The names of candidates who lose elections often fade into obscurity, or perhaps become questions on “Jeopardy.” In 1940, however, dark-horse candidate Wendell Willkie’s effective criticism of Roosevelt’s New Deal administration spawned hundreds of grassroots “Willkie for President” clubs throughout the country which many people still remember. The banner in this photograph hangs from the front of the Spofford home, now known as Manor House, on Maple Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spofford built their home in 1898 and called it The Alders.

—Ann Havemeyer

Information and photograph provided by the Norfolk Historical Society and Museum.