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Cardinal 1973
The Cardinal was the annual for James Monroe Junior High School.
Cephas B. Moomaw
Date of Birth: October 23, 1849
Mayor from February 1, 1913 to October 18, 1915
Date of Death: October 18, 1915
Mayor from February 1, 1913 to October 18, 1915
Date of Death: October 18, 1915
Charles D. Fox
Date of Birth: January 31, 1869
Mayor from September 1, 1926 to August 31, 1930
Other offices held: City Council, July 1, 1895 to July 1, 1899
Date of Death: August 3, 1942
Mayor from September 1, 1926 to August 31, 1930
Other offices held: City Council, July 1, 1895 to July 1, 1899
Date of Death: August 3, 1942
Charles M. Broun
Date of Birth: July 14, 1862
Ex-Officio Mayor from October 18, 1915 to August 31, 1918
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1912 to August 31, 1918
Date of Death: July 29, 1938
Ex-Officio Mayor from October 18, 1915 to August 31, 1918
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1912 to August 31, 1918
Date of Death: July 29, 1938
Colonel 1937
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1940
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1941
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1942
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1943
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1944
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1945
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1946
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1947
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1949
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1950
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1951
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1952
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1953
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1954
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1955
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1956
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1957
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1958
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1959
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1960
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1961
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1962
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1963
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1964
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1965
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1966
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1967
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1968
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1971
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1972
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1973
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1974
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1975
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1976
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1977
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1978
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1979
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1980
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1981
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1982
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1983
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1984
The Colonel is the annual for William Fleming High School.
Comprehensive City Plan
The Comprehensive City Plan came about with a renewed interest in city planning. that looks to the future and to "visualize the coming needs of the city". As in 1907, John Nolen, landscape architect and city planner, was chosen to develop the plan.…
CPC 1 Goodwin Home
Rose arbor on the porch of the Thompson Goodwin home, once located in Orchard Hill. Orchard Hill, also known as "Official Hill" was located in the area where Community Hospital stands today.
CPC 100 Hanover Avenue
Looking west on Hanover Avenue from 10th Street.
CPC 10a 4th Street
View of 4th Street NE. Northside Filling Station was located at 1201 4th, roughly where the post office is located today.
CPC 10b 4th Street
View of 4th Street NE. Northside Filling Station was located at 1201 4th, roughly where the post office is located today.
CPC 10c 4th Street
View of 4th Street NE. Northside Filling Station was located at 1201 4th, roughly where the post office is located today.
CPC 10d 4th Street
View of 4th Street NE. Northside Filling Station was located at 1201 4th, roughly where the post office is located today.
CPC 11 Raleigh Tavern
Raleigh Tavern, Roanoke's first hotel, was located on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue NE. Built in the early 1800s and long known as Pate's Tavern, it was a popular stopping-place on the north-south stages or on the road from Lynchburg west to Seven Mile…
CPC 12 Graybar Electric
Storefront of Graybar Electric Company, formerly located at 603 Salem Avenue.
CPC 128 4th Street
A view of 4th Street NE in the Gilmer School area. Exact location unknown.
CPC 13 2nd Street
Sign at intersection of 2nd Street NE and unknown cross street.
CPC 14a Riverside Park
Pool at Riverside Park
CPC 14b Riverside Park
Pool at Riverside Park
CPC 14c Riverside Park
People sitting on the knoll overlooking the pool in Riverside Park.
CPC 16 Orange Avenue
Looking east from about the 1100 block of Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue.
CPC 17 Wasena Bridge
A view of Wasena Bridge from Riverside Boulevard.
CPC 18 Dale and 8th
Structures once located at the corner of Dale Avenue and 8th Street.
CPC 19 Mill Mountain
Looking south from atop Mill Mountain.
CPC 2 SW from YMCA
Looking southwest from the top of the YMCA building on 2nd Street. Lee Junior High School is visible in the left background.
CPC 20 Moorman Spring
Moorman Spring was located on the Captain Robert B. Mooman property roughly located at the intersection of Moorman Avenue and 10th Street.
CPC 21a Trout Field
Located adjacent to and east of Fairview Cemetery along Melrose Avenue, Trout Field was Roanoke's first airfield.
CPC 21b Trout Field
Located adjacent to and east of Fairview Cemetery along Melrose Avenue, Trout Field was Roanoke's first airfield.
CPC 22 Hollins Entrance
Entrance to Hollins College.
CPC 23 Albemarle Avenue
Looking west an Albemarle Avenue SE at the 6th Street intersection.
CPC 24 Albemarle Avenue
Looking toward Albemarle from the 6th Street intersection.
CPC 25 Furnace Row
A view of Furnace Row on Tinker Creek, once roughly located at Orange Avenue and Rhodes Avenue.
CPC 26 2nd Street
Unidentified children at Lick Run along 2nd Street NE.
CPC 27 Walker Avenue
View of Walker Avenue at the intersection with 2nd Street NE.
CPC 28 Wells Avenue
Jog at Wells Avenue NW.
CPC 29 2nd Street
2nd Street NE at Lick Run.
CPC 3 Stone Home
The home of Edward L. Stone of Stone Printing and Manufacturing, formerly located at 210 Mountain Avenue.
CPC 35 2nd and Rutherford
Intersection of 2nd Street and Rutherford Avenue NE.
CPC 36 Crystal Spring
Looking up Crystal Spring Avenue from roughly 23rd Street.
CPC 37 Church and 3rd
Looking east on Church Avenue from 3rd Street. Post office (now Commonwealth Building) is under construction at right.
CPC 38 Church and 3rd
Looking east on Church Avenue from 3rd Street. Post office (now Commonwealth Building) is under construction at right.
CPC 39 Bullitt Avenue
Looking west at the 500 block of Bullitt Avenue.
CPC 4 Franklin and Mountain
Jog intersection at Franklin Road and Mountain Avenue.
CPC 40 Wells Avenue
Looking west on Wells Avenue.
CPC 41 Rorer Avenue
Looking east on Rorer Avenue from 5th Street.
CPC 42 2nd Street
A view of 2nd Street NE between Walker Avenue and Rutherford Avenue.
CPC 43 Elmwood Park
A view in Elmwood Park.
CPC 44 Orange Avenue
Looking east on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue.
CPC 46 Orange Avenue
Derelict homes along Lynchburg(Orange) Avenue. Exact location unknown.
CPC 47 2nd Street
2nd Street NE at the intersection of Lick Run.
CPC 48 10th Street
Looking north on 10th Street from Madison Avenue.
CPC 5 Church and 5th
Jog intersection at Church Avenue and 5th Street.
CPC 52 Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
CPC 53 Terry House
Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park. The Terry House was gifted to the City of Roanoke in 1921 for use a library. It operated in this capacity until a new library was built in 1952.
CPC 54 Elmwood Pond
Swans in the pond once located in Elmwood Park.
CPC 57 Freight Truck
Southern States Motor Freight truck parked on the 100 block of Campbell Avenue.
CPC 58 Crystal Spring
Houses along Richelieu Avenue in Crystal Spring.
CPC 59a Bryan McDonald House
Located near Mt. Union village on the headwaters of Tinker Creek in Botetourt County, the Bryan McDonald house was built in 1766.
CPC 6 Highland and Franklin
Jog intersection at Highland Avenue and Franklin Road. Beth Israel Synagogue visible.
CPC 60 Ridgewood
Ridgewood Manor House, was built by industrialist Samuel H. McVitty. It is located at 1900 South Clearing Road just above Ridgewood Farms Shopping Center.
CPC 62 Shenandoah Avenue
Shenandoah Avenue and Centre Avenue. Norfolk & Western General Offices visible in background.
CPC 64 Norfolk Avenue
Looking west on Norfolk Avenue.
CPC 65 Highland Park
Looking south from Highland Park.
CPC 7a Campbell Avenue
Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
CPC 7b Campbell Avenue
Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
CPC 7c Campbell Avenue
Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
CPC 7d Campbell Avenue
Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
CPC 7e Campbell Avenue
Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
CPC 8 Campbell and Chapman
Point where Chapman Avenue forks off of Campbell Avenue
CPC 98 Madison Avenue
Madison Avenue east from 2nd Street NE. I581 runs through this area today.
CPC 99 Madison and 2nd
East side of 2nd Street NE and Madison Avenue. I-581 runs through this area today.
CPC 9a Phillip Levy Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. The first fire occurred the previous year and only caused minor damage. This fire would prove more disastrous. Philip Levy Exchange Company was…
CPC 9b Phillip Levy Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. The first fire occurred the previous year and only caused minor damage. This fire would prove more disastrous. Philip Levy Exchange Company was…
CPC 9c Phillip Levy Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. The first fire occurred the previous year and only caused minor damage. This fire would prove more disastrous. Philip Levy Exchange Company was…
CPC 9d Phillip Levy Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. The first fire occurred the previous year and only caused minor damage. This fire would prove more disastrous. Philip Levy Exchange Company was…
CPC 9e Phillip Levy Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. The first fire occurred the previous year and only caused minor damage. This fire would prove more disastrous. Philip Levy Exchange Company was…
Creasy1 1225 3rd Street
Home located at 1225 3rd Street SW.
Creasy10 Main Library
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Creasy11 Main Library
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Creasy12 Main Library
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Creasy13 VPI-VMI Game
VPI-VMI Thanksgiving Day game held at Victory Stadium. Once known as the "Military Classic of the South", the match-up was held annually in Roanoke from 1913-1971.
Creasy14 Roanoke Transportation Museum
Children ride in model train once part of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (then Roanoke Transportation Museum) when it was located in Wasena Park.
Creasy15 Roanoke Transportation Museum
Replica of the "Best Friend of Charleston" at the opening of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (the Roanoke Transportation Museum) in Wasena Park.
Creasy16 Roanoke Transportation Museum
Replica of the "Best Friend of Charleston" at the opening of the Virginia Museum of Transportation (then Roanoke Transportation Museum) in Wasena Park.
Creasy17 Centennial Parade
Crowds line Jefferson Street for the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Creasy18 Centennial Parade
Replica 1892 Heironimus float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Creasy19 Centennial Parade
Marines reenact the raising of the American Flag at Iwo Jima in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Creasy2 Lakeview Motor Lodge
Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.
Creasy20 Centennial Parade
Roanoke Transportation Museum float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Creasy21 Center Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking of Center in the Square. From left to right: Frank Clement, Mayor Noel C. Taylor, George Cartledge, E.K. Mattern and City Manager Bern Ewert.
Creasy22 Center Groundbreaking
E.K. Mattern, Mayor Noel C. Taylor and City Manager Bern Ewert at groundbreaking of Center in the Square.
Creasy23 Center Groundbreaking
E.K. Mattern, Mayor Noel C. Taylor and City Manager Bern Ewert at groundbreaking of Center in the Square.
Creasy24 City Market
Vendors on the City Market.
Creasy25 City Market
Crumpacker Orchards on the City Market.
Creasy26 City Market
Vendors on the City Market
Creasy27 City Market
Vendors on the City Market.
Creasy28 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy29 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy3 Lakeview Motor Lodge
The Manor House at Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.
Creasy30 City Market
Vendors on the City Market,.
Creasy31 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy32 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy33 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy34 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy35 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy36 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy38 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy39 City Market
An unidentified vendor prepares produce to sell on the City Market.
Creasy4 Texas Tavern
A Roanoke landmark, Texas Tavern is located at 114 Church Avenue SW.
Creasy40 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy42 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy43 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy44 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy45 City Market
Mountain Top Orchards sells produce on the City Market,
Creasy46 Huff Farm
Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The…
Creasy47 Huff Farm
Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The…
Creasy5 N&W Yards
The Norfolk & Western yards.
Creasy6 707 Building
The 707 Building, located at 707 S. Jefferson Street.
Creasy7 Stone Printing
Stone Printing Company, formerly located at 116 N. Jefferson Street.
Creasy8 Church Avenue
Looking east on Church Avenue at 2nd Street. The old YMCA building is seen on the left and Greene Memorial United Methodist on the right.
Creasy9 Church and 5th
Home formerly located at 5th Street and Church Avenue.
Crusader 1968
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1969
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1970
The Crusader is annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1971
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1988
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
CS 001.3
Teachers and Business Organization. 1957. Envelope: "Mrs. G. West Home Gertrude Preston West and Mrs. J Calloway Wells Ave. N.W."
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
CS 007.2
Unknown neighborhood portrait
CS 014
Salem Baptist Church service.
CS 017.1
Sallye Coleman
CS 019.1
William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.
CS 026.1
Unknown portrait of a woman.
CS 026.2
Unknown portrait of a woman
CS 026.3
Unknown portrait of a woman
CS 045.2
Possible debutante portrait. Envelope: Ms. Ida Kerne
CS 046
Group Portrait. From left to right front row : Evelyn Scott Pullen, Courtney (?) Neeley, Elaine Davis Stoval, Gloria Downing, Eloise Downing (or Law?), Baylese or Balise Spencer. From left to right back row: Constance Johnson Hamlar, Nina Charlton…
CS 053.2
Downing family portrait
CS 054.1
Recognition ceremony at Burell Hospital.
CS 054.5
Recognition ceremony at Burrell Hospital. Pictured: Dr. George Moore shaking Dr. Henry Penn's hand and Attorney Lawrence speaking at the podium
CS 055.1
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 055.2
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 056.1
Sorority group portrait. From left to right: Gloria Wingfield, Carolyn Kroger Patterson, Christine Logan Powell, Carolyn Murphy, Carolyn Law, Jean Whitten, Joyce Preston, Marilyn Spencer, Clara Boyo, Gloria Waddell, unknown, Juaniva Crowder, Clara…
CS 056.4
Sorority event
CS 056.5
Sorority event
CS 057.1
Harrison Elementary School. Left: Maxine Foutz Thomas (?). Center: Marionette Shaw Sprouve
CS 057.4
Harrison Elementary School costume party
CS 057.5
Harrison Elementary School costume party
CS 057.6
Harrison Elementary School faculty Halloween costume portrait
CS 058.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Dorothy Taylor or Mrs. Fulford, Delia or Leila Bryant, unknown, Maxine Thomas (Dr. Reginald Shareef’s Mother), Mrs. Broady
CS 060.1
Unknown event
CS 060.2
Unknown event
CS 062.1
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.2
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.3
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 066.4
Unknown group portrait
CS 066.6
Unknown group portrait
CS 067.2
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony
CS 067.3
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony
CS 068.1
Unknown school choir performance
CS 069.1
Unknown school play or student performance
CS 070.1
Unknown banquet
CS 070.10
Unknown banquet
CS 070.13
Unknown banquet
CS 070.14
Unknown conference
CS 070.15
Unknown banquet
CS 070.16
Unknown banquet
CS 070.17
Unknown banquet
CS 070.18
Unknown banquet
CS 070.19
Unknown banquet
CS 070.2
Unknown banquet
CS 070.4
Unknown banquet
CS 070.7
Left: George Harris, Center: unidentified, Right: Lawrence Hunter
CS 071.1
Freemasons group portrait. Front row (left to right): Matthew Banks, Melvin Anderson, James Stewart, unidentified, Paul Scott. Back row (left to right): O.W. Jone, Otho Wright, Elijah Williams, unidentified
CS 072.1
A. Byron Smith
CS 072.3
Unidentified woman speaking.
CS 072.4
William Bernard Robertson, far right.
CS 075.10
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, next 5 unidentified, Nina Medley, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr.. Middle row: Marilyn Curtis, unidentified, Helen Terry, Elise Scott,…
CS 075.3
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, unidentified, Elsie Scott, unidentified, unidentified, Nina Medley, Bonnie Terry, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr. Middle Row (left to…
CS 076.5
Unknown classroom portrait
CS 077.1
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 077.2
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 078.1
Unknown banquet
CS 078.2
Unknown banquet
CS 080.17
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.20
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.5
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.6
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.9
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.1
Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured
CS 081.2
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.3
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.4
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.5
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.6
Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards
CS 082
Unknown children’s church choir performance
CS 084.1
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured.
CS 084.2
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured right.
CS 084.3
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured left of the podium and Rev. Wright pictured at the podium.
CS 084.4
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured left, Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured center.
CS 085.1
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.4
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.5
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 086
Shriners group portrait
CS 087.2
Group portrait
CS 087.4
Pictured: Front row (left to right)--Ruth Lash, unidentified, Mary Curtis Steptoe, Kitty McCain, Middle row (left to right)--Elizabeth Snyder, Edna Prunty, next two unidentified, Back row--Sister Hall Martin, Prunty
CS 090.4
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): Connie Johnson Hamlar, unidentified, unidentified, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Connie and Gwendolyn are sisters). Back row (left to right) : unidentified, Doris Elam, Nina Bolden, Baylice Cooper
CS 091.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Nona Harris, Bessie Coles, Helen or Halle or Hall, unidentified, unidentified, Becky Hale
CS 092.1
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 092.2
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 093.1
Unknown award recognition
CS 093.2
Unknown award recognition
CS 097
Atwood’s capital view tour with unknown members of the Booker T. Washington Trade School
CS 098
Unknown banquet
CS 099.3
Group Portrait. St. Matthew Church of God, Abbot St. Front row (left to right): Florine Fulford or Fuller, Nona Harris, Dorothy Taylor or Walker. Back row (left to right): E. Hash or Nancy Hash, Prunty, Edna Nash (Temple of the Way Out Church?) or…
CS 100
Group portrait not identified.
CS 101
Freemasons
CS 102
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Front row (left to right): Donna Lee, Elizabeth Thomas or Coltman, Carolyn Patterson (or Koger?), Nadine Davis Wheaton, Sadie B. Lawson. Middle row (left to right): Katy Wheaton? (or Butler), rest unidentified. Back row…
CS 103
Unknown ceremony or an award reception
CS 104
Unknown group portrait
CS 105
Freemasons. Herbert Shovley identified in the front row on the far lefthand side
CS 106
Debutante ball
CS 108.2
Unknown male walking in an aisle past an audience, possibly a debutante escort
CS 111
Colonial Stores storefront
CS 112.1
Debutante portrait
CS 112.2
Debutante portrait
CS 112.3
Debutante portrait
CS 112.4
Pictured: Far left: Elmer Thomas. Far right: Maxine Thomas
CS 113
Award reception. Envelope: Mary Rayford, Audrey Wheaton’s Mom
CS 114
Envelope: Rev. Horatio Edwards
CS 118
Unknown portrait of two working females, possibly waitresses
CS 120.1
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Marilyn Curtis, next 2 unidentified, Frances Keene, Barbara Taylor, William Keene (Buster), Broady or Brown. Back row (left to right): unidentified, Rev. Ulas Broady, rest…
CS 121.4
Hunton Life Saving Crew
CS 122.12
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.2
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.5
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.6
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC. Far left corner--Richard Penly and Mrs. Shirlene Penly. Estelle McCadden is pictured 3rd from the right in the first row of chairs and Mr. Lewis Peery is pictured in the farthest row, 2nd from the left
CS 122.7
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 123.1
Dr. J.H. Roberts and his wife pictured at Christmastime
CS 125.1
Gift exchange
CS 125.2
Front row (left to right): A. Byron Smith, Nina Medley, Lessie Polk, Raymond Polk
CS 126.1
Freemasons outside Prince Hall. Front row (left to right): Frank Broady, unidentified, J. Luvelle Taylor, unidentified, Beane, unidentified. Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Robert Scales?, unidentified, Clifton Whitworth, next 2…
CS 127
The Harrison Baseball Team. 1928-1930. Numerical order: 1. Crawford 2. Jim Jones 3. Bob Jefferson 4. Jess Smith 5. “Bubber” McAfee 6. Edward Calloway 7. Bobley Colson 8. Lee Calloway 9. Jack Calloway 10. Banks 11. Matthews 12. “Wildman” Coffer 13.…
CS 128.1
Debutante Ball
CS 129.1
Unknown group portrait, possibly a sorority
CS 130
Group portrait. From left to right: Patricia Waller, Ruth Anderson, Edna Prunty, Delia or Leila Bryant, unidentified, Fulford, unidentified, Maxine Thomas, unidentified, Mrs. Broady
CS 133.1
St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Far-right corner: Marionetta Sprauve Shaw (far left corner is unidentified). First row (left to right): Lillie Patterson, unidentified, Christine Payne or Arnesia Keeling Payne, unidentified, Fizer-Simmons. Second row…
CS 134.4
Group portrait. First row (left to right): Rev. Metz Coker, Patricia Waller Henry, Jack Watson, next 2 unidentified, McCarthy Woods. Second row: Leroy Campbell, next 4 unidentified, Valerie Lash. Third row: Ms. Woods, Mr. Williams, Mr. Meadows, next…
CS 135
Portrait of Joseph Fuller Jr
CS 136.2
Unknown church event
CS 137
Same church as CS 136, possibly a pageant.
CS 139
Group portrait. From left to right: first 2 unidentified, Dorothy Sheppeson (?) Greene, Odelle Mebane, Eunice Poindexter, unidentified, Alma Finney Tyree Robertson (?), unidentified, Nina Charlton, Bolden, Ed Green, Markhiem or Macklain
CS 140.1
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): first 2 unidentified, Mary Jeffries, Juanita Ford, unidentified, Mrs. Brown or B. Kasey. Back row: S. Ford (?), Bill Thompson, W. Jeffries (?), Al Holland Sr., unidentified
CS 141.1
Group portrait of the Dining Car Employees or The Moles on Henry St. Front row (left to right): Ruth Anderson, Hazel Hall, Hershey Steptoe (Mary Steptoe), James or Pete Woodliff, Irene or Estelle Woodliff. Back row (left to right): Gertrude Logan,…
CS 142
Unknown church service
CS 143
Heller Kindergarten portrait made behind the Gainsboro Library during the May Day festival
CS 144.1
Debutante Ball
CS 144.2
Debutante Ball
CS 150
Unknown textile factory workers
CS 158
Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church
CS 159
Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event
CS 160
Classroom portrait. Ruth Anderson identified top left by the tree. Ms. Taylor, the teacher, identified in the center of the second row
CS 161
Classroom portrait. Ronnie Jordan (?) pictured top left by the door
CS 162.1
Esquire Club. From left to right: Jeremiah Robertson Sr., John Dillon, unidentified, Walter Allen, Jack Hilton, unidentified, Mose Lipscomb, Lilburn Hilton, William Johns, Alton Sharper, Joe, unidentified, unidentified, Thomas Robertson, George…
CS 163
Unknown group portrait
CS 164
Unknown banquet
CS 165
Picture made at YMCA Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave. Heller Kindergarten.
CS 166
Unknown audience
CS 168
Unknown church event.
CS 170
Identified: Mary March (center), Samuel Williams (front row, far left), Charell (front row, second from left), Gilbert March (front row, second from right), and O.W. Jones (front row, far right)
CS 171
Unknown female’s exchange of an envelope
CS 176
Group portrait holding commemorative Booker T. Washington stamps at the Booker T. Washington Memorial in Franklin County, VA
CS 177
Unknown group portrait outside a Piedmont Airlines plane
CS 180
Ruth Lash pictured on the left, in front of Harrison School
CS 181
Front row (left to right): Reginald Clark, Reverend Ulsa Broady, MiKenley Craighead, Mason. Middle row (left to right): Murall Yvall, Mitchell Hankis, Robert Scaks, Alex Hancock. Back row (left to right): Armstead, E.C. Preston, Abner Jones, Joe…
CS 182
Church service.
CS 184
Della Downing pictured on the left side, second from the back
CS 185
Downing family portrait. Dr. Ellwood Downing pictured center-right and his wife Della Downing pictured center-left
CS 188
Unknown school play, possibly on American history
CS 191
Either Saint Paul United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church. Identified: Constance Johnson (first row, far right), Mary Jeffries? (front row, second from the left)
CS 192
Pictured: Mr. J. Lovelle Taylor (Freemason)
CS 193
Unknown makeup artist, possibly at the Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CS 194
First Baptist Church
CS 195
Unknown assembly audience
CS 196.1
Unknown school play or assembly
CS 197
Reverend Robert James Jr. and his family. His wife Bernice is pictured center with the Reverend to her right.
CS 199
Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Nurse Daisy Schley pictured with a patient
CS 200.1
Debutante Ball
David A. Bowers
Date of Birth: May 11, 1952
Mayor from July 1, 1992 to June 30, 2000 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2016
Mayor from July 1, 1992 to June 30, 2000 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2016
Davis 1.01 Big Lick 1881-82
Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.
Davis 1.1 Franklin Road Bridge
Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.
Davis 1.12 View from McBain building.
View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.
Davis 1.13 State & City
The first 3 floors of the State & City Building were built in 1905 for the State & City Bank. The additional 5 floors were added in the late 1920s. In 2008, the State & City building became Roanoke's first LEED certified building in the city. It…
Davis 1.14 Mill Mountain
Looking southeast toward Mill Mountain from just across Day Avenue between 1st Street and Jefferson Street. The large multi-story building left of center was Jefferson Apartments. Nearly all of the buildings seen in the foreground have been razed.
Davis 1.21 Elks Carnival High Wire Act
Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.
Davis 1.253 2nd and Day
The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.
Davis 1.31 Walnut and Jefferson
Corner store formerly located at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street. Walnut Avenue Meat Market, Hutson's Grocery and the American Cafe were among its tenants. The Bridge Inn is just visible at left.
Davis 1.311 Knepp & Co.
Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.
Davis 1.312 Roanoke heaviest snowfall
Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.
Davis 1.32 Carlton Terrace
Carlton Terrace apartment building, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
Davis 1.321 Carlton Terrace
Looking north on Jefferson Street in the 900 block, Carlton Terrace is on the right.
Davis 1.322 Carlton Terrace
Entrance of Carlton Terrace, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
Davis 1.323 Carlton Terrace Building
Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
Davis 1.41 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.
Davis 1.413 McClanahan's Mill
Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
Davis 1.414 Crystal Spring gazebo & house
Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.
Davis 1.8 Memorial Bridge Playground
Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.
Davis 1.81 Tinker Creek
Looking east on Orange Avenue NE at Tinker Creek.
Davis 1.81 Tinker Creek
Looking east on Orange Avenue at Tinker Creek.
Davis 1.822 N&W freight station
Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.
Davis 1.91 Elmwood Park
A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
Davis 1.92 Elmwood Park
View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
Davis 1.921 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.
Davis 1.93 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.
Davis 1.94 Elmwood Park
A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Davis 1.95 Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Davis 1.951 Japanese Magnolia at night
A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Davis 1.97 Springtime in Elmwood
Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Davis 100 General Outdoor Advertising
General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.
Davis 101.1 Liberty Bell
Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
Davis 101.12 Liberty Bell Reception
Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
Davis 101.21 Labor Day Picnic
Labor Day, 1891
Davis 101.22 Glidden Tour
Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.
Davis 102.1 Heironimus and Brugh Float
Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.
Davis 106 Golden Jubilee
Spectators gather in front of the Municipal Building on Campbell Avenue to watch the Golden Jubilee parade.
Davis 11.01 Class of Alleghany Institute
Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.
Davis 11.1 Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
Davis 11.12 Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
Davis 11.15 Melrose Class
Students of Melrose School.
Davis 11.2 West End Elementary
West End Elementary school.
Davis 11.21 West End School
West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.
Davis 11.211 West End School
Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 11.22 Morningside Elementary
Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.
Davis 11.23 Gilmer School
Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.
Davis 11.28 Back Creek School
The original Back Creek School, located just off of Route 221, was used until the current Back Creek Elementary was constructed in 1937.
Davis 11.31 Norwich School
Norwich School opened in 1891 in the 2200 block of Roanoke Avenue SW. The school was closed in 1979.
Davis 11.32 Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School
Davis 11.33 Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School
Davis 11.331 Fairview Elementary
Fairview Elementary School
Davis 11.34 Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School
Davis 11.341 Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary School
Davis 11.35 Hurt Park Elementary School
Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
Davis 11.351 Hurt Park Elementary
Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
Davis 11.36 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.361 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.362 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.363 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.4 Lee Junior High
Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
Davis 11.45 Woodrow Wilson Middle
Woodrow Wilson Middle School, located at 1813 Carter Road SW.
Davis 11.5 Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
Davis 11.51 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
Davis 11.6 Lucy Addison High School
Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction
Davis 11.61 Lucy Addison High School
Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.
Davis 11.62 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.
Davis 11.65 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.
Davis 11.6521 Jefferson High School Students
Jefferson High School junior class.
Davis 11.66 Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School under construction.
Davis 11.66-2 Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School under construction.
Davis 11.67 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
Davis 11.671 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
Davis 11.711 Preston Park Elementary
Preston Park Elementary School.
Davis 11.73 Oakland Elementary
Oakland Elementary School, formerly located at 3229 Williamson Road NW. Oakland is now the Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy at Oakland.
Davis 11.8 Andrew Lewis High
Andrew Lewis High School, (now Middle School) is located at 616 S. College Avenue in Salem.
Davis 11.9 Classroom
Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.
Davis 11.95 Roanoke Technical Institute
Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.
Davis 11.951 Roanoke College
Aerial view of Roanoke College.
Davis 12.1 Roanoke Post Office
Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 12.2 Post Office
Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.
Davis 12.4 Commonwealth Building
Originally constructed as the United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse in 1932, the Commonwealth Building is located at 220 Church Avenue.
Davis 13.11 Courthouse and Jail
Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.
Davis 13.14 Roanoke County Courthouse
The old Roanoke County Courthouse, located at 301 E. Main Street in Salem was completed in 1910. Offices moved to a new building in 1985. The building is now owned by Roanoke College.
Davis 14.01 St. Charles Hospital
The St. Charles Hospital was located at 533 Mountain Avenue SW. It was opened in 1913 under the direction of Dr. J.C. Burke. It closed in 1934. The building is now used as apartments.
Davis 14.1 Burrell Memorial Hospital
Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell…
Davis 14.11 Burrell Hospital Staff
Doctor and nursing staff standing in front of first Burrell Memorial Hospital. This building is the former Alleghany Boys Institute. Burrell was the only African American hospital in Roanoke during segregation. Individuals unidentified.
Davis 14.12 Burrell Memorial Hospital
Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell…
Davis 14.2 Shenandoah Hospital
Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
Davis 14.21 Shenandoah Hospital
Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
Davis 14.22 Shenandoah Hospital
Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
Davis 14.32 Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.
Davis 14.33 Jefferson Hospital Nursing Class
The nursing class of 1947 on the steps of Jefferson Hospital.
Davis 14.331 Jefferson Nursing Class
Jefferson Hospital nursing class of 1944.
Davis 14.34 Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hospital, founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was the predecessor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.
Davis 14.35 Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.
Davis 14.41 Lewis-Gale Hospital
Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. This photo…
Davis 14.42 Lewis-Gale Hospital
Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. The photo…
Davis 14.47 Lewis-Gale Hospital
Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. J.N. Lewis. The original hospital stood at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue.
Davis 14.481 Lewis-Gale Hospital Nursing Class
Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.
Davis 14.51 Roanoke Hospital
Founded in 1899, Roanoke Hospital was the predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Davis 14.6 Gill Memorial
Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.
Davis 14.7 Community Hospital
Aerial view of Community Hospital. Orchard Hill is in the background.
Davis 14.81 Nurses' Building
Nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
Davis 14.82 Catawba Sanatorium
Nurses relax in the living room of the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
Davis 14.83 Nurse's Room
Interior view of a typical room in the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
Davis 14.84 Catawba Sanatorium
The main hospital building at Catawba Sanatorium.
Davis 14.9 Coyner Springs
Front view of center section, showing entrance and offices on lower floor and nurses' quarters on second floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
Davis 14.91 Coyner Springs
View of front of Coyner Springs Sanatorium, built in 1939 as a tuberculosis sanatorium on the former grounds of Coyner Springs Resort.
Davis 14.92 Coyner Springs
Side view of Coyner Springs Sanatorium showing courtyard and "colored" entrance.
Davis 14.93 Coyner Springs
Rear view of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
Davis 14.94 Coyner Springs
View of main corridor on lower floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
Davis 14.95 Coyner Springs
A partial view of one of the wards in Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
Davis 15.01 Pearl Hinesley
Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.
Davis 15.02 Library Opening Day
A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.
Davis 15.11 Roanoke Public Library
View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.
Davis 15.112 Library Float
Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.
Davis 15.12 Library Entrance
Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.
Davis 15.121 Terry House
A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.
Davis 15.13 Library & Elmwood Park
Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.
Davis 15.14 Old Library Building
Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.
Davis 15.15 Roanoke City Library
The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Davis 15.21 RPL Storytime
Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.
Davis 15.211 Storytime at Roanoke Public Libraries
Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.
Davis 15.212 Patrons in Reference
Ladies in the reference room.
Davis 15.22 Main Library Interior
Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.
Davis 15.221 Main Library Interior
Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.
Davis 15.222 Reading & Reference Room
Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.
Davis 15.23 Patrons in Reference
The reference room in the old library about 1947.
Davis 15.61 Gainsboro Library Interior
Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.
Davis 15.611 Gainsboro Branch Library
Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.
Davis 15.612 Library Shelving
Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
Davis 15.612-2 Library Shelving
Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
Davis 15.615 Gainsboro Branch Library
Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.
Davis 15.617 Gainsboro Branch Library
A female member of the US Air Force at a children's program at the Gainsboro Branch Library.
Davis 15.62 Melrose Branch Library
The Melrose Book Station, located at Melrose Avenue and 15th Street. In 1929, the "Book Station" was moved to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue. In 1933 it was moved to a vacant store at 1801 Melrose Avenue. In 1948, the branch…
Davis 15.621 Melrose Branch Library
Interior view of Melrose Branch Library after it was relocated from 15th Street and Melrose to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue.
Davis 15.625-1 Melrose Branch Library
Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.
Davis 15.625-2 Melrose Branch Library
The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".
Davis 15.625-3 Melrose Branch Library
The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00
Davis 15.63 Raleigh Court Library
The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.
Davis 15.631 Virginia Heights Book Station
Interior view of the Virginia Heights Book Station. The Virginia Heights Book Station was a precursor to the Raleigh Court Branch Library. It was located in the Masonic Lodge building at Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.
Davis 15.71 Fishburn Library
The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
Davis 15.711 Fishburn Library
Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
Davis 15.72 Fintel Library
Fintel Library at Roanoke College.
Davis 15.721 Fintel Library
Fintel Library at Roanoke College.
Davis 16.1 Ponce de Leon
The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.
Davis 16.201 Hotel Roanoke Fire
In July 1898, a fire started in the kitchen of the hotel. This photo makes the fire appear worse than it actually was, as the hotel was only closed for several months. Notice the furniture on the lawn; hotel guests and employees removed what they…
Davis 16.2011 Hotel Roanoke, 1886
The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.
Davis 16.202 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.
Davis 16.2021 Hotel Roanoke
An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.2022 Hotel Roanoke
Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.
Davis 16.204 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.205 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Davis 16.206 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Davis 16.207 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.209 Hotel Roanoke Aerial
An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.2091 Hotel Roanoke
An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.
Davis 16.21 Hotel Roanoke
The Hotel Roanoke has gone through mulitple renovations, due to fire and to increase its size. This undated photo depicts the hotel in one of its many "phases". Despite the renovations, the hotel has maintained its distinctive style.
Davis 16.210 Hotel Roanoke Sign
Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.2101 Hotel Roanoke
The Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.2102 Hotel Roanoke Construction
Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.
Davis 16.22 Hotel Roanoke Construction
The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
Davis 16.23 Hotel Roanoke Construction
The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
Davis 16.24 Hotel Roanoke Construction
The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.
Davis 16.25 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Davis 16.251 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Davis 16.26 Hotel Roanoke
Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 16.261 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Davis 16.262 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke