Carytown is an urban retail district in

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; it is along Cary Street at the southern end of the Museum District. Located west of the historic Fan District, Carytown has an eclectic flavor and includes more than 230 shops, restaurants, and offices. The

Byrd Theatre The Byrd Theatre is a cinema in the Carytown neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. It was named after William Byrd II, the founder of the city. The theater opened on December 24, 1928 to much excitement and is affectionately referred to as "Richmon ...

, a restored movie palace that has operated continuously since 1928, is located in this district.

History

The Cary Street Park and Shop Center was built in the 1930s and opened for business in 1938.Richmond, Virginia - A City of Monuments
/ref> It was Richmond's first strip shopping center, and was popular due to its "park and shop" nature. Since the late 20th century, the area has been redeveloped with more shops, restaurants and offices. An area with space inexpensive enough then for small and new businesses to afford, it became a center for innovative restaurants and a variety of shops. In the 21st century, it attracts both local and regional customers, and tourists. Many shops are located in historic buildings. As with any historic area, the buildings sometimes need repair and restoration.

References

External links

Get Cary'd Away...Carytown Inc.Richmond LandmarksThe Byrd Theatreprevious website

West of The Boulevard NewsCarytown Neighbors mailing list
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