Port Norfolk Historic District, Portsmouth

Name: Port Norfolk Historic District
Address: Portsmouth, United States

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Port Norfolk Historic District is a national historic district located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It encompasses 621 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in a primarily residential section of suburban Portsmouth. It was developed between about 1890 and 1910, and includes notable examples of Queen Anne, Bungalow / American Craftsman, and American Foursquare style single family residences. ()

Coordinates: 36°50'48"N, 76°20'11"W

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Port Norfolk Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, Waterside, St. Paul's Catholic Church, Confederate Monument.

2.5 miE
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
64 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...
2.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
64 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.
2 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Catholic Church, Portsmouth
51 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.
2.1 miE
Monuments and statues
Confederate Monument, Portsmouth
54 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.
2.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Historical place, Cinema
Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth
53 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.
2 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Monumental Methodist Church, Portsmouth
52 min walk • Monumental United Methodist Church, formerly known as Dinwiddie Street Methodist Church, is a historic Methodist church located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is a five-bay brick and stucco, Victorian Gothic style church. It is features a 182 feet tall, two part central tower.
2.1 miE
Church
Trinity Episcopal Church, Portsmouth
54 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It was built between 1828 and 1830, and is a stuccoed brick building. It has an attached bell tower. Also on the property is the contributing parish house, built in 1887. During the American Civil War, the church was used as a hospital. Rt.Rev. C.
1.8 miNE
Forts and castles, Military base, Battlefield
Fort Norfolk, Norfolk
46 min walk • Fort Norfolk is a historic fort and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. With the original buildings having been built between 1795 and 1809, the fort encloses 11 buildings: main gate, guardhouse, officers' quarters, powder magazine, and carpenter's shop.
1.7 miE
Greek Revival architecture, Cemetery
Cedar Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth
43 min walk • Cedar Grove Cemetery is a historic public cemetery located at Portsmouth, Virginia. It was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1832. The cemetery contains more than 400 graves with monuments dating from the late 1700s to the present.
1.9 miSE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Downtown Portsmouth Historic District, Portsmouth
48 min walk • Downtown Portsmouth Historic District, also known as the High Street Corridor Historic District, is a national historic district located at Portsmouth, Virginia.
2.4 miSE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
Ntelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth
62 min walk • The Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. The venue produces and presents a broad spectrum of concerts and events connects audiences to the inspirational power of music and helps new generations of listeners discover the wonder of music and live performance.