St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall restoration
Restoration of the historic St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall at 203 Gilbert Street, the only remaining building of the New Town African American community, scheduled in the Capital Improvement Program from winter 2025 to summer 2027.
The project
The details.
Planned work includes interior finishes, window and door repair to historic standards, structural reinforcement of the stage, fire and security systems, a new HVAC and humidity control system, energy upgrades and landscaping. The Town-owned building is operated by the Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation. Work follows a Strategic Restoration and Preservation Report prepared by a community working group.
- Status
- Approved
- Type
- Public
- Jurisdiction
- Town of Blacksburg
- Location
- 203 Gilbert Street, Gilbert Street, downtown
- Applicant
- Town of Blacksburg
- Last checked
- Oct 13, 2026
Timeline
Where it stands.
Every step on record, oldest first, with a link to the official record where there is one.
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Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 1-E-26), 5-0
Location
On the map.
203 Gilbert Street, Gilbert Street, downtown. 20 homes are for sale within a mile.
The blue marker is the project. Rings are a half mile and one mile, straight line. Prices are homes for sale now.
Homes for sale nearby
For sale near St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall….
The closest homes for sale, within 1.5 miles.
Nearby
Neighborhoods nearby.
Homes for sale, recent sales and prices in each one. Distances are straight-line from the neighborhood’s center.
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Park Place None for sale now · Median $185K (5 yrs) 0.4 mi away
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Springdale Addition None for sale now · Median $253K (2 yrs) 0.5 mi away
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McBryde Village 2 homes for sale · Median $447K 0.5 mi away
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Stonegate 1 home for sale · Median $563K 0.5 mi away
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Dickerson 1 home for sale · Median $588K 0.5 mi away
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Kent Square Condominiums 1 home for sale · Median $340K (5 yrs) 0.6 mi away
Sources
From the official record.
- Adopted CIP FY 2027-2031: St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall RestorationJan 27, 2026
- Let's Talk Blacksburg: St. Luke and Odd Fellows HallOct 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: Adopted Capital Improvement Program FY 2027-2031Jan 27, 2026
Details can change as a project moves through review. The official record governs. This page was last checked against it on Oct 13, 2026.
Information from Town of Blacksburg public records and other official sources. Check the official record for decisions.
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