October 2025 Edition – CPRV Community Newsletter
CPRV kicks off spooky season with community spirit, September updates, upcoming meetings, special election, Happy Hour, and Art Walk fun this fall!
301 East 42nd Street was built in 1906 and was the long-time residence of Colonel Charles Consolvo.
During his life, Mr. Consolvo was a circus clown, operated a steam laundry, owned an advertising company, and operated many hotels, including the Monticello and Pine Beach Hotels in Norfolk and the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.
Colonel Consolvo was good friends with Charles Lindbergh and was heavily involved in the search for Mr. Lindbergh’s son when he was kidnapped in 1932.
He was also good friends with Queen Marie of Romania and entertained Presidents William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson and entertainers such as Buffalo Bill Cody.
When Colonel Consolvo passed away in 1947; he left generous endowments for DePaul Hospital and Saint Mary’s Infant Home.
Information Provided by Larry Morton
CPRV kicks off spooky season with community spirit, September updates, upcoming meetings, special election, Happy Hour, and Art Walk fun this fall!
This month we gather at Maker’s Craft Brewery (5104 Colley Ave, Norfolk) on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. See you there!
* This is a 21+ Event and each participant is responsible for their own tab.
Our September Community Happy Hour at Elation Brewing was a fantastic success! CPRV neighbors enjoyed lively conversation, delicious pizza, and local brews, making new connections and celebrating a great local business.
On September 6th, the Colonial Place Riverview (CPRV) Civic League held its first-ever community yard sale, with over 27 residents participating. The event not only helped neighbors clear out their attics, but also raised much-needed funds for the civic league and sparked a welcome increase in membership.
Join us for the 24th Annual CPRV Front Porch Art Walk on Sun, Oct 12 from 12–5pm! Stay tuned for artist details & event map. Info: Shirley Cooper (757) 575-4547 • CPRVFPAW@gmail.com.
Mulch Day is October 4 at the CPRV Dog Park! 11 tons of mulch, quick work with volunteers—prep starts early October. Rain date: Oct. 18.