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The Official Newsletter of the Richmond Region AACA November 2013 Volume 61, No. 5

Morris Cameron & Wyatt WilliamsOn Parade

Urbanna Oyster Festival November 2, 2013

OFFICERS

Budd Lacy, President 804-252-219613294 Greenwood RoadGlen Allen, VA 23059

Tommy Nolen, Vice-President 804-586-28925805 Centralia RoadRichmond, VA 23237

Alice Cameron, Secretary 804-798-8125PO Box 588Ashland, VA 23005

Mert Fowlkes, Treasurer 804-288-4439106 Gaymont RoadRichmond, VA 23229

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDoug Moss 804-550-9781Tony Smith 804-353-4224Jim Wilson 804-285-4486Andy Fuhrman, ex-office 804-467-1458

Legislative RepresentativeReggie Nash 804-320-263610670 Cherokee RoadRichmond, VA 23235

Public RelationsDarlene Hatcher 804-598-1962

Youth CoordinatorsAndy & Mary Beth Fuhrman 804-467-1458

Car ShowBudd Lacy, Co Chairman 804-252-2196Bruce Woodson, Co-Chairman 804-264-8551

Old Dominion MeetBarbara Andres 804-675-0206Alice Cameron 804-798-8125

Gas Light Editor

Jerry Andres 804-675-02062401 Grey Oak DriveRichmond, VA 23236

President’s Message

Hopefully everybody has dried out from Hershey. The month of October was very busy with Hershey, a Fun Run Week-end that included a tour to Shirley Plantation on Saturday, and on Sunday a trip to the Hawthorne museum. Hugh and Mary Penn graciously opened their house for the tour. Great stuff to see and even better stories.

Thanks again Hugh & Mary Penn.The following weekend the club had its annual steak

fry. A special thank you goes out to the Camerons, for once again being the resident cooks. Also, a thank you also goes out to the Franciscos. Their Lakeside Farmers Market really worked well for the Steak Fry.

We kicked off this month with a great day at the Car Show in Urbanna. With friends from the Richmond Region, the entire day was awesome.

On Saturday November 16 we will have a very special Cruise-In to the Magnolias of Chesterfield. Fellow club mem-ber Tommy Cox lives there and he is very excited to hear that his friends from The Richmond Region are coming there on the 16th.

Our annual Christmas Party is planned for December 15th at the Rumble Seat Grill. There will be a Buffet dinner. Cost for the Buffet is $20 per person. We will start at 4:30, and dinner at 5:00. After dinner we will have our Chinese auction. If you wish to play men bring gifts for men, and women bring gifts for women. Hopefully Dayton will be mas-ter of ceremonies again. All those planning to attend will have to let Alice know by December 1st.

Also while I'm talking about money. Your dues are com-ing up AACA National, and Richmond Region, so get them in by December 31.

See you soon!

Budd

Richmond Region AACA Past Presidents

1952-1953 David Garriques 1977 Hugh Hawthorne 2005-2006 George Duke1954 Frantz Hershey 1978-1979 John Puryear 2007-2008 Peter Francisco 1955 Jerome Powell 1980 Hugh Hawthorne 2009-2010 Morris Cameron 1956 Kenneth Adelstein 1981 Lee Crenshaw 2011-2012 Andy Fuhrman1957 David Garriques 1982 Morris Cameron1958-1959 Warner Hall 1983 Robert Smith1960 Harold Via/John Adams 1984 Morris Cameron1961 John Adams 1985 Fred Phipps1962 Charlie Kidd 1986 John Adams1963 Ellis Walton/Jerome Powell 1987 Fred Phipps1964 Jerome Powell 1988-1989 Morris Cameron1965 George Taylor 1990-1991 Dayton Leadbetter1966 Donroy Ober 1992 Morris Cameron1967 James Brannon/Fred Singleton 1993 Wendel Bowles1968 John Glisson 1994-1995 Dayton Leadbetter1969 Gary Greene 1996 Richard (Dick) Ivey1970 Reggie Nash 1997-1998 Mert Fowlkes1971 -1972 Hugh Hawthorne 1999 Alice Cameron1973 Bill Bowman 2000 Kenney Baker1974 -1975 Jimmy Jones 2001-2002 Dayton Leadbetter1976 Jim Whittne 2003-2004 Tommy Nolen

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November

7 Richmond Region Business Meeting, 7:30 PM Belmont Recreation Center

1600 Hilliard Road, Richmond, VA

16 Special Cruise-Inn to Magnolias of Chesterfield Assisted Living (long time Club Member Tommy Cox lives there) Details are in President’s Message and on page 4.

December 5 Richmond Region Business Meeting , 7:30 PM

Belmont Recreation Center1600 Hilliard Road Richmond, VA

15 Richmond Region Annual Christmas Party (RSVP By DEC 1)

Details are on page 4 and also in the President’s Column Page.

Calendar of Events

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OFFICERS

Budd Lacy, President 804-252-219613294 Greenwood RoadGlen Allen, VA 23059

Tommy Nolen, Vice-President 804-586-28925805 Centralia RoadRichmond, VA 23237

Alice Cameron, Secretary 804-798-8125PO Box 588Ashland, VA 23005

Mert Fowlkes, Treasurer 804-288-4439106 Gaymont RoadRichmond, VA 23229

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDoug Moss 804-550-9781Tony Smith 804-353-4224Jim Wilson 804-285-4486Andy Fuhrman, ex-office 804-467-1458

Legislative RepresentativeReggie Nash 804-320-263610670 Cherokee RoadRichmond, VA 23235

Public RelationsDarlene Hatcher 804-598-1962

Youth CoordinatorsAndy & Mary Beth Fuhrman 804-467-1458

Car ShowBudd Lacy, Co Chairman 804-252-2196Bruce Woodson, Co-Chairman 804-264-8551

Old Dominion MeetBarbara Andres 804-675-0206Alice Cameron 804-798-8125

Gas Light Editor

Jerry Andres 804-675-02062401 Grey Oak DriveRichmond, VA 23236

President’s Message

Hopefully everybody has dried out from Hershey. The month of October was very busy with Hershey, a Fun Run Week-end that included a tour to Shirley Plantation on Saturday, and on Sunday a trip to the Hawthorne museum. Hugh and Mary Penn graciously opened their house for the tour. Great stuff to see and even better stories.

Thanks again Hugh & Mary Penn.The following weekend the club had its annual steak

fry. A special thank you goes out to the Camerons, for once again being the resident cooks. Also, a thank you also goes out to the Franciscos. Their Lakeside Farmers Market really worked well for the Steak Fry.

We kicked off this month with a great day at the Car Show in Urbanna. With friends from the Richmond Region, the entire day was awesome.

On Saturday November 16 we will have a very special Cruise-In to the Magnolias of Chesterfield. Fellow club mem-ber Tommy Cox lives there and he is very excited to hear that his friends from The Richmond Region are coming there on the 16th.

Our annual Christmas Party is planned for December 15th at the Rumble Seat Grill. There will be a Buffet dinner. Cost for the Buffet is $20 per person. We will start at 4:30, and dinner at 5:00. After dinner we will have our Chinese auction. If you wish to play men bring gifts for men, and women bring gifts for women. Hopefully Dayton will be mas-ter of ceremonies again. All those planning to attend will have to let Alice know by December 1st.

Also while I'm talking about money. Your dues are com-ing up AACA National, and Richmond Region, so get them in by December 31.

See you soon!

Budd

Richmond Region AACA Past Presidents

1952-1953 David Garriques 1977 Hugh Hawthorne 2005-2006 George Duke1954 Frantz Hershey 1978-1979 John Puryear 2007-2008 Peter Francisco 1955 Jerome Powell 1980 Hugh Hawthorne 2009-2010 Morris Cameron 1956 Kenneth Adelstein 1981 Lee Crenshaw 2011-2012 Andy Fuhrman1957 David Garriques 1982 Morris Cameron1958-1959 Warner Hall 1983 Robert Smith1960 Harold Via/John Adams 1984 Morris Cameron1961 John Adams 1985 Fred Phipps1962 Charlie Kidd 1986 John Adams1963 Ellis Walton/Jerome Powell 1987 Fred Phipps1964 Jerome Powell 1988-1989 Morris Cameron1965 George Taylor 1990-1991 Dayton Leadbetter1966 Donroy Ober 1992 Morris Cameron1967 James Brannon/Fred Singleton 1993 Wendel Bowles1968 John Glisson 1994-1995 Dayton Leadbetter1969 Gary Greene 1996 Richard (Dick) Ivey1970 Reggie Nash 1997-1998 Mert Fowlkes1971 -1972 Hugh Hawthorne 1999 Alice Cameron1973 Bill Bowman 2000 Kenney Baker1974 -1975 Jimmy Jones 2001-2002 Dayton Leadbetter1976 Jim Whittne 2003-2004 Tommy Nolen

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November

7 Richmond Region Business Meeting, 7:30 PM Belmont Recreation Center

1600 Hilliard Road, Richmond, VA

16 Special Cruise-Inn to Magnolias of Chesterfield Assisted Living (long time Club Member Tommy Cox lives there) Details are in President’s Message and on page 4.

December 5 Richmond Region Business Meeting , 7:30 PM

Belmont Recreation Center1600 Hilliard Road Richmond, VA

15 Richmond Region Annual Christmas Party (RSVP By DEC 1)

Details are on page 4 and also in the President’s Column Page.

Calendar of Events

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Memories

THE RICHMOND NEWS LEADER

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 1970 PAGE 17His Interest is Historic Thomas A. Cox collects old things that have something to do with historic Richmond.

Recently he was impressed with the potential fertility of money when he came into posses-sion of a $5 City of Richmond Bond, paying 6% annual interest which was issued in 1893. It bears a picture of the old City Hall which did not go into service until the next year.

At compound interest our desk- top computer tells us that $5 would have grown during the 77 years to $444.14. Had it been invested to be compounded semi-annually instead of annu-ally, it would have grown to $474.14.

But that’s just dreaming, Mr. Cox’s $5 city bond was for a one-year term, and a hole punched in it indicates that it was long since redeemed.

He values it highly as he does a large collection of other things, including Richmond post-marks from back in the 1700s before there were postage stamps.

He works for the Postoffice Department, and houses his collection at his home on West 47th

Street. Right now his interests are centered on restoring parts of the canal that helped put Rich-mond more firmly on the map._Houston

Editor’s Note: This article from the Richmond News Leader was found in the Club History Archive. It has been reprinted for this issue of the Gas Light. The Photo of Tommy was taken about 43 years ago. Tommy served the club well as its Historian for many years. He embossed every article and filed them in binders. The records he kept so meticulously are now valuable re-sources that preserve the rich history of our club.

Tommy currently resides at the Magnolias Of Chester-field Assisted Living Facility.. The Club has planned a Very Special Cruise-In on November 16 at Magnolia of Chesterfield. Please see page 4 of this Newsletter for all the details.

Staff PhotoTHOMAS A. COX COLLECTED OLD CITY BOND

Upcoming Richmond Region Events

Richmond Region AACA’s NovemberCruise-In to be Very Special!

On Saturday November 16, Richmond Region AACA will do a very special cruise-in at the Magnolias of Chesterfield. This one is indeed very special because one of our own lives there.

Club Member, Tommy Cox knows that we are coming. We hear that he has marked the time and date, told everyone there about the event and is looking forward to seeing all his friends from the Richmond AACA. Likewise, we are all looking forward to visiting with Tommy and the rest of the residents of Magnolias of Ches-terfield.

Those that live north of the river (Group 1), will meet at The Dump Furniture Store located at 7204 Brook Road at 11:00 AM.

Those living south of the river (Group 2) will meet at The Wall Mart Super Center located at 12000 Iron Bridge Road (Route 10) Chester, VA at 11:00 AM.

Group 1 will meet up with Group 2 at the Wall Mart and we will travel together from the Wall Mart to The Magnolias of Chesterfield which is a short drive from there.

RICHMOND REGION CHRISTMAS PARTYDECEMBER 15, 2013

TIS THE SEASON FOR BEING THANKFUL FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, OLD CARS, ENDLESS CELEBRATIONS, PARTIES AND FESTIVE GATHERINGS, ALL IN STYLE!

Location: The Rumble Seat Grill at 4:30 pmBuffet Dinner Featuring: Baked Tilapia, Roasted Loin of Pork, Chicken Marsala, Sautéed Green Beans w/Roasted Red Pep-pers and Garlic Butter, Vegetable Medley, Mashed Potatoes. Plus Medley of Bars, Lemon, Pecan and Hot Cobbler.Chinese Auction and more Celebration follows the Buffet

Please RSVP by Dec. 1 $20 per person)

To: Alice Cameron P. O. Box 588 Ashland, VA 23005 Please make check payable to Richmond Region AACA

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Memories

THE RICHMOND NEWS LEADER

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 1970 PAGE 17His Interest is Historic Thomas A. Cox collects old things that have something to do with historic Richmond.

Recently he was impressed with the potential fertility of money when he came into posses-sion of a $5 City of Richmond Bond, paying 6% annual interest which was issued in 1893. It bears a picture of the old City Hall which did not go into service until the next year.

At compound interest our desk- top computer tells us that $5 would have grown during the 77 years to $444.14. Had it been invested to be compounded semi-annually instead of annu-ally, it would have grown to $474.14.

But that’s just dreaming, Mr. Cox’s $5 city bond was for a one-year term, and a hole punched in it indicates that it was long since redeemed.

He values it highly as he does a large collection of other things, including Richmond post-marks from back in the 1700s before there were postage stamps.

He works for the Postoffice Department, and houses his collection at his home on West 47th

Street. Right now his interests are centered on restoring parts of the canal that helped put Rich-mond more firmly on the map._Houston

Editor’s Note: This article from the Richmond News Leader was found in the Club History Archive. It has been reprinted for this issue of the Gas Light. The Photo of Tommy was taken about 43 years ago. Tommy served the club well as its Historian for many years. He embossed every article and filed them in binders. The records he kept so meticulously are now valuable re-sources that preserve the rich history of our club.

Tommy currently resides at the Magnolias Of Chester-field Assisted Living Facility.. The Club has planned a Very Special Cruise-In on November 16 at Magnolia of Chesterfield. Please see page 4 of this Newsletter for all the details.

Staff PhotoTHOMAS A. COX COLLECTED OLD CITY BOND

Upcoming Richmond Region Events

Richmond Region AACA’s NovemberCruise-In to be Very Special!

On Saturday November 16, Richmond Region AACA will do a very special cruise-in at the Magnolias of Chesterfield. This one is indeed very special because one of our own lives there.

Club Member, Tommy Cox knows that we are coming. We hear that he has marked the time and date, told everyone there about the event and is looking forward to seeing all his friends from the Richmond AACA. Likewise, we are all looking forward to visiting with Tommy and the rest of the residents of Magnolias of Ches-terfield.

Those that live north of the river (Group 1), will meet at The Dump Furniture Store located at 7204 Brook Road at 11:00 AM.

Those living south of the river (Group 2) will meet at The Wall Mart Super Center located at 12000 Iron Bridge Road (Route 10) Chester, VA at 11:00 AM.

Group 1 will meet up with Group 2 at the Wall Mart and we will travel together from the Wall Mart to The Magnolias of Chesterfield which is a short drive from there.

RICHMOND REGION CHRISTMAS PARTYDECEMBER 15, 2013

TIS THE SEASON FOR BEING THANKFUL FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, OLD CARS, ENDLESS CELEBRATIONS, PARTIES AND FESTIVE GATHERINGS, ALL IN STYLE!

Location: The Rumble Seat Grill at 4:30 pmBuffet Dinner Featuring: Baked Tilapia, Roasted Loin of Pork, Chicken Marsala, Sautéed Green Beans w/Roasted Red Pep-pers and Garlic Butter, Vegetable Medley, Mashed Potatoes. Plus Medley of Bars, Lemon, Pecan and Hot Cobbler.Chinese Auction and more Celebration follows the Buffet

Please RSVP by Dec. 1 $20 per person)

To: Alice Cameron P. O. Box 588 Ashland, VA 23005 Please make check payable to Richmond Region AACA

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Tour Weekend - Fun Run to Shirley Richmond Region Tour Weekend!

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Thirteen Members of the Richmond Region AACA kicking off the Rich-mond Region Tour Weekend. The weather let us down a bit because it was a light drizzle of rain on and off throughout the day. Bob Richmon

left the tour starting point enthusiastically with his top down. Surely the sun would be coming out later in the morning.

After about thirty minutes, Bob stopped for a pit stop to raise the top so that the ride to the restraint would be more comfortable. We had a wonderful lunch at the Dockside Restaurant and enjoyed the fellowship and the views of the James River. From there we headed for Shirley Plantation. Shirley is rich in history and the tour was done very well with the leadership of our tour guide.

Attending the Shirley Tour were George & Beverly Field, Bob & Carol Robb, Jeffrey, Jeanneane & Wyatt Williams, Cindi Nash, Morris & Alice Cameron, Bob Richmon, Joe Kameros, and Jerry Andres.

We bid our fairwells and were already looking forward to part II of the Fun Runthe next afternoon at Hugh and Mary Penn Hawthorne’s. Many spent the rest of theevening and the next morning anticipatinganother great day with friends in the Richmond AACA. All those interesting things at theHawthorne’s plus all the wonderful stories were sure to entertain, not to mention later we would be eating together at Extra Billy’s Barbeque.

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Tour Weekend - Fun Run to Shirley Richmond Region Tour Weekend!

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Thirteen Members of the Richmond Region AACA kicking off the Rich-mond Region Tour Weekend. The weather let us down a bit because it was a light drizzle of rain on and off throughout the day. Bob Richmon

left the tour starting point enthusiastically with his top down. Surely the sun would be coming out later in the morning.

After about thirty minutes, Bob stopped for a pit stop to raise the top so that the ride to the restraint would be more comfortable. We had a wonderful lunch at the Dockside Restaurant and enjoyed the fellowship and the views of the James River. From there we headed for Shirley Plantation. Shirley is rich in history and the tour was done very well with the leadership of our tour guide.

Attending the Shirley Tour were George & Beverly Field, Bob & Carol Robb, Jeffrey, Jeanneane & Wyatt Williams, Cindi Nash, Morris & Alice Cameron, Bob Richmon, Joe Kameros, and Jerry Andres.

We bid our fairwells and were already looking forward to part II of the Fun Runthe next afternoon at Hugh and Mary Penn Hawthorne’s. Many spent the rest of theevening and the next morning anticipatinganother great day with friends in the Richmond AACA. All those interesting things at theHawthorne’s plus all the wonderful stories were sure to entertain, not to mention later we would be eating together at Extra Billy’s Barbeque.

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Tour Weekend - The Hawthorne’s

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Tour Weekend - The Hawthorne’s

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The Great Steak Fry The Annual Steak Fry was held at the Lakeside Farmers Market. The event brought out many club members and their families. There was food fit for a king that was prepared by each member that brought their favorite covered dish to share. The resident Chef Extraordinaire, Morris Cameron selected some of the best steaks in our area and cooked them to perfection. His wife Alice

assisted him taking care of all those details that make these events so enjoyable.

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The Great Steak Fry, Continued

The Great Steak Fry The Annual Steak Fry was held at the Lakeside Farmers Market. The event brought out many club members and their families. There was food fit for a king that was prepared by each member that brought their favorite covered dish to share. The resident Chef Extraordinaire, Morris Cameron selected some of the best steaks in our area and cooked them to perfection. His wife Alice

assisted him taking care of all those details that make these events so enjoyable.

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The Great Steak Fry, Continued

Urbanna Oyster Festival

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Urbanna Oyster Festival

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FOR SALE: 1940 Oldsmo-bile Coupe. Needs restora-tion. Solid, complete car, motor runs-six Cyl. -Hydramatic! Brakes are apart - needs master cylin-der, (available at Kanter’s.) Running boards need replac-ing - Have originals for pat-terns, (Have a source for this in VA too). Original uphol-stery, New battery & good tires!Asking $8500 or B/O.Andy Fuhrman804-467-1458andyfuhrman@rocketmail.com

FOR SALE: 1964 Thunder-bird -390 En-gine, 2 door hardtop - red with white ribbed inte-rior , power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, AC, console, AM/FM radio. Ask-ing $21,950Bill & Jody Yuhase 804-752-2557Cell 804-477-4379

MarketPlace

FOR SALE:1928 Chevrolet Roadster1955 Packard Caribbean Con-vertible1939 Packard 2-door Sports Coupe1965 AMC 2-door hardtop 400H1955 Ford Pickup (rebuilt en-gine)1967 Dodge M-37 Military Truck1937 Packard 2-door conv.

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More Urbanna We hope to be invited to return next year. Having been to this festival many times, this year was the best ever. Thanks to the folks at the Urbanna Oyster Festival for inviting us. We all had a great day in Urbanna.

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FOR SALE: 1940 Oldsmo-bile Coupe. Needs restora-tion. Solid, complete car, motor runs-six Cyl. -Hydramatic! Brakes are apart - needs master cylin-der, (available at Kanter’s.) Running boards need replac-ing - Have originals for pat-terns, (Have a source for this in VA too). Original uphol-stery, New battery & good tires!Asking $8500 or B/O.Andy Fuhrman804-467-1458andyfuhrman@rocketmail.com

FOR SALE: 1964 Thunder-bird -390 En-gine, 2 door hardtop - red with white ribbed inte-rior , power steering, power brakes, power windows, automatic transmission, AC, console, AM/FM radio. Ask-ing $21,950Bill & Jody Yuhase 804-752-2557Cell 804-477-4379

MarketPlace

FOR SALE:1928 Chevrolet Roadster1955 Packard Caribbean Con-vertible1939 Packard 2-door Sports Coupe1965 AMC 2-door hardtop 400H1955 Ford Pickup (rebuilt en-gine)1967 Dodge M-37 Military Truck1937 Packard 2-door conv.

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More Urbanna We hope to be invited to return next year. Having been to this festival many times, this year was the best ever. Thanks to the folks at the Urbanna Oyster Festival for inviting us. We all had a great day in Urbanna.

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Casual.Small Town.Chic.Friendly.

AtmosphereFor your business.

If your retail business could benefitfrom being located on a majorthoroughfare near a major upscaletourist destination then you shouldconsider The Hub orLakeside Town Center.

The Hub is one of Richmond’s oldestshopping centers and Lakeside TowneCenter is a new complex anchored byA restored vintage Gesso Service Station.Recently expanded, The Lakeside Farmer’s Market operates at the Center On Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Both locations are highly visible onLakeside Avenue and within view ofLewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Small and large retail spaces areAvailable starting at $695 per month.

Peter L. Francisco Co. Owner/Agent 804-262-6593

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Casual.Small Town.Chic.Friendly.

AtmosphereFor your business.

If your retail business could benefitfrom being located on a majorthoroughfare near a major upscaletourist destination then you shouldconsider The Hub orLakeside Town Center.

The Hub is one of Richmond’s oldestshopping centers and Lakeside TowneCenter is a new complex anchored byA restored vintage Gesso Service Station.Recently expanded, The Lakeside Farmer’s Market operates at the Center On Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Both locations are highly visible onLakeside Avenue and within view ofLewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Small and large retail spaces areAvailable starting at $695 per month.

Peter L. Francisco Co. Owner/Agent 804-262-6593

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Jerry Andres, Editor2401 Grey Oak Drive Richmond, VA 23236