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By Tyler Willis
Collection Overview
Title: Nicholas John Pope, Jr. Photograph Collection, 1919, 1945, 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966-1973
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
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 5: Buildings (folder 2 of 2), 1972-1973, 1975, undated
- Folder 2 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:
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Norfolk (Va.)
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Architecture--Virginia--Norfolk
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Downtown Norfolk
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Central business districts--Virginia--Norfolk
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Berkley (Norfolk, Va.)
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Ghent (Norfolk, Va.)
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Riverview (Norfolk, Va.)
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MacArthur Memorial
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Church buildings--Virginia
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Buildings
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Businesses
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Housing--Virginia--Norfolk
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Theater--20th century
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Portsmouth (Va.)
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Elizabeth River (Va.)
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Shopping malls
- Item 51: East Ghent neighborhood, 1972 February 9
Photograph of a neighborhood in East Ghent including homes and businesses.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-22-9
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 52: East Ghent neighborhood, 1972 February 9
Photograph of a ngihborhood in East Ghent featuring homes and businesses.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-22-10
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 53: Brick apartment building in Berkley, 1972 April 17
Photograph of a large two-story brick apartment building at the intersection of Craig Street and Walker Street in the Berkley neighborhoon of the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-38-24
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 54: Row of duplex homes in Berkley, 1972 April 17
Photograph of a row of duplex homes in the Berkley neighborhood of the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-38-25
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 55: Full Gospel Church of Deliverance, 1972 May 2
Photograph of Full Gospel Church of Deliverance in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-44-3
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 56: 1008 and 1010 East Berkely Avenue residences, 1972 May 2
Photograph of two residences, 1008 and 1010 East Berkley Avenue in the Berkley neighborhood of the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-44-5
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 57: 1008 and 1010 East Berkely Avenue residences, 1972 May 2
Photograph of two residences, 1008 and 1010 East Berkley Avenue in the Berkley neighborhood of the Southside in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 72-44-6
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 58: Used Auto Parts building, 1972 May 2
Photograph of an abandoned Used Auto Parts building in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 722-44-8
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 59: Used Auto Parts building, 1972 May 2
Photograph of an abandoned Used Auto Parts building in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 722-44-8
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 60: Van Peenen-Royster House interior, 1973 March 6
Photograph of the ceiling from the interior of the Van Peenen-Royster House at 303 Colonial Avenue in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. This was the home of Frank S. Royster, who opeated the Royster Guano Fertilizer Company in Norfolk, Virginia.
Negative Packet Number: MDA 73-16-23
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 61: Businesses at Granby Mall, 1975 August
- Bird's eye view of businesses along Granby Mall in downtown Norfolk, Virginia.
- Item 62: Towne Guild Theatre, undated
- Photograph of the Towne Guild Theatre located at the former street address of 1220 Colonial Avenue, now condominiums. The theatre sat at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and the former 13th Street and was formerly known as the Visulite Theatre.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 63: Towne Guild Theatre, undated
- <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8108px;">Photograph of the Towne Guild Theatre located at the former street address of 1220 Colonial Avenue, now condominiums. The theatre sat at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and the former 13th Street and was formerly known as the Visulite Theatre.</span>
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 64: Towne Guild Theatre, undated
- Photograph of the Towne Guild Theatre located at the former street address of 1220 Colonial Avenue, now condominiums. The theatre sat at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and the former 13th Street and was formerly known as the Visulite Theatre.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 65: 260 East 39th Street residence, undated
- Photograph of handymen making repairs to the roof and gutter fixture at the 260 East 39th Street residence in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 66: 320 West Freemason Street interior, undated
- Photograph of damage and cracking to the interior wall against a stairwell at 320 West Freemason Street in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 67: 700 Raleigh Avenue apartments, undated
- Photograph of 700 Raleigh Avenue apartments exterior and courtyard in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Arnold, Millard
- Item 68: The Scope, undated
- Bird's eye view of the Scope arena in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 69: The Scope, undated
- Photograph of the Scope arena and reflecting pool in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 70: Ellis Aparments, undated
- Photograph of the abandoned Ellis Apartmens in disrepair and overgrowth of vegetation surrounding the first floor windows in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 71: East Freemason Street, undated
- Bird's eye view of East Freemason Street looking west with the Willoughby-Baylor House, Christ Church, Freemason Baptist Church near a large empty lot in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- Item 72: Norfolk Academy building, undated
Photograph of the Norfolk Academy building, designed by architect Thomas Ustick Walter, from St. Paul's Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia.
NRHA Negative Packet Number: MDA 70-137-11
Photo Craftsmen Negative Number: 20-934
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Photo Craftsmen Company, Inc. (1946-2004)
- Item 73: House of Horror building, undated
- Photograph of a business called House of Horror with a stone facade, wooden shutter, and chain link fixtures.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 74: Atlantic Hotel, undated
- Image of a drawing of the Atlantic Hotel on Granby Street in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 75: High rise apartment building behind a row of Victorian style homes, undated
- Photograph of a high rise apartment complex behind a row of single family homes featurin Victorian architecture in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 76: Downtown Norfolk scene at Commercial Place, undated
- Photograph of downtown Norfolk near Commercial Place looking from a courtyard at multiple high-rise buildings with glass facades, inlcuding the Icon building.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 77: Building entrance with signage, unknown
- Photograph of a wooden framed building with a door that says "This is not a good house now" and warning and realtor signage afixed to the external facade.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 78: 508 Colonial Avenue, undated
- Photograph of 508 Colonial Avenue, an Italianate townhouse, in the Ghent neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 79: Businesses on Granby Street, unknown
- Photograph of businesses on Granby Street in downtown Norfolk, including Medco, Gent's, Bartley Jewelers, and the Commodore Maury Hotel.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 80: Businesses on West Freemason Street, unknown
- Photograph of businesses looking west on West Freemason Street in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Businesses shown include The Woman's Shop; Albright Hopkins Flowers, Inc.; Liberty Loans; Willner's Inc.; Michaels; Dorothy Frocks; and, church tower from the current Freemason Abbey building.
- Creators:
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Unknown
- Item 82: Downtown Norfolk, unknown
- Bird's eye view of high-rise and historic buildings in downtown Norfolk looking north at Monticello Avenue and featuring the MacArthur Memorial building, Freemason Baptist Church, and Christ Church.
- Creators:
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Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
- Item 83: City of Norfolk skyline, undated
- Bird's eye view of the City of Norfolk skyline across the Elizabeth River from Portsmouth, Virginia looking north from Crawford Street.
- Creators:
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Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority
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Burker, Wally
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]
