Perched at local businesses, schools, hospitals, rec centers, and on public or private display, the mermaids came to Norfolk about 10 years ago as part of a campaign to benefit the arts and have continued to bring good spirits to the Hampton Roads area.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Lewis Hall/Evey
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Evey,
EVMS,
Lewis Hall,
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Aubrica
Aubrica was spotted at 5901 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, on October 27, 2008. This lady was formerly known as Aubrey Alexis and is transformed each year depending on the fall fashion show in NY.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Toga
Labels:
Berkley Avenue,
Main Street,
mermaid,
mermaids on parade,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
Toga
Lady Anne
Lady Anne was spotted at the corner of Mayflower Road and Goswold Avenue in Norfolk on October 14, 2008.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sukey's Mermaid
Sukey's Mermaid was spotted inside Norfolk Academy, 1585 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, on October 9, 2008.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Moomaid
Here's half of Moomaid, spotted at the Hope House Foundation Thrift Shop, 1800 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, on October 7, 2008. She has moved from this location and I hope to find her again and get more than her back side.
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Hope House,
mermaid,
mermaids on parade,
Monticello,
Moomaid,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
Thrift Shop
Miss Virginia Vine
Miss Virginia Vine was located in the Hope House Thrift Shop, 1800 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, on October 7, 2008.
Ships Ahoy
Ships Ahoy was spotted at the Hampton Roads Shipping Association, 236 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, on October 7, 2008.
Ocarina
Ocarina was spotted in Virginia Beach on October 8, 2008. To see her, go to One Fish Two Fish restaurant and walk out onto the deck to the left. She is across the water in the backyard of someone's home. The story goes that she was the homeowner's birthday gift.
Ms. Liberty
Ms. Liberty was spotted in front of Empire Machinery and Supply Corporation, 3550 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, on October 7, 2008.
The bottom picture is a refreshed Ms. Liberty taken on December 29, 2009, after having a make-over by Mancon, the owner of Empire Machinery.
By the Stars
By the Stars was spotted at the Discovery Care Center, 811 Redgate Avenue, Norfolk, on October 7, 2008.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Hope
Hope was spotted in the dining room at Lake Taylor Hospital on October 6, 2008. She is formerly known as Spirit from the Norfolk International Airport but was relocated after repairs from vandalism.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Full Circle
Full Circle was spotted in the courtyard on the back side of BB&T at Plume and Commercial Streets on October 4, 2008.
Candy Bar/Go Diva
This mermaid is referred to as Candy Bar on the City of Norfolk website about the mermaids, but her post names her "Go Diva." She was spotted inside MacArthur Mall on October 4, 2008.
Labels:
Candy Bar,
Go Diva,
MacArthur Mall,
mermaids on parade,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids
USS Wisconsin - Front
This is the USS Wisconsin FRONT mermaid hanging inside Waterside. She was spotted on October 4, 2008.
Labels:
mermaid,
mermaids,
mermaids on parade,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
USS Wisconsin,
Waterside
USS Wisconsin - BACK
This is the USS Wisconsin - BACK located inside Waterside. She was spotted there on October 4, 2008.
Labels:
mermaid,
mermaids,
mermaids on parade,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
USS Wisconsin,
Waterside
Lady of Little Creek/Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base
This mystery lady was spotted on Little Creek Road at the entrance of the Naval Amphibious Base on October 4, 2008.
Holiday Sands Maiden
Holiday Sands Maiden was spotted in front of the Best Western Holiday Sands Hotel at 1400 E. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, on October 4, 2008.
Note: This is the new version of the Holiday Sands Maiden.
Note: This is the new version of the Holiday Sands Maiden.
A Rising Community
A Rising Community was spotted at Judy Boone Realty, 809 E. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, on October 4, 2008.
Nautical Mermaid
Nautical Mermaid was spotted in front of the pier at 4th View and W. Ocean View Avenue on October 4, 2008.
The Williams School - Former Name Life Celebrated Daily
This mermaid was spotted in front of The Williams School, 419 Colonial Avenue, on September 27, 2008. I don't know her name, yet. I do know that this mermaid was formerly known as Life Celebrated Daily and was donated to The Williams School by Norfolk Tug.
Definitely Downtown
Definitely Downtown was spotted in front of the Federal Building, 200 Granby Street, on September 20, 2008.
Gem From the Sea
Gem From the Sea was spotted in front of the Federal Building, 200 Granby Street, on September 20, 2008.
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