West Freemason in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Observation Tower
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022
1. Observation Tower Marker
This observation tower is here in commemoration of the 1983 visit to this site by Dr. Lee Teg-Hui, the President of the Republic of China, then as Governor of Taiwan Province.
As the Sister States, the State of Virginia and Taiwan shall continue to maintain their good friendship by the presence of this observation tower.
Erected 1989 by Chin Chuang-Huan, Governor, Taiwan Provincial Government, Republic of China.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 36° 50.993′ N, 76° 17.691′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in West Freemason. Marker can be reached from West Tazewell Street just west of Harbour Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 W Tazewell St, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marine Observation Tower (a few steps from this marker); William A. Jones (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Humbert R. Versace (about 400 feet away); Jacklyn “Jack” H. Lucas (about 400 feet away); Douglas MacArthur (about 400 feet away); David D. Barrow and George W. Bright
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022
2. Observation Tower Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 18, 2022
3. Taiwanese Pagoda
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
