The History and Development of the Shockoe Valley

An educational panel discussion of Shockoe Valley with all its complexities, its architecture, the diverse population of races and classes that once called this area home, the role that Richmond played in the slave trade, the variety of commerce, and the impact of transportation.
Panelists:
Bryan Clark Green, Director of Preservation at Commonwealth Architects
David Dutton, Managing Partner at Dutton+Associates
Matthew Laird, Partner and Senior Researcher at the James River Institute for Archaeology, Inc.
Moderator: Burt Pinnock, Principal at Baskervill

The event was held on February 25, 2016, at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design in front of a sold out audience. Please enjoy listening to the panel discussion.

photo credit: 18th and Franklin Street c. 1888 | Cook Collection, The Valentine