Shockoe Slip in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
1200 Block East Cary Street
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 5, 2011
1. 1200 Block East Cary Street Marker
Inscription.
1200 Block East Cary Street. . Because of Shockoe Slip’s convenience to both canal and rail transport, many different businesses contributed to its economic make-up. Some of the buildings in this block housed concerns that would be expected in the area, such as a cigar manufacturer and commission merchants. There were, however, others with more exotic specialties, a dealer in oils, a vinegar company, and a “fancy grocer and confectioner.” All moved in and out of these buildings during the last hundred and twenty years. Several feed and grain merchants, a large wholesale liquor supplier, and the first Richmond office of the National Biscuit Company also occupied these buildings. This mercantile evolution resulted in a neighborhood exhibiting the levels of history and visual complexity that made the revitalization by businesses and restaurants on this block successful.
Because of Shockoe Slip’s convenience to both canal and rail transport, many different businesses contributed to its economic make-up. Some of the buildings in this block housed concerns that would be expected in the area, such as a cigar manufacturer and commission merchants. There were, however, others with more exotic specialties—a dealer in oils, a vinegar company, and a “fancy grocer and confectioner.” All moved in and out of these buildings during the last hundred and twenty years. Several feed and grain merchants, a large wholesale liquor supplier, and the first Richmond office of the National Biscuit Company also occupied these buildings. This mercantile evolution resulted in a neighborhood exhibiting the levels of history and visual complexity that made the revitalization by businesses and restaurants on this block successful.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 32.141′ N, 77° 26.05′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Shockoe Slip. Marker is on East Cary Street (Virginia Route 147) east of South 12th Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the west side of the building front. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1210 East Cary Street, Richmond VA 23219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
