RVNH40459 Woodrum Field
Woodrum Field with the Cannaday home and control tower.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1945
Wes Hillman
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RVNH40459
RVNH40454 Cannaday House
The Cannaday home with the control tower on top.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
February 1944
Wes Hillman
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RVNH40454
RVNH40453 Control Tower
The first "control tower" at Woodrum Field, an 8-foot square shed built on top of the Cannaday home, could be accessed by going onto the roof.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
1943
Wes Hillman
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RVNH40453
RVNH4028 CAA Tower
A close-up view of the Civil Aviation Authority control tower on top of the Cannaday farmhouse.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
February 1944
Marshall Harris
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RVNH4028
RVNH4027 CAA Tower
A Civil Aviation Authority control tower on top of the Cannaday farmhouse at Woodrum Field.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
February 1944
Marshall Harris
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RVNH4027
IRB 23 Municipal Airport
A two story and basement and part one story and basement brick building, metal roof, wood floors except basement which is earth, plastered interior finish, electric lights and steam heat; fair condition. Occupancy: Office and apartments. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $31K.
City of Roanoke
Roanoke Public Libraries
February 1949
Krissy Price
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IRB23
MP 19 Cannaday House
Cannaday House, also known as Waverly Plantation was purchased by Woodrum Airport in 1934. The house was used as a weather station and terminal for the remainder of the 1928s. It was razed in 1955 to make room for growth of the airport.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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MP19