![]() ![]() In addition to having a capable and experienced team, the collaborative and innovative approach expressed by WeldenField Development will be an essential component in the creation of a fruitful partnership with the EDA and City. The Endview tract is one of the last remaining large-scale residential community sites in the City. The EDA’s goal is to establish a distinctive, vibrant residential community that leverages the placemaking opportunities afforded by the site in a manner that is attractive to business executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. This selection follows the EDA’s Request for Qualifications for a highly experienced design/development/build team to plan, design, build and market a premier, predominantly residential community on the Endview tract. The Endview tract is a 285-acre parcel located at 350 Yorktown Road in northern Newport News. Newport News, VA – The Economic Development Authority of the City of Newport News, Virginia (EDA) selected WeldenField Development, LLC and its Hampton Roads-based Partner, Brian Rowe with WeldenField & Rowe as the Preferred Developer for its Endview tract. (Submitted on March 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.NEWPORT NEWS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY SELECTS WELDENFIELD DEVELOPMENT AS PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR ENDVIEW TRACT Markers found at the Endview Plantation.Īlso see. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. At one time the main roadway ran between the house and spring.” 1915 image, still flows and feeds one of the streams that form the headwaters of the Warwick River. The top of the marker features a photograph with the caption “Endview’s spring, which was once covered by a cooling springhouse, as depicted in this c. The bottom right of the marker contains a painting of “Washington at Endview” by muralist Sidney L. Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport News. 0.2 miles away) a different marker also named Endview (approx. The Endview Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker) The Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker) Endview (within shouting distance of this marker) Endview Plantation (within shouting distance of this marker) The Dairy House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line) a different marker also named Endview (approx. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marker is in this post office area: Newport News VA 23603, United States of America. Marker is on the grounds of the Endview living history museum. Marker can be reached from Yorktown Road (Virginia Route 238), on the right when traveling north. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1850. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 Paid Advertisement In addition, the spring provided water for the Confederate and Union hospitals located at Endview.Įrected by Endview Living History Museum. The spring also made Endview Plantation an excellent location for organizing and training local volunteer units in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Harwood reportedly calmed her slave’s fear about the water supply, and the troops marched refreshed towards Yorktown. According to family legend, the men drank so much water that a family servant warned Mrs. The Continental Army was advancing from Williamsburg to encircle the British garrison at Yorktown. During the American Revolution, General George Washington’s soldiers stopped at Endview Plantation’s spring to quench their thirst on September 28, 1781. It is in North Newport News Virginia The fresh water bubbling from this natural spring has supported wildlife and the various residents on this property: Indian hunting parties, the Harwood/Curtis families, and military encampments. This historical marker was erected by Endview Living History Museum. In addition, the spring provided water for the Confederate and Union hospitals located at Endview. Harwood reportedly calmed her slave’s fear about the water supply, and the troops marched refreshed towards Yorktown., The spring also made Endview Plantation an excellent location for organizing and training local volunteer units in the American Revolution, the War of 18 12, and the Civil War. ![]() ![]() The fresh water bubbling from this natural spring has supported wildlife and the various residents on this property: Indian hunting parties, the Harwood/Curtis families, and military encampments. ![]()
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