Cultural and Convention Center, Norfolk, Virginia, Construction Plans
Scope and Contents
Construction plans for the Cultural and Convention Center (Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall theater) in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Included are original architectural drawings, copy prints of these and other architectural drawings, and engineering reports. The bulk of the materials are from 1966 and were produced by Studio Nervi, a prominent architectural and engineering firm based in Rome, Italy. Some of the copy prints were created jointly by Studio Nervi and the local Norfolk architects Williams and Tazewell.
Dates
- created: 1966
- Other: Date acquired: 00/00/0000
Creator
- Studio Nervi (Firm) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is available to researchers by appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.
Biographical or Historical Information
Construction of the Cultural and Convention Center began in 1968. Scope opened in 1971 and Chrysler Hall opened in 1972. The Center was viewed as a cornerstone in the redevelopment and revitalization of Norfolk's downtown area.
Note written by
Full Extent
2.00 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement Note
By record type, in numeric order where appropriate.
Source of Acquisition
Department of City Planning, Norfolk, Virginia, by donation
Processing Information
Processed October 2018.
- Title
- Guide to Cultural and Convention Center, Norfolk, Virginia, Construction Plans
- Author
- Will Hopkins
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the Sargeant Memorial Collection Repository
Norfolk Public Library
235 East Plume Street
2nd Floor
Norfolk VA 23510 US
757-431-7429
localhistory@norfolk.gov