Kenmure, Norfolk

Name: Kenmure
Address: Norfolk, United States

#88 among attractions in Norfolk

Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Kenmure, also known as the William Lamb House, is an urban antebellum home located in Norfolk, Virginia's historic West Freemason District, at 420 West Bute Street. It derives its name from the Scottish family estate. ()

Built: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'10"N, 76°17'49"W

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Downtown NorfolkNorfolk United States

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Kenmure – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside.

~1740 ftNE
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
9 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...
0.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
14 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
31 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
0.7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
17 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
15 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.
~1580 ftSE
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
8 min walk • USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and launched on 7 December 1943, sponsored Margaret Goodland, wife of Governor Walter Goodland of Wisconsin.
~1930 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
10 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
~1940 ftS
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
10 min walk • The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
13 min walk • Downtown Norfolk serves as the traditional center of commerce, government, and culture in the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk, Virginia's downtown waterfront shipping and port activities historically played host to numerous and often noxious port and shipping-related uses.
~1270 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
7 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.
0.5 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenmure?

Nearby attractions include NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson, Norfolk (1 min walk), West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk (4 min walk), Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk (7 min walk), Seaboard Air Line Railway Building, Norfolk (8 min walk).

How to get to Kenmure by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kenmure:

Light rail

York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (5 min walk)
Monticello • Lines: Tide (12 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (14 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (19 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (19 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (25 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (34 min walk)