Construction
Information about construction in Richmond, VA during the Civil War.

Written Accounts

1859-05-09, Richmond Dispatch; current alms house is inadequate – 130 inmates now in 24 rooms. Paper argues that a new alms house should be built at Oakwood
1860-11-07, Richmond Dispatch; excellent details on Company G Hall, 28th and N sts., which is under construction
1860-11-14, Richmond Dispatch; the “pivot bridge” at 17th street will be repaired – explanation of the accident
1860-11-15, Richmond Dispatch; The Armory for Company G is being erected on Church Hill (future General Hospital #27)
1860-11-19, Richmond Dispatch; The pivot bridge over the canal is fixed and in operation
1861 (ca. October), National Archives, Joseph F. Powell file, M346; $74,636 paid for work at the "Reservoir:" Summary of extremely important itemized invoice for construction of buildings that will become Winder Hospital.
1861 (ca.October), Joseph F. Powell file, M346, $58,883.80 paid for work done at Chimborazo: Summary of extremely important itemized invoice for construction of buildings that will become Chimborazo Hospital.
1861-03-27, Richmond Dispatch; Work is in motion to put up the City Railway – paper complains that the track and workers come from the North.
1861-04-23, Richmond Dispatch; construction on the city railway continues
1861-06-10, Richmond Dispatch; Tredegar Iron Works needs timber to build large building (probably the new gun foundry)

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