SALEM, Va. – A historic home near Roanoke College could soon be demolished, but some Salem residents are asking the college and city leaders to consider other options for the property.
The house at 102 N. Market St. dates to the mid-1800s and is believed to have been built by prominent Salem brickmaker J.C. Deyerle. Over the years, the building has served several purposes, including as a sorority house.
Roanoke College says the college has owned the property since December 2023. The college initially considered renovating the home for office space and student activities, but an architectural and engineering assessment estimated the work would cost about $800,000…