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The 20-volume Encyclopedia of Norfolk, Virginia is the most ambitious project of history and geography ever attempted for Norfolk — and it is one of the most unusual projects of its kind in the field of geography.Copyright 2008-2012 Irwin Berent / NorfolkHistory.com
All the volumes will be released over the next 12 months. The first volume of the encyclopedia is now available, and, in addition, you can order all the other volumes in advance — at significant discounts. (Click here to order your copy/copies.)
The just-released Volume 1 — Norfolk, Virginia, Evolution of a City in Maps: 200 Years of Maps, Compared Side By Side — presents, among other things, an astonishing array of maps that, for the first time, shows in stunning detail the phenomenal evolution of one of America's most historic and important cities from its beginnings as a town to its current expanse. Indeed, this volume provides the basemaps to which all the other volumes will substantially refer. So it's not only the first volume of what promises to become a classic in history-geography but it's an invaluable reference in itself.
The first ten volumes cover general topics pertaining to the entire area of Norfolk, taking in all the land within the current city limits. The ten remaining volumes (vols.11-20) separately cover specific areas of Norfolk, covering the history-geography of the original town and borough and each area annexed, in the order in which the area was annexed.
The extent of geography and history that is covered in these books is truly breathtaking. A listing of the titles and sub-titles gives a hint of the incredible amount of information contained in them:
Volume 1 • Norfolk, Virginia, Evolution of a City in Maps: 200 Years of Maps, Compared Side By Side
Volume 2 • The Waters of Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Bay, Elizabeth River, Creeks, Canals, Waterworks & Bridges (also Springs, Wells, Lighthouses, Quarantine, Dredging, Cable, Ferries, Tunnels, etc.)
Volume 3 • The Land of Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Flora, Soil, Parks, Race Tracks, Fairgrounds and Cemeteries
Volume 4 • The Agriculture of Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Farming, From Strawberry Fields to the Market Square (Plantations, Truck Farming, Freedman's Bureau Farms, Agriculture Fairs, Dairies, Hemp, Orchards, etc.)
Volume 5 • The Animals and Peoples of Norfolk, Virginia: A Selected History-Geography (Oysters and Oystering, Shell Roads, Fish and Fishing, Wild Animals and Hunting, Indigenous Peoples, Slaves, Farmers, Labor and the Census)
Volume 6 • The Military of Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Fortifications, Encampments, Army and Navy Bases
Volume 7 • The Roads of Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Roads and Street Names (also Turnpikes, Boulevards, State Routes, Interstate, Name Changes, Numbered Streets, Paving)
Volume 8 • The Transportation of Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Stagecoaches, Streetcars, Electric Railways, Railroads, Balloon Flight, and Airports (also Piers, Wharves, Terminals)
Volume 9 • The Early Boundaries of Norfolk, Virginia, and Surroundings: A History-Geography of County Lines, Parishes, Townships, Precincts, and Magisterial Districts (also Norfolk-Area Maps Pre-Dating Street Names, from 1600s to 1800s)
Volume 10 • Developing Norfolk, Virginia: A History-Geography of Two Centuries of Real Estate Advertising, Selling, Building and Redevelopment
Volume 11 • Norfolk, Virginia, From Town to Downtown: A History-Geography of the Town and Borough Lands of Norfolk, Virginia (early expansions, wards, and redevelopment)
Volume 12 • Norfolk's Brambleton: A History-Geography of the Area of Norfolk's 1st Annexation
Volume 13 • Norfolk's Ghent, the Other Atlantic City: A History-Geography of the Areas of Norfolk's 2nd Annexation
Volume 14 • Norfolk's Berkley: A History-Geography of the Area of Norfolk's 3rd Annexation
Volume 15 • Norfolk's Huntersville, Lindenwood, and Villa Heights: A History-Geography of the Areas of Norfolk's 4th Annexation (Huntersville, Outtensville, Barboursville, Lindenwood, Villa Heights, etc.)
Volume 16 • Norfolk, Virginia, From Park Place to Colonial Place: A History-Geography of the Areas of Norfolk's 5th Annexation Click to see partial list of sub-divisions/neighborhoods/sections covered in this volume ...
Volume 17 • Norfolk's Lamberts Point: A History-Geography of the Areas of Norfolk's 6th Annexation
Volume 18 • Norfolk, Virginia, From Campostella to Roland Park to Ocean View: A History-Geography of the Areas of Norfolk's Great 7th Annexation
Volume 19 • Norfolk, Virginia, From Ingleside to Norview to Oakdale Farms and Beyond: A History-Geography of the Areas of Norfolk's 8th Annexation
Volume 20 • Norfolk, Virginia, From Newtown to Lake Taylor to Little Creek: A History-Geography of the Areas Annexed by Norfolk from Princess Anne County
Click here to order any volumes of the Encyclopedia. Also available for purchase is Norfolk, Virginia: A Jewish History of the 20th Century.