Photo of the last Phase of Demolition

Demolition of the Inn of Richmond
The Inn of Richmond is coming down slowly but surely. I caught this photo yesterday, and thought I’d share it with you. There were quite a few people watching them tear down this Richmond landmark. On another note, I’m hoping the new construction project allows the “aluminum foil building” to better shine. As of now, for the first time in many years, you can see it from Broad Street.
I wonder if any salvage work was done before demolition. Those mid-century chandeliers in the lobby were great.
I don’t think you could ever see the Markel Building from Broad Street. The Executive Motor Hotel pre-dated the Markel Building by several years. See this article from Style Weekly …
http://www.styleweekly.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Publishing&mod=Publications%3A%3AArticle&mid=8F3A7027421841978F18BE895F87F791&tier=4&id=0964B67B5FA742CD90B2AB6867006372