A history lover's guide to Norfolk / edited by Jaclyn A. Spainhour.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Spainhour, Jaclyn, editor.

Series:

History & Guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Norfolk (Va.)--History--Guidebooks.

Norfolk (Va.).

Norfolk (Va.)--Buildings, structures, etc--Guidebooks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (195 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : The History Press, 2021.

Summary:

Begun in the seventeenth century as a small settlement nestled along the Elizabeth River, Norfolk had grown into a vibrant port city by the Revolutionary War. The city spread out from early neighborhoods like the Freemason District into nineteenth-century enclaves like Ghent along the Hague. Twentieth-century Norfolk was marked by its development into a bustling Navy town. Journey through the vibrant past of this multifaceted locale, guided by expert authors from local museums, historical organizations and city institutions. Walk the city's most historic neighborhoods and learn the history of its beachside communities. End with suggestions of places to eat and play that evoke traces of Norfolk's past. Crack open these pages to learn that Virginia is truly for history lovers.

Contents:

Intro

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface

A Brief History Of Norfolk Peggy Haile McPhillips

1. Hustle and Bustle: Downtown in the Port City, by Amanda Williams

2. Cobblestones and Curved Arches: Historic Freemason District, by Jaclyn Spainhour

3. The Navy's City: Norfolk's Military History, 1667-1945, by Anthony J. Orlikoff

4. New Energy of Norfolk: Arts and the NEON District, by Rachel McCall

5. Along the Hague: Life in Historic Ghent, by Raven Hudson

6. On the Seashore: Attractions in Ocean View, by Matthew Whitlock

7. Leisure in Larchmont: Life Near the Hermitage Museum &amp

Gardens, by Jennifer Lucy

8. History through the Headstones: Norfolk's Historic Cemeteries, by Shannon Stafford

9. More to See and Do for the History Lover, by Barbara Gullickson

Notes

Works

About the Author.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781439672556

1439672555

OCLC:

1251441283