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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)

Response Percent Response Count
Babette Hall, Norfolk State University 29.9% 41
Batten Arts and Letters Building, Old Dominion University 32.8% 45
St. John’s AME Church 89.1% 122
St. Piux X Church 48.9% 67
The Hermitage 94.2% 129
The Scope 56.9% 78
West Point Cemetery 81.8% 112
Other 38.0% 52

What is your favorite building or site in Norfolk?

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Do you think your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you grew up in, is historic?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 56.5% 74
No 32.8% 43
Other 10.7% 14

Are there any homes or buildings in your neighborhood that have historic significance to you or your community?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 56.7% 72
No 43.3% 55

If yes, please explain.

Answered
70
Skipped
67

Are there any buildings or sites that you feel have been left out or forgotten in the Norfolk history books?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 43.0% 55
No 35.2% 45
Other 21.9% 28

Do you feel like there are buildings or areas of the city where historic structures are threatened and could be lost?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 66.1% 84
No 33.9% 43

If yes, where?

Answered
76
Skipped
61

The SurveyNFK lists the following historic “themes” for Norfolk to explore. Rank them in importance to you:

Average priorities over 137 responses

  1. Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Movements

    Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Movements

  2. Military/Defense

    Military/Defense

  3. Ethnic Heritage

    Ethnic Heritage

  4. Education

    Education

  5. Post-World Wars Residential and Commercial Development

    Post-World Wars Residential and Commercial Development

  6. Tourism/Social/Recreation

    Tourism/Social/Recreation

  7. Transportation

    Transportation

  8. Industry

    Industry

  9. Annexations and Associated Development

    Annexations and Associated Development

  10. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGTBQ) Heritage

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGTBQ) Heritage

  11. Funerary

    Funerary

  12. Other

    Other

Are there any other themes you think are important for SurveyNFK to capture? If so, provide examples of buildings/sites.

Answered
37
Skipped
100

The following resources are available for historic site research. Check all that you have used or that you are aware of:

Response Percent Response Count
Harrison B. Wilson Archives at the Lyman Beecher Books Library (NSU) 9.9% 13
Historic preservation staff in the Department of City Planning 26.7% 35
Norfolk AIR 52.7% 69
Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority (NRHA) photo collection (internet only) 33.6% 44
Perry Library Special Collections and Archives (ODU) 24.4% 32
Pilot Newspaper Archives (Norfolk Public Library Website) 55.0% 72
Sanborn Maps (Norfolk Public Library Website) 20.6% 27
Sergeant Historical Collection at the Slover Library 55.0% 72
Virginia Department of Historic Resources VCRIS system 16.8% 22
None 10.7% 14

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?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 26.1% 35
No 73.9% 99

If it is listed, are you aware that you may be eligible for state and federal tax credits for substantial renovations to the building?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 32.5% 39
No 67.5% 81

How did you hear about this survey?

Response Percent Response Count
Website 28.7% 39
Facebook 6.6% 9
Twitter 0.7% 1
Nextdoor 5.1% 7
Other 58.8% 80

Do you have suggestions for how SurveyNFK can improve its reach?

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38
Skipped
99
Matthew Hinson in Ward 2
May 25, 2021, 11:28 AM
  • 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 - Gowrie Park and Old Lafayette Shores Neighborhoods should be considered historic considering the inventory of existing homes that meet the characteristics of a historic district.
  • What is your favorite building or site in Norfolk?
    Phyllis Wheatley Hall
  • Do you think your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you grew up in, is historic?
    • Other - I live in Lafayette Residence Park but am the president of Lafayette Winona Civic League that includes Old Lafayette Shores and Gowrie Park. These neighborhoods should be considered historic districts considering the average age of homes.
  • Are there any homes or buildings in your neighborhood that have historic significance to you or your community?
    • Yes
  • If yes, please explain.
    1523 LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD was previously a Doctor's Office/ Private Residence and retains a significant amount of the original structure.
  • 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?
    Bruces Park. considering the demolition of American Tobacco Company, Olde Huntersville, Lindenwood/ Barraud Park/ Cottage Heights
  • The SurveyNFK lists the following historic “themes” for Norfolk to explore. Rank them in importance to you:

    1. Ethnic Heritage

      Ethnic Heritage

    2. Annexations and Associated Development

      Annexations and Associated Development

    3. Post-World Wars Residential and Commercial Development

      Post-World Wars Residential and Commercial Development

    4. Industry

      Industry

    5. Transportation

      Transportation

    6. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGTBQ) Heritage

      Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGTBQ) Heritage

    7. Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Movements

      Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Movements

    8. Tourism/Social/Recreation

      Tourism/Social/Recreation

    9. Military/Defense

      Military/Defense

    10. Education

      Education

    11. Funerary

      Funerary

    12. Other

      Other
  • 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:
    • Historic preservation staff in the Department of City Planning
    • Norfolk AIR
    • 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?
    • Yes
  • If it is listed, are you aware that you may be eligible for state and federal tax credits for substantial renovations to the building?
    • Yes
  • How did you hear about this survey?
    • Facebook
  • Do you have suggestions for how SurveyNFK can improve its reach?
    Physical Community Outreach, a lot of the historic communities lack proper access and knowledge on how to use social media and computers.
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