Alfred Douglas Price

Alfred Douglas Price, Sr. (August 9, 1860 – April 9, 1921) also known as A. D. Price, was an American businessman and Black community leader in the late 19th-century and early 20th-century in Richmond, Virginia. He owned a blacksmith shop, funeral home, and a livery. Price was one of the largest African American real estate owners in his city, and the A.D. Price Funeral Home is now a national historic site.

Early life Price was born on August 9, 1860, in Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia. Historical marker SA-58 in Richmond states that he was enslaved at birth, however that claim has not been supported with reliable documentation.

Price attended public school for only a few years before leaving home at age seven to work in Richmond. Career By 1881, Price was able to open his own blacksmith and wheelwright shop.

A historical marker outside the building now commemorates its history. In 2010, the main building was converted into 14 apartments.

Death and legacy Price had a growth on his foot and he decided to remove it surgically by himself, which led to an infection and a team of doctors removing his foot in attempts to save his life. He was also active in numerous fraternal and business organizations. The Kline Kar is now on display in the center of the VMHC’s new Commonwealth Hall, and was also featured on the official Virginia History Christmas ornament for 2022.