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Neighborhood Profile: Ghent
Out of the hundreds of neighborhoods in Hampton Roads, most of its 1.7 million residents have heard of Ghent, which is one of the more popular historical districts of Norfolk, located near downtown.  Much of this large area was built in the early 1900's and is commonly known as Ghent, West Ghent, or East Ghent.  The architecture of most of the residences and businesses is amazing and has been, for the most part, left intact.  There's nothing like it in any of the surrounding cities.  For those who love historical landmarks, you'll love to just wander down the streets of Westover or Hampton Blvd. and take in the beauty of the grand homes that stand before you.  You can easily find yourself walking down a wide tree-lined street with historic mansions to your left and right.  Many of the older buildings have been renovated into apartments, co-ops, or even condos and still retain their charm.  You might see new carpet, a paint job, and a stainless-steel refrigerator but the feeling of history is all around you.  Decades ago many of the residents of Ghent were musicians, artist, and students.  Today, we're seeing a wide diversity of homeowners, including young professionals, the ... more

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