Richmond Art Works

Actions

We are active participants in the quality of life in our community.  The projects below are some of the actions we have initiated.

Buildings

In the 1960's a number of Richmond's historic buildings were covered in corrugated aluminum.
There are many theories as to why this was done, the most widely accepted
is that it created a "new" and "modern" look and would be easier for the building owners to maintain. 
The reality was that it was like placing a bag over your head, and effectively removed the upper floors
from use as they became dark cells, walled off from the world.

We have removed three metal facades and are in the process of recreating the historic downtown, block by block.
There are few words to describe the rush of air and light returning to a building,
as it is released from metal bonds and comes back to life.

More information is available at Morrisson-Reeves Library http://www.mrlinfo.org/history/thenandnow/bigstore.htm	On September 25th with the help of Whitewater Construction, we removed the metal facade that had covered Sanders Jewelers for forty years. Ralph and Vivian Himelick, the owners, have made the commitment to bring a valuable part of Richmond history back to light.

What a difference a day makes. Sept. 1 and 2, 2007 921 East Main Street, Richmond, Indiana From Paintball to  the Unwind Yarn Shop

Tom's New York Deli,    in 1950's,    Sept.1,    Sept. 2, 2007    and next month?

"Welcome Home" CD	Building Transformations	Post Cards
Main Street Festival	Brochures	Double Decker Bus
Cope Environmental Exhibition		Richmond Symphony CD

	Richmond Art Works
	829 East Main Street
	Richmond, Indiana 47374
	765.966.0249
Exhibits	Contact:      info@richmondartworks.com	Home