Thomas Hall (THOM, 12) is a red brick building on upper quad, which served as a residence hall for the Corps of Cadets, including the Highty Tighties. It first opened in 1949 and was named after Herbert J. Thomas Jr., a Virginia Tech graduate who fought and died in the Second World War, and was posthumously honoured with the Navy Cross and Medal of Honor for his actions.
| Thomas Hall | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Slated for demolition[1] |
| Type | Residence Hall |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Address | 191 Turner Street NW |
| Town or city | Blacksburg |
| Named for | Herbert J. Thomas Jr. |
| Completed | 1949 |
| Renovated | 1969, 2004 |
| Closed | June 20, 2017 |
| Cost | $427,185 |
| Owner | Virginia Tech |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Red Brick |
| Floor count | 4 |