Colonial Place - Riverview
Welcome to the Colonial Place - Riverview Civic League website. Our neighbors are your friends on the Lafayette River.
Email ListservThe Colonial Place/Riverview Civic League is a nonprofit organization serving the residents of these two communities. Elected officers along with appointed committee chairs manage the affairs of the League. Civic League meetings are held monthly on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, corner of Colonial and 37th Street. >>> more about the CPRV Civic League >>>
The history of Colonial Place and Riverview began at the turn of the 20th century during a period of growth for the City of Norfolk. The city annexed a farming community just outside of town and slated it for suburban development; Colonial Place and Riverview were part of this development. Suburban development at that time depended upon connection to the trolley system–a connection that still exists in the neighborhood (although the trolleys no longer require electric lines). >>> more on the History of CPRV >>>
Colonial Place/Riverview shows off in several annual events. Stroll the neighborhood and meet neighborhood artists at the annual Historic Riverview and Colonial Place Front Porch Art Walk. In December prizes are awarded in several categories to winners of the Holiday Decoration Contest. >>> see the full CPRV Events Calendar >>>