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Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, often called the Norfolk Navy Yard and abbreviated as NNSY, is a U.S. Navy facility in Portsmouth, Virginia, for building, remodeling, and repairing the Navy's ships. It's the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy as well as the most multifaceted. Located on the Elizabeth River, the yard is just a short distance upriver from its mouth at Hampton Roads. The name was changed from Gosport Shipyard in 1862.

Located at 36.8153, -76.2972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military facilities in Virginia, Military Superfund sites, Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Navy bases, United States Navy shipyards, Superfund sites in Virginia

Downtown Tunnel

The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area. It links the independent City of Portsmouth with the independent City of Norfolk. In conjunction with the Berkley Bridge, the Downtown Tunnel connects to Interstate 464 to the City of Chesapeake and a continuation I-264 to the downtown and Waterside areas of Norfolk, and on to Virginia Beach.

Located at 36.8329, -76.2936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Tunnels in Virginia, Intracoastal Waterway, Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia, Transportation in Portsmouth, Virginia, Tunnels completed in 1952

I. C. Norcom High School

I.C. Norcom High School is a public high school located in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is administered by Portsmouth City Public Schools. The school colors are maroon and grey, and the nickname is the Greyhounds. The school was named after Israel Charles Norcom, its first supervising principal. I. C. Norcom High School is located at 1801 London Boulevard conveniently located between the revitalized downtown and the Midtown Tunnel. It was opened September, 1997 under the leadership of Mr.

Located at 36.8361, -76.3197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Schools in Portsmouth, Virginia, Educational institutions established in 1913, Historically segregated African-American schools in the United States, Public high schools in Virginia, Magnet schools in Virginia

WPCE

WPCE is a Black Gospel formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Portsmouth, Virginia, serving Hampton Roads. WPCE is owned and operated by Willis Broadcasting Corporation.

Located at 36.8292, -76.3231 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in the Hampton Roads-Tidewater area, Gospel radio stations in the United States, Christian radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1964

The Homecoming (statue)

The Homecoming is a statue expressing the joy of reunion between a family when the sailor returns from a long period at sea. The statue honors the sacrifices made by families and members of all the sea services during long separations. The Homecoming was sculpted by Stanley Bleifeld, who also created the well known The Lone Sailor. The original work is located in the United States Navy Memorial, in Washington, DC.

Located at 36.8463, -76.2942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bronze sculptures in the United States, 1989 sculptures

Town Point Park

. Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations. Norfolk Festevents programs Town Point Park on behalf of the City of Norfolk. Located in the park are The Homecoming and the Armed Forces Memorial.

Located at 36.8456, -76.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Virginia Municipal and County Parks, Urban public parks, Parks in Norfolk, Virginia

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), formerly Naval Hospital Portsmouth, is a United States Navy medical center in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy medical system. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36.844450|-76.305242||||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 36.8445, -76.3052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hospitals in Virginia, Military hospitals in the United States, United States Navy facilities, Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, Virginia, 1827 establishments in the United States, Hospitals established in 1827, National Register of Historic Places in Portsmouth, Virginia

Bide-A-Wee Golf Course

Bide-A-Wee Golf Course is an 18-hole municipal public golf course founded by former PGA Champion Chandler Harper in 1956 located in and owned by the city of Portsmouth, Virginia.

Located at 36.8029, -76.3398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Golf clubs and courses in Virginia, Portsmouth, Virginia, Visitor attractions in Portsmouth, Virginia