Ettrick in Chesterfield County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Restoration of Storum Hall
Brought to you through the generous support of:
— National Park Service's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grant Program —
Project Overview: In 1907, the trustees of what is now Virginia State University voted to build a new President's residence at a cost of $3,300. Named for the school's first principal, James Storum, Storum Hall is the University's oldest surviving building. The building served as the home of Presidents James Johnston and John Gandy and today houses the Office Of Institutional Advancement. Storum Hall was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Park Service's Register of Historic Places in 1980.
This restoration project is funded by the National Park Service's Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grant Program and will provide for essential repairs that will preserve this grand structure for generations of Trojans to come.
Highlights include:
• Foundation waterproofing and drainage improvements
• Repairs to exterior façade
• Repairs to roof
• Lifesafety improvements
Erected by Virginia State University.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 37° 14.083′ N,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Restoration of Vawter Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Rocks" (about 600 feet away); Mr. Frederick Francoz Simms (about 600 feet away); The History of Virginia State University (about 600 feet away); The Beginning of Ettrick (about 600 feet away); Ettrick (about 600 feet away); Local Workforce At The Mills (about 600 feet away); Simms Hall (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ettrick.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
