February 8, 2023
2023-02-08T18:30:00
206 23rd Street
Newport News, VA 23607
Public Hearing for Downtown Historic District
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
A group of business owners has submitted an application to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) to create the Downtown Historic District. The DHR is holding a Public Hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Coastal Fermentory at 206 23rd Street. The hearing is required to take place as part of the nomination process for any historic district. All are invited to the public meeting to provide comments and ask questions.
If you haven’t been to downtown Newport News lately, particularly the area we now refer to as The Yard District, you are missing out! The area has come to life with energy and activity thanks to new investment. All are invited to come play in The Yard! Enjoy events, craft beers, a distillery, restaurants, and beautiful parks.
A group of business owners has submitted an application to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) to create the Downtown Historic District. Historic districts are designations of a group of buildings that together form a historically or architecturally significant area. The designation is intended to preserve the character of the significant area, but not freeze it in time. It helps communities protect and share their history while benefiting the local economy by attracting visitors and buyers looking for unique historic homes and commercial properties.
The DHR is holding a Public Hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Coastal Fermentory at 206 23rd Street. The hearing is required to take place as part of the nomination process for any historic district. All are invited to the public meeting to provide comments and ask questions.