Seaboard Air Line Railway Building, Norfolk

Name: Seaboard Air Line Railway Building
Address: Norfolk, United States

#61 among attractions in Norfolk

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Seaboard Air Line Railway Building, also known as the Wainwright Building, is a historic office building located in Norfolk, Virginia. It was built in 1925–1926 as headquarters for Seaboard Air Line Railroad. It is a nine-story, 92,000 square-foot, steel reinforced concrete building. It is "V"-shaped and faced in textured yellow brick with numerous stone decorative elements in the Late Gothic Revival style. ()

Built: 1925 (99 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'10"N, 76°17'30"W

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Downtown NorfolkNorfolk United States

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Day trips

Seaboard Air Line Railway Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Waterside, Norfolk Scope.

~1370 ftN
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
7 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...
~1720 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
9 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.
0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
15 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.
~1410 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
7 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.
~1640 ftSW
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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
11 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.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
11 min walk • The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
11 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.
~1260 ftSE
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
7 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.
~320 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
2 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.
~1000 ftSE
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
5 min walk • Tidewater Community College is a public community college in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seaboard Air Line Railway Building?

Nearby attractions include Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk (2 min walk), Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk (3 min walk), West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk (4 min walk), Tidewater Community College, Norfolk (5 min walk).

How to get to Seaboard Air Line Railway Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seaboard Air Line Railway Building:

Light rail

York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (4 min walk)
Monticello • Lines: Tide (5 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (7 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (12 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (17 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (26 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (28 min walk)