The Grove Renovation Records, 1900/2008

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Suggested Note:

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], the Grove Renovation Records UA2025-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
1.5 Cubic Feet
Creator:
Eichhorn, Lynn
Abstract:
The collection of The Grove Renovation Records consists of photographs, floor plan blueprints, newspaper clippings, and other documents related to renovation projects at The Grove from 1900 to 2007.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], the Grove Renovation Records UA2025-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Grove Renovation Records consists of photographs, floor plan blueprints, newspaper clippings, design descriptions, contracts, project manuals, and structural and conditions reports from 1900 to 2007. This collection also includes copies of quotes from "The Bugle's Echo" (Volumes II-VI, 1900-1934) in which The Grove was mentioned, a VHS tape of The Grove before the renovation in 2000, design renderings, and an architecural site plan.

Biographical / historical:

The Grove (formerly called the President's House) is the home for Virginia Tech's presidents and their families. Built in 1902, the President's House was renamed 'The Grove' in 1988. With the exception of President T. Marshall Hahn Jr. and President William E. Lavery from 1971 to 1987, every Virginia Tech president has lived in The Grove. The Grove has undergone various renovation projects since its construction, including the construction of a new garage as its latest addition in 2000.

Source: https://www.vt.edu/about/locations/buildings/grove.html

Acquisition information:
The Grove Renovation Records was transferred to Special Collections and University Archives in 2016 and 2025.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of The Grove Renovation Records was completed in November 2025.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by original order.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
University History
University Archives
Names:
Eichhorn, Lynn