Hancock Hall
John William Hancock Jr.
John William Hancock Jr. (1904-1994), Class of 1925, was a member of the Board of Visitors from 1963 to 1971, and Board Chairman of the Virginia Tech Foundation from 1969 to 1973 and from 1986 to 1991. A generous and humble benefactor of his alma mater, Hancock was an astute businessman who founded Roanoke Electric Steel Corporation and John W. Hancock Jr. Inc. He was a futuristic thinker and deeply committed to civic projects. He helped establish Roanoke's first industrial park, Center in the Square, the Explore Park, and spurred the integration of Roanoke restaurants.
Address: Turner Street | Map Grid: K-3
Originally Built: 1990 | Abbreviation: HAN