City of Norfolk House Numbers Books, circa 1913 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: City of Norfolk House Numbers Books, circa 1913

ID: 002/RG 22/0000-003

Primary Creator: City of Norfolk

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in original order, with the exception of crumbling pages placed in inserts at the end.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Norfolk (Va.), Streets--Virginia--Norfolk

Forms of Material: Books

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Two circa June 1913 books of house numbers for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, showing house numbers prior to 1896, house numbers from 1896-1912, and the renumbering of house numbers in 1912. One of the books was presented by Walter H. Taylor, Jr., Assistant City Engineer. The other book was autographed on the front inside cover: "Jordan A. Pugh, Citizens Bank Bldg., Norfolk." The volumes are organized alphabetically by street name and sub-divided on each page by west side and east side of the street. The 1895, 1896, and 1912 house numbers are listed (if the house existed), and the owner name is provided. The volumes also list street intersections. The two volumes vary slightly.

Subject/Index Terms

Norfolk (Va.)
Streets--Virginia--Norfolk

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.

Physical Access Note: Pages are fragile and crumbling.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: City of Norfolk House Numbers Books, RG 22-0000-003, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed May 19, 2022.

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Box 1

Folder 1: Book, House Numbers, City of Norfolk, 1913 June: 383 pages. Presented by Walter H. Taylor, Jr., Assistant City Engineer.
Folder 2: Book, House Numbers, City of Norfolk, 1913 June: 384 pages. Inscription on front inside cover: "Jordan A. Pugh, Citizens Bank Bldg, Norfolk."