Product Description

Since their early 20th-century beginnings as streetcar suburbs of Norfolk, Virginia, the adjoining historic neighborhoods of Colonial Place and Riverview have evolved into a vibrant, active community that a diverse citizenry now calls home. "Colonial Place and Riverview: One Hundred Years of History," an elegant hardcover volume, beautifully captures the neighborhoods' fascinating story in text and more than 100 photographs. From the area's founders to the trailblazers who made it among the first successfully integrated districts in Virginia, the community's history is filled with people who shared a unique and special vision for Colonial Place and Riverview. That commitment to community continues today. With one of the largest and most active civic leagues in the city, Colonial Place and Riverview remain at the forefront of civic involvement. Both neighborhoods proudly claim placement on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, accomplished through the hard work and dedication of scores of resident volunteers. Shaded by oaks and crape myrtles and cooled by riverfront breezes, the area is naturally beautiful, offering ready access for all to the shoreline. The community's greatest asset, though, its its people, a diverse cross-section of citizens that includes professionals, artists, academecians, students, tradespeople, military personnel and elected officials. The story of Colonial Place and Riverview is one of people: people caring for their community, their city, and each other. "Colonial Place and Riverview: One Hundred Years of History" is a great family heritage piece, a wonderful gift, and a treasured keepsake for all. Only 1,000 copies of this limited edition pictorial were printed. Each book is signed by the authors.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1484262 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12
• Format: Special Limited Edition
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 72 pages

Customer Reviews

A book about one of Virginia's most interesting communities.
When I was telling a friend that I'd recently purchased a home in Norfolk, he smiled at me and said, "I bet you bought a house in Colonial Place!" In response, I asked him, "Yes, you're right, but how'd you know?"

"Easy," he replied. "Anyone who loves old houses as much as you do just wouldn't feel comfortable in any other neighborhood."

And it was soon after my new husband and I moved into our 1920s home in Colonial Place, that another friend gave us this book as a housewarming gift. The quality of this hardcover book and the clarity of its photos are remarkable and the sheer quantity of the archival photos is beyond remarkable!

If you're just an old soul (like me) who loves to look at photos that tell the story of a bygone era, you'll cherish this book.

"Colonial Place and Riverview" is an interesting read and something no resident of Norfolk should be without. The Riverview/Colonial Place neighborhoods have a rich and fascinating history and it's *wonderful* that the books' authors took the time (and effort and expense) to create a permanent written record of this rich history.

Although the book's title suggests it's primarily of regional interest, I'd think every resident of Virginia would enjoy reading more about this historic neighborhood on the East Coast of the Commonwealth.

Very interesting bit of local history
We bought this book as soon as we moved to Colonial Place. We moved into Norfolk get away from the generic "anywhere America" suburbs and we picked Colonial Place for its unique character, history and convenient location. This book gave us a much more detailed and interesting history than we could find online and it makes a nice coffee table book to display to guests who might be curious. It really is neat to walk around the neighborhood and know the history--I feel a much stronger connection and sense of community.

For Norfolk natives
A wonderful book for anyone who has ever lived in this unique area of Norfolk, Virginia. My mother, who grew up in Colonial Place, knew many of the homes and could recognize folks in the pictures from her childhood. A great gift for someone who owns a home there.