GWAR, Bruce Springsteen, Aimee Mann, and Tom Robbins spent formative years exploring the residential streets, cobblestoned alleys, hidden parks, and river views that make up the swath of land west of the Capital City's downtown presence. As Virginia Commonwealth University has grown, it's become more and more a part of the surrounding Fan District. The two have housed cultural, gastronomical, and creative forces for years, and their mix of genteel style and gritty energy set the resulting neighborhood apart. Nearby, Hollywood Cemetery brings historic star-power to the area by serving as the resting place of US Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler, in addition to offering killer views of Downtown and the James River.
Beautiful co-working done in a beautiful space.
Your passport to a different, more down-to-earth age, Yesterday's Heroes envelops you in denim, leather, and red, white, and blue. It’s a small shop packed to its all-American gills with great vintage T-shirts, jackets, and shoes for both men and women, in addition to American-made brands like Taylor Stitch and Thoroughgood boots. Come often—the stock of new and vintage gear is constantly changing as the purveyor digs up quality finds from around the country.
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