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Davis 68.221 Mill Mountain Observation Tower

FILES

Davis 68.221 Mill Mountain Observation Tower.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

Davis 68.221 Mill Mountain Observation Tower

Description

The first observation tower on Mill Mountain was built circa 1892 along with Rockledge Inn. The tower was destroyed during a violent wind storm in 1914. Another tower was constructed to replace it shortly thereafter.

Creator

George C. Davis Photography

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

Circa 1910

Rights

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

Format

Photograph

Type

Still Image

Identifier

Davis68.221

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

photograph

Citation

George C. Davis Photography, “Davis 68.221 Mill Mountain Observation Tower,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed April 30, 2025, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis68.221.