Blacksburg in Montgomery County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Cellar Building
Ca. 1890
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 27, 2015
1. The Cellar Building Marker
Inscription.
The Cellar Building. Ca. 1890. Nick Kappas emigrated from Greece in 1913 and located in Roanoke. After the VPI vs. VMI annual football game in Roanoke, VPI cadets who frequented a restaurant where Kappas worked, persuaded him to move to Blacksburg to open his own business. He started the restaurant in 1921 in this building, and the business continues today. The restaurant had several different official names, but has always been called ‘the Greek's’ by its loyal customers. Today it is known as the Cellar Restaurant., Visit www.Blacksburg.gov/museum for more information., (captions) , (left) Nick Kappas May 16, 1897 – November 12, 1995 , (right) Restaurant Interior c. 1930
Nick Kappas emigrated from Greece in 1913 and located in Roanoke. After the VPI vs. VMI annual football game in Roanoke, VPI cadets who frequented a restaurant where Kappas worked, persuaded him to move to Blacksburg to open his own business. He started the restaurant in 1921 in this building, and the business continues today. The restaurant had several different official names, but has always been called ‘the Greek's’ by its loyal customers. Today it is known as the Cellar Restaurant.
Visit www.Blacksburg.gov/museum for more information.
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(left) Nick Kappas May 16, 1897 – November 12, 1995
(right) Restaurant Interior c. 1930
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1815.
Location. 37° 13.854′ N, 80° 24.908′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, Virginia, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of College Avenue Extension and North Main Street (Business U.S. 460), on the right when traveling west on College Avenue Extension. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 North Main Street, Blacksburg VA 24060, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Black (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Early Years / Campus Over Time (about 400 feet
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
