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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2008.
Old Court House at the Corner of E. Main and Nebraska Streets - Also Mrs. Palmer's and Dr. Leigh's Houses Next Door
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2008.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2008.

Old Court House at the Corner of E. Main and Nebraska Streets - Also Mrs. Palmer's and Dr. Leigh's Houses Next Door

Artist Lizzie Camp (American)
Dateca. 1840
MediumCharcoal
DimensionsOverall, Frame: 23 1/2 x 18 5/8 in. (59.7 x 47.3 cm)
ClassificationsAmerican art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William F. Egelhoff
Object number54.40.76
Terms
  • Norfolk
  • Courthouse
  • Fire station
  • Cityscape
  • Norfolk, VA
On View
Not on view
DescriptionCharcoal drawing of the old Norfolk Borough courthouse (and fire station), which was built in 1780 and stood at the corner of East Main and Nebraska Streets. Artist was daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, whose house is also depicted in the drawing; Dr. Leigh's house was next door.