North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia

North Ghent
Location Bounded by Princess Anne Rd., Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Colley Ave., Norfolk, Virginia
Coordinates 36°51′45″N 76°17′53″W / 36.86250°N 76.29806°W / 36.86250; -76.29806Coordinates: 36°51′45″N 76°17′53″W / 36.86250°N 76.29806°W / 36.86250; -76.29806
Area 80 acres (32 ha)
Built 1897 (1897)
Architect Graham, John R.; Peebles, John Kevan, et al.
Architectural style Greek Revival, Queen Anne, et al.
NRHP Reference # 01000693[1]
VLR # 122-0827
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 11, 2001
Designated VLR July 11, 2001[2]

The North Ghent Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 322 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Norfolk. It developed primarily between 1897 and 1912 as a northward extension of Ghent. The neighborhood includes notable examples of a variety of architectural styles including the Greek Revival and Queen Anne styles. Notable non-residential buildings include the First Presbyterian Church, Ohef Sholom Temple, and Ghent Methodist Church (1921). Located in the district is the separately listed Christ and St. Luke's Church.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. Laura V. Trieschmann and Christopher V. Novelli (April 2001). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: North Ghent" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map


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