The T.C. Walker House on Main Street in Gloucester now has construction fencing around its perimeter, and new changes are expected to come soon for the historic structure.
Hampton University has begun its stabilization of the former home of civil rights pioneer and attorney Thomas Calhoun Walker, located across the street from the Edgehill Town Center.
According to the building permit issued by Gloucester County in June, the project includes adding foundation support walls and piers with thin brick to follow foundation walls, new siding/roofing, soffit repairs, restoration to exits, windows, a new roof as well as roof repairs/structural repairs. The project will cost approximately $830,586 and the contractor is Mark Turner Construction LLC of Glen Allen. At this time, it is unknown how long the project will take or what the future plans are for the building.
Violation
Hampton University was issued a notice of violation in May as a result of the deteriorating conditions of the home. Acc...