South Norfolk is not part of the City of Norfolk, or the ?city across the river, ? author Raymond L. Harper protested during his tour of duty in the United States Navy. For each decade of its existence, or century for that matter, South Norfolk has kept in steady stride with the rest of the nation without missing a beat. From its beginnings in 1661 to its industrial boom in the 1870s, this Virginia town has always been a forerunner of progress. Lifelong resident, author, and historian, Raymond Harper, portrays in pictures what his multiple other books on South Norfolk depict in words. Decade b... Read More
South Norfolk is not part of the City of Norfolk, or the ?city across the river, ? author Raymond L. Harper protested during his tour of duty in the United States Navy. For each decade of its existence, or century for that matter, South Norfolk has kept in steady stride with the rest of the nation without missing a beat. From its beginnings in 1661 to its industrial boom in the 1870s, this Virginia town has always been a forerunner of progress. Lifelong resident, author, and historian, Raymond Harper, portrays in pictures what his multiple other books on South Norfolk depict in words. Decade b... Read More
