Richmond's Historic Pump House 'works' Again, Thanks to VCU and VR
June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 11, 2025:
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Richmond's historic Pump House 'works' again, thanks to VCU and VR
Collaborating with a nonprofit, engineering and arts students use virtual reality to transport visitors to the Byrd Park utility's heyday.
By Madeline Reinsel
On a hot, humid day in May, three people stand in the cool, damp pump room . . .
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Richmond's historic Pump House 'works' again, thanks to VCU and VR
Collaborating with a nonprofit, engineering and arts students use virtual reality to transport visitors to the Byrd Park utility's heyday.
By Madeline Reinsel
On a hot, humid day in May, three people stand in the cool, damp pump room . . .