2472-2474 Rivermont Ave
Categories
- Upper Rivermont
- Business
Address
2472-2474
Property Name
Magnolia Foods
Date Built
1929
Architect
--
Contractor
--
Function
Business
Style & Architectural Description
Commercial. 1-story, 2-bay wide, concrete block commercial building with a brick veneer. Raised brick detailing at cornice. Multi-light transoms. There are metal canopies over the windows and doors. Several windows have been filled in with brick.
Owners
- 1929-Unknown
- Unknown-1948 C. E., J. J. & K. F. Anderson
- 1948-1966 Anderson's Brothers Realty Corporation
- 1966-1999 Pearson's Peakland Drugstore Incorporated
- 1999-2001 Investment Properties of Lynchburg
- 2001-2007 Randolph-Macon Woman's College Trust
- 2007-Present Randolph College
Anecdotal Information
This has been a variety of businesses over the years. According to the Lynchburg City Directory, from 1930-1934 this was Anderson's Piggly Wiggly Supermarket (which then moved next door to 2480 until 1965). From 1935-1936 it was Dirom Dry Cleaning Company and from 1939-1994 it was Pearson's Drug Store. Since 1996 it has been home to Magnolia Foods.
