Mapping Inequality

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Title

Mapping Inequality

Subject

Maps of Richmond, Virginia

Description

A series of maps from 19th century to current illustrates how geography and city planning have shaped Richmond, especially around factors of poverty and race.

Creator

Library of Virginia in partnership with H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc.)

Publisher

Library of Virginia

Contributor

Brian Koziol, John Moeser, and Library of Virginia Staff

Rights

Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike (CC BY-SA)

Collection Items

Map of Richmond, Department of Public Works, 1923
"Red indicates location of colored population."

Owner-Occupied Dwellings in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1946
Increased shading represents fewer owner-occupied residences in that area.

Condition of Dwellings in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1946.
Increased shading indicates increased percentage of dwelling units needing major repairs.

Age of Dwellings in Richmond, Bartholomew, 1946
Increased shading represents increased age of dwelling.

Location of Negro Areas, Bartholomew, 1946
Gray areas consisting of 25 to 60 percent Negroes, Black areas consisting of 60 percent or more Negroes.

Early Transit Routes, 1888 and 1925, Bartholomew, 1943
Black area shows corporate area in 1888 and 1925. Shaded area shows corporate area in 1943.
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