Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Architectural Drawings | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority Architectural Drawings

ID: 002/RG 06/2015-002

Primary Creator: Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Extent: 8.0 Folders

Arrangement: By original order, generally.

Date Acquired: 04/23/2015

Subjects: Buildings, Norfolk (Va.), Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Urban renewal

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Architectural drawings and related materials of miscellaneous buildings in Norfolk, Virginia. Some of these buildings are historical in nature and local landmarks, such as the Royster Building in downtown Norfolk.

Collection Historical Note

The Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) was created in 1940 to provide adequate housing, foster comprehensive development plans, conserve historic buildings and neighborhoods, and lead community revitalization in the city.

Subject/Index Terms

Buildings
Norfolk (Va.)
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Urban renewal

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: Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority by transfer

Processing Information: Parts of the this collection (the Royster Building materials) were first processed and entered into Archon in February 2019.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Drawer:

[Drawer 10 Vault],
[Drawer 11 Vault],
[Drawer 12 Vault],
[All]

Drawer 10 Vault

Folder 1: Royster Building floor plans, circa 1911, 1915: Includes 8 drawings. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.
Folder 2: Royster Building interior details, circa 1911: Includes 9 drawings. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.
Folder 3: Royster Buildiing pilings, foundaton and basement plans, circa 1911, 1912: Includes 10 drawings. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.

Drawer 11 Vault

Folder 4: Royster Building structural plans and elevations, circa 1911: Includes approximately 12 drawings. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.
Folder 5: Royster Building electrical and mechanical plans, circa 1911: Includes approximately 12 drawings. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.
Folder 6: Royster Building miscellaneous extra drawings and hardware details, circa 1911: Includes approximately 12 drawings. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.
Folder 7: Royster Building elevations (rolled), circa 1911: Includes 6 rolled drawings, stored on cabinet top above vault drawers. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.
Folder 8: Royster Building elevations (rolled), circa 1911: Includes 3 rolled drawings, stored on cabinet top above vault drawers. The Royster Building is at 201 Granby Street in downtown Norfolk. It was completed in 1912.

Drawer 12 Vault

Folder 9: Monticello Arcade elevations and sections, circa 1906-1907: Approximately 12 blueprints.
Folder 10: Monticello Arcade mechanical and electrical plans, circa 1906-1907: Approximately 15 blueprints.