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ABERDEEN
LOCATION:
Zip Code: 23666
District: 10
North: Mercury Blvd.
East: Interstate 64
South: Interstate 664
West: Newport News Line
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District: 10
North: Mercury Blvd.
East: Interstate 64
South: Interstate 664
West: Newport News Line
Map
DESCRIPTION:
Aberdeen is a nationally known neighborhood having received the distinguished Neighborhoods USA "Neighborhood of the Year Award". One of Hampton's most cherished and historic neighborhoods, Aberdeen is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Brick homes with nicely manicured lawns outline a peaceful neighborhood that is well-kept. There are several residents living there who are second and third generation of the original families who settled the community. Aberdeen Gardens has also been the home of some famous people. Hazel O'Leary, President Clinton's first Energy Secretary, grew up here as well as basketball star also Alan Iverson grew up in East Aberdeen.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The Aberdeen Historic Civic Association is a thriving group serving as a model for other neighborhoods across the country. The City donated one of the original homes to the neighborhood association who beautifully restored and opened it as the Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum. The museum is a replica of one of the 1930s houses, complete with original bricks, screens and garage door. The museum celebrates the history, heritage and future of historic Aberdeen Gardens. The association also hosts their own annual parade and Yard of the Month contest among many other activities.
HISTORY:
Built in the 1930's, Aberdeen Gardens was the first housing division in the district and the first of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Settlements built by and for African Americans. The neighborhood was established to provide African American shipping workers with modern homes in which to live and garden for sustenance. Each property came with a chicken coop and farming tracks. This is one of the last New Deal communities that is still in existence today.
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