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North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia

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NRHP Reference #
  
01000693

Designated VLR
  
July 11, 2001

Year built
  
1897

VLR #
  
122-0827

Area
  
32 ha

Added to NRHP
  
11 July 2001

North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia

Location
  
Bounded by Princess Anne Rd., Olney Rd., Colonial Ave., and Colley Ave., Norfolk, Virginia

Architect
  
Graham, John R.; Peebles, John Kevan, et al.

Architectural style
  
Greek Revival, Queen Anne, et al.

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.

Map of Ghent, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA

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

References

North Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia Wikipedia