Grandin Road Commercial Historic District, Commercial historic district in Roanoke, Virginia.
The Grandin Road Commercial Historic District is a commercial area stretching along Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue with buildings in Mediterranean Revival style. These structures contain retail shops, offices, a theater, and a church, creating a mixed-use neighborhood with various functions.
The neighborhood developed after 1906 when the Virginia Heights Land Corporation founded it following the construction of Memorial Bridge. This growth reflected the needs of an expanding suburban area with improved connections.
The Grandin Theatre from 1931 remains the area's main cinema and continues to show films to the community. The place still serves as a gathering spot where people come together for entertainment, much as they have for generations.
You can explore the district on foot, observing the architecture along the streets since many buildings still house active businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Plan enough time to see both the exterior design and the interiors of these operating establishments.
The district demonstrates how streetcar lines in the early 1900s shaped suburban development, with service operating from 1911 to 1948. This transportation connection helped form the neighborhood as a commercial center.
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