Portsmouth is a richly historic community whose notably eclectic attributes include great architecture, a cozy sense of scale, and a desire to give visiting boaters both hospitality and bang for the buck. Brick and stone homes mingle with the predominantly clapboard row houses lining the streets within the residential section of Olde Towne in Downtown Portsmouth with antique shops, specialty stores, and restaurants. Characterized by window boxes, cobblestones and bed and breakfasts, Olde Towne has the densest concentration of restored 18th century homes between Alexandra, Virginia and Charleston South Carolina. In addition, Harbor Centre also located in Downtown is a great place to hearing the latest musicians in concert.
The NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD in Portsmouth, Virginia, is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines. It's the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the U.S. Navy, and it's also the most multifaceted. While NNSY can dry-dock, overhaul and repair any ship in the U.S. fleet, it can also perform any technical, fabrication, manufacturing and engineering work your organization might need accomplished. The shipyard's planners and shops are linked by state-of-the-art computer systems to permit computer-aided design (CAD) work, and automated information systems to provide quality services on time and within budget.
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Is the Oldest Continuously Running Hospital in the Navy. 4,300 Officers, Sailors and Civilians Work in Locations from Yorktown to Chesapeake to Deliver Health Care to the 420,000 Active Duty Members, Family Members and Retirees Living in Hampton Roads. These Men and Women Carry on a Tradition of Caring and Service to Their Country That Dates Back to Revolutionary Times. Through the Last Two Decades, the Hospital Has Continued to Grow and Advance. In 1990, Construction Was Begun on the New Acute Care Facility, with an Expected Completion Date of 1998. In 1993, During a Reorganization of Navy Medicine, Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital Portsmouth, Became, Commander, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth. Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Stands on the Brink of a New Century. The Challenges Are Manifold, the Opportunities Limitless. We Are Especially Fortunate to Have Such a Rich History to Fall Back on for Guidance as We Prepare for the Future.
Population (year 2004) 99,494
Median Family Income: $33,742
Elevation: 10 feet
Land area: 45.5 square miles
Zip codes: 23701, 23702, 23703, 23704, 23707, 23708.
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Norfolk, VA (7.0 miles, pop. 234,403).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (234.0 miles, pop. 1,517,550).
Nearest cities: Chesapeake, VA (6.0 miles), Norfolk, VA (7.0 miles), Hampton, VA (14.1 miles), Virginia Beach, VA (17.8 miles), Newport News, VA (19.1 miles), Suffolk, VA (19.2 miles), Poquoson, VA (21.0 miles), Smithfield, VA (21.3 miles).
Major Industries:
Maryview Medical Center, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Londontown Mnfg, Nissan Motor, Hoechst Celanese Corp.
Hospital/medical center in Portsmouth:
• MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER/PORTSMOUTH GEN (STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Portsmouth:
• CHILDREN'S HOSP KING'S DAUGHTERS (about 4 miles; NORFOLK, VA)
• HOSPITAL FOR EXTENDED RECOVERY (about 4 miles; NORFOLK, VA)
• NORFOLK PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (about 4 miles; NORFOLK, VA)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Portsmouth:
• NORFOLK NS (about 9 miles; NORFOLK, VA; ID: NGU)
• NORFOLK INTL (about 11 miles; NORFOLK, VA; ID: ORF)
• LANGLEY AFB (about 17 miles; HAMPTON, VA; ID: LFI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Portsmouth:
• HAMPTON ROADS EXECUTIVE (about 8 miles; NORFOLK, VA; ID: PVG)
• CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL (about 13 miles; NORFOLK, VA; ID: CPK)
• SUFFOLK MUNI (about 21 miles; SUFFOLK, VA; ID: SFQ)
Local government website: www.ci.portsmouth.va.us/
Library in Portsmouth:
• PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $2,024,973; Location: 601 COURT STREET; 299,192 books; 7,883 audio materials; 2,292 video materials; 750 serial subscriptions)
