Thomas Hall

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Thomas Hall
Thomas hall sign.jpg
General information
Status Slated for demolition
Type Residence Hall
Architectural style Modern
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; 6 years ago (2017-06-20)
Cost $427,185
Owner Virginia Tech
Technical details
Material Red Brick
Floor count 4

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.