East Radford Historic District, Portsmouth

Name: East Radford Historic District
Address: Portsmouth, United States

#23 among attractions in Portsmouth

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East Radford Historic District is a national historic district located at Radford, Virginia. It encompasses 302 contributing buildings and 5 contributing structures in a mixed residential and commercial section of Radford, comprising most of the historic boundaries of the town of Central Depot. It was developed between 1866 and 1916, and includes notable examples of Queen Anne and Colonial Revival style architecture. Notable buildings include the Shanks House, the Ward-Carter House, Fraternity Building, Carson's Drug Store, Shumate Store, Alleghany Hotel, Simon Block, Bond Building, Williamson House, Maplehurst, Dobbins Apartments, Belle Heth School, Grove Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, M. Jackson Hardware Company, and Farmers' and Merchants' Bank. ()

Built: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 36°50'31"N, 76°18'40"W

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East Radford Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waterside, USS Wisconsin, Nauticus, Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

1.1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
29 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.
1 miNE
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
27 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.
1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
25 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.
1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
25 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.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Portsmouth
23 min walk • The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the associated Lightship Museum are located on the downtown Portsmouth, Virginia, United States waterfront.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
16 min walk • St. Paul's Catholic Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is a compact Gothic Revival style, cruciform plan church. It is constructed of load-bearing masonry walls clad in quarry-faced granite. The church was designed by John Peebles in 1897, and dedicated in 1905.
0.9 miE
Park, Monuments and statues
Town Point Park, Norfolk
24 min walk • Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
19 min walk • The Confederate Monument in Portsmouth, Virginia, was built between 1876 and 1881. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The monument is a 35-foot obelisk of North Carolina granite. It is located at the town square of Portsmouth, on Court Street at the corner of High Street.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
34 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Cinema
Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth
18 min walk • Commodore Theatre is an historic movie theater located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built in 1945, and is an Art Deco style, 1,000-seat theater building.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Wells Theatre, Norfolk
33 min walk • The Wells Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. It has housed the Virginia Stage Company since 1979. The Wells Theatre is owned and operated by the City of Norfolk and is part of The Seven Venues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East Radford Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Park View Historic District, Portsmouth (1 min walk), Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth (8 min walk), Downtown Portsmouth Historic District, Portsmouth (14 min walk), Portsmouth Olde Towne Historic District, Portsmouth (15 min walk).

How to get to East Radford Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to East Radford Historic District:

Ferry

North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (22 min walk)
High Street • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (25 min walk)

Light rail

EVMC/Fort Norfolk • Lines: Tide (32 min walk)
MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (32 min walk)