Williamston–Woodland Historic District, Norfolk

Name: Williamston–Woodland Historic District
Address: Norfolk, United States

#99 among attractions in Norfolk

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The Williamston–Woodland Historic District encompasses a light industrial area of Norfolk, Virginia. It is roughly bounded by Omohundro Avenue on the west, 18th Street on the south, Church Street on the east, and the Norfolk and Southern Railroad tracks to the north. The area was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and features a mix of architectural styles, from modest commercial styles to Moderne and Art Deco structures. Most of the buildings are either warehouses or light industrial plants, ranging in height from one to three stories. The land for much of this area was owned by Theodorick Williams prior to its development. ()

Coordinates: 36°51'60"N, 76°17'3"W

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East 21st Street MonticelloNorfolk United States

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Williamston–Woodland Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, Virginia Zoo, Norfolk Scope, Downtown Norfolk.

0.9 miSW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
22 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...
0.9 miNE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Virginia Zoo, Norfolk
24 min walk • The Virginia Zoological Park is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987.
0.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
24 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.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
29 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.
1.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
28 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.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
24 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.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
30 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.
0.7 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
17 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.
1.1 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk
28 min walk • Epworth United Methodist Church, originally Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist church located at Norfolk, Virginia.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
30 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.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
26 min walk • Chrysler Hall is the premier performing arts venue in Norfolk, Virginia, located in the downtown section of the city. Built in 1972 and located next to the Norfolk Scope arena, the venue is home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia Ballet and hosts Broadway plays while serving as Norfolk's primary theater and concert venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Williamston–Woodland Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk (10 min walk), West Point Cemetery, Norfolk (10 min walk), Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Norfolk (15 min walk), North Ghent, Norfolk (16 min walk).

How to get to Williamston–Woodland Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Williamston–Woodland Historic District:

Train

Beazley (22 min walk)
Goode (24 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (23 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (29 min walk)

Light rail

York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (27 min walk)
Monticello • Lines: Tide (28 min walk)