James Russell Stallings, Sr.
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Honorary street names can be found throughout Richmond, and are intended to memorialize individuals for their civic, cultural, humanitarian, or historically significant contributions to the Richmond Community. These designations typically apply to a portion of a street, such as a city block, and are designated by Richmond City Council via the passing of an Ordinance. Honorary street names do not replace the existing name of a street and do not require an alteration to maps or addresses.
James Russell Stallings, Sr.
James Russell Stallings, Sr., was born on November 23, 1927 in North Carolina and was brought as an infant to live at 733 West Leigh Street in Richmond. He lived in Richmond until his death on December 16, 2000.
James Russell Stallings, Sr., was educated in Richmond Public Schools and served in the United States Air Force before embarking on a long career as a leading real estate developer in Richmond's historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. Mr. Stallings purchased his first property in Jackson Ward in the 1940s and continued throughout the decades. In an effort to preserve and revitalize many old and historic Jackson Ward properties, Mr. Stallings purchased such notable landmarks as the Hippodrome Theater, Maggie Walker's St. Luke building, and Perry’s Restaurant.
James Russell Stallings, Sr., developed certain properties in Jackson Ward to provide affordable, low-income housing, with perhaps his greatest legacy being the Clay House Shelter, an old brewery adapted to feed and house Richmond residents in most need.
Designation Area:
The 900 block of St. James Street, in honor of James Russell Stallings, Sr.
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