Church Hill Condominiums Developer

Marathon Development Group Inc., (Marathon) was founded by Frank T. "Buddy" Gadams in 2000.

Marathon prides itself in historic restoration of landmark buildings which not only provides a unique living experience for the homeowners, but also enhances the entire community by preserving the history of Virginia's finest neighborhoods.

Their detailed and meticulous work in restoration has been featured on Home & Garden TV's, "Restore America", with the restoration of a private home originally built in 1896 on Colonial Avenue in Norfolk. Marathon has also created new homes which capture the essence of classical architecture and quality.

Many Marathon projects which illustrate the opportunity for truly superior living can be seen in the following developments:

• 641 Redgate Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia: Restored former Ghent Arms into 12 luxury condominiums
• Manteo Townhomes, Norfolk, Virginia: New development consisting of 3 single family high end 3-story homes with garage in Historic Ghent.
• 411 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia: Restored the Ames and Brownley Department Store circa 1932, into 49 luxury loft apartments, with 2 retail business on ground floor
• 1311 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia: Restored apartment building into 6 luxury condominiums
• 429 W. York Street, Norfolk, Virginia: Restored a circa 1907 building into 16 luxury condominiums
• 419 Duke Street, Norfolk, Virginia: Restored 1880 apartment building into 4 luxury condominiums.

Marathon has also preserved historical buildings for businesses and cultural arts organizations:

• 100 North Main Street, Suffolk, Virginia: Restored circa 1919 building to Professional Building with offices for the Suffolk School Board, and contains retail space with mezzanine
• Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, Suffolk, Virginia: Director of Construction of reconstructed school to community art center.

Past Project
1311 Colonial Avenue

Past Project
429 York Street

Past Project
641 Redgate

Past Project
Manteo Townhomes

Past Project
Colonnades In Ghent