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Davis 48.712 Archie's Lobster House

FILES

Davis 48.712 Archies Lobster House.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

Davis 48.712 Archie's Lobster House

Description

Archie’s Lobster House, formerly located at Williamson Road and Peters Creek Road, was Roanoke’s first seafood restaurant when it opened in 1947. Until 1978, it was operated by Archie Parrish. It was razed in 1981.

Creator

George C. Davis Photography

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

Circa 1960

Rights

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

Format

negative

Type

Still Image

Identifier

Davis48.712

Citation

George C. Davis Photography, “Davis 48.712 Archie's Lobster House,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed April 30, 2025, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis48.712.