MJ’s Tavern Dinner Meet-Up | Jan 11th
Indulge in the comfort of MJ’s delicious offerings as we gather for an evening of good food and a chance to connect with your CPRV neighbors.
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1916 Sears catalog home. They shipped the entire house to you by railroad car. Sears was like Ikea before Ikea.
Friends and family would come from all around to help the owner build it.
Most were built in New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Sears sold more than 70,000 mail-order homes between 1908 and 1940. Some enthusiasts estimate that about 70% of Sears houses are still standing today.
Sears provided building plans and specifications, along with the lumber and any other materials needed. The shipment included everything from nails, screws, and paint to prebuilt building parts, such as staircases and dining nooks.
Information Provided by Jandali Realty
Indulge in the comfort of MJ’s delicious offerings as we gather for an evening of good food and a chance to connect with your CPRV neighbors.
Justin Shafer and Eric Berger, Storm Water Project Managers with the City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works, will speak about flooding issues our neighborhoods face.
Please help us collect nonperishable food items for neighbors in need. This food drive will serve families and/or individuals in need within our own community!
Join the CPRV Civic League between 230PM – 530PM on December 3, 2023 at Afterglow Brewing for a neighborhood meet-up!
Access past meeting recording and chat transcript below.
The 19th century in Norfolk saw the birth of key institutions and transformative events that left a lasting imprint on the city’s history. We’ve distilled this rich history into a concise overview to provide you with a glimpse of Norfolk’s past.
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