Blacksburg Motor Company, Inc.
| Industry | Automobile dealership (historically) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1924 |
| Headquarters | Blacksburg , United States |
| Products | Automobiles (historically) |
Historic Commercial Building in Virginia, United States
Blacksburg Motor Company, Inc.—also recognized as Doc Roberts Tire Co. and Heavener Chevrolet—is a notable historic commercial structure situated in Blacksburg, Virginia, within Montgomery County, Virginia. Constructed in 1924 with an enlargement around 1933, this two-story edifice is composed of brick and poured concrete, though only a single story is visible from the main façade. The design incorporates elements of Art Deco and Moderne architectural styles, characterized by painted concrete accents, curved corners, and horizontal bands of metal-framed windows on the front elevation. Inside, the building features tin ceilings alongside terrazzo flooring. Historically significant, it was home to Blacksburg’s inaugural automobile dealership.
This property was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Presently, it serves as the location for the Town of Blacksburg’s Planning and Building Department as well as the Engineering and GIS Department.
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- Commercial properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Commercial properties finalized in 1924
- Structures located in Blacksburg, Virginia
- Virginia examples of Art Deco architecture
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Montgomery County, Virginia
- Automobile dealerships recognized by the National Register of Historic Places
- Transportation-related buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
- Virginia brick constructions
- Auto dealerships on the National Register of Historic Places