ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- Area dignitaries gathered on Wednesday, October 15 in celebration of a fully-restored Roanoke original, the Colony House Motor Lodge.
The lodge, located at 3560 Franklin Road SW, was first completed in 1959. Lucy Farrell purchased the property a few years ago and began renovations. She made sure to keep the mid-century aesthetic, while providing travelers with modern amenities.
The rooms are described as airy and bright, with a vintage design. It boosts a fitness center, meeting rooms, and an outdoor pool and picnic area.
The Colony House Motor Lodge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2023. It is also listed in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources…