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Betty Dementi from Dememti Studios


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On this episode, Betty Dementi, the retired owner of Dementi Studios, which opened in 1924 and is the longest continuously operating photographic studio in Richmond, VA.  Mrs. Dementi tells host Jeff Majer about the history of the studio and the hay-day of the Grace St corridor.  The very charming, Mrs. Dementi also shares some quirky stories about a possible spy, a photo shy politician, snow, the streetcars and much more.

This is a link to some of the amazing collection that the studio holds.

Dementi Studios is at 121 E Grace St  Richmond, VA 23219

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