Taiwan Friendship Pavillion - Norfolk Canvas Print

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Located in Norfolk, Virginia, on the Freemason Harbor waterfront is this beautiful Pagoda surrounded by tranquil Oriental gardens. The two-story octagonal Pagoda sits on the old 500,000-gallon molasses storage tank's foundation and features colorful Chinese architectural details and ornamentation.

The Taiwan Friendship Pavillion, also known as the Marine Observation Tower, was a gift from the Taiwan government in 1989 to Virginia and the City of Norfolk for honoring trade ties. Constructed in Taiwan and then shipped to Norfolk, Taiwanese artisans assembled it.

Copyright 2020 Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...