Contact: Katie Taylor, Historic Richmond Foundation, 804.643.7407x18, 804.937.9753 cell, ktaylor@historicrichmond.com

DOMINION ON BOARD AS TITLE SPONSOR OF
HISTORIC RICHMOND FOUNDATION'S MAIN STREET STATION GALA
ON OCTOBER 18th

September 12, Richmond, VA - Historic Richmond Foundation (HRF) announced today that Dominion will be the title sponsor of HRF's Main Street Station Inaugural Gala on October 18, 2003. The Gala will celebrate the restoration of the 102-year old Main Street Station, a landmark building in Richmond. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit HRF's preservation projects, including the National Theatre (c1923), Monumental Church (c1812), and the Byrd Park Pump House (c1890).

"Dominion has been an invaluable supporter of the Foundation's activities for many years," said Donald L. Charles, executive director of HRF. "The Main Street Gala is an important fundraiser for HRF, and their sponsorship will ensure its success."

"Richmond has a proud and diverse architectural heritage," said William C. Hall, Jr., Dominion's vice president of external affairs and corporate communications. "Sponsoring the Main Street Gala is part of our commitment to the Foundation and the important preservation work it does."

Current corporate sponsors include First Market Bank/Ukrop's, Philip Morris, SunTrust, LandAmerica Financial Group, Performance Food Group, Commonwealth Architects, Owens & Minor, Home Builders Association and the William Byrd Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

The Gala will begin with cocktails in the station at 7pm and will include a sit-down dinner and music by Paul Ross and the Kadillacs. It is open to the public; tickets are $200 per person and can be purchased by calling HRF at 804.643.7407. For more information, please visit the website at www.historicrichmond.com/mainstgala.html.

Federal, state and local government resources are restoring the building to serve as a new transportation center for downtown Richmond. The $48.2 million renovation of the Main Street Station property into a multi-modal transportation center will serve Amtrak, Greyhound, GRTC buses, airport shuttles, taxis and tour buses at one centralized location. It will become Greater Richmond's Travel and Welcome Center.

Built in 1901 when passenger trains were king, Main Street Station is a Beaux Arts masterpiece with the largest intact train tressle in the United States. The train shed in the back is one of the last of its kind in the country. Since the station closed in the 1970s, the building has been used for restaurants and a shopping center.
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About Historic Richmond Foundation
Founded in 1956, HRF continues to be one of the most critical institutions in preserving Richmond's historic architectural heritage. Major projects include the National Theatre (c1924), the Byrd Park Pump House (c1890), and the revitalization of historic Monroe Ward district. HRF is located in a newly-renovated 1836 Greek Revival house at 4 East Main Street. Through their Quoit Club, HRF offers exclusive access and tours of Richmond's most historic sites undergoing restoration.

About Dominion
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers of energy, with a portfolio consisting of 24,000 megawatts of generation, 6.1 trillion cubic feet equivalent of natural gas reserves, 7,900 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline and more than 960 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. Dominion also serves 5 million natural gas and electric customers in nine states. Additional information about Dominion is available on the Internet at www.dom.com.

Historic Richmond Foundation - The William Byrd Branch of APVA Preservation Virginia