The Chrysler Museum of Art was originally founded in 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences. In 1971, Walter P. Chrysler (whose wife was native to Norfolk) donated his collection to the museum, on the stipulation that the museum be renamed in his honor. 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Walter Percy Chrysler (April 2, 1875 - August 18, 1940) was an American automobile pioneer. ...
The museum sits on a small body of water known as The Hague in the Ghent section of Norfolk, Virginia. It has had extensive renovations to the entrance, giving it a more classical look. Arms of The Hague Flag of The city of The Hague. ... Gent at Night Ghent (IPA: ; Gent in Dutch; Gand in French, formerly Gaunt in English) is a city located in Flanders, Belgium. ...
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