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Hall Of Fame And Museum Case Study

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Portsmouth Virginia has a wonderful range of activities for people of any age. Visitors to the city of Portsmouth will want to find the Old Towne section which lies on the western bank of the Elizabeth River right across from Norfolk's waterside.

The Portsmouth Visitor Information Center is a good starting point when visiting. The center is known for its convenient location, friendly staff, displays and abundance of informational brochures. Exiting the back door of the center, visitors will find the famous Portsmouth Seawall with a spectacular view of Norfolk and some of the enormous Naval ships. The first of two Portsmouth ferry stops is right outside the center.

A trip along the walk takes just a few minutes but allows visitors to choose …show more content…

The Naval Shipyard Museum was later moved to the Portsmouth waterfront at High Street Landing on the Elizabeth River.

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum contains two stories of sports and health exhibits. The attraction features information about nearly 300 past and present athletes. Special exhibits include a NASCAR simulator, baseball pitch speed test, and a sports broadcasting simulator. Fitness, nutrition, exercise and sports medicine is showcased in the Training Room. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is located at 206 High St.

Located at 221 North St. is Hill House. The four-story 1825 English basement home is furnished entirely with original family belongings. The structure is listed on the Virginia Register of Historic Places.

The Fresnel Lens overlooks the Seawall. The lens stands about 10 feet high, weighs 2,500 pounds and occupies a 16-foot-wide pavilion. Valued between $750,000 and $1 million, it is among the largest and brightest of its kind, with more than 250 prisms of optical glass. The lens saw service atop the Hog Island Light off the Great Machipongo Inlet on the Delmarva

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