>>Rocky Mount Plans to Purchase Historic Downtown Building for Revitialization
(Rocky Mount, VA) -- An art deco building from the late 1920s will be revitalized in one Virginia town. Richard Stelling reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
The Rocky Mount Town Council recently voted to purchase the historic People's National Bank building in downtown. The council will work with its Economic Development Authority to purchase the historic property after it is vacated by Atlantic Union Bank. Built in 1928, the structure is a prime example of Art Deco architecture with Egyptian Revival details. The town plans to consult with development experts to determine the best use for the building as part of its ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown area.