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Davis 31.43 Magnolia

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Dublin Core

Title

Davis 31.43 Magnolia

Description

Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850 when rail became the primary means of long distance travel. Dr. Henry C. Hart purchased Magnolia in 1876. He ran a hydrotherapy clinic in the house for many years. Magnolia was razed in 1974.

Creator

George C. Davis Photography

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

Circa 1900

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Identifier

Davis31.43

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photograph

Citation

George C. Davis Photography, “Davis 31.43 Magnolia,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed October 8, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis31.43.