Buildings/sites are considered historic if they are 50 years old or older. What Norfolk buildings, sites or monuments do you consider historic? (pick all that apply)
Babette Hall, Norfolk State University
Batten Arts and Letters Building, Old Dominion University
St. John’s AME Church
St. Piux X Church
The Hermitage
The Scope
West Point Cemetery
Other - Myers House, Freemason Baptist, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church, Hunter House
What is your favorite building or site in Norfolk?
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Do you think your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you grew up in, is historic?
Yes
Are there any homes or buildings in your neighborhood that have historic significance to you or your community?
Yes
If yes, please explain.
Douglas MacArthur, Owen Pickett Custom House, Scope & Selden still offer insight to the area's struggle to exist and be relevant throughout history.
Are there any buildings or sites that you feel have been left out or forgotten in the Norfolk history books?
Yes
Do you feel like there are buildings or areas of the city where historic structures are threatened and could be lost?
Yes
If yes, where?
Park Place, Lambert's Point, Riverview, and the Church Street area
The SurveyNFK lists the following historic “themes” for Norfolk to explore. Rank them in importance to you:
Perry Library Special Collections and Archives (ODU)
Pilot Newspaper Archives (Norfolk Public Library Website)
Sergeant Historical Collection at the Slover Library
There are three levels of historic designation: local, state, and national. Do you know if your property is listed on a local, state, or national register?
No
If it is listed, are you aware that you may be eligible for state and federal tax credits for substantial renovations to the building?
No
How did you hear about this survey?
Other - email
Do you have suggestions for how SurveyNFK can improve its reach?
No response.
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Buildings/sites are considered historic if they are 50 years old or older. What Norfolk buildings, sites or monuments do you consider historic? (pick all that apply)
What is your favorite building or site in Norfolk?
USS Wisconsin BB-64Do you think your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you grew up in, is historic?
Are there any homes or buildings in your neighborhood that have historic significance to you or your community?
If yes, please explain.
Douglas MacArthur, Owen Pickett Custom House, Scope & Selden still offer insight to the area's struggle to exist and be relevant throughout history.Are there any buildings or sites that you feel have been left out or forgotten in the Norfolk history books?
Do you feel like there are buildings or areas of the city where historic structures are threatened and could be lost?
If yes, where?
Park Place, Lambert's Point, Riverview, and the Church Street areaThe SurveyNFK lists the following historic “themes” for Norfolk to explore. Rank them in importance to you:
Ethnic Heritage
Post-World Wars Residential and Commercial Development
Education
Tourism/Social/Recreation
Annexations and Associated Development
Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Movements
Transportation
Industry
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGTBQ) Heritage
Military/Defense
Funerary
Are there any other themes you think are important for SurveyNFK to capture? If so, provide examples of buildings/sites.
No response.The following resources are available for historic site research. Check all that you have used or that you are aware of:
There are three levels of historic designation: local, state, and national. Do you know if your property is listed on a local, state, or national register?
If it is listed, are you aware that you may be eligible for state and federal tax credits for substantial renovations to the building?
How did you hear about this survey?
Do you have suggestions for how SurveyNFK can improve its reach?
No response.