By Sarah Osorio
Collection Overview
Title: Chesterfield Heights Booklet, circa 1905
ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-491
Creator: The Chesterfield Heights Corporation (1904-)
Extent: 1.0 Folders
Arrangement: Arranged in original order.
Date Acquired: 00/00/0000
Languages: English [eng]
Scope and Contents of the Materials
One circa 1905 promotional booklet featuring the Norfolk, Virginia neighborhood Chesterfield Heights, "Norfolk's elite residence suburb," by the Chesterfield Heights Corporation. The booklet includes a description and images of the neighborhood, amenities, and statistics about Norfolk.
Biographical Note
The Chesterfield Heights Corporation began in 1904 with an office at the corner of Main and Commerce Streets in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Officers included: S. A. Moore (President), C. F. Teter (1st Vice-President), C. I. Zirkle (Treasurer), S. H. Bowman (Secretary), and Lee Shaffer (Chief Engineer). The corporation's motto at inception was: "Find the most attractive location, and provide there every modern convenience." The organization acquired 132 acres on the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River from the Haynes Estate, formerly named "Fielding."
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
Use Restrictions:
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Acquisition Source:
Unknown
Preferred Citation:
Chesterfield Heights Booklet, MSS 0000-491, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Processing Information:
Processed May 25, 2022.
Box and Folder Listing
- Box 1
- Folder 1: Booklet, Chesterfield Heights, circa 1905