LOVE in P-Town
The LOVE monument was created by two Portsmouth artists, Orlen Stauffer and Irving Wolff. The design of the piece is that each letter has meaning to the city of Portsmouth.
L – The stars and stripes in the direction of the waves are a symbol for the role Portsmouth played in the history of the nation.
O – Represents the sun, which accompanies the waves, and offers creative photo engagement with the statue.
V – The anchor is a tribute to Portsmouth’s lifelong maritime history beginning with the Gosport yard.
E – The fireworks on the letter highlight the site of the statue as the best place to watch fireworks along the Elizabeth River.
The site of the statue also honors the city’s sea legs with the Naval Hospital and marina in direct view. Also the Naval Shipyard and the Marine Terminals are less than two miles away in either direction. The LOVE monument is located at 14 Crawford Parkway.LOVE Portsmouth
The LOVE monument was created by two Portsmouth artists, Orlen Stauffer and Irving Wolff. The design of the piece is that each letter has meaning to the city of Portsmouth.
L – The stars and stripes in the direction of the waves are a symbol for the role Portsmouth played in the history of the nation.
O – Represents the sun, which accompanies the waves, and offers creative photo engagement with the statue.
V – The anchor is a tribute to Portsmouth’s lifelong maritime history beginning with the Gosport yard.
E – The fireworks on the letter highlight the site of the statue as the best place to watch fireworks along the Elizabeth River.
The site of the statue also honors the city’s sea legs with the Naval Hospital and marina in direct view. Also the Naval Shipyard and the Marine Terminals are less than two miles away in either direction. The LOVE monument is located at 14 Crawford Parkway.LOVE in Portsmouth
The LOVE monument was created by two Portsmouth artists, Orlen Stauffer and Irving Wolff. The design of the piece is that each letter has meaning to the city of Portsmouth.
L – The stars and stripes in the direction of the waves are a symbol for the role Portsmouth played in the history of the nation.
O – Represents the sun, which accompanies the waves, and offers creative photo engagement with the statue.
V – The anchor is a tribute to Portsmouth’s lifelong maritime history beginning with the Gosport yard.
E – The fireworks on the letter highlight the site of the statue as the best place to watch fireworks along the Elizabeth River.
The site of the statue also honors the city’s sea legs with the Naval Hospital and marina in direct view. Also the Naval Shipyard and the Marine Terminals are less than two miles away in either direction.
The LOVE monument is located at 14 Crawford Parkway.Humboldt Steel Corporation
501 High Street - Portsmouth, Virginia:
Pizza Joint! Humboldt Steel Corporation opened March 5, 2015 in the historic Olde Towne District for Portsmouth! Featuring Draft, Bottled, Domestic, Imported and Craft Beer (of which over 40 of them are on tap!), Northern California Style Hand Tossed Pizza, Food, Spirits & Joy!Humboldt Steel Corporation - Reflections
Pizza Joint! Humboldt Steel Corporation opened March 5, 2015 in the historic Olde Towne District for Portsmouth! Featuring Draft, Bottled, Domestic, Imported and Craft Beer (of which over 40 of them are on tap!), Northern California Style Hand Tossed Pizza, Food, Spirits & Joy!
A Sam Welty Mural
In 2013 the SPPA commissioned Sam Welty to paint this mural on High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia above Fleming's Gym. This view is from across the street in front of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
http://www.samwelty.com/A Sam Welty Mural
In 2013 the SPPA commissioned Sam Welty to paint this mural on High Street in Portsmouth, Virginia above Fleming's Gym. This view is from across the street in front of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
http://www.samwelty.com/Friends being educated by Colonel William Crawford
Colonel William Crawford built his home on Crawford Street, and most of the houses were built in the eastern portion of the city. In 1793 there were 300 homes and a population of 1700 people, and by 1806 there were 700 homes and 3,000 inhabitants. A rail line was built to handle the shipping of goods to and from the wharfs.
There is a statue of Col. Crawford (shown right) at TowneBank at High and Crawford streets. A historical maker where Colonel Crawford's home was located is on the 100 block of High Street.