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What Norfolk looked like in the Roaring 1920s

The 1920s was a period of great change and growth for the city of Norfolk, Virginia. Located on the eastern coast of the United States, Norfolk was a major port city, and its economy was heavily reliant on shipping and trade. During this decade, the city’s port and shipping industries experienced significant growth, as new technologies and innovations in transportation made it easier and more efficient to move goods around the world.

At the same time, Norfolk’s manufacturing and retail sectors also expanded, as the city became a hub for the production and distribution of a variety of goods. This economic growth attracted many new residents to the city, and Norfolk’s population increased rapidly during the 1920s.

The 1920s were also a time of cultural change in Norfolk. The city became more diverse, as people from different backgrounds and regions moved to Norfolk in search of work and opportunity. This influx of new residents brought with it a variety of new ideas, customs, and traditions, and the city became a melting pot of cultures.

The arts and entertainment scene in Norfolk also flourished during the 1920s, with a growing number of theaters, music halls, and other venues for performance and entertainment. This was a time of great creativity and innovation in the arts, and many talented artists and performers called Norfolk home.

The 1920s were a time of great change and growth for Norfolk, as the city’s economy boomed and its culture became more vibrant and diverse. Despite the challenges and difficulties that the city faced, the 1920s were a time of great progress and development for Norfolk.

#1 Donation Church, Lynnhaven Parish, Norfolk, 1920

Donation Church, Lynnhaven Parish, Norfolk, 1920

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#2 Norfolk boats, 1922

Norfolk boats, 1922

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#3 Norfolk & Wash, 1922

Norfolk & Wash, 1922

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#4 Norfolk VA Main St. 1922

Norfolk VA Main St. 1922

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#5 Ford Managers Norfolk Mayor In 1st Model T, 1925

Ford Managers Norfolk Mayor In 1st Model T, 1925

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#6 Columbia and Virginia Ferry Norfolk, 1929

Columbia and Virginia Ferry Norfolk, 1929

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#7 Rices Store Norva Norfolk, 1926

Rices Store Norva Norfolk, 1926

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#8 Christ St Lukes Church Norfolk, 1920s

Christ St Lukes Church Norfolk, 1920s

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#9 Ocean View Boardwalk Jul. 4 1929

Ocean View Boardwalk Jul. 4 1929

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#10 Norfolk Boat Club, 1920s

Norfolk Boat Club, 1920s

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#11 Looking South on Granby Street from Market Street, 1922

Looking South on Granby Street from Market Street, 1922

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#12 Looking North from Waterfront, 1922

Looking North from Waterfront, 1922

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#13 Granby Street looking North from City Hall Avenue, 1920

Granby Street looking North from City Hall Avenue, 1920

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#14 Looking South on Granby Street from Tazewell Street, 1922

Looking South on Granby Street from Tazewell Street, 1922

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#15 Looking North on Granby Street to Freemason Street from College Place, 1923

Looking North on Granby Street to Freemason Street from College Place, 1923

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#16 Granby Street looking North from City Hall Avenue, 1923

Granby Street looking North from City Hall Avenue, 1923

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#17 Looking North on Granby Street from Market Street.Old Norfolk College for Young Ladies (built 1880) on left, 1922

Looking North on Granby Street from Market Street.Old Norfolk College for Young Ladies (built 1880) on left, 1922

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#18 Norfolk , 1920s

Norfolk , 1920s

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