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)
St. John’s AME Church
The Hermitage
West Point Cemetery
Batten Arts and Letters Building, Old Dominion University
What is your favorite building or site in Norfolk?
No response.
Do you think your neighborhood, or the neighborhood you grew up in, is historic?
Other - Old Barboursville where I was born& raised in the house my grandfather, a Pullman porter,had buil, until gentrification.
Are there any homes or buildings in your neighborhood that have historic significance to you or your community?
Yes
If yes, please explain.
Walter & Alveta Green House, site of many civic & political meetings dating back to Joe Jordan, Evelyn, Butts, Ed Dawley, Herbert Collins. Mamie Johnson, Kenneth Alexander.
Are there any buildings or sites that you feel have been left out or forgotten in the Norfolk history books?
Other - JohnT. West Site, Calvary Cemetery, Joe Jordan's house's store; office, St Joseph Catholic Church, Journal & Guide Office &Press(Onley Rd} Graves Fur. Home St. Mary Bas., St Mary's HomeJacox
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?
2708 VA Beach Blvd.(Broad Creek Rd.), Barraud Park, Jacox ,School Evelyn Butt's House,1070 Kennedy St. Office Bldg.of Black Doctors (Now JEN CARE), 1st Bapt. Bute St., Long's Market
The SurveyNFK lists the following historic “themes” for Norfolk to explore. Rank them in importance to you:
Are there any other themes you think are important for SurveyNFK to capture? If so, provide examples of buildings/sites.
These neighborhoods: Lindenwood , Broad Creek Shores Chesapeake Gardens. Olde Huntersville,Coranado. Sen. Yvonne Miller's House & Career, The Jewish Cemetery(Pr. Anne, Rd.)
The following resources are available for historic site research. Check all that you have used or that you are aware of:
Harrison B. Wilson Archives at the Lyman Beecher Books Library (NSU)
Norfolk AIR
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 response.
How did you hear about this survey?
Other - City of Norfolk Resources and Updates by Delk S. Koolman, New Journal & Guide
Do you have suggestions for how SurveyNFK can improve its reach?
Use Norfolk Local News station, (Ch. 47) Va Pilot, NJG,
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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?
No response.Do 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.
Walter & Alveta Green House, site of many civic & political meetings dating back to Joe Jordan, Evelyn, Butts, Ed Dawley, Herbert Collins. Mamie Johnson, Kenneth Alexander.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?
2708 VA Beach Blvd.(Broad Creek Rd.), Barraud Park, Jacox ,School Evelyn Butt's House,1070 Kennedy St. Office Bldg.of Black Doctors (Now JEN CARE), 1st Bapt. Bute St., Long's MarketThe SurveyNFK lists the following historic “themes” for Norfolk to explore. Rank them in importance to you:
Education
Industry
Military/Defense
Civil Rights and Women’s Rights Movements
Ethnic Heritage
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGTBQ) Heritage
Funerary
Transportation
Annexations and Associated Development
Tourism/Social/Recreation
Post-World Wars Residential and Commercial Development
Other
Are there any other themes you think are important for SurveyNFK to capture? If so, provide examples of buildings/sites.
These neighborhoods: Lindenwood , Broad Creek Shores Chesapeake Gardens. Olde Huntersville,Coranado. Sen. Yvonne Miller's House & Career, The Jewish Cemetery(Pr. Anne, Rd.)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?
No response.How did you hear about this survey?
Do you have suggestions for how SurveyNFK can improve its reach?
Use Norfolk Local News station, (Ch. 47) Va Pilot, NJG,