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.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Fresh From the Sea
Fresh From the Sea is a beauty that lives at the corporate office of Farm Fresh on Holland Road in Virginia Beach. She was spotted December 31, 2009.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Botanical Gardens - Newbie!
This beauty was spotted December 16, 2009 as a new face for Botanical Gardens. Designed by Georgia Mason, and I don't yet know her name.
Reflections of the Soul
Reflections of the Soul was spotted December 28, 2009 at 1204 N. Fairwater Drive, Norfolk. Her owner says she was designed in honor of his wife and daughter. The mermaid's face is molded after the face of his wife, while the reflection in the mirror she holds is the face of his daughter.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Have You Seen Her?
These ladies have been lost, sold, made-over, moved, or are otherwise missing in action. Please share any news of their whereabouts or status!
A few others are missing: Calypso, Jewel, Leading the Way, Press Party (no pics available)
A few others are missing: Calypso, Jewel, Leading the Way, Press Party (no pics available)
Monday, December 14, 2009
Helping Hands
Helping Hands was spotted at Advanced Pain Management, 1788 Republic Road, Virginia Beach, on May 7, 2009.
Labels:
Helping Hands,
mermaids,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
Republic Road,
Virginia Beach
Maid on Time
Out of storage, Maid on Time was spotted at the Norfolk Public Library, 235 E. Plume Street, on December 14, 2009. Her plaque is posted here, as well.
MHI Mermaid
The MHI Mermaid was spotted outside Marine Hydraulics International, 1215 Warrington Avenue, Norfolk, on December 14, 2009.
Silver Mermaid
The Silver Mermaid was being hauled off for repair from vandalism when spotted on December 14, 2009. It just so happens that Ms. Georgia Mason was present when this picture was snapped and she told me that the Silver Mermaid would return and be perched ON the building and lighted in memory of a former employee. Spotted at William E. Wood, 2204 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk.
Timeless Elegance
Timeless Elegance was located on the beach side of an Ocean View resident's back yard, @1900 E. Ocean View Avenue in Norfolk on December 14, 2009.
Accidental Tourist
Accidental Tourist is a beauty that has been hard to find until today! She was spotted at 1838 E. Ocean View Avenue on December 14, 2009.
Thumbelina
I drove out to capture Thumbelina at W. H. Taylor Elementary and found her in the media room, but, there was a party in progress so a teacher in the school snuck in and snapped the picture for me. Thumbelina was spotted on December 11, 2009.
Techno Mermaid
There is restricted access to Techno Mermaid, located at InfiNet at 740 Duke Street, Norfolk. A better picture will be posted when I can get in and get her snapped. I have read that she is decorated with tons of techno gadgets so I'm very eager to see her in person! Spotted 12/11/2009.
Sirena at Play in Willoughby
Sirena at Play in Willoughby is located on the side of Pretlow Library opposite the home of another beauty, Marina, in Ocean View. I actually remember being at the amusement park themed for this lady of the sea. Spotted 12/11/2009.
Picasso's Beauty
Picasso's Beauty was spotted at VA Eye Consultants, 241 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, on December 11, 2009.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth was spotted at Tidewater Women's Health Clinic, 891 Norfolk Square in Norfolk on December 11, 2009.
Donna Marie
Donna Marie was spotted at Taylor's/Vining's Landing Marina, 8166 Shore Drive, Norfolk, on December 11, 2009.
Karen
Labels:
Karen,
mermaid,
mermaids on parade,
Nauticus,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
Town Point Park
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Suzy, The Pink Ribbon Mermaid
Suzy, The Pink Ribbon Mermaid created for the Susan G. Komen Organization, was spotted at Race for the Cure, Virginia Beach Oceanfront on 10/17/09.
The smaller picture of Suzy was taken in the storage room at the Komen organization on Witch Duck Road where she was stored for repairs between the Mermaids and Martinis event of early October where she was unveilled and the Race for the Cure.
Evie
Evie was spotted atop the Evelyn Ott School of Dance, 7921 Harold Street, Norfolk, on September 30, 2009.
Toola
Labels:
Colley Avenue,
Grand Rental,
mermaid,
mermaids on parade,
Norfolk,
norfolk mermaids,
Toola
Garden Tempest
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