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Nicholas John Pope, Jr. Photograph Collection

Overview

Scope and Contents

Biographical Note

Administrative Information

Detailed Description

Aerial photograph prints

Automobiles

Boats

Buildings (folder 1 of 2)

Buildings (folder 2 of 2)

Construction

Demolition

People

Photograph Album



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Nicholas John Pope, Jr. Photograph Collection, 1919, 1945, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1973 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Nicholas John Pope, Jr. Photograph Collection, 1919, 1945, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1973Add to your cart.

Predominant Dates:1964, 1966-1971

ID: 007/MSS 2024-014

Primary Creator: Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)

Other Creators: Arnold, Millard, Burker, Wally, Clarke, Neal, Colonial Helicopters, Inc., Fischbeck, R.V., Haycox Photoramic, Inc., Larson, Chiles, McKay, Sam, Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Photo Craftsmen, Pickening, John, Ringo, S. H., Robbins, James  Jr., Taylor, Medford, Virginian-pilot, VU Photos, Walker, Carroll, Winston, Dennis

Extent: 0.42 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Alphabetical by subject and then chronological within each subject.

Date Acquired: 06/13/2024

Subjects: Banks and banking--Virginia, Berkley (Norfolk, Va.), Boats and boating, Buildings, Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk, Church buildings--Virginia, Construction, Elizabeth River (Va.), Ghent (Norfolk, Va.), Historic buildings--Virginia--Norfolk, Hotels, Housing--Virginia--Norfolk, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, People, Portsmouth (Va.), Virginia Beach (Va.)

Forms of Material: Aerial photographs, Photograph albums, Photographs

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One hundred fifty-two photograph prints and one photograph album contained within this collection compiled by John Nicholas Pope, Jr.  The photographs and album includes images of various scenes throughout the City of Norfolk taken by John Nicholas Pope Jr. while he worked for NRHA, as well as photographs by various other photographers primarily between 1966-1973.  Common images include buildings, city landscapes, boats, aerial photography, and demolition and construction projects, such as the destruction of First Baptist Church on Westover and Moran by arson in 1971 and the development of the Scope in 1969.

Collection Historical Note

John Nicholas Pope, Jr. was a Portsmouth native and once served in the U.S. Air Force.  The photo album along with various of photographs were his personal collection.

Biographical Note

Nicholas John Pope, Jr. was a retired Commander in the United States Navy who was from Norfolk, Virginia.  He was born in East Chicago, Indiana on July 7th, 1918.  He joined the Navy in 1940 and flew over 400 combat missions in the Mediterranean and Atlantic while stationed in North Africa serving under Paul “Bear” Bryant. After the war, he continued to serve in the Navy as a public relations officer until his retirement from active duty in 1964. Nicholas John Pope, Jr. continued his career with a public interest show on NBC affiliate, WAVY-TV where he also served as Public Relations Director. In addition, he held the position of Public Relations Director at the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority and also worked for the Virginia Opera Association.  Nicholas John Pope, Jr. was educated at UCLA, where he played football and at Oglethorpe University. Nicholas John Pope, Jr. passed away at the age of 94 on November 19th, 2012.

During his career, Nicholas John Pope, Jr. was known as a Junior.  He has a son by the name of Nicholas John Pope, III, who has referred to his father as a Senior.

Subject/Index Terms

Banks and banking--Virginia
Berkley (Norfolk, Va.)
Boats and boating
Buildings
Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk
Church buildings--Virginia
Construction
Elizabeth River (Va.)
Ghent (Norfolk, Va.)
Historic buildings--Virginia--Norfolk
Hotels
Housing--Virginia--Norfolk
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
People
Portsmouth (Va.)
Virginia Beach (Va.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

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: Timothy McMahon Pope, Sr. by donation

Processing Information: Processed December 04, 2024


Box and Folder Listing


Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Aerial photograph prints, 1977, undated],
[Folder 2: Automobiles, 1960, 1968, 1972, undated],
[Folder 3: Boats, undated],
[Folder 4: Buildings (folder 1 of 2), 1919-1920, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1966-1971],
[Folder 5: Buildings (folder 2 of 2), 1972-1973, 1975, undated],
[Folder 6: Construction, 1969, 1974, undated],
[Folder 7: Demolition, 1969, 1971, undated],
[Folder 8: People, 1945, 1958, 1971, undated],
[Folder 9: Photograph Album, undated],
[All]

Folder 4: Buildings (folder 1 of 2), 1919-1920, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1966-1971Add to your cart.
Folder 1 of 2 containing photographs of various buildings located in the City of Norfolk.  Featured are building interiors, exteriors, panoramic views of buildings in various Norfolk neighborhoods, high-rise buildings, homes, religious buildings, commercial buildings, and recreational facilities.
Subject/Index Terms:
Norfolk (Va.)
Architecture--Virginia--Norfolk
Berkley (Norfolk, Va.)
Ghent (Norfolk, Va.)
Buildings
Christ Church (Norfolk, Va.)
Church buildings--Virginia
Businesses
Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk
Willoughby-Baylor House
MacArthur Memorial
Historic buildings--Virginia--Norfolk
Housing--Virginia--Norfolk
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Norfolk, Va.)
Hotels
Parks
Item 1: Homecoming Week, 1919Add to your cart.
Photograph of Homecoming Week in support of he return of Norfolk's military units from Europe looking north on Granby Street from City Hall Avenue.
Creators:
Walker, Carroll
Item 2: Flood at Granby Street and City Hall Avenue, 1920Add to your cart.
Photograph of a car stuck in a flood at the intersection of Granby Street and City Hall Avenue near Shulman's clothing store located in the City of Norfolk.
Creators:
Walker, Carroll
Item 3: Convenience store, 1958Add to your cart.
Photograph of two men sitting outside of a small brick convenience store next to a two story apartment home in the City of Norfolk.
Creators:
Clark, Neal V., Jr. (1929-1990)
Item 4: The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1962 March 2Add to your cart.

Photograph of the front of The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, Virginia.

Haycox Photoramic, Inc. Negative Number: C62-98-5

Creators:
Haycox Photoramic, Inc.
Fischbeck, R.V.
Item 5: MacArthur Memorial, 1964 January 26Add to your cart.

Photograph of tourists entering and exiting the MacArthur Memorial in the former Norfolk City Hall building in Norfolk, Virginia.

Haycox Photoramic, Inc. Negative Number: 64 87

Creators:
Haycox Photoramic, Inc.
Fischbeck, R.V.
Item 6: The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 1964 June 11Add to your cart.

Photograph of the front of The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Norfolk, Virginia.

Haycox Photoramic, Inc. Negative Number: 64-594-6

Creators:
Haycox Photoramic, Inc.
Item 7: Christ Church, 1964 September 1Add to your cart.

Photograph of the former Christ Church boarded up and surrounded by vegetation overgrowth on East Freemason Street in Norfolk, Virginia.

Vu Photos, Inc. Negative Number: 733

Creators:
VU Photos
Item 8: Christ Church, 1964 September 1Add to your cart.

Photograph of the rear facade of the former Christ Church boarded up on East Freemason Street in Norfolk, Virginia.

Vu Photos, Inc. Negative Number: 736

Creators:
VU Photos
Item 9: Christ Church sanctuary, 1964 September 1Add to your cart.

Photograph of the emptied sanctuary from the interior of the former Christ Chuch located on East Freemason Street in Norfolk, Virginia.

Vu Photos, Inc. Negative Number: 737

Creators:
VU Photos
Item 10: Christ Church interior, 1964 September 1Add to your cart.

Photograph of two large stained glass windows from the interior of the former Christ Church building located on Freemason Street in Norfolk, Virginia.

Vu Photos, Inc. Negative Number: 738

Creators:
VU Photos
Item 11: MacArthur Memorial, 1964 October 21Add to your cart.
Photograph of MacArthur Memorial located at the former Norfolk City Hall building in Norfolk, Virginia.
Creators:
Virginian-pilot
Robbins, James H., Jr.
Item 12: Apartment buildings, 1967 January 6Add to your cart.

Photograph of a row of brick apartment buildings in the City of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: SLM 67-1-32

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
McKay, Sam
Item 13: Mowbray Arch, 1967 January 24Add to your cart.

Photograph of homes in Mowbray Arch in the Ghent Neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: SLM 67-1-9

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
McKay, Sam
Item 14: Mowbray Arch, 1967 February 15Add to your cart.

Bird's eye view of Mowbray Arch and Downtown Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: CTAL-2

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Larson, Chiles
Item 15: House 346, 1968 May 15Add to your cart.

Photograph of house number 346 boarded up with broken glass windows on the north side of West 14th Street in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia with Van Wyck Library in the background.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: SLM 68-39-1

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
McKay, Sam
Item 16: Commander H W Bixon's protest sign in Ghent Conservation Project, 1968 October 23Add to your cart.

Photograph of Commander H W Bixon's protest sign in Ghent Conservation Project at the former 709 Raleigh Avenue address in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 68-5-1

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 17: Residential neighborhood, 1968 October 23Add to your cart.

Photograph of homes in a residential neighbordhood in the City of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 68-5-6

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 18: Apartment alley, 1968 October 23Add to your cart.

Photograph of an alley of apartment buildings with metal staircases located in the City of Norfolk.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 68-5-20

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 19: High rise buildings in Downtown Norfolk, 1969 March 5Add to your cart.

High rise buildings in Downtown Norfolk in Virginia, featuring MacArthur Memorial at the former City Hall building in the background and a large parking lot of cars in the foreground.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: DRW 69-6-5

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Winston, Dennis
Item 20: High rise buildings in Downtown Norfolk, 1969 July 13Add to your cart.

High rise buildings and building development near an empty parking lot with advertising billboards in the City of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 69-52-7

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 21: Golden Triangle Motor Hotel, 1969 July 15Add to your cart.

Photograph of the Golden Triangle Motor Hotel located in the City of Norfolk.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 69-62-1

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 22: Old brick commercial building, 1970 June 6Add to your cart.

Photograph of a old two-story brick commercial or industrial building with debri along the foundation in the City of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 70-6-42

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 23: Business complex in Downtown Norfolk, 1970 June 10Add to your cart.

Photograph of a business complex with a courtyard, covered walkway, fountain, and high rise buildings in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 70-64-14

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 24: The Scope, 1971 April 30Add to your cart.

Bird's eye view of the Scope looking south from Brambleton Avenue with Chrysler Hall in the background and the rear facade of the U.S. District Courthouse to the west from Monticello Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

Haycox Photoramic, Inc. Negative File Number: 71-226

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Haycox Photoramic, Inc.
Item 25: Willoughby-Baylor House, 1971 May 21Add to your cart.

Photograph of the Willoughby-Baylor House in the City of Norfolk.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-78-1

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 26: Antioch Baptist Church, 1971 July 22Add to your cart.

Photograph of Antioch Baptist Church at the intersection of Dinwiddie Street and East Berkley Avenue in Norfolk's Southside.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-113-6

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 27: First Baptist Church, Berkley, 1971 July 22Add to your cart.

Photograph of First Baptist Church, Berkley, with its former architectural facade located at the intersection of Berkely Avenue, Extended and Culpepper Street in Norfolk's Southside.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-113-20

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 28: MacArthur Memorial and Plume Fountain lot, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of MacArthur Memorial looking across the former lot of the current Plume Fountain location, more commonly known as Commerical Place Fountain, from East Main Street at Commerical Place in Norfolk, Virginia.  Fountain Park Garage is shown to the west of the lot with signage for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith, Inc.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-3

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 29: MacArthur Memorial and Plume Fountain lot, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of MacArthur Memorial looking across the former lot of the current Plume Fountain location, more commonly known as Commerical Place Fountain, from East Main Street at Commerical Place in Norfolk, Virginia.  Fountain Park Garage is shown to the west of the lot with signage for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith, Inc.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-3

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 30: First National Bank building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the First National Bank building in Norfolk, Virginia, with United Virginia Bank building in the foreground.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-22

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 31: First National Bank building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the First National Bank building in Norfolk, Virginia, with United Virginia Bank building in the foreground.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-22

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 32: First National Bank building and MacArthur Memorial, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the First National Bank building with MacArthur Memorial and United Virginia Bank in the foreground.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-23

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 33: School Administration building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the School Administration building at 800 East City Hall Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-24

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 34: School Administration building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the School Administration building at 800 East City Hall Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-24

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 35: YWCA South Hampton Roads building sculpture, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Sculpture outside of the YWCA South Hampton Roads building on 500 Plume Street in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-25

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 36: YWCA South Hampton Roads building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the YWCA South Hampton Roads building at 500 Plume Street in Norfolk, Virginia near the MacArthur Memorial building.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-26

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 37: Buildings on Plume Street, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of buildings on Plume Street looking west, including the former Board of Trade building.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-27

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 38: Buildings on Plume Street, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of buildings on Plume Street looking west, including the former Board of Trade building.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-27

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 39: School Administration building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the School Administration building at 800 East City Hall Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-33

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 40: School Administration building, 1971 August 4Add to your cart.

Photograph of the School Administration building at 800 East City Hall Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: NJP 71-11-33

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Pope, Nicholas John, Jr. (1918-2012)
Item 41: Dilapidated home in Berkley, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of a dilapidated home in Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-124-6

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 42: Home in Berkley, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of a home with an overgrowth of vegetation and broken picket fence in Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: 71-124-10

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 43: Home in Berkley, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of a home with an overgrowth of vegetation and broken picket fence in Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: 71-124-10

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 44: Duplex home in Berkley, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of a two story duplex home near railroad tracks in the Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA71-124-13

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 45: Boarded home, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of a boarded up two story home in the Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-124-19

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 46: Boarded home, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of a boarded up two story home in the Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-124-19

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 47: Used Auto Parts building, 1971 August 19Add to your cart.

Photograph of an abandoned used auto parts building with boarded windows and graffiti on the exterior facade in the Berkley II development area.

NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 71-124-24

Creators:
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Arnold, Millard
Item 48: Interior of the Scope, 1971 November 12Add to your cart.
Photograph of the interior of the Scope filled with people from the overhead lighting walkway.
Creators:
Taylor, Medford
Item 49: The Scope, 1971 November 12Add to your cart.
Photograph of fireworks outside of the Scope in Norfolk, Virginia.
Creators:
Virginian-pilot
Ringo, S. H.
Item 50: Interior of the Scope, 1971 November 12Add to your cart.
Photograph of the interior of the Scope building filled with a large crowd of people during an event.
Creators:
Taylor, Medford

Browse by Folder:

[Folder 1: Aerial photograph prints, 1977, undated],
[Folder 2: Automobiles, 1960, 1968, 1972, undated],
[Folder 3: Boats, undated],
[Folder 4: Buildings (folder 1 of 2), 1919-1920, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1966-1971],
[Folder 5: Buildings (folder 2 of 2), 1972-1973, 1975, undated],
[Folder 6: Construction, 1969, 1974, undated],
[Folder 7: Demolition, 1969, 1971, undated],
[Folder 8: People, 1945, 1958, 1971, undated],
[Folder 9: Photograph Album, undated],
[All]


Norfolk Public Library
Slover Library
235 Plume Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
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