The auction is about to begin, as potential buyers browse among an assortment of furniture in front of George W.…
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Jun 1
When the railroad was constructed in Norfolk, it was necessary to build several crossings, such as the bridge over Litchfield…
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May 3
Freight trains lumbered through Norfolk on a daily basis in the early 20th century, transporting anthracite coal from Pennsylvania.…
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Apr 1
One of the earliest photographs of Norfolk was taken in 1878 from the location of the present post office. It…
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Feb 28
This 1917 photograph is a timely reminder of the long struggle fought by many dedicated women for basic civil liberties,…
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Feb 6
The precursor to the Honor Roll Monument on the village green was this rustic log structure designed by architect Alfredo…
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Dec 1
Before centralization, the Norfolk district school system included eleven grammar schools, each managed by a local school committee. Schoolhouses were…
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Nov 5
Planning a road trip to take in the fall foliage? In the early 1900’s, renting a touring car from A.…
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Oct 3
In 1900, the Collar Brothers store stood west of the intersection of Greenwoods Road and Maple Avenue adjacent to the…
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Sep 1
One of Marie Kendall’s most beloved photographs shows a group of Norfolk men working out at the Eldridge Gymnasium (now…
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Jul 30