Chesterfield Heights Booklet, circa 1905 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Collection Overview

Title: Chesterfield Heights Booklet, circa 1905

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-491

Primary Creator: The Chesterfield Heights Corporation (1904-)

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged in original order.

Date Acquired: 00/00/0000

Subjects: Chesterfield Heights (Norfolk, Va.), Norfolk (Va.)

Forms of Material: Booklets

Languages: English

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."

Subject/Index Terms

Chesterfield Heights (Norfolk, Va.)
Norfolk (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: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Chesterfield Heights Booklet, MSS 0000-491, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed May 25, 2022.

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Folder 1: Booklet, Chesterfield Heights, circa 1905