122-0824

Berkley North Historic District

Norfolk (Ind. City)

VLR Listing Date

1999-12-01

NRHP Listing Date

2000-11-22

NHL Listing Date

NA

NRHP Reference Number

00001440

Berkley North Historic District was an independent settlement at the fork of the eastern and southern branches of the Elizabeth River prior to its annexation by the city of Norfolk in 1906. Known variously as Powder Point, Ferry Point, Herbertsville, Washington Point, Washington Town, and Washington, the village grew with the shipping and shipbuilding industries. After the Civil War, the village became a town and was named after local landowner and entrepreneur Lycurgus Berkley. Industrial enterprises fueled the community’s growth and supported the development of handsome residential areas. The Berkley North district represents the most intact section of late-19th- and early-20th-century residential development with architectural styles ranging from Italianate and Queen Anne to Colonial Revival and Craftsman. The Berkley North Historic District also contains a few notable commercial structures and several architecturally prominent churches.

Last Updated: June 6, 2023

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Abbreviations:
VLR: Virginia Landmarks Register
NPS: National Park Service
NRHP: National Register of Historic Places
NHL: National Historic Landmark

Photo credit: David Edwards/DHR, 2022

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