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Danville, Virginia Has Many Historic Homes

The past is far from forgotten in Danville, as evidenced by downtown revitalization efforts over the past 20 years. Restoration efforts to historic homes and buildings continue in earnest to this day, even in a tough economy. The downtown district has actually been adding a strong residential component since the early 1990s when The Crossing at the Dan became a key catalyst for the district's redevelopment. The former train station and Southern Railway yard now is a multiuse complex that draws... Read More »
Main Street in Danville, VA

Residential Preservation Projects Bring New Life to Historic Districts

The past is far from forgotten in Danville, which is seeing unprecedented downtown revitalization not only in its business district but also in longstanding residential areas such as the landmark Millionaires’ Row area on Main Street and its surrounding neighborhoods. People are lining up to live in the city’s historic areas, and those properties are becoming tourist attractions in and of themselves. “The Tobacco Warehouse District is seeing huge success, with its residential component as the... Read More »
Lawson Overby Inn Bed and Breakfast

Millionaires Row Makes for Spectacular Main Street

Thanks a million, tobacco and textile executives of the late 1800s. Millionaires Row is a long section of Main Street near the heart of Danville that features several blocks of ornate, historic homes that were once owned by wealthy tobacco and textile leaders. Most of the homes have been beautifully restored or are currently undergoing restoration. The impressive row of stately mansions stretches from the W. L. Robinson House at 753 Main St., to the R. Addkison Schoolfield House at 1124 Main St... Read More »