This clipping was in the Norfolk Landmark, Vol. 48, No. 110 published on May 16, 1899. The entire construction period of the courthouse was from 1898 to 1901. More information on the courthouse can be found here. The entire edition of the Norfolk Landmark can be found here. Grandma Allen (Joyce Johannsen Allen) always said that presidents visited frequently and it wasn't usual to see them out and about. Now I'm curious to see if I can find any more references. I know the Island House claims that multiple presidents have stayed there including President James Garfield, President Rutherford B. Hayes and President William Howard Taft. They also have an extensive list of celebrities that have stayed there.
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