Yarmouth House Tour


Completely renovated in 2000, the Yarmouth House is the home of the Law Firm of Waldo & Lyle.

Yarmouth House was the second brick structure built after the Civil War in Norfolk's Freemason Historic District. The two-story, gable-roof house is one of Norfolk's oldest examples of Italianate architecture. Laid out just after the American Revolution, Freemason's diverse and distinctive architecture and cobblestone streets dating to the early 1800's distinguish the district as the only early residential streetscape in the City of Norfolk. Yarmouth House has been home to many Norfolk families since its first owners, Mary E. and Charles W. Buttz.

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Ground floor:
There are two offices on the ground floor of Yarmouth House. Here Chuck Lollar is utilizing Yarmouth House's wireless internet to conduct research on behalf of a property owner.


1st Floor:
Our conference room provides a warm setting in which to meet with clients, prepare for cases, hold firm meetings, and entertain guests. A portrait of Joseph Lyle hangs in his memory in our conference room. In addition to the conference room there are offices for attorneys and staff on the first floor of Yarmouth House.


2nd Floor:
After ascending the front staircase visitors to Yarmouth House are greeted by members of Waldo & Lyle's friendly staff.


Several more offices and workspace occupy the second floor.


The founder of Waldo & Lyle is Joe Waldo, whose office faces northward onto the coblestones of Freemason Street.


3rd Floor:
The office on the top floor of Yarmouth House provides picturesque views of Freemason Street. Christi Cassel currently enjoys this spacious office.