PHOTOS: Lee Monument, then and now
One in a series of photo galleries looking at the monuments removed from Richmond's Monument Avenue.
FOR 150. The equestrian statue of Robert E. Lee was unveiled May
In April 1951, photographer Ewing Krainin was in Richmond to take a series of pictures for a national magazine. He enlisted the aid of the fire department and its tallest extension ladder to get fresh angles on historic landmarks, including the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue.
4/20/1951: In April 1951, photographer Ewing Krainin was in Richmond to take a series of pictures for a national magazine. He enlisted the aid of the fire department and its tallest extension ladder to get fresh angles on historic landmarks, including the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue.
GENERAL LEE WEARS WHITE MANTLE When two inches of snow fell on Richmond last Wednesday, the statue of Robert E. Lee was framed by the snow-laden branches of trees along Monument ave. The snow was wet and melted quickly. This photograph actually is a bas relief. To create it, Photographer Richmond Crawford Jr. dried the original negative, [and] quickly exposed it upon another piece of film. He then matched the two pieces of film and printed one picture, the bas relief, on regular picture paper.
[Adlai Stevenson driving by the Lee Statue on his way to give a speech at the Mosque.]
The statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee on Traveler is silhouetted against a gray sky as leaves blown down by the passing storm lie in the foreground on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Tuesday, Oct. 30., 2012.
Ice melts on the trees along Monument Avenue at the Robert E. Lee statue Monday, January 31, 2000.
The Lee statue on Monument Ave. is shrouded in snow Thursday morning, Jan. 3.
Monument Ave. was shrouded in snow Thursday morning, Jan. 3, 2001. This view, with the Lee statue in the left foreground, is from the top of the Lee Medical Building, looking east in the direction of downtown Richmond.
Detail of the Robet E. Lee statue on Monument Ave
Detail of the Robet E. Lee statue on Monument Ave
Detail of the Robet E. Lee statue on Monument Ave
Detail of the Robet E. Lee statue on Monument Ave
Cars drive down Monument Avenue and around the statue of Robert E. Lee Saturday, September 18, 2010.
A crow decided to land on the head of the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 as rain began in the metro area.
Richmond, Virginia artist Joseph Burrough paints "plein air" or painting outdoors as he enjoys a picture perfect afternoon, Saturday, January 28, 2012, as he paints a picture of the Robert E. Lee statue on the city's famed Monument Avenue. Mild temperatures persist in the area with temperatures rising near 60 degrees.
The moon rises above the statue of Robert E. Lee at the intersection of Monument and Allen Avenues Saturday, September 18, 2010.
The Lee Statue is seen above the trees lining Monument Avenue Saturday, April 11, 2015.
The statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and his mount, Traveler, face the setting sun on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012.聽
The Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond is surrounded by scaffolding as it undergoes structural repairs and restoration of the statuary brown patina and lacquer coating. Andrew Baxter and Scott Mckee of the Richmond-based firm Bronze Et Al Ltd. are doing the work on the statue. A significant crack near the tail of Lee's horse has been examined and is to be repaired, along with other work to address the normal wear and tear of years of weathering. Baxter said they hope to have the work completed in a couple of months.
The Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond is surrounded by scaffolding as it undergoes structural repairs and restoration of the statuary brown patina and lacquer coating. Andrew Baxter (at right) and Scott Mckee (not pictured) of the Richmond-based firm Bronze Et Al Ltd. are doing the work on the statue. A significant crack near the tail of Lee's horse has been examined and is to be repaired, along with other work to address the normal wear and tear of years of weathering. Baxter said they hope to have the work completed in a couple of months.
The men's Lotto Time Trial team passes the Lee statue on Monument Ave. on the way toward downtown during practice session Saturday morning, Sept. 19, 2015.
An early breakaway group, including Ben King of the USA, cycles past the Lee statue on Monument Ave.聽
The Robet E. Lee statue on Monument Ave
A storm that rolled through Richmond highlights the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue LIBRARY NOTE: LIGHTNING
An airplane with a banner stating, "Richmond, embrace your Confederate history" flies over the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Avenue during the annual Confederate Heritage Rally, Feb. 25, 2012.
Tim Fredrikson of the Sons of Confederate Veterans walks by a vandalized Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, Va. on Sat., Jan. 17, 2004. The re-enactors stand guard annually in honor of the birthdays of Gens. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. Also sprayed on the base of the monument was "Happy B-day MLK". (Dean Hoffmeyer/ Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The Lee statue seen on on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.The 21-foot bronze statue weighs 12 tons and is on top of a 40-foot granite pedestal. It was dedicated in 1890.
The equestrian statue of Gen.Robert E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA, stands out against clouds after sunrise Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.
Runners go past the Robert E. Lee monument during the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K. April 1, 2017.聽
Julia Lennard (cqbb), 18, a rising freshman in the VCU art school, decided to enjoy the weather and work on a painting of the equestrian statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, May 27, 2015.
Workers from Envirowash, Inc. clean up red paint on The Robert E. Lee memorial, which was vandalized, on Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va., Saturday, August 4, 2018.聽
While additional amounts of rain aren't helping, Richmond's weed story continues on Monument Ave. with the statue of Robert E. Lee in the background
Virginia State Police and Capitol Police form a line facing the counter-protest side during the pro-Confederate rally at the Lee Statue Saturday, September 16, 2017.聽
People conclude their march from Monroe Park at the Robert E. Lee statue on Saturday Aug. 13, 2016. Thousands of workers from across the country participated in the march for the Fight for $15 Convention to raise the minimum wage to $15.聽
Runners pass the Lee Statue on their way to the finish line in the Monument Ave. 10K in Richmond Saturday morning. ROBERT E. LEE MONUMENT
Manuel Micheo , takes advantage of a cooling spray offered by Alice Massie at the Lee Statue during the Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K . March 31 , 2007
Participants gather at the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Avenue for the annual Confederate Heritage Rally, Feb. 25, 2012.
Participants gather at the Lee Monument during the March on Monument, a social justice demonstration that started at the Lee Monument and went west to North Boulevard on Saturday, January 14, 2017.聽
Paint covers the lion on the Lee Memorial Sunday, June 14, 2020.聽
Visitors to the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Avenue, Sunday 6/21/2020. Isiah Robinson played the trombone along the new barrier wall surrounding the statue.
Black Lives Matter staged a protest rally and march through the streets of Richmond, Monday 6/1/2020, to protest police treatment of African-Americans. Tear gas is used to disperse protesters at the Robert E. Lee monument.聽
Protesters sit on the Lee Statue Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2020.
Protesters gathered at the Lee Statue Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2020.
Protesters chant as Mayor Levar Stoney leaves after speaking to them at the Lee Statue Tuesday, June 2, 2020.聽
Kyle Rudd paints a portrait of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor as protesters gather at the Lee Statue Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
Protesters gathered around the Lee Statue Tuesday evening, June 2, 2020.
Mayor Levar Stoney speaks to a group gathered at the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue on June 2, 2020. Many Richmond residents were still angry about an incident the day before in which city police officers, without warning or provocation, teargassed protesters who were standing near the statue.
Protesters gather at Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Va., on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.聽
Abby Johnson, age 17, and her sister Rachel Johnson, age 20, show their support for Black Lives Matter at the Lee Statue Thursday, June 4, 2020. They are from Richmond.
Robert E. Lee statue: Aerial photo of confederate monuments in Richmond, Va., on Friday, June 5, 2020.聽
Rayonna Lewis takes a photo of her 16-year-old son Malachi Revels with his Coach Darryl Johnson and Johnson's four-year-old son Hunter Johnson at the Lee Memorial Tuesday, June 9, 2020. 6/11/2020: Rayonna Lewis snapped a photo of son Malachi Revels with his coach Darryl Johnson and Johnson's son, Hunter, 4, at the Robert E. Lee statue this week. ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/Times-Dispatch Rayonna Lewis snapped a photo of son Malachi Revels with his coach Darryl Johnson and Johnson's son, Hunter, 4, at the Robert E. Lee statue this week. ALEXA WELCH EDLUND/Times-Dispatch People gather at the Lee Memorial Tuesday, June 9, 2020. ALEXA WELCH EDLUND People gather at the Lee Memorial Tuesday, June 9, 2020. ALEXA WELCH EDLUND One of the designs London Hart, 11, a middle schooler, created for t-shirts to sell to raise money for Black Lives Matter at the family home in Henrico, VA Friday, June 5, 2020. BOB BROWN/Times-Dispatch One of the designs London Hart, 11, a middle schooler, created for t-shirts to sell to raise money for Black Lives Matter at the family home in Henrico, VA Friday, June 5, 2020. BOB BROWN/Times-Dispatch London Hart (right), 11, has sold T-shirts to raise money for Black Lives Matter. Behind her are her sister Ruby, 7, mom Melissa and dad Tyler at their Henrico County home. BOB BROWN/Times-Dispatch London Hart (right), 11, has sold T-shirts to raise money for Black Lives Matter. Behind her are her sister Ruby, 7, mom Melissa and dad Tyler at their Henrico County home. BOB BROWN/Times-Dispatch London Hart, 11, a middle schooler who created t-shirts to sell to raise money for Black Lives Matter, poses two of her designs inside the family home in Henrico, VA Friday, June 5, 2020. BOB BROWN London Hart, 11, a middle schooler who created t-shirts to sell to raise money for Black Lives Matter, poses two of her designs inside the family home in Henrico, VA Friday, Ju
Memorials including this one for Marcus-David Peter were placed around the Lee Circle. Photo was taken on Sunday, June 14, 2020.聽
People gather at the Lee Memorial Sunday, June 14, 2020.聽
A sign with Marcus-David Peters name was placed on a yield sign at the Lee Circle. Photo was taken on Sunday, June 14, 2020.
A portable basketball hoop appears to tower over the graffity-covered base of the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday morning, June 17, 2020.
A man takes phoos of graffiti covering the base of the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
A video of Malcolm X is projected onto the Lee Monument Thursday night, June 18 2020.
People gather around the Lee Monument to celebrate Juneteenth Friday, June 19 2020.聽
People light candles at the Lee Monument to celebrate Juneteenth Friday, June 19 2020.
The new rules and regulations was posted on the barrier surrounding the statue of Rober E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The area, scene of many protests, is closed from sunset to sunrise.
Graffiti painted on the barrier surrounding the statue of Robert E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Tuesday, June 23, 2020. The area, scene of many protests, is closed from sunset to sunrise.聽
The Lee Monument on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. State and Capitol police agencies swept through the area earlier in the day and confiscated tents, trash cans and signs.
This sign, done by JVY Creations, was in the circle surrounding the statue of Rober E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Friday, June 26, 2020. A note at the bottom of the sign stated, "I installed this sign here three weeks ago. It was graffitiedon so I painted back the hands. The legs were broken, so I made it take a knee. Love over Hate.". The area, scene of many protests, is closed from sunset to sunrise
A photographer walks past the barrier at the Lee Monument on Saturday, June 27, 2020.
Jeff Morris does a motorcycle trick by the Lee Circle Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
People hang out at the Lee Circle Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Historic images are projected onto the Lee statue during a gathering of protesters Wednesday night, July 1, 2020.
Protesters gather at Lee Circle Wednesday night, July 1, 2020.
Protesters chant at Lee Circle Wednesday night, July 1, 2020.聽
Protesters gather at Lee Circle Wednesday night, July 1, 2020.聽
People gather at the Lee Circle after marching from the Capitol during the Black Women Matter rally Friday, July 3, 2020.聽
Marcus-David Peters is projected on to the Lee Monument Fri., July 17, 2020.聽
The "Black Power fist" is projected onto the Lee Monument Friday night, July 17, 2020.
Area musicians participated in a "violin vigil" for Elijah McClain, Tuesday 7/21/2020 at the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. McClain, was killed last August, by police officers in Aurora, Colorado, as the 23-year-old walked home from a convenience store.
An image of George Floyd is projected onto a screen and onto the Lee Monument behind it Tuesday, July 28, 2020.聽
An image of George Floyd is projected onto a screen at the Lee Monument Tuesday, July 28, 2020.聽
Two men move a table from the north median to the east median after police cleared the north median in the circle around the statue of Robert E. Lee in Richmond, VA Thursday, July 30, 2020.聽
Four Richmond Police Officers on bikes sat in the east median across from the Lee Monument on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Police presence seems to be stepped up after complaints from residents in the area about noise into the night and campsites with grills, etc set up on the four medians surrounding Lee Circle.
Plants grow in raised garden beds by the Lee Statue Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Aerial photo of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Tuesday, July 11, 2020.
Aerial photo of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Tuesday, July 11, 2020.聽
Aerial photo of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Tuesday, July 11, 2020.
Aerial photo of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Tuesday, July 11, 2020.
Aerial photo of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Tuesday, July 11, 2020.聽
Someone placed a Halloween figure in the circle beneath the statue of Robert E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.
The Robert E. Lee statue as seen on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia.
Renee Hill holds Bee The Gardner following the verdict in the case of the death of George Floyd on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at R. E. Lee monument in Richmond, Virginia.聽
Workers install fencing around the Lee Monument in Richmond, Monday morning, as part of the Department of General Services' plan to prepare to remove the statue.
A woman looks through the fencing around the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.聽
Warning signs against trespassing are seen through the fencing around the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.
Warning signs on the fencing around the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.聽
Heavy-duty fencing surrounds the Robert E. Lee monument on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.
A time-exposure photograph shows the star Sirius moving behind the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond earlier this month.
Lee Circle is photographed Friday, May 28, 2021.
People look inside the Lee Circle, which protesters have renamed Marcus David Peters Circle, on Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19, 2021.
A cyclist rides past a white Christmas tree someone put on the median near the statue of Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue in Richmond, VA Monday, August 23, 2021. Lee is the last remaining Confederate icon left on the historic street, with the removal of his statue being decided by the Virginia Supreme Court.
A man photographs the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. The statue will be romoved Wednesday, Sept. 8, following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue from its pedestal.
The Lee statue seen on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.The 21-foot bronze statue weighs 12 tons and is on top of a 40-foot granite pedestal. It was dedicated in 1890.
Michael Spencer, managing partner for construction, safety and security with team Henry Enterprises LLC, talks about the box found embedded in a stone of the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
A workman uses an electric saw to cut the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee after it was removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue. The statue was cut into two pieces for easier transport.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and First Lady Pam Northam arrived on the scene before the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, rear, was removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, left, and Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, right, arrived at the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee before it was removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue. Stony had removed the other Confederate statues on Monument Avenue, but Lee was on state, not city property. Northam had vowed to take the Lee statue down and after a lengthy court appeal process, accomplished his promise.
The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is prepared for removal from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal.
The bottom part of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is moved by a crane after being cut from the rest of the sculpture after removal from its pedestal Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
Crews prep the statue of Robert E. Lee for removal from its pedestal on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
The statue of Robert E. Lee is removed from its pedestal on Monument Avenue in Richmond on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. EVA RUSSO/TIMES-DISPATCH
The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is guided by workmen after it was removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
Gen. Robert E. Lee's statue rests on the ground after being taken off its pedestal on Sept. 8, 2021, following a ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court on Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for its removal.聽
Crews take the Robert E. Lee Statue down on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.The 21-foot bronze statue weighs 12 tons and is on top of a 40-foot granite pedestal. It was dedicated in 1890.
The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is removed from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
The top part of Robert E. Lee statue is lifted on Monument Ave. in Richmond on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.聽
Crews work on cutting the top part of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
Crews work on cutting the top part of Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Ave. in Richmond on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
The top half of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is moved by a crane after being cut from the rest of the sculpture after removal from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
The top half of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is moved by a crane after being cut from the rest of the sculpture after removal from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
Crews take the Robert E. Lee Statue down on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.The 21-foot bronze statue weighs 12 tons and is on top of a 40-foot granite pedestal. It was dedicated in 1890.
The lower part remained after the top half of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was cut off and moved by a crane after removal from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021 following a ruling by the Virginia State Supreme Court Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, allowing for the removal of the statue.
The bottom part of the statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is placed on a trailer after being cut from the rest of the sculpture following removal from its pedestal on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
The Robert E. Lee Statue makes its way down moment avenue on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia.The 21-foot bronze statue weighs 12 tons and is on top of a 40-foot granite pedestal. It was dedicated in 1890.
An empty pedestal, that used to hold the Robert E. Lee statue, is seen at Monument Avenue in Richmond on Monday, September 13, 2021.
Monument Avenue in Richmond is seen without the Robert E. Lee statue in September.
An empty pedestal, that used to hold the Robert E. Lee statue, is seen at Monument Avenue in Richmond on Monday, September 13, 2021.
An empty pedestal, that used to hold the Robert E. Lee statue, is seen at Monument Avenue in Richmond on Monday, September 13, 2021.
Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Ave. is removed from a pedestal in Richmond on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.
Workmen watch as a slab of the Lee pedestal was raised by a crane at Lee Circle on Monument Ave. in Richmond, VA as dismanteling of the 40-foot-tall structure began Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.
A box embedded in stone sits on a pallet after being removed from the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
On left, Tim Albee with Summit, guides a stone with a box embedded in it to a pallet. A crane lifted the stone off the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
A crane operator lowers a box embedded in a stone after it was lifted off the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
A box embedded in a stone is lifted off the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
On left, Tim Albee, with Summit, guides a stone with a time capsule embedded in it to a pallet after it was removed from the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
Michael Spencer, managing partner for construction, safety and secuirty with team Henry Enterprises LLC, helps cover the box embedded in a stone in preparation for transportation to the Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources Friday, December 17, 2021. It was discovered as workers dismantled the Lee Statue pedestal this morning.
Pieces were numbered as they were removed from the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
A truck driver sweeps one of the stones removed from the Lee Statue pedestal Friday, December 17, 2021.
"Forever Lee Circle" reads a necklace hanging on the fence around the Lee Circle Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Lee Circle are photographed on Monday, March 7, 2022.
"Is our reimagining process threatened by a paucity of imagination and ambition?"
Still without a formal agreement with descendants of A.P. Hill, the city of Richmond is seeking a court order to move the Confederate general鈥檚 monument and his grave from the intersection of Laburnum Avenue and Hermitage Road.
A series of photo galleries looking at the monuments removed from Richmond's Monument Avenue.
