West Freemason Street Area Historic District

West Freemason Street Area Historic District

W. Freemason St. Historic District, September 2013
Location Both sides of Bute and Freemason Sts. between Elizabeth River, and York and Duke Sts., Norfolk, Virginia
Coordinates 36°51′08″N 76°17′40″W / 36.85222°N 76.29444°W / 36.85222; -76.29444Coordinates: 36°51′08″N 76°17′40″W / 36.85222°N 76.29444°W / 36.85222; -76.29444
Area 40 acres (16 ha)
Architectural style Late Victorian, Greek Revival, Federal
NRHP Reference # 72001512[1]
VLR # 122-0060
Significant dates
Added to NRHP November 7, 1972
Designated VLR December 21, 1971[2]

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. It developed between the late-18th and early-20th centuries and includes notable examples of the Federal, Greek Revival, and Late Victorian styles. Notable buildings include the Glisson House, Whittle House, McCullough Row, and the Camp-Hubard house. Located in the district is the separately listed Allmand-Archer House.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[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. Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (November 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: West Freemason Street Area Historic District" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo and Accompanying map


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