Ghent (Norfolk)
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The Ghent District is a historic neighborhood in Norfolk, Virginia. It comprises Ghent, West Ghent, and Ghent Square. Other portions of surrounding neighborhoods are often attributed to Ghent as an extension of its commerce including Chelsea, North Colley Avenue, and active gentrification into portions of Park Place to the north, labelled 'The Railroad District'.
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Ghent Historic District | |
Location | Roughly bounded by Olney Rd., Virginia Beach Blvd., Smith's Creek, and Brambleton Ave., Norfolk, Virginia |
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Coordinates | 36°51′45.6″N 76°18′2.9″W |
Area | 77 acres (31 ha) |
Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Queen Anne |
NRHP reference No. | 80004455[1] |
VLR No. | 122-0061 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | July 4, 1980 |
Designated VLR | June 19, 1979[2] |
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Ghent's boundaries to the south are Mowbray Arch/Brambleton Avenue along The Hague and the Neon District, the Elizabeth River to the west, Monticello Avenue on the east, and the railroad crossing at 22nd Street to the North.