 | Norfolk, Virginia waterfront, 1910
Watermelons and cantaloupes were among the principal truck crops of Norfolk County. After local merchants were supplied, the produce was shipped to other markets on boats such as these. This view of the Norfolk waterfront was taken from a c1910 postcard.
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| |  | Morgan & Company, Main Street
A case of Tip-Top milk from Morgan & Co. on Main Street was surely at the "tip-top" of every Norfolk kitty's grocery list. c1910 [VSL].
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|  | Christmas Market
With fresh greenery at Christmas time and homegrown fruits and vegetables all summer long, these merchants from Princess Anne County were once a familiar sight on Monticello Avenue. 1958.
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 | Davis Bakery Wagon
Reminiscent of the 19th century medicine show, the Davis Bakery wagon was an eye-catching sight as it carried its wares through the streets of Norfolk. c1910. [VSL]
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| |  | Pender's Department Grocery
Pender's Department Grocery on Market Street, c1915. If you couldn't buy it here, you probably didn't need it anyway. [VSL]
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|  | Roanoke Square, 1893
Many commission merchants and produce brokers were located at Roanoke Square. This picture, taken in 1893, shows the staff of Anderson, Bagley & Co. with some of their wares. Notice the fresh poultry hanging in the doorway.
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 | Commercial Place
A view of activity on Commercial Place in 1865, as shoppers haggle for bargains with the vendors stationed there.
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|  | Sansone Fruit Company, East Main Street
The Sansone Fruit Company was on E. Main Street for many years. In 1912, the shopper might purchase grapes here for $.10 a box, pears for $.25 a basket and bananas for as little as $.75 a bunch. [VSL]
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|  | Tennessee & Kentucky Distilling Co.
The Tennessee & Kentucky Distilling Co., a colorful forerunner of Virginia's "ABC" stores, was at #94 Commercial Place when this picture was taken in 1915. [VSL]
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|  | Williams Seed Company
For the farmer or for the self-sufficient householder, Williams Seed Co. on Commercial Place provided everything necessary for growing dinner from scratch. 1912. [VSL]
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 | Farmer's Market
Exterior view of the farm market at Bessie's Place, 1983.
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|  | Farmer's Market
Interior view of the farm market at Bessie's Place, 1983.
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|  | Norfolk City Market
Interior view of the Norfolk City Market, which occupied a spot on Monticello Avenue for more than 30 years. Carved above the entrance was the motto: "That pure food may be kept in the best manner and sold at a fair price." 1934.
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|  | Norfolk City Market
Exterior view of the Norfolk City Market, which occupied a spot on Monticello Avenue for more than 30 years. Carved above the entrance was the motto: "That pure food may be kept in the best manner and sold at a fair price." 1934.
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