WALKING: Downtown Richmond, VA- Jackson Ward

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • On todays Itwinerary we are walking the Jackson Ward District located in the northern portion of Downtown Richmond, Virginia.
    "Jackson Ward is a historically African-American district in Richmond, Virginia with a long tradition of African-American businesses. It is located less than a mile from the Virginia State Capitol, sitting to the west of Court End and north of Broad Street. It was listed as a National Historic Landmark District in 1978. "Jackson Ward" was originally the name of the area's political district within the city, or ward, from 1871 to 1905, yet has remained in use long after losing its original meaning."- Wikipedia

Komentáře • 31

  • @theitwinerary
    @theitwinerary  Před rokem +1

    Hello, welcome to our channel. We are twins who love to walk and explore. We started our walking channel while we were both based in Richmond, Virginia but one of us has since moved to Eugene, Oregon. Twins on opposite coasts! Now you'll get walking videos from the East Coast, West Coast, everything in between, and beyond! Stay tuned to see what's next on the iTWINerary!
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  • @lavendersunsets7066
    @lavendersunsets7066 Před 3 měsíci

    I feel so out of the loop when it comes to the downtown area. They've really built it up and I can tell it's going to look great when done. I see so many new developments.

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před 3 měsíci

      We’ll be getting some more videos of the area this summer! Stay connected and thank you for watching!

  • @mariemanuel4428
    @mariemanuel4428 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you very much for highlighting this historic area. I now live in California, but miss Richmond. I still remember our two story building at 14th and Leigh Street back in the 50s. All of your videos are informative as well entertaining. I'm binging on them now😂

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před 4 měsíci

      You’re very welcome! Glad you’re enjoying our videos 😄 and thank you for watching 💕 We’ll have a lot more videos coming from Richmond this summer. Been on a little break in this area, but we’re both back here this summer, so more highlights of Richmond coming soon!!

  • @hootop85
    @hootop85 Před rokem +5

    I love Richmond it's has a lot in common with DC and Baltimore more than Charlotte and Raleigh to the south

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před rokem +4

      We love DC and Baltimore! Hoping to get some videos of both on our next visit. Thanks so much for watching!

    • @Classy4514
      @Classy4514 Před rokem +3

      I absolutely 💯 agree with u when I came from jersey city to visit Richmond I had no idea It had such a mid Atlantic somewhat Northeastern vibe to it i stayed in what they called the fan district row houses like up north everywhere corner stores on every block like up north and museums ,stores restaurants all in downtown I was so shocked that's why you can't listen to what people say you have to go and see for yourself nothing like Raleigh or Charlotte to my surprise it seems as if Richmond has more going on than those southern cities definitely an underrated city in my opinion I ❤️ loved it .

    • @hootop85
      @hootop85 Před rokem +1

      ​@@Classy4514 I have the same sentiments, I believe people formulate ideas based on history and old stereotypes. Richmond architecturally and structurally is mid Atlantic in character especially in the city core!

  • @Kemi_VB
    @Kemi_VB Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for posting this. I spent part of my childhood in the neighborhood. So many great memories. However, it is frustrating to see the vacant buildings. I remember when this space (14:53 - 15:00) was a drug store with a supermarket on a lower level. I believe this property is owned by an out-of-town developer. I would love to know if they are planning to develop it any time soon.

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před 4 měsíci +1

      You’re very welcome. Yes, many vacant buildings. We’re newer to the area and would love to see some things done as well. We’ll get more videos of the area if there are ever any changes. Thank you for watching!

  • @citywalkpk
    @citywalkpk Před rokem +1

    nice day nice walk thanks for the share Love from Lahore Pakistan

  • @johnetteterry539
    @johnetteterry539 Před měsícem

    Is 6mount zion Baptist church in Jackson ward?

  • @antonioharris2753
    @antonioharris2753 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Alot of buildings & businesses got torn down in Jackson Ward

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yes, they definitely have. Still, some history in Jackson Ward and we enjoyed walking it. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @Jj9999
    @Jj9999 Před rokem +5

    This part of the city is in urgent need of repair.

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před rokem +2

      This part, totally. Lots of history here though. We’ll have more videos and show off other areas of Richmond soon!

    • @hootop85
      @hootop85 Před rokem +4

      Not really, it's just urban grit of a city that has been around a long time!

    • @asfreeaschrissy
      @asfreeaschrissy Před rokem +1

      Reparations

    • @antonioharris2753
      @antonioharris2753 Před 10 měsíci

      You know you in the trenches when the streets all messed up pot holes & shit

  • @vrj40
    @vrj40 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Where are the police? Just random graffiti destroying many store fronts.

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před 10 měsíci

      We some some police in the area. A lot of graffiti, but doesn’t seem to be so much of a current situation, than a past one. There was some good areas though that showed the history there. We’ll do another video at some point there and see if anything has changed. We thank you so much for watching!

  • @Classy4514
    @Classy4514 Před rokem +4

    I love this city can't wait to come back has such a mid Atlantic city feel to it I had no idea It was so much to do and see there so Gothic so mysterious tons of restaurants museums and stores love your video ❤️ keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍reminds me a lot of Dc .

    • @hootop85
      @hootop85 Před rokem +1

      People judge the city based off the Confederate past, but the city is a new age fuse between southern and mid Atlantic culture!

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před rokem

      We love DC as well! Hoping to get some videos there on our next visit. Thank you so much for the support and for watching! 🙂

    • @Classy4514
      @Classy4514 Před rokem

      @@theitwinerary excellent job 👏 I will subscribe 👍

  • @Classy4514
    @Classy4514 Před rokem +3

    Reminds me of Brooklyn wow .

    • @theitwinerary
      @theitwinerary  Před rokem +1

      We could see that. Never been, but we’ve seen videos of it. This is just one area of town though, we’ll have others coming soon. Thanks for watching.

    • @Classy4514
      @Classy4514 Před rokem +1

      @The Itwinerary can't wait to see your other videos of Richmond awesome work sir 👏 🙌 ❤️

    • @antonioharris2753
      @antonioharris2753 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Jackson Ward was labeled as the Harlem of the South