[3] This land corporation was responsible for the initial development of Virginia Heights after the opening of the Memorial Bridge, which serves as a connection into downtown Roanoke.

Development at the T intersection at Grandin and Memorial began with the construction of the original Virginia Heights Elementary School in 1907.

[3] By 1911, the Roanoke Street Railway Company completed a streetcar line between Raleigh Court/Virginia Heights and downtown.

[3] During this period, the Grandin Village emerged as a major retail and service area serving the residents of southwest Roanoke.

[3] After a period of decline in the mid-20th century, the district has since rebounded and has become a local retail and dining destination.