Blair Middle, Norfolk

Name: Blair Middle
Address: 730 Spotswood Ave, Norfolk, United States

#113 among attractions in Norfolk

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The James Blair Middle School, formerly the James Blair Junior High School is a historic school building at 730 Spotswood Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. Its original main block is a three-story brick building with limestone trim, and Beaux Arts styling. Built in 1922 to a design by the local architectural firm of Calrow, Wrenn, and Tazewell, it was the first junior high school to be built by the city school administration. The school is named for James Blair, one of the founders of Virginia's College of William and Mary, and was converted to a middle school in the 1980s. ()

Built: 1921 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 36°52'7"N, 76°17'47"W

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730 Spotswood AveGhentNorfolk United States

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Blair Middle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk Scope, Chartway Arena, Hunter House Victorian Museum.

0.9 miS
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
22 min walk • The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
31 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Chartway Arena, Norfolk
29 min walk • Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center is a 219,330-square-foot, multi-purpose arena in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, on the campus of Old Dominion University. It is operated by Spectra Venue Management.
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
30 min walk • The Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, United States is a house museum. The house was built in 1894 for the merchant and banker James Wilson Hunter, together with his wife Lizzie Ayer Barnes Hunter and their three children. It was designed and built by the Boston architect W.P.
0.6 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
16 min walk • Christ and St. Luke's Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Norfolk, Virginia. It was built in 1909–1910, and is a long, narrow building of rough-faced random ashlar in the English Perpendicular Gothic Revival style. It features a tall, four-stage corner tower crowned with battlements and pinnacles.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
29 min walk • The West Freemason Street Area Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 48 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section on the western edge of the center city of Norfolk.
0.8 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
21 min walk • The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, also known as the Harrison Opera House, is the official home of the Virginia Opera in the Neon District of Downtown Norfolk on the border of the Ghent Square neighborhood.
1.2 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk
31 min walk • Epworth United Methodist Church, originally Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist church located at Norfolk, Virginia.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
33 min walk • Chrysler Hall is the premier performing arts venue in Norfolk, Virginia, located in the downtown section of the city. Built in 1972 and located next to the Norfolk Scope arena, the venue is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Ballet and hosts Broadway plays while serving as Norfolk's primary theater and concert venue.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Attucks Theatre, Norfolk
33 min walk • The Attucks Theatre, located in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, was financed, designed and constructed by African American entrepreneurs in 1919. The theatre was designed by Harvey Johnson, an African-American architect.
0.8 miSE
Cemetery
West Point Cemetery, Norfolk
21 min walk • West Point Cemetery, also known as Potter's Field and Calvary Cemetery, is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blair Middle?

Nearby attractions include Mermaid Factory, Norfolk (7 min walk), Norfolk and Western Railroad Historic District, Norfolk (10 min walk), North Ghent, Norfolk (10 min walk), Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk (15 min walk).

How to get to Blair Middle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blair Middle:

Light rail

EVMC/Fort Norfolk • Lines: Tide (21 min walk)
York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (27 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (28 min walk)

Train

Beazley (33 min walk)
Goode (33 min walk)