On Aug. 27, The Times-Dispatch published an article regarding the decision of Chesterfield to place a moratorium on data centers. I applaud the county’s decisions but think that other counties, cities and towns in the area need to step up activities to contain hyperscale datacenters (facilities over 10,000 square feet and 100-megawatt capacity).
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From the archives: Richmond-area fair fun through the years
In September 1970, children enjoyed a ride on a roller coaster at the 62nd annual Southside Virginia Fair. Attendance at the weeklong event was running ahead of 1969's record 160,000. But in 1977, officials announced that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
In January 1977, organizers announced that the 68-year-old Southside Virginia Fair would cease operations. Virginia's second-largest fair, based in Petersburg, had experienced drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue. After running the fair as a fundraiser for its sight-conservation program for 20 years, the Lions Club said the event no longer was profitable.
In September 1965, visitors enjoyed one of the more than 60 rides at the 57th annual Southside Virginia Fair. Organizers hoped that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would draw 150,000 visitors during its six-day run. In 1977, officials announced that the fair would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
In September 1973, fireworks illuminated the sky at the Southside Virginia Fair in Petersburg, which was the state’s second-largest fair. The 65th annual fair attracted more than 162,000 visitors. But in 1977, officials announced that the fair would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
This September 1970 image shows the midway at the 62nd annual Southside Virginia Fair. Attendance at the weeklong event was running ahead of 1969’s record 160,000. But in 1977, officials announced that the Petersburg-based fair, Virginia’s second-largest, would cease operations after experiencing drops in attendance, livestock exhibitors and revenue.
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In October 1949, an organ grinder and his monkey entertained a young girl at the State Fair, held at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. The fair’s array of exhibits and events included motorcycle races, driving safety instruction from the state police and displays of the latest household inventions.
In September 1985, Timmy Bear took care of last-minute preparations in his game booth as the Chesterfield County Fair prepared to open.
The Administration Building at the old State Fairgrounds is pictured in February 1951. At the time, the building was used as the City Garage, and debate was under way about converting it to an indoor sports arena. In June of that year, Richmond City Council refused to add the project to its upcoming capital budget.
