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A Look Back: Historical Photos of Norfolk in the 1910s

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Norfolk is a city in Virginia, located on the east coast of the United States. In the 1910s, Norfolk would have been a bustling port city with a growing population and a thriving economy. The city would have been home to a diverse range of people, including sailors, shipyard workers, and merchants. Many of the city’s residents would have been involved in the maritime industry, and the city would have been a major hub for trade and commerce.

In the 1910s, Norfolk’s economy was primarily centered around its port and naval base. The city was a major center for shipbuilding and naval activities, and the large naval base located there employed many people and generated significant economic activity. In addition to its naval and shipbuilding industries, Norfolk was also an important center for commerce and industry. The city had a number of large businesses and factories that produced a wide range of goods, including textiles, tobacco, and food products. Overall, the economy of Norfolk in the 1910s was strong and diverse, with a growing population and a thriving business community.

#4 Granby Street looking North.from City Hall Avenue at night, 1918

Granby Street looking North.from City Hall Avenue at night, 1918

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#7 Raymond Bykes, Western Union No. 23, Norfolk, 1910s

Raymond Bykes, Western Union No. 23, Norfolk, 1910s

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#8 Group of Western Union Messengers in Norfolk, 1911

Group of Western Union Messengers in Norfolk, 1911

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#9 These boys, and others, work in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, 1911

These boys, and others, work in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, Berkley, 1911

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#10 Dominick, a young Norfolk newsboy. There are too many youngsters selling papers in Norfolk, Virginia, 1911

Dominick, a young Norfolk newsboy. There are too many youngsters selling papers in Norfolk, Virginia, 1911

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#11 Granby Street from the corner of Main Street, Norfolk, 1910s

Granby Street from the corner of Main Street, Norfolk, 1910s

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#12 Granby Street from corner of City Hall Avenue; busy street scene with autos and electric trolleys, 1915.

Granby Street from corner of City Hall Avenue; busy street scene with autos and electric trolleys, 1915.

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#13 Granby Street from the corner of City Hall Avenue, Norfolk, 1915.

Granby Street from the corner of City Hall Avenue, Norfolk, 1915.

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#22 Looking South on Granby Street from Tazewell Street, 1918

Looking South on Granby Street from Tazewell Street, 1918

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#23 Looking South on Granby Street from Market Street, 1912

Looking South on Granby Street from Market Street, 1912

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#24 Looking North on Granby Street from City Hall Avenue, 1911

Looking North on Granby Street from City Hall Avenue, 1911

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#25 Looking South or Granby Street from Market Street, 1915

Looking South or Granby Street from Market Street, 1915

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#26 Looking North of Granby Street from City Hall Avenue, 1915

Looking North of Granby Street from City Hall Avenue, 1915

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#28 Navy Yard in Norfolk Virginia of a flat car with what looks like a large gun (barrel for a battleship) on top, 1918

Navy Yard in Norfolk Virginia of a flat car with what looks like a large gun (barrel for a battleship) on top, 1918

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#29 United States Naval yard motorized ambulance in Norfolk, Virginia in 1918

United States Naval yard motorized ambulance in Norfolk, Virginia in 1918

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#30 View of the burned-out Monticello Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia, and fire apparatus frosted with icicles.

View of the burned-out Monticello Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia, and fire apparatus frosted with icicles.

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#31 Postal messenger boys wait for deliveries on their bicycles, Norfolk, Virginia, June 1911.

Postal messenger boys wait for deliveries on their bicycles, Norfolk, Virginia, June 1911.

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#40 Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911

Every one of these youngsters went into work when the whistle blew, noon June 15, 1911

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#41 Hodges Gallop, Western Union Messenger No. 16, Norfolk, Va. Lives, 201 Freeman Street.

Hodges Gallop, Western Union Messenger No. 16, Norfolk, Va. Lives, 201 Freeman Street.

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#42 Hodges Gallop, Western Union Messenger No. 16, Norfolk, Va. Lives, 201 Freeman Street.

Hodges Gallop, Western Union Messenger No. 16, Norfolk, Va. Lives, 201 Freeman Street.

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#43 These boys, and others, work in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, 1910s

These boys, and others, work in the Chesapeake Knitting Mills, 1910s

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#44 Granby Street from the corner of City Hall Avenue, Norfolk, 1915.

Granby Street from the corner of City Hall Avenue, Norfolk, 1915.

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#45 Granby Street from the corner of Main Street, Norfolk, 1915

Granby Street from the corner of Main Street, Norfolk, 1915

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#47 Camp Sloan for sailors, Convalescent home near Norfolk, 1910s

Camp Sloan for sailors, Convalescent home near Norfolk, 1910s

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