(WDBJ) - The Famous Anthony’s building in Roanoke’s Crystal Spring neighborhood is now gone. Lionberger Construction brought down the building and started laying the foundation for a new hotel.

The West End Center for Youth in Roanoke plans the 15th Annual Spring Bling on May 7, in the Hotel Roanoke’s Crystal Ballroom. The event includes brunch, a fashion show, raffle and silent auction.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The developers of a boutique hotel are taking the next steps toward construction in Roanoke. However, it will be awhile before any construction happens on Crystal Spring Avenue.

This spring, the building ... more lodging options to downtown as Roanoke’s tourism economy grows. The core of downtown, for years, had only one hotel — albeit it was the iconic Hotel Roanoke ...

Plans for the Roanoke hotel have been in the works since 2017. And the hotel and convention center project was set to start construction in early 2020. “Yes we do hope to start in the spring ...