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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 28, 2025
3. Miller & Rhoads Plaque
This plaque, detailing the history of the Miller & Rhoads Department Store is located inside the building formerly housing the store.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 28, 2025
4. Miller & Rhoads Memorabilia
On display in the lobby of the hotel now located upon the site of Miller & Rhoads
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, January 28, 2025
5. Miller & Rhoads Memorabilia
On display in the lobby of the hotel now located upon the site of Miller & Rhoads
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 28, 2025, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
