ApprovedPublic · Gilbert Street, downtown

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.

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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.

  1. Town Council adopted the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 1-E-26), 5-0

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Location

On the map.

203 Gilbert Street, Gilbert Street, downtown. 20 homes are for sale within a mile.

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Sources

From the official record.

  1. Adopted CIP FY 2027-2031: St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall RestorationJan 27, 2026
  2. Let's Talk Blacksburg: St. Luke and Odd Fellows HallOct 13, 2026
  3. Town of Blacksburg: Adopted Capital Improvement Program FY 2027-2031Jan 27, 2026

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