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On superhighway I95 at night in Richmond Virginia Perlys Restaurant Sandwich shop on Grace Street Along Clay Street in Richmond Virginia Greek Taverna on Staples Mill Road in Richmond James River at Eye Hole Rock

Huguenot Memorial Bridge on the James RiverFood Truck on Broad Street Carytown breakdown with a jeep

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Photos by Erik Weems - for prints: prints@erikweems.com

Last Update: August 19, 2023


James River

James River


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Kuosi Elephant Mask ensemble at the VMFA Museum in Richmond, Virginia

Kuosi Elephant Mask ensemble at the VMFA Museum in Richmond, Virginia. See a second photo of the outfit.


Capitol Park walkway of brick in the summer Richmond Virginia

Capitol Park walkway of brick


The WTVR Broadcast Tower on Broad

The WTVR Broadcast Tower on Broad Street in Richmond Virginia

The 1953 broadcast tower


Capitol Place Richmond Virginia

Capitol Place



Pile of rocks along the James River

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About Richmond and Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is often called the "Old Dominion" and is the source of much of the oldest history of the United States. Sometimes referred to as the "Mother of Presidents" because of the eight U.S. presidents which have come from the state.

Population

Like all Virginia municipalities incorporated as cities, Richmond is an independent city and not part of any county. The population count for Richmond in the 2010 census was 204,214 people, and the estimated 2019 population is 230,436. The entire "Richmond Metropolitan Area" crosses into 9 counties and is estimated to have a population of 1,26 million persons.

Land Mass

Richmond land mass is 62.5 miles, of which 4% is water. The climate conditions for the city are categorized as humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

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