Colonial Place
About the district
Colonial Place, at Roughly bounded by the Lafayette R., Knitting Mill Creek, East Haven Creek and 38th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 2002. The Register lists it for its architecture and town planning, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 255 other Virginia listings. The district takes in 1,090 historic buildings. The listing covers 202 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 129 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Roughly bounded by the Lafayette R., Knitting Mill Creek, East Haven Creek and 38th St., Norfolk · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Colonial PlaceStart here
- 2Cruser Place Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.3 mi on
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RiverviewQueen Anne · 0.2 mi on
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of Colonial Place
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Colonial Place
Is Colonial Place on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 22, 2002 (Register number 02000532).
Is Colonial Place a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Virginia has 125 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is LIGHTSHIP No. 101, PORTSMOUTH, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Colonial Place?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Colonial Place?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 129 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 41682145 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.