City Center in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Miller & Rhoads
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 9, 2021
1. Miller & Rhoads Marker
Pennsylvanians Linton Miller, Webster Rhoads, and Simon Gerhart opened a dry goods shop several blocks west of here in 1885. Later known as Miller & Rhoads, the business moved here in 1888, and became an upscale department store. After African Americans picketed and boycotted downtown stores, Miller & Rhoads fully desegregated by 1961. The company opened more than 20 stores in Virginia and North Carolina before closing in 1990. In 2009, this building reopened as a mixed-use facility.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 37° 32.501′ N, 77° 26.245′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in City Center. Marker is at the intersection of East Grace Street and North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grace Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 230 North 6th Street, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The "Richmond 34" (within shouting distance of this marker); George Wythe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Richmond 34 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Miller & Rhoads
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Wording is similar to the 2018 Virginia marker located nearby
Also see . . .
1. Miller & Rhoads. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Dressed to Thrill. Richmond Magazine website entry (Submitted on March 9, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. desegregation
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 9, 2021
2. Miller & Rhoads Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
