The George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge is a double swing bridge that spans the York River between Yorktown and Gloucester Point, Virginia.
Sunset at Coleman Memorial Bridge, Virginia
Tag Archives: Virginia
Crossing Bridges in Richmond
A road bridge crosses over a railroad bridge (with an oncoming train) in Richmond, Virginia
Bridge Into Richmond
The Manchester Bridge (9th Street) in downtown Richmond, Virginia boasts some of the most spectacular views of any city anywhere, including of ruins, the beautiful James River, and unmatched urban wildlife.
Spotted at Side of Road
An American Black Bear spotted on the side of a road in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Apple Season is Over
The barren apple trees stand in stark contrast to the Fall colors on the mountains of Virginia
Apple Season is Over
Dramatic Clouds over the Mountains
The dramatic clouds add to the Fall landscape viewed from Virginia
Dramatic Clouds over the Mountains
Bench View – James River Richmond, VA
There aren’t many cities, none in fact, where you can kayak and raft class III and IV rapids in an urban setting. Richmond is the only place in the country where you can run the rapids, pull out and walk to a downtown brewery, bar or restaurant.
A bench view of bridges spanning James River in Richmond, Virginia
James River Richmond VA
Bench View – Shenandoah National Park
A view of the mountains and valley from a bench at Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Bench View from Shenandoah National Park
Navigating the Rapids
A team effort to navigate the rapids on James River, Richmond, Virginia
Navigating the Rapids
Golden Glow on the River
As the sun sets over James River in Richmond, Virginia, we end our series of images from this part of the country.
Golden Glow on the River
A Warm Glow over Richmond
The golden rays of sunset cast a warm glow over Richmond, Virginia
A Warm Glow over Richmond
A Golden Bridge over James River
It almost appears that the bridge is painted golden when lighted by the setting sun in Richmond, Virginia
A Golden Bridge over James River
The Warmth of a Sunset
The golden glow of sunset paints this image of a bridge river the river in Richmond, Virginia
The Warmth of a Sunset
Homes with Tradition
Homes on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia depict architecture from another era
Homes with Tradition
Remnants of the Old Style
The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia features remnants of old style bathrooms and telephones
Jefferson Hotel Bathroom
Jefferson Hotel Relics
Jefferson Hotel Opulence
Inside the Jefferson Hotel (Richmond, Virginia), there is a creative (i.e., assortment and range of architectural styles) approach. Every room is awash in light from stained glass windows and surfaces are cloaked in deep colors. The hotel’s two-tiered, 36-step grand staircase is said to have inspired the staircase sequence in the film Gone With The Wind.
Jefferson Hotel Opulence
Jefferson Hotel Luxury
Jefferson Hotel Richmond
The Jefferson Hotel is a luxury hotel in Richmond, Virginia, opened in 1895. In 1969, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Designed in the Spanish Baroque Style, patrons have included thirteen United States presidents, writers, and celebrities.
As a centerpiece for the upper lobby, there a life-size image of Thomas Jefferson from Carrara marble.
Jefferson Hotel Lobby
Jefferson Hotel Richmond
Under the Bridges
Bridges of various kinds are used to cross James River in Richmond, Virginia. Here is a combined, underside perspective of a concrete bridge and a steel one.
Under the Bridges
Symmetry of Stair Designs
The stairs of the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond offer architecturally pleasing stair designs
Symmetry of Stair Designs
An Impressive Dome
Spectacular architecture of the Virginia Capitol dome in Richmond ….
An Impressive Dome
