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Thomas Hall

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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
Thomas hall sign.jpg
General information
Status Slated for demolition
Type Residence Hall
Architectural style Modern
Address 191 Turner Street NW
Town or city Blacksburg
Named for Herbert J. Thomas Jr.
Completed 1949; 75 years ago (1949)
Renovated 1969; 55 years ago (1969), 2004; 20 years ago (2004)
Closed June 20, 2017; 7 years ago (2017-06-20)
Cost $427,185
Owner Virginia Tech
Technical details
Material Red Brick
Floor count 4