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.
4411 Colonial Avenue was built in 1913, by Elijah Jefferson Robertson, who resided there, with his wife, Ella Mae and their son, Robert.
Mr Robertson was a salesman for a wholesale paper company and was also Mayor of Norfolk in 1932.
His grandson, Robert Robertson, Jr., M.D, was instrumental in the establishment and building of Virginia Beach General Hospital on First Colonial Road.
Mr Robertson was known by the nick name of Jeff and is the namesake of “Jeff Robertson Park” at one end of the Elizabeth River Trail in West Ghent.
Information Provided by Larry Morton
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.