Born and raised in Norfolk and lifelong Tidewater resident.
All-time baseball and basketball star at Maury High declined numerous college scholarships in favor of Boston Red Sox contract.
After 2 years in Army Air Force began pro . . . — — Map (db m280065) HM
Church Street was a bustling center of commerce where businesses of many cultures thrived.
In 1919, the Attucks Theater was designed financed, built and operated by blacks.
We strive to realize the dreams . . . — — Map (db m288284) HM
The Attucks Theatre, known as the "Apollo of the South," was built in 1919 in Norfolk's thriving Black business district. It was financed, constructed, and operated by African Americans and was designed by Black architect Harvey Johnson. Named . . . — — Map (db m301845) HM
Billy Swoope was a baseball standout at Norfolk Catholic High School, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a catcher in the 1976 draft. He played six years in the Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates systems before continuing his baseball career . . . — — Map (db m279995) HM
Born in Plainfield, New Jersey.
After 4 year U.S. Navy career (1942-45), joined N.Y. Yankees running tryout camps throughout the east.
After 1947 stint on Newark Bears (I.L.) staff, spent 1948-49 as Business Manager of successful Norfolk . . . — — Map (db m279450) HM
Born in Kennersville, NC, began career as pitcher and outfielder in semi-pro ranks around Winston-Salem at age 17.
After phenomenal 1923 debut as an outfielder at Raleigh with .418 Average, 28 Doubles, 25 Triples, 24 HRs and 137 RBIs in 112 . . . — — Map (db m280384) HM
Born in Wheeling, WV, became one of Tidewaters greatest all-around athletes as QB on 3 undefeated Granby teams, 20 point ball-handling basketball guard and outstanding hitter as well as pitcher.
Chose 1947 bonus contract with Red Sox over . . . — — Map (db m280382) HM
Born Aug. 12, 1880 in Factoryville, Pa., Mathewson attended Bucknell University and played on the school's baseball and football teams. He signed his first pro baseball contract in 1899 - a rarity for a college-educated player in that era. . . . — — Map (db m280842) HM
Born Portsmouth, VA., multi-sport star at Wilson High. 1936 Football All-American at Duke, choose first love baseball, signed by Connie Mack, played with Philadelphia As (1937-38), only second man to homer first A.L. at-bat.
Unanimous MVP in . . . — — Map (db m279994) HM
Norfolk native, graduated Maury High (31). 4 year baseball and basketball standout, captaining both teams.
Attended Wm. & Mary and Elon on basketball scholarships before signing with Wilmington (Piedmont) in 1933 as catcher-outfielder. Named . . . — — Map (db m280510) HM
Clint Hurdle played for the Tidewater Tides in 1983, 1984 and 1987, a stretch that included a 105-RBI campaign in 1983 that set a franchise record. After a 10-year MLB career that included stints with the Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New . . . — — Map (db m306211) HM
Clyde Ducky Davis was active in baseball as both an umpire and scout for over 40 years in the Hampton Roads area. Davis umpired eight high school State Championships, five thoroughbred World Series games, six Regional Tournaments, and three . . . — — Map (db m306488) HM
Born March 9, 1987 in Lynchburg, VA., Hudson attended Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA. He helped lead Princess Anne to the 2005 Virginia AAA State Championship. Hudson went 11-2 with a 1.12 ERA as a pitcher, while hitting .412 with . . . — — Map (db m280657) HM
Daniel J. McClellan was born on June 11, 1878, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the first of Daniel and Margaret McClellan's five children. His father was born in nearby Princess Anne County, and his mother was also a Virginia native. The McClellan . . . — — Map (db m280770) HM
Born Altoona, PA., raised in Portsmouth. Attended William & Mary and Harvard. Professional career as infielder from 1920-25 included time in Portsmouth, Norfolk and Suffolk. Scouted for Red Sox, signed Chuck Stobbs and Allen Richter.
Coached . . . — — Map (db m280681) HM
David Wright enjoyed a 14-year career with the New York Mets after being drafted in 2001 out of Hickory High School in Chesapeake. A seven-time National League All Star, Wright also captured two Gold Glove Awards and two Silver Slugger Awards. At . . . — — Map (db m280342) HM
Born in Portsmouth, attended Norfolk Academy, four sport star at N.C. State. Began career at Elizabeth City in 1911, at Portsmouth in 1912. Lifetime .287 average in 9 year Major League career starting in 1914 with N.Y. Giants. Immortal John . . . — — Map (db m306213) HM
Born New Athens, IL., resident of St. Louis area for most of his life. Signed immediately after high school stardom by Yankees for McAlester, OK. Club. Acquired nickname White Rat there (because of hair color). .351 mark there in 1950, earned . . . — — Map (db m305759) HM
Born Snow Camp, N.C. after 14 wins in rookie year at Greensboro (1920), pitched for Boston (N.L.) at age 20.
After return to Minors and stint with Yankees (1925-26) achieved greatest success with Washington. Led 1927 A.L. in games (58) and . . . — — Map (db m306228) HM
Born in New London, Missouri, moved to Lake Worth, Florida where he lived the rest of his life.
Left hand hitting outfielder began 18 year career playing with Toronto (I.L.) at age 18. Perennial star in I.L. Hit .340 at Buffalo in 1944 and . . . — — Map (db m280396) HM
Made All Star Team hitting .361 in professional debut with 1934 Norfolk Tars. Helping Yankee Farm to Piedmont League Pennant.
Player-Manager of Tars in 1941, finishing 4th. Had eight first division finishes in 10 minor league seasons as . . . — — Map (db m306231) HM
Petersburg native excelled in 3 sports at hometown high school, named All-State and All-Southern in football.
Baseball and football Star at Duke, the 1938 All-American triple threat tailback led unbeaten, untied and unscored upon Blue Devils . . . — — Map (db m280485) HM
Native Virginian from Newport. Signed by Col. H.P. Dawson for Yankee Organization at Radford, Va. in 1946, joining Norfolk at end of his first season.
Returned to Tars in 1947 to compile 17-9 mark with 2.37 ERA and league high 208 strikeouts . . . — — Map (db m280007) HM
On June 5, 1897, the Norfolk Eureka Lodge became the first organization of African-American Elks in the world when a lodge was established under the leadership of Benjamin F. Howard on Wood Street. In addition to providing a place for the members to . . . — — Map (db m285078) HM
Born Lafferty, Ohio, graduated University of Alabama, roomed with Mel Allen, all time great Yankee Broadcaster, and formed lifetime friendship with immortal Bear Bryant.
The fiery 56 shortstop, in his second pro season at Springfield, Ohio, . . . — — Map (db m280299) HM
This monument honors, recognizes and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Homeland panel depicts images . . . — — Map (db m303976) WM
Born in Richmond and raised in Norfolk. All Tidewater in 3 sports at Granby High. Set Virginia High School Javelin record and won All Southern acclaim as center on 3 year undefeated football team appearing in first Oyster Bowl. Gave up college . . . — — Map (db m279369) HM
Born Framingham, Mass.
Pittsburgh Pirates brought him to Majors in September of impressive pro rookie season with Frank Lawrence in Portsmouth in 1920.
After .336 season with 47 SBs at Birmingham, joined Pirates to stay at end of 1921. . . . — — Map (db m280621) HM
Born and raised in Norfolk. Graduated Maury High in 1930.
Started journalistic career with Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch rising to Assistant Sports Editor before joining Navy at start of World War II.
During 4 service years, played prominent . . . — — Map (db m280279) HM
Born East St. Louis, IL. High School football and basketball star, made 1941 pro debut in Yankee chain at Oshkosh.
Joined Marines immediately after Pearl Harbor. Much decorated Gunnery Sergeant was wounded at Okinawa during 4th Pacific . . . — — Map (db m306269) HM
Born and raised in High Point N.C. played high school baseball and soccer.
Signed by the Chicago Cubs, the stocky catcher made professional debut at Reidsville, hitting.310 with 14 HRs in 1940. Playing for Wes Ferrell in 1941 at . . . — — Map (db m305751) HM
Born in Halifax, N.C. excelled at Wake Forest College as baseball outfielder and football quarterback.
President and Co-Owner of Portsmouth Club (1919-21) and subsequently filled same role at Newport News (1922), Richmond (1923-27) and . . . — — Map (db m280685) HM
Hertford, N.C. native was signed for K.C. and given colorful nickname by owner Charlie Finley. Never pitched in the minors and at 19, was 8-8 for As in 1965.
Pitched perfect 4-0 game against Minnesota, as improved club moved to Oakland in . . . — — Map (db m279472) HM
Norfolk native, started as batboy with 1934 Norfolk Tars, became trainer for Ray Whites Norfolk Club in 1938. In Navy Medical Corps 1941-45, then returned to Tars. 1949 promoted to Newark and then in mid-season to Yankees in time for World Series. . . . — — Map (db m279380) HM
Born and lived entire life in Baltimore.
Switch-hitting first baseman began his pro career in Martinsburg, WV (1920-21). In 1922-23 hit .329 and .320 at Birmingham. .353 mark with 136 Runs and 100 RBIs at St. Paul (1924) earned spot with . . . — — Map (db m306283) HM
Born in Canyon City, Colorado, was Ripleys "Believe It Or Not feature as Seth, W. Va. High School Football star, gaining 2,135 yards in only 79 carries, scoring 48 points in a game, and 268 in a 7 game season.
1935 graduate of Marshall . . . — — Map (db m306288) HM
Born and raised in Bay City, MI, made pro debut at 18, leading Appalachian League with 13 HRs in 93 games at Kingsport, along with 17 Doubles, 10 Triples, 20 SB and 73 RBI. Led GA-FL loop in 47 with 25 HRs and 103 RBI, while hitting.334 in . . . — — Map (db m306311) HM
On Oct. 22, 1824, General Lafayette, an outspoken abolitionist, visited Norfolk. An arch was erected near this site to welcome him. — — Map (db m303785) HM
Started career as 17-year-old Norfolk Tar catcher, driving in 23 runs in two games. Went on to 1972 Hall of Fame selection as deliverer of vital Yankee hits and catching greatness for 18 years. One of only two men to manage pennant winners in both . . . — — Map (db m280791) HM
With 1923 Portsmouth Truckers, led Virginia League in Batting (.388), HR (19), Triples (15) and RBI (101). Purchased by John McGraw and played with N.Y. Giants at end of season.
Powerful 56, 195 pound slugger still holds National League HR . . . — — Map (db m280597) HM
In 1988 the Virginia General Assembly enacted the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act to implement effective conservation planning and pollution prevention practices when developing environmentally sensitive lands. At the heart of the Bay Act is . . . — — Map (db m304108) HM
Born in Danville, VA, Marty Miller joined the Norfolk State community as a student athlete and became a staple within the Spartan community with a career that has spanned nearly 50 years. As a player, Miller was the First Spartan baseball player to . . . — — Map (db m280837) HM
A native of Philadelphia, PA, Townsend was a two-time All-Conference performer at College of Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC, where he captained the nationally ranked teams in 1972 and 1973. During his two years of junior college he was drafted . . . — — Map (db m306320) HM
Portsmouth-born and raised. A brilliant star in baseball and basketball at Portsmouth High. Played every position except catcher, signed by Norfolk as a pitcher in 1915. After one season, scouted by the great Nick Altrock and sold to Washington . . . — — Map (db m280740) HM
Metropolitan
Memorial Park
This park is dedicated in
sincere tribute to the living and dead
whose valiant efforts and unselfish
sacrifices have made America Great.
God grant that the liberty of humanity won
only by . . . — — Map (db m280849) WM
Michael Cuddyer played 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, registering 1,522 Hits and 197 Home Runs over stints with the Minnesota Twins, Colorado Rockies and New York Mets. A two-time All-Star, Cuddyer won the National League Batting Title and took . . . — — Map (db m280947) HM
San Francisco native, graduated Archbishop Mitty High (1970). Was MVP for 3 years and named to All-State (California) as Senior.
First drafted by Dodgers, but attended De Anza J.C. and signed with Cardinals in 1971. Led California League . . . — — Map (db m280518) HM
Robert Bahnson Wilson Jr, AKA Norbie, was born and raised in Mount Olive, NC, where he grew up loving and playing all kinds of sports at Southern Wayne High School including football, baseball, basketball and golf. Given the choice to walk-on . . . — — Map (db m306368) HM
In 1935 a branch of Richmond's Virginia Union University was opened in two rooms on the second floor of the Hunton Branch YMCA. This was one of the first opportunities that African-Americans in Norfolk had to pursue higher education. Samuel Fischer . . . — — Map (db m285085) HM
Born in Brooklyn, New York, graduated Columbia University in 1932.
Signed by Yankees in 1933, for Binghamton, N.Y. and led 1934 Norfolk Tars pitching staff with 17-6 record.
As Playing Manager at Bassett, VA., won 13 games and named . . . — — Map (db m280565) HM
Born and raised in Portsmouth, VA, played baseball, basketball and football (second string All State) at Wilson High. After year at University of Richmond, signed as catcher by Boston Red Sox and played at Roanoke Rapids and Newbern in Coastal . . . — — Map (db m279382) HM
Born and lifetime resident of Portsmouth, graduate of College of William & Mary and University of Virginia Law School. Served with distinction as Marine Officer in numerous WWII Pacific Campaigns, recalled to duty during Korean War.
In 1963 . . . — — Map (db m279642) HM
Lifelong resident of his native Sumter, SC., more noted for basketball prowess, twice named all state in high school. Rejecting numerous scholarships, signed for the Yankees by H.P. Dawson and broke in with 1953 Norfolk Tars.
Led 1954 Eastern . . . — — Map (db m279355) HM
Born on farm in Van Meter, Iowa, 17 year old righthander burst on 1936 Major League scene with 15 strikeouts for Cleveland in very first pro start against St. Louis.
Still in first season, set A.L. record fanning 17 Philadelphia As. In 1938, . . . — — Map (db m279288) HM
A product of Fresno State, he was drafted by the Royals in 1978. Johnson logged time in the Expos, White Sox and Tigers systems before hanging up his spikes with 22 big league games under his belt in 1985. He returned to the Kansas City organization . . . — — Map (db m279563) HM
Born April 29, 1952 in New Orleans, La., Washington grew up in New Orleans attending John McDonogh High School. After playing in high school, he attended the Royals Baseball Academy which was created in 1969. Washington was a part of the initial . . . — — Map (db m280660) HM
Sam Allen was born in Norfolk, starring in baseball and football at Booker T. Washington High School. Allen played in the Negro Leagues for the Kansas City Monarchs, Raleigh Tigers and Memphis Red Sox during the 1950s before being drafted in to the . . . — — Map (db m280329) HM
In 2002, the Virginia Port Authority embarked on a full renovation of 200 acres of Norfolk International Terminals. Wishing to be proactive in the construction of a mitigation site for this project, the Virginia Port Authority looked for . . . — — Map (db m304109) HM
Tony Guzzo was the Head Coach of the Old Dominion Monarchs from 1995 to 2004, leading the team to two regular season CAA titles and three NCAA Regional appearances. A graduate of Norfolk Catholic High School, Guzzo played collegiately at East . . . — — Map (db m280338) HM
Born in Richmond, signed as catcher in 1938, purchased by Pittsburgh in 1941. After 4 years in Navy, opened 1946 as Pirate regular, early season leg injury shelved him for two years. Player-Manager at Richmond 1948-49 and played 1951-53 at . . . — — Map (db m280399) HM
Wayne Gomes was a baseball star at Phoebus High School and an All-American at Old Dominion University. The Philadelphia Phillies picked him in the first round of the 1993 Draft, and he registered 30 wins and 29 saves over 321 major league . . . — — Map (db m280337) HM
Born and lifelong resident of Chestertown, MD. Received his BS Degree from Washington College (36). Made pro debut same year at Okla. City with September call-up for 11 games by Philadelphia As.
Owner Frank Lawrences friendship with Connie . . . — — Map (db m279645) HM
New York native had career spanning nearly 60 years as a player, manager, scout and club executive.
Catcher with the Yankees and Pittsburgh, Skiff was Playing Manager of 1934 Piedmont League Champion Norfolk Tars when baseball was revived . . . — — Map (db m280344) HM
Always a winner, describes lifelong Chicago resident. Named All-City basketball and All-Conference running back on City Championship teams at high school with no baseball program.
Outfielder on sandlot teams, attended Purdue on football . . . — — Map (db m306424) HM
Player, Manager, Umpire, Scout, League President and Club Executive in career that spanned 65 years. Broke into organized ball in 1894 with Newport News. Player-Manager of Portsmouth in 1900 when immortal Christy Mathewson pitched for Norfolk. . . . — — Map (db m280755) HM
In memory of those on Norfolk home ported military ships who gave their last full measure of devotion to their country and in honor of those who served, are serving and will serve. — — Map (db m303979) WM
Confederate breastworks crossed this road extending from Tanner's Creek on the west to Broad Creek on the east with an intrenched camp to the west. Union soldiers under Major Gen. John E. Wool landed at Ocean View and marched to Norfolk over this . . . — — Map (db m87727) HM
First Cavalry Baptist Church
has been registered as a
Virginia
Historic
Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the
Virginia Board of Historic Resources
This property has been
placed on the
National . . . — — Map (db m276159) HM
American Cigar Factory
Never to be Forgotten, the
African American Women
who worked at the
American Cigar Factory
Original Foundation
Circa 1903 — — Map (db m228244) HM
North Carolina native Plummer Bernard (P.B.) Young moved to Norfolk in 1907 to work at the Lodge Journal and Guide, the newspaper of an African American fraternal organization. He bought the paper in 1910, expanded its scope, and renamed it . . . — — Map (db m113245) HM
A submarine launched, liquid fueled, wire guided torpedo equipped with a conventional high explosive warhead. This high-speed, deep running and long range acoustic torpedo is effective against both surface and sub surface ships.
Length 19 feet 2 . . . — — Map (db m305464) HM
Polaris, named for the North Star, is a two stage ballistic missile powered by solid fueled rocket motors and guided by a self contained inertial guidance system. The 1200 nautical mile range missile is designated Polaris A-1. The Polaris A-2, the . . . — — Map (db m305465) HM
The Tomahawk cruise missile provides the navy with an accurate and effective offensive power projection capability for both land strikes and war at sea. Launched from surface ships or submarines there are four variants of Tomahawk cruise missiles; . . . — — Map (db m305466) HM
The battle damaged ironclad CSS Albemarle was moored at Plymouth, NC to avoid risking further damage. Lt. William Cushing, USN led a night raid in an improvised spar torpedo boat and sank the ironclad at anchor in October 1864.
Courtesy . . . — — Map (db m305467) HM
The monitor USS Chicksaw crippled the ironclad CSS Tennessee's rudder, leading to its surrender at the Battle of Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. The practice of taking and displaying war trophies had symbolic meaning to both memorialize a conflict, and . . . — — Map (db m305468) HM
Cedar Grove was Norfolks first public cemetery, established in January 1825 after a Borough ordinance aimed at curbing yellow fever decreed that the burying of the dead in lots lying on public and populous streets is ... injurious to the health of . . . — — Map (db m119770) HM
Elmwood Cemetery was established in 1853 to ease the overcrowded conditions in the less than 30-year old Cedar Grove Cemetery, which lay across Smiths Creek from the 50-acre parcel that would become Elmwood. The two cemeteries were connected by a . . . — — Map (db m119768) HM
Elmwood Cemetery, established in 1853, is Norfolk's second-oldest municipal cemetery. Its monuments and statues, some crafted by nationally prominent artisans, bear the motifs of Victorian funerary art and reflect the Egyptian, Gothic, Greek, . . . — — Map (db m119650) HM
West Point Cemetery was Norfolks first municipal cemetery for African Americans, after an 1827 ordinance provided for their interment in a section of Potters Field just north of the borough limits. The section was set off exclusively for the . . . — — Map (db m119653) HM
This historically African American burial place, first known as Potters Field, was established as Calvary Cemetery in 1873 and renamed West Point Cemetery in 1885. James E. Fuller, Norfolks first African American councilman, secured a section for . . . — — Map (db m119608) HM
In the homestead of Riveredge, just to the east of this stone was born, May 22nd, 1852, Mary Pinckney Hardy. Here she married on May 19th, 1875, Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur, U.S.A. Of this marriage Douglas MacArthur was born on January 26th, 1880, . . . — — Map (db m228472) HM
On 1 Dec. 1922, lota Omega became the first graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc., chartered in Hampton Roads. Wanser Bagnall, Evelyn Lightner, and Helen Lawrence had met earlier at First Baptist Church-Bute Street and invited seven . . . — — Map (db m214445) HM
The Bank Street Baptist Church was built on this site in 1802 as a Presbyterian church. In 1840 it was purchased by a group of free blacks to serve them as a Baptist church. Because it had one of the first church bells in Norfolk, the building was . . . — — Map (db m3323) HM
Tennessee native Samuel L. Slover established himself in Norfolk in 1905 as co-owner of the Public Ledger, a local newspaper. He later controlled six of Virginias most influential newspapers, Including the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot, . . . — — Map (db m129624) HM
When a survey was done in 1680 to lay out the town of Norfolk, one of the few streets shown was “the street that leadeth to the water side.” The original location was just to the west of this site. It fanned out from Front (now Main) . . . — — Map (db m21041) HM
The portion of East Main Street between Commercial Place and Church Street (now St. Pauls Boulevard) was notorious with servicemen all over the world until well after World War II. The district was home to taverns such as the Krazy Kat and Red . . . — — Map (db m123808) HM
This 1894 Richardsonian Romanesque granite and sandstone church was designed by Norfolk architects James E. R. Carpenter and John V. Peebles. It was built to accommodate the growing congregation of the 1850 Granby Street Methodist Church at the . . . — — Map (db m3372) HM
First Baptist Church Norfolk Virginia has been registered as a Virginia Historic Landmark pursuant to the authority vested in the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission act of 1966
This property has been placed on the National Register . . . — — Map (db m203411) HM
Norfolk's first Baptist congregation was established around 1800 as an interracial body of whites, free blacks and slaves. Most of the white congregation split off in 1817. The remaining, primarily black, congregation moved in 1830 to an old . . . — — Map (db m203409) HM
Tidal flooding from hurricanes and northeasters has always been a part of Norfolks relationship with the sea. In 1693, the Royal Society of London reported that “there happened a most violent storm in Virginia, which stopped the course of . . . — — Map (db m3374) HM
Here at a cedar tree was the western limit of the fifty acres constituting the original town of Norfolk. The land was bought in 1682 as a port for lower Norfolk County from Nicholas Wise, Jr. for “tenn thousand pounds of tobacco and . . . — — Map (db m21183) HM
Francis Drake, a slave barber, was the first black to gain his freedom in post-Revolutionary War Norfolk after a 1782 Act of the Virginia General Assembly authorized “any person...to emancipate and set free, his or her slaves.” Drake was . . . — — Map (db m129584) HM
In May 1848 former members of the Cumberland Street Baptist Church organized to become the Freemason Street Baptist Church. A new church building was begun that year and completed and dedicated in May 1850.
The Reverend Tiberius Gracchus Jones, a . . . — — Map (db m48251) HM
Here stood the residence of Littleton Waller Tazewell, attorney, Virginia legislator, U.S. Congressman and Senator, and Governor of Virginia. The Williamsburg native came to Norfolk in 1802 to practice commercial and maritime law and was widely . . . — — Map (db m35089) HM
Granby Street was named in 1769 to honor Englishman John Manners (1721 – 1770), Marquess of Granby. The original street ran three blocks from Bute Street south to Town Back Creek, a semi-navigable stretch of marshland running . . . — — Map (db m21185) HM
Hostilities between the British and the Dutch continued for a number of years after the British took New Amsterdam in 1664 and established the colony of New York. The effects were felt in Hampton Roads where Dutch ships destroyed a fleet of tobacco . . . — — Map (db m303775) HM
In his 1680 survey of the site that was to become the Town of Norfolk, Lower Norfolk County surveyor John Ferebee laid out the principal street along a ridge of high land extending from Foure Farthing Pointe (Town Point Park) to Dun-in-the-Mire . . . — — Map (db m48245) HM
"I told the judge to do his duty and put me in prison at once, if he chose, for I would ask no favors at the hands of any man."
Margaret Douglass
Margaret Douglass, a white woman from Charleston, South Carolina, moved to Norfolk . . . — — Map (db m48239) HM
The Monticello Hotel, which opened at the corner of City Hall Avenue and Granby Street on September 27, 1898, was the largest and finest hotel in Norfolk for over 60 years. The hotel was built on filled land. By 1885 Town Back Creek had been filled . . . — — Map (db m48238) HM
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