In the mid-1970’s, the Monticello Arcade faced condemnation. Cooler heads prevailed and major renovations began in 1977. What follows is a journalistic journey through that tumultuous time.


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Virginian-Pilot, April 17, 1975

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Modern Photography, January 1976

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Virginian-Pilot, October 13, 1976

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Ledger-Star, October 14, 1976

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Ledger-Star, October 18, 1976 - continued below
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Continued - Ledger-Star, October 18, 1976

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Ledger-Star, October 19, 1976

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Ledger-Star, October 25, 1976

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Virginian-Pilot, June 26, 1977 - see below for continuation.
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Virginian-Pilot, June 26, 1977. See below for continuation.
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Continued - Virginian-Star, June 26, 1977

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Virginian-Pilot, September 17, 1977

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Compass, December 1977

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Compass, December 1977

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Virginian-Pilot, August 22, 1978

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Virginian-Pilot, July 31, 1979

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Ledger-Star, July 31, 1979

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Metro Magazine, May 1981. Continued below.
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Continued - Metro Magazine, May 1981