Nestled close to the southern bank of Norfolk, Owen B. Pickett United States Custom House houses the offices of custom services. Established in 1852, the structure was designed by Ammi Burnham Young, who drew influences from Palladian architecture. The Custom House in Norfolk won the Norfolk Design Award for its magnificent facade in 2001; following which it was renamed, commemorating Owen B. Pickett, a Democratic member of the U.S house of Representatives from Virginia.
Constructed in 1932, this eye-catching Art Deco edifice was originally built to serve as a post office as well as a courthouse. The facility's dual function continued until 1984, when the post office moved to a separate facility, and the structure was renamed Walter E. Hoffman United States Courthouse. The four-story structure is notable with architecture enthusiasts for being in the shape of a trapezoid.
Victory Arch is a memorial landmark in downtown Newport News. It is a commemorative arch dedicated to the persons serving in the American armed forces during war.
Upper Wolfsnare is a colonial 18th-century house that was home to the Walke family, one of the most influential families in the city. The house is an excellent example of Georgian architecture and bears much of the original antiques and furniture within its walls. The house is currently occupied by tenants and is open to visitors only in the months of July and August, hence, call before visiting.
This historic home was built in 1854 for James Hunter, his wife Lizzie, and their three children. All of the children remained unmarried, and the youngest, Eloise, converted the house to the museum as part of her Hunter Foundation. The museum opened in 1988 and gives visitors a glimpse into lives of a wealthy family at the end of the 19th Century. Friendly docents conduct tours every half hour, explaining the history of the house as well as the lives of the Hunter family.