number of White and Hispanic people. No male has graduated or even attended college, and only 7 out of 125 adults have earned a college degree. Less than half (49.6%) have received a high school degree. Yearly income for a Bayview family ranges from under $10,000 to $40,000. 83% of the population makes less than $10,000 annually, which is below the United States' poverty line. In September 2012, no individual made over $40,000 per year. References
Bear Creek Lake State Park

Bear Creek Lake State Park is a 326-acre (132 ha) state park located in Cumberland, Virginia, United States. It is a recreational and camping facility that surrounds an artificial 40-acre (16 ha) lake situated in the 16,000-acre (6,500 ha) Cumberland State Forest. As of 2013, the yearly visitation was 78,288. History Bear Creek Lake was built by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938 as a project of the Virginia Department of Agriculture through the State Forestry Division. The lake was built using labor from local carpenters, farmers and un-skilled laborers seeking jobs. In addition to the lake, two pavilions, a concession stand and six fireplaces were constructed. In 1940, the area opened as a forestry wayside with boat rentals and swimming. In 1958, the area was given to the Division of State Parks and was operated as a day-use recreation area. In 1962 the division added campgrounds and the area's name was changed to Bear Creek Lake State Park. Attractions The park features a 40-acre (16 ha) lake with a boat launch, fishing pier, boat rentals and a swimming beach. Visitors will also find a meeting facility, cabins, camping, picnicking, an archery range and playgrounds. Guests also enjoy the park's nine trails and access to the adjoining 16,000-acre (6,500 ha) Cumberland State Forest, including the 14-mile (23 km) Cumberland Multi-use Trail. This trail is available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. See also List of Virginia state parks References External links Media related to Bear Creek Lake State Park at Wikimedia Commons Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation: Bear Creek Lake State Park Interactive Virtual Tour
Bedford Historic Meetinghouse

Bedford Historic Meetinghouse, also known as Methodist Meetinghouse and St. Philip's Episcopal Church, is a historic meeting house located at 153 W. Main Street in Bedford, Virginia. It was built in 1838, and is a brick building measuring 38 feet by 58 feet and in the Greek Revival style. It features a shallow, pedimented gable roof topped by a square belfry with a stubby, tapered spire. It was built as Bedford's first Methodist Church and houses the headquarters of the Bedford Historical Society. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. References External links Bedford Historical Society website Bedford Meeting House, 153 West Main Street, Bedford, Bedford City, VA at the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)
Belgian Building

Le Belgian Friendship Building ou Belgian Pavilion est l'ancien bâtiment de la Belgique pour la Foire internationale de New York 1939-1940. Il est actuellement utilisé en tant que Barco-Stevens Hall, salle sportive de la Virginia Union University à Richmond. Il a été conçu par les architectes belges Victor Bourgeois et Léon Stynen sous la responsabilité d'Henry van de Velde, et se distingue comme un exemple précoce de l'architecture moderniste aux États-Unis. En raison de la seconde Guerre mondiale, le complexe n'a pu être rendu à la Belgique. Dès lors, le gouvernement belge a parrainé un concours pour déterminer un nouveau propriétaire. La Virginia Union University l'a remporté et le bâtiment a été reconstruit dans son campus de Richmond en 1941. Par ailleurs, la décoratrice Lou Bertot-Marissal a réalisé trois stands pour le pavillon belge contenant une collection de jouets de l’usine Torck. Protection NRHP (#01000439) depuis le 26 février 1970 VLR (#127-0173) depuis le 2 décembre 1969 Notes et références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Belgian Building » (voir la liste des auteurs). Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre national des lieux historiques Belgian Building, Lombardy Street & Brook Road, Richmond, Independent City, VA, Historic American Buildings Survey Portail du Registre national des lieux historiques Portail de la Belgique Portail de la Virginie Portail des expositions internationales