Libby Hill Overlook tops Preservation Virginia’a list of 2012
Most Endangered Historic Sites in Virginia: On this spot in
1737, William Byrd II declared that the beautiful view reminded
him of Richmond on the Thames in England and named our city
Richmond. The sister site in England is a celebrated and
protected viewshed. The viewshed could be lost if proposed high-
rise condo units are built along the river which would block
this prospect. Historic Richmond Foundation and Scenic Virginia
are working towards positive resolutions. We encourage the use
of this designation to support a broad coalition of stakeholders
to work with the developer and the City of Richmond to find a
resolution that preserves this iconic view while achieving
economic goals. Leighton Powell, executive director for Scenic
Virginia www.scenicvirginia.org and Mary Jane Hogue, executive
director for Historic Richmond Foundation
www.historicrichmond.com are working with local organizers to
help forward solutions.