by Andjela Avgeros | Mar 6, 2025 | Government, Historical Preservations
In August of 1619, the arrival of the first African Americans began 246 years of slavery in the United States of America. This historical event occurred at Old Point Comfort in Fort Monroe, Virginia. In 1865, the United States abolished slavery. Sadly, generations...
by Andjela Avgeros | May 8, 2024 | Historical Preservations, Municipal
Athens Building Corporations was awarded the historical reconstruction job of the Caleb Williamson Farmhouse. The Williamson family bought the 100- acre farm in Norfolk County in 1845. The Williamson Farmhouse is now a part of the Chesapeake Arboretum, a 51- acre...
by Athens | Feb 16, 2024 | Historical Preservations, Municipal
Athens Building Corp. is awarded the Historical Preservation contract at Belle Isle State Park. The project is generally described as exterior repairs to the historic kitchen dependency of the Belle Isle Residence. Repairs include partial replacement of masonry walls,...
by Athens | Jan 30, 2024 | Heavy - Highway Construction, Historical Preservations, Municipal, Non Typical Construction
Athens Building Corporation is awarded the Construction contract for the Windsor Castle Park boardwalk and pier renovations. The project is generally described as the restoration of existing pedestrian boardwalk and overlook structures at the Windsor Castle Park....
by Athens | Dec 30, 2023 | Government, Historical Preservations, Municipal
Athens Building Corp. is selected to complete the Historical Preservation of Building 118 at Ft. Monroe. The Project consists of Historical Wood Replacement, Window restoration as well as Historical Masonry repairs and Painting. The Project Guidelines fall under the...
by Athens | Oct 10, 2023 | Historical Preservations, Multi-Family Housing, Municipal
Athens Building Corp. is awarded the Construction Contract for Historical Renovations at buildings 143 & 144 at Ft. Monroe. The project consists of exterior building envelope historical renovations and roofing. Athens is proud to return this building to it’s...
