Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society

Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society Increase public awareness and interest in the history, preservation and restoration of our City's historic resources.

FOODIE FRIDAY - This undated postcard shows the "Bahama Room", inside the Breakers Motor Hotel at 25th Street and Atlant...
06/12/2026

FOODIE FRIDAY - This undated postcard shows the "Bahama Room", inside the Breakers Motor Hotel at 25th Street and Atlantic Avenue.

TREASURE CHEST THURSDAY - These photos were taken by vacationers in the 1930s. They include a picture of fishermen bring...
06/11/2026

TREASURE CHEST THURSDAY - These photos were taken by vacationers in the 1930s. They include a picture of fishermen bringing in their nets,

ON THIS DAY IN LOCAL HISTORY - On June 10, 1907, the famed Princess Anne Hotel was destroyed by fire. All of the 110 gue...
06/10/2026

ON THIS DAY IN LOCAL HISTORY - On June 10, 1907, the famed Princess Anne Hotel was destroyed by fire. All of the 110 guests managed to escape, most wearing just their nightclothes. Two employees were burned to death. The loss was reported in the Baltimore Sun, the Atlanta Constitution, and other newspapers across the country. This letter was written from the hotel in 1894. There is also a page from the hotel's complementary guest book.

Tourist Haven Hotel and Cottages. Atlantic Ave at 15th Street
06/08/2026

Tourist Haven Hotel and Cottages. Atlantic Ave at 15th Street

06/07/2026
FOODIE FRIDAY - Bucketheads Beach Grill at 3657 Shore Drive, replaced the Second Alarm Restaurant which was owned by Nor...
06/05/2026

FOODIE FRIDAY - Bucketheads Beach Grill at 3657 Shore Drive, replaced the Second Alarm Restaurant which was owned by Norfolk Firefighter John Garris. Not sure when Bucketheads opened.

TREASURE CHEST THURSDAY - This undated post card shows lots of tourists enjoying the surf and sand during the "Bathing H...
06/04/2026

TREASURE CHEST THURSDAY - This undated post card shows lots of tourists enjoying the surf and sand during the "Bathing Hour." The Princess Anne Hotel, pictured on the right side of the card, was destroyed by fire in 1907.

TRAVELING TUESDAY - The Hathaway seems to be an early RV park. On the older card, the location, "Surf and Atlantic Avenu...
06/02/2026

TRAVELING TUESDAY - The Hathaway seems to be an early RV park. On the older card, the location, "Surf and Atlantic Avenue" was corrected to "South end Atlantic Avenue". The corrected address appears on the newer card. Rudee Loop maybe?

FOODIE FRIDAY - After Snow White married the Prince, the dwarfs quit their old jobs and opened a restaurant in Virginia ...
05/29/2026

FOODIE FRIDAY - After Snow White married the Prince, the dwarfs quit their old jobs and opened a restaurant in Virginia Beach.

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