Harry Kollatz’ True Richmond Stories

Harry Kollatz’ fantastic True Richmond Stories, a collection of 40 or so of Kollatz’ “Flashback” columns from Richmond Magazine, was released in late 2007. The stories span Richmond history from 1607 until just a few years ago, and range across the city. Among the annecdotes are a few from around Jackson Ward, including a look at John Mitchell Jr.‘s boycott of Richmond’s segregated trolley system, a history of the Richmond Dairy building until 1997, and a biography of the actor Charles Sidney Gilpin.

The book’s 155 pages of stories and photos go by fast. The book is accompanied by a website that offers a few free bonus stories and the opportunity to subscribe for even more.