Blacksburg’s Historic Building in Limbo

Blacksburg’s historic North Main Street gem, a 1920s four-story building once home to the Lyric Theatre, sits neglected with boarded windows and peeling paint, sparking urgency among town officials eager to revive it. Though the current owner remains silent on plans, the property’s historic status unlocks tax credits, grants, and potential county partnerships — including a new flood study crucial for flood-prone downtown properties. A past $1.5M Asian restaurant plan collapsed, and emergency town maintenance was billed to the owner, now facing a violation over safety hazards. Neighbors plead for a passionate investor, while officials vow to be more proactive in holding the owner accountable. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84898636f384d551