Attucks Theatre, Norfolk

Name: Attucks Theatre
Address: Norfolk, United States

#30 among attractions in Norfolk

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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. The theatre was named in honor of Crispus Attucks, an African American who was the first patriot to lose his life in the Revolutionary War. When it was first opened, Attucks Theatre was known as the "Apollo Theatre of the South." It has hosted performers ranging from Cab Calloway to Redd Foxx. The theater hosted numerous famous entertainers through the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and early 1950s, including Norfolk's Gary U.S. Bonds and Portsmouth's Ruth Brown. ()

Opened: 1919 (105 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'23"N, 76°16'45"W

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HuntersvilleNorfolk United States

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Attucks Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
20 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...
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
19 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.
0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
24 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.
0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
13 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
21 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.
0.6 miSW
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
16 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.
0.7 miSW
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
19 min walk • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The Nave of the current church was built in 1739 and is the sole colonial-era building which survived the various wars that Norfolk has witnessed.
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
21 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.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
20 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.
0.9 miW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
23 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.
0.6 miW
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
16 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Attucks Theatre?

Nearby attractions include First Calvary Baptist Church, Norfolk (3 min walk), Queen Street Baptist Church, Norfolk (8 min walk), First Baptist Church, Norfolk (10 min walk), Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk (10 min walk).

How to get to Attucks Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Attucks Theatre:

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (12 min walk)
Norfolk Greyhound Station (13 min walk)

Light rail

Monticello • Lines: Tide (17 min walk)
Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (21 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (24 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (29 min walk)