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CityNorfolkStateVA

Historical NameMoses Myers House

Year Built1791
Building Type

AddressFreemason and Banks Streets

Current NameChrysler Museum

Name of Builder 1unknown

Name of Builder 2

Name of Builder 3

ListingNorfolk Historic Landmark

DescriptionThis is a lovely mansion in the Federal style, two stories high, with an elegant fanlight under

the eaves. A mezuzah is displayed on its door post and most of the furnishings inside the

house belonged to the original owners.

StyleFederal

Bibliography

SignificanceAmong the first Jews to settle in Norfolk, this mansion was owned by the Myers family until

1929. During Chanukah the menorah is lit as testimony of the world's first struggle for religious liberty.

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