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LSC6 Oakey & Sons
John M. Oakey and Sons garage, located at 321 Luck Avenue SW, provided the first ambulance and garage for Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew.
MP 31.9 American Theatre
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.
MP 31.8 American Theatre
The original American Theatre building was located at 217 S. Jefferson Street. Built by the Young Men's Christian Association in 1902, it would later be sold to an investment group and converted into a theatre in 1913. This building was razed in…
GM012 Glenn-Minnich
Window display of Glenn-Minnich after remodeling. The slogans of the store were, "The store with the friendly door." and "Clothes for men and men who stay young."
GM001 Glenn-Minnich
The Glenn-Minnich store, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue, on closing day. Glenn-Minnich operated from 1913 until 1960 and was founded by C.B. Minnich, Myrl Glenn, and H.A. Glenn.
MP 5.39 McNease Shoe Company
McNease Shoe Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SE. At left is the owner, Wallace M. McNease. Others unidentified.
MP 2.12 Roanoke Aerial
Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke looking west.
MP 5.36 Oakeys Downtown
Interior of Oakey's Downtown chapel.
RVNH40315 Kirk Avenue
Looking east on Kirk Avenue SW.
RVNH40297 Parade
Soldiers march in a parade on Campbell Avenue at 3rd Street SW.
RVNH40296 Salem Avenue
Intersection of 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW. M.J. Patsel Druggists visible at right.
RVNH40292 Church Avenue
Looking west on Church Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection.
RVNH40277 Johnny Non-Voter
The "funeral procession" for "Johnny Non-Voter" on Jefferson Street in route to the municipal building. The funeral was a promotion by the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce as a means to get Roanokers to vote in the Democratic primaries for…
RVNH40249 Jefferson Street
Looking north on S. Jefferson Street. Patrick Henry Hotel visible at left; Elmwood Diner visible at right.
RVNH40240 Ewald-Clark
Grand opening of Ewald-Clark in Downtown Roanoke, formerly located at 17 Church Avenue.
RVNH40218 MJ Patsel Druggists
M.J. Patsel Druggists, formerly located at 202 2nd Street SW.
RVNH40214 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from intersection with Jefferson Street.
RVNH40200 Garst Brothers Dairy
Garst Brothers Dairy, formerly located at 14 W. Salem Avenue.
RVNH40198 Roanoke Parade
A balloon float in the Roanoke Christmas parade.
RVNH40195 Tucker 48
A Tucker 48 car is displayed in Downtown Roanoke in front of Smartwear-Irving Saks.
RVNH40115 Smartwear Irving-Saks
Photo postcard of Smartwear-Irving Saks to promote opening of remodeled store.
RVNH4046 Johnny Non-Voter
The "funeral procession" for "Johnny Non-Voter" on Jefferson Street in route to the municipal building. The funeral was a promotion by the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce as a means to get Roanokers to vote in the Democratic primaries for…
RNRV50 Campbell Avenue
A streetcar travels along Campbell Avenue near the intersection with Jefferson Street. Terry Building visible at right.
RNRV46 Blackwell Grocery
J.E. Blackwell Grocery, formerly located at 4 Market Square.
RNRV45 Campbell and Jefferson
A busy day at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street. The Terry Building is visible in the background.
RNRV39 Auto Tire Shop
Auto Tire Shop, formerly located at 501 2nd Street SW.
RNRV38 Horse and Buggy
Horse and buggy in Downtown Roanoke.
RNRV21 Market Street
Farmer in wagon pulled by oxen on Market Street.
RNRV20 City Market
Customers peruse the City Market.
RNRV17 Confederate Veterans
Parade participants for Confederate veterans ride a float through Downtown in conjunction with reunion.
RNRV16 Confederate Veterans
Confederate veterans parade through Downtown in conjunction with reunion.
RNRV15 Confederate Veterans
Confederate veterans parade through Downtown in conjunction with reunion.
RNRV14 Vest Furniture
Vest Furniture Company, formerly located at 109 Campbell Avenue SW. Sid Vest, owner, is pictured in white shirt.
FE301 Market Square
In the days before trucks were ubiquitous, farmers brought their goods to the City Market in buckboards, carts, and Conestoga wagons.
FE298 Coulter Building
Built in 1926, the Coulter Building is located at 601 S. Jefferson Street.
FE296 McGuire Building
The McGuire Building and Market Square.
FE294 Shenandoah Building
The Shenandoah Building is located at 305 1st Street.
FE293 Jefferson Apartments
The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street. This view looks west on Mountain Avenue.
FE291 School Administration
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal…
FE290 City Hotel
City Hotel was built in 1886 on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Salem Avenue.
FE289 Medical Arts Building
Located at 30 Franklin Road, the Professional (or Medical) Arts Building was built in 1929.
FE288 McBain Building
The McBain building, located at 34 Campbell Avenue.
FE287 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal…
FE285 Colonial Bank Building
Colonial National Bank building, located at 202 S. Jefferson Street.
FE284 Roanoke Lodge #197
Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road
FE283 Post Office
Roanoke's second federally funded post office was constructed on the same site as the first, the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street. It was built in 1914 and replaced in 1933.
FE281 Phelps & Armistead
Phelps & Armistead Furniture, formerly located at 312 2nd Street SW. The building would later be occupied by Grand Piano.
FE280 Hammond Printing
Hammond's Printing and Litho Works, formerly located on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Luck Avenue,
FE279 McBain Building
The McBain building, located at 34 Campbell Avenue.
FE277 Municipal Building
The Municipal Building at night.
FE276 Municipal Building
The Municipal Building was built in 1915.
FE273 Market Building
The Market Building appears largely unchanged today from when it was built in 1922.
FE272 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was…
FE271 Roanoke Public Warehouse
Roanoke Public Warehouse was located at 403 Salem Avenue.
FE267 Williamson Building
Intersection showing the Williamson Building on the northwest corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. At the time of this photo it was occupied by the Sportsman, Deb Fashions, Thom McCann Shoes. The building was razed in 1977.
FE263 Day & Night Bank
Built in 1905, the building located at 116 Campbell Avenue SW was home to two banks in its early years, Day & Night Bank in this photograph and State & City Bank.
FE260 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the 300 block.
FE258 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Salem Avenue.
FE214 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue.
FE211 Witten-Martin Furniture
Located at 213 1st Street SW, the Masonic temple was constructed in 1911. For many years, the first floor was occupied by various retail establishments, as evidenced in this photograph when Witten-Martin Furniture Company occupied the space.
FE201 State & City Building
State & City Building, located at 102 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE200 WDBJ Radio
Virginia's second commercial radio station, WDBJ-AM, had been broadcasting for twelve and a half years when it moved to its new quarters at 124 Kirk Avenue SW in January 1937.
FE198 Mountain Trust Bank
The temporary quarters of Mountain Trust Bank, formerly located at 34 W. Church Avenue.
FE195 Campbell Avenue
Lyle's Drugstore occupied the right half of this building, located at 101 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE189 Fenton China
Fenton China and House Furniture, formerly located at 306 S. Jefferson Street.
FE185 Campbell Avenue
Looking east from the 100 block of Campbell Avenue.
FE182 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Colonial Bank building.
FE178 Elmwood Park
A scene in Elmwood Park.
FE175 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal…
FE147 State & City Bank
Built in 1905, the building located at 116 Campbell Avenue SW was home to two banks in its early years, State & City Bank in this photograph and Day & Night Bank.
FE142 Roanoke Printing Company
Roanoke Printing Company occupies the Bolling Building, formerly located on the southwest corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street SW.
FE124 Commerce Street School
Commerce Street School, also called First Ward School, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd (Commerce) Street. Built in 1890, it was razed in 1929 to make room for the post office.
FE123 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE117 Salvation Army Hotel
Salvation Army Hotel, formerly located at 201 2nd Street SW.
FE077 City Market
A bustling Market Square.
FE071 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE069 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was…
FE068 Greene Memorial
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. In this photograph, a crowd is gathered to watch as the new La France Fire Engine was hauled to the corner to see if it could throw water as high as the steeple…
FE058 Campbell Avenue
Crowds gather along Campbell Avenue to watch the Armistice Day Parade.
FE057 1st Street
Looking north on 1st Street from Church Avenue.
FE056 Downtown Roanoke
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Colonial National Bank building.
FE055 Lewis-Gale
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.
FE054 Dog Mouth Fountain
Th Dog Mouth Fountain stands on the northwest corner of Salem Avenue and Market Street. Legend has it that those who drink from the fountain will always return to Roanoke.
FE050 Patrick Henry Hotel
Patrick Henry Hotel
FE049 1st Street
Looking north on 1st Street from Church Avenue.
FE048 FNEB
The First National Exchange Bank building is located at 201 S. Jefferson Street.
FE047 Market Building
Roanoke's first Market Building. Built in 1886, it was replaced by the current Market Building in 1922.
FE045 Elmwood Pond
The pond once in Elmwood Park.
FE037 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street.
FE034 Horton Livery
Horton and Roberts Livery Stable stood on Henry Street (now 1st Street SW) just north of the northeast corner of Henry Street and Church Avenue.
FE033 Big Lick Livery
In 1898, the Big Lick Livery Stable stood on Henry Street (1st Street SW) just north of Roanoke's first federally funded post office (located on the NE corner of Henry (1st) Street and Church Avenue) which can be seen in the background. In 1890 this…
FE032 Post Office
Roanoke's second federally funded post office was constructed on the same site as the first, the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street. It was built in 1914 and replaced in 1933.
FE029 Fire Station #1
Fire Station No. 1, located at 13 Church Avenue SE.
FE028 Fire Ladder
Firemen pose on a ladder pulled by horses. The building in the background was on the corner of 1st Street and Church Avenue.
FE027 Title Guarantee
Title Guarantee Trust and Savings Bank, formerly located at 34 Church Avenue SW.
FE024 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street. American Theatre on right.
FE023 Big Lick Hotel
Formerly located on the southwest corner of Williamson Road and Salem Avenue, the Big Lick Hotel would go through several iterations, including a portion of the Shenandoah Hotel, the Lee Hotel and Hotel Earle. The building was gutted by fire in 1991…
FE022 Church and Jefferson
Intersection showing the Williamson Building on the northwest corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. At the time of this photo, the building housed T.L. Deyerle Company. It would later be home to the Sportsman. The building was razed in…
FE017 Mountain Trust
Mountain Trust Bank was located in the Strickland Building at 302 S. Jefferson Street.
FE015 Municipal Building
The Municipal Building from 2nd Street.
FE014 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue. The Rialto Theatre is visible at left.
FE013 McGuire Building
The McGuire Building, located at 1 Market Square, was built in 1914 and housed W. E. McGuire’s Farmers’ Supply Co. that sold buggies, wagons, fertilizer, seed, and other farm-related equipment and supplies. Tenants in this photo include A&P…
FE011 McGuire Building
The McGuire Building, located at 1 Market Square, was built in 1914 and housed W. E. McGuire’s Farmers’ Supply Co. that sold buggies, wagons, fertilizer, seed, and other farm-related equipment and supplies.
FE010 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue toward the Market Building from the roof of the Colonial American National Bank building.
FE009 Union Lunch
Union Lunch, formerly located in the area where the Market Building is today.
FE007 Armistice Day Parade
A contingent of veterans march in the Armistice Day Parade on Campbell Avenue.
FE006 JE Bernards
J.E. Bernard's Machine Shop, formerly located at 109-111 Church Avenue SW. Roanoke Automobile Company is located next door, specializing in the sale of Ramblers.
FE003 Grand Piano
Grand Piano Furniture was located at 312 2nd Street SW.
FE00 GW Sisler
G.W. Sisler Funeral Home, formerly located at 23 First (Salem) Avenue.
FE001 First Auto
Roanoke's first automobile parked in front of a bicycle shop at 109-111 Church Avenue SW. The first auto was believed to have been owned by T.T. Fishburn. In two years, in 1906, this building would become Roanoke Automobile Company selling Rambler…
TNC 61.0 YWCA Building
The former Roanoke YWCA building located at 605 1st Street, SW.
TNC 54.0 Dominion Tower
Dominion Tower construction shown from the roof of 213 S. Jefferson Street.
TNC 51.3 AEP Building
Construction of Appalachian Power building from Franklin Road, located at 606 1st Street, SW.
TNC 51.2 AEP Building
Construction of Appalachian Power building viewed from 1st Street, SW.
TNC 51.1 AEP Building
Appalachian Power, located at 606 1st Street, SW.
PS 283 Capitol Saloon
Unidentified men stand outside the Capitol Saloon once located at 23 Salem Avenue, SW.
PS 263.1 WT Grant
Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 263 WT Grant
Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 261.2 Davidsons
Window displays at Davidson's Menswear.
PS 261.1 Davidsons
Window displays at Davidson's Menswear.
PS 76.0 WP Swartz
W.P. Swartz & Company, formerly located at 421 Luck Avenue, SW.
PS 71.0 Propst-Childress
Propst-Childress Shoe Company window display. Store was located at 306 S. Jefferston Street.
PS 28.7 Leggetts
Interior view of salon in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 28.5 Leggetts
Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 28.4 Leggetts
Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 28.3 Leggetts
Interior view of Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 28.2 Leggetts
Interior view of men's department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.
PS 13.510 Poff Building
A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.59 Poff Building
A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.58 Poff Building
A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.57 Poff Building
The entrance of a newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.31 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.24 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.21 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.12 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.10 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.8 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.6 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 13.2 Poff Building
Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.
PS 6.1 Municipal Building
Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, located at 215 Church Avenue.
RRHA472
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Downtown
RRHA467
Downtown
RRHA465
Downtown East
RRHA464
Downtown East
RRHA462
Downtown East
RRHA460
Downtown East
RRHA438
Downtown
RRHA437
Downtown
RRHA419
Elmwood Park, Downtown East
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Kirk Avenue
RRHA5
A view of Henry Street. The Palace Hotel can be seen in the background.
SF001 Church Avenue Bus Depot
Bus depot, formerly located at 16 West Church Avenue.
SHH025 Parade Spectators
A crowd gathers in front of Heironimus on Campbell Avenue to watch the Roanoke Christmas parade.
SHH024 Heironimus Shoppers
Throngs of Christmas shoppers at Heironimus.
SHH023 Heironimus
Exterior of Heironimus decorated for Christmas.
VRD 2.22 Salem Avenue
Looking east on Salem Avenue near Wall Street intersection.
VRD 2.8 Campbell Avenue
View of buildings along Campbell Avenue across from the Market Building, including the Roanoke Weiner Stand, Gulf Mills Department Store, and Bob's Shoe Store.
VRD 2.6 Kirk Avenue
Wholesaling operations on Kirk Avenue as seen from Market Street.
VRD 2.5 Market Square
A view of Market Square.
VRD 2.3 Market Building
A view of the Market Building.
VRD 2.2 Market Square
Looking north on Market Street toward Market Square.
VRD 2.1 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street.
BM 282 Hubert Harris
Hubert Harris on Salem Avenue in Downtown Roanoke.
LDW7 Loebl Fleet
Loebl Dye Works dry cleaning trucks parked in front of Loebl Dye Works on Salem Avenue.
LDW6 Loebl Fleet
A fleet of four Loebl Dye Works dry cleaning trucks parked in front of Loebl Dye Works on Salem Avenue.
LDW1 Loebl, Josef
Josef Loebl stands next to a Vorclone drying tumbler in Loebl Dye Works, formerly located at 350 Salem Avenue.
Davis 61.01 N&W Passenger Station
The Norfolk & Western Passenger Station was built in 1907. It is now home to the O. Winston Link Museum and History Museum of Western Virginia.
Davis 45.237 Sunlight Bakery
The Roanoke Sunlight Bakery was located at 501 Salem Avenue. The building was also used by Kroger Bakery. It is now used as a warehouse.
Davis 43.301 First National Exchange Bank
The First National Exchange Bank building was built in 1912. Located at 204 Jefferson Street, it has been in continuous operation as a bank for over a century.
Davis 25.313 Our Lady of Nazareth
Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…
Davis 24.02 St. Johns Episcopal
St. John's Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
Davis 22.22 Greene Memorial UMC
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 402 2nd Street SW.
Davis 19.141 YWCA
The Young Women's Christian Association formed a Roanoke chapter in 1914. This building was built around 1930 at the 605 1st Street SW.
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 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 2.163 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection. On the right is the First National Exchange Bank; visible on the left are Hanover Shoe, Virginia Dare Dresses and United Cigars.
Davis 2.28 Boxley Building
Still under construction in this photograph, the Boxley Building was built by W.W. Boxley, then mayor of Roanoke. The building is located at 416 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis 2.27 Professional Arts Building
Constructed in 1929, the Professional Arts Building, formerly known as the Medical Arts Building, is located at 30 Franklin Road.
MP 4.423 1st Street
Looking south on 1st Street from the 1st Street Bridge. The bridge connected Henry Street to Downtown Roanoke. The bridge was renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2003.
MP 4.422 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on busy Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Kress & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.
MP 4.421 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street during paving. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Krees & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.
Creasy45 City Market
Mountain Top Orchards sells produce on the City Market,
Creasy44 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy43 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy42 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy40 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.
Creasy38 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy36 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy35 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy34 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy33 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy32 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy31 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy30 City Market
Vendors on the City Market,.
Creasy29 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy28 City Market
Customers shop at vendor stalls on the City Market.
Creasy27 City Market
Vendors on the City Market.
Creasy26 City Market
Vendors on the City Market
Creasy25 City Market
Crumpacker Orchards on the City Market.
Creasy24 City Market
Vendors on the City Market.
Creasy20 Centennial Parade
Roanoke Transportation Museum 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.
Creasy18 Centennial Parade
Replica 1892 Heironimus float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Creasy17 Centennial Parade
Crowds line Jefferson Street for the Roanoke Centennial Parade.
Creasy12 Main Library
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Creasy11 Main Library
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Creasy10 Main Library
Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Creasy9 Church and 5th
Home formerly located at 5th Street and Church Avenue.
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.
Creasy6 707 Building
The 707 Building, located at 707 S. Jefferson Street.
Creasy4 Texas Tavern
A Roanoke landmark, Texas Tavern is located at 114 Church Avenue SW.
PC 128.35 Jefferson Street
"Intersection on Jefferson Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.34 Jefferson Street
"Jefferson Street looking south at night, Roanoke Virginia."
PC 128.33 Jefferson Street
"Jefferson Street, looking south, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.32 Jefferson Street
"Jefferson Street, looking north from Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.31 Jefferson Street
"Jefferson Street, looking north, Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The…
PC 128.3 Jefferson Street
"Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - Magic City of the South, key to…
PC 128.25 Campbell Avenue
"Night-time on Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.24 Campbell Avenue
"Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.23 Campbell Avenue
"Campbell Avenue, looking west at night, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.22 Campbell Avenue
"Campbell Avenue, west from Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.21 Campbell Avenue
"Campbell Avenue, looking west, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.2 Campbell Avenue
"Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 100.0 Municipal Building
"City Hall, Roanoke, Virginia.'
PC 94.0 First National Bank
First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.
Davis 16.9 Shenandoah Hotel
The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed…
Davis 1.14 Mill Mountain
Looking southeast toward Mill Mountain from just across Day Avenue between First 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…
Scyphers33 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Scyphers25 Jefferson Street
A view of the Jefferson Theatre and Heironimus on Jefferson Street.
Scyphers19 View from Mill Mountain
A view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.
Scyphers18 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.
Scyphers17 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.
Scyphers16 Elmwood Park
The pond in Elmwood Park. The Greyhound Bus Station is visible in the background.
Scyphers15 Elmwood Park
A view of the pond in Elmwood Park. The Terry House is visible on the hill.
Scyphers14 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. Visible are Leggett's, George T. Hitch Jewelers, Singer Sewing Machines, Beckner's and Easter's.
Scyphers13 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are John Norman Clothing, the Park Theatre, State Office Supplies and Gifts, the Coulter Building, People's Drugstore and the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Scyphers11 Japanese Magnolia
The Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Scyphers9 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are Heironimus, The Sportsman Restaurant, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Scyphers8 Franklin Road
Looking west on Franklin Road from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Knights of Pythias building, Star Barber Shop, Roanoke Valley Heart Association, GAC Finance, Riley's Cafe, Thornton & Creasy Drugs, and Holdren's
Scyphers7 Church Avenue
Looking west on Church Avenue from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Sportsman Restaurant, Parker Photo Studio, Junior Achievement of the Roanoke Valley, Kaybee Store and Moskin's Store.
Scyphers6 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street. Visible are Holiday's Shoe Store, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Thomas McAn Shoes, The Sportsman Restaurant and Heironimus.
Scyphers5 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Scyphers4 1st Street
Looking south on 1st Street.
Scyphers3 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Franklin Road intersection. Visible at left is the Elks Lodge and the Elmwood Diner. Also visible is Hammond Printing and Litho Works.
Scyphers1 View from Mill Mountain
A view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.
IRB 125 Main Library
"A two story and basement brick building with stucco finish, metal roof, wood floors, except basement, which is brick, plastered interior finish, electric lights, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 125 years old. Occupancy: Basement - Heating…
IRB 51 Bandstand
A one story octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4500.
IRB 49 Elmwood Club Rooms
A two story building of brick and stone stuccoed construction with composition shingle roof, wood board floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights, coal-fired Arcola heat. Approximately 50 years old and in good condition. Valuation: The…
IRB 37 Fire Station 1
This is a two story and part basement brick building, metal roof, concrete floors, with the exception of the second which is wood boards, open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster. One stairs basement to first…
IRB 4 Mercantile Building
This is a one story brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered walls and metal ceiling, electric lights and cooking gas range. This building is approximately 30 years old and in fair condition. Occupancy: Restaurant. Valuation: The sound…
IRB 3 Mercantile Building
This is a two story frame building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights and coal stove hear. This building is approximately 50 years old an in fair condition. Occupancy: Offices, drugstore, dwelling. Valuation:…
IRB2 Municipal Annex
This is a two story building and basement brick building with metal roof, plank floors with the exception of the basement floor which is concrete, plastered interior finish and one open stairs from basement to second floor, electric lights and low…
IRB1 Municipal Building
This is a large five story building of fire resistive construction erected in 1916, having a built-up roof, concrete and terrazzo floors, and direct plaster interior finish. There are two open stairs from the first to the the third floor, one…
RREC9 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Campbell Avenue Intersection. The Didier Grocers building at right, in earlier days, housed the street railway offices and provided a waiting room for the cars. In the middle of Jefferson Street, a horsecar…
RREC4 Downtown Roanoke
A bird's-eye view of Downtown Roanoke at Jefferson Street looking toward Mill Mountain. The St. James Hotel is visible in the foreground. At right can be seen the Terry Building.
RREC2 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from the 1st Street intersection. S.H. Heironimus and Company visible at left. Its location was 37-39 Campbell.
RREC1 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Campbell Avenue intersection.
Davis 2.26 Anchor Building
The Anchor Building under construction. Built by Roanoke Gas Company, it was completed in 1910 and is located at the corner of 1st Street and Kirk Avenue. The building was used by Roanoke Gas until 1931 when Shenandoah Life Insurance Company…
Davis 31.6 Gale House
Home of Dr. Joseph Gale, formerly located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
Davis2 2.133 Hardy Shoes
Hardy Shoes for Men and Boys, formerly located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Davis2 2.13 Campbell and Jefferson
The Rosenberg Building, formerly located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street, was once the home of the Joy Shop, Barr Brothers Jewelers and Oak Hall Clothing.
Davis2 43.51 Williamson Building
The Williamson Building was located at the corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. The address of Graves-Humphreys Hardware was 311 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 44.13 Caldwell-Sites Company
Caldwell-Sites Company Booksellers, formerly located at 105 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis 2.121 Jefferson and Franklin
View of the building on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Among the businesses occupying this area were the Jefferson Street Pharmacy, Morgan's Restaurant, Katheryne Marechal Beauty Salon, John Norman Tayloring and the Park Theatre. …
Davis 2.1313 Barr Brothers
Barr Brothers Jewelers, formerly located at 4 Campell Avenue SE.
Davis 24.18 St. John's Parish
St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in…
Davis 44.713 Kroger
Kroger, formerly located at 307 Market Street SE in the Wigmore Building.
Davis 1.321 Carlton Terrace
Looking north on Jefferson Street in the 900 block, Carlton Terrace is on the right.
Davis 1.32 Carlton Terrace
Carlton Terrace apartment building, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
Davis 44.329 Heironimus
Heironimus and Company when located at 34-38 Campbell Avenue. The history of Heironimus downtown follows: Heironimus and Brugh Dry Goods started in 1890 at 110 Commerce Street and later 206 Commerce Street SW (2nd Street). A new building was…
Davis2 44.328
The Joy Shop, formerly located at 27 W. Campbell Avenue. It would later move to the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Davis 44.327 Berts Shoes
Bert's Shoes, formerly located at 9 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis 44.326 Taylor-Rutrough
Taylor-Rutrough Menswear, formerly located at 28 Church Avenue SW.
Davis 44.325 Finks Jewelers
Fink's Jewelers, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis 44.322 Leggetts
Leggetts decorated for Christmas, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis 44.2299 Auto Spring & Bearing
Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street SW.
Davis 44.2298 Auto Spring & Bearing
Looking east at Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street SW.
Davis 43.311 Bank of Virginia
Construction of the Bank of Virginia, formerly located at 102 Church Avenue SW, is now First Citizens Bank.
Davis 27.11 First Church of Christ Scientist
First Church of Christ Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.
Davis 23.11 Old First Presbyterian
Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.
Davis 22.21 Greene Memorial UMC
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 402 2nd Street SW.
Davis 22.2 Greene Memorial UMC
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 402 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 29d Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis 21.309 Calvary Baptist
The old Calvary Baptist Church, formerly located on Campbell Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street. This building was used until completion of the current building in 1925.
Davis 21.212 First Baptist
First Baptist Church, located at 515 3rd Street SW.
Davis 21.211 First Baptist
First Baptist Church, located at 515 3rd Street SW.
Davis 21.209 First Baptist
The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the new building.
Davis 16.4321 PH Dining
Interior view of the Terrace Dining Room inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis 16.4311 PH Coffee Shop
Interior view of the coffee shop located inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis 16.422 Patrick Henry
Close-up showing main entrance to the Patrick Henry Hotel on Jefferson Street.
Davis2 16.423 Patrick Henry
The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Roanoke Public Library.
Davis 16.415 Patrick Henry
The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Elmwood Park.
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.
Davis2 7.22 Downtown Salem
A view of E. Main Street from the Market Street intersection in Downtown Salem.
Davis2 11.651 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School.
Davis 44.412 RT Building
The Roanoke Times & World News building located at 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW. Although it has gone through changes over the years, the building is still used by the Times.
Davis 44.49 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 44.48 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 44.47 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 44.45 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 44.43 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 44.41 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at the corner of 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 44.4 RT Construction
Construction of the Roanoke Times & World News building located at the corner of 2nd Street and Salem Avenue SW.
Davis 47.431 Loebl Dye Works
Wet cleaning department at Loebl Dye Works. Men from left are: William Staples, Robert Loebl, Walter Morgenthau and unknown.
Davis 47.43 Loebl Dye Works
Loebl Dye Works, formerly located at 348 Salem Avenue SW.
MP 57.0 Roanoke Police Department
Roanoke Police Department in front of the Municipal Building.
MP 4.41 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Church Avenue intersection. Construction of the Liberty Trust Building can be seen in background. Sign advertises J.H. Marsteller's (a car enthusiast and businessman) "Model Garage", formerly located at 16…
MP 4.42 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue. Sheen's Cafe was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW. The building in the right background with balconies was the original Ponce de Leon Hotel.
MP 4.43 Salem Avenue
Looking west at saloons along Salem Avenue. The Silver Moon Quick Lunch, Raleigh Cafe and Brady's were located at approximately 20 Salem Avenue SW.
MP 4.44 Salem Avenue
Looking west from the 100 block of Salem Avenue SE. A horse takes a drink from the Dog's Mouth Fountain, visible at right.
MP 4.45 Church Avenue
Boyd-Sweeney Company Hardware and National Business College, formerly located at 9-11 Church Avenue SW.
MP 38.02 Time Capsule
Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary.
MP 38.01 Time Capsule
Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary. Claude Settlemire, City Librarian, on left.
Davis2 48.39 Warehouse Row
Warehouses along the 100 block of Norfolk Avenue SW, including C.B. Halsey Company and Old Domion.
Davis 2.242 Elks Lodge
Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
Davis 2.241 Elks Lodge
Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
Davis 2.249 Pythian Building
Knights of Pythias, Oceola Number 47, located at 5 Franklin Road SW.
Davis 106 Golden Jubilee
Spectators gather in front of the Municipal Building on Campbell Avenue to watch the Golden Jubilee parade.
Davis2 35.3 Jefferson Apartments
The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 47.52 Winston Property
Winston Property Management, formerly located at 930 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 29c Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.127a AEP
Appalachian Power, located at 40 Franklin Road SW.
Davis2 19.1 YMCA Pool
View of the pool inside the old YMCA building, formerly located at 425 Church Avenue, now the Locker Room Lofts.
Davis2 45.9 Roanoke Gas
Main office of Roanoke Gas Company, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW.
Davis2 45.91 Roanoke Gas
Looking east on Church Avenue in front of Roanoke Gas Company, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW. The sign was illuminated by gas burners.
Davis2 45.92 Roanoke Gas
Looking east on Church Avenue in front of Roanoke Gas, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW. The sign was illuminated by gas burners. Sign panels have been removed as the gas burners are being replaced with electric lights.
Davis2 75.83 JM Oakey
Hearse in front of John M. Oakey Funeral Home, formerly located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 48.773 Top Value Stamps
Merchandise inside Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 318 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 48.772 Top Value Stamps
Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 318 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 48.14 Garst Brothers Dairy
Garst Brothers Dairy, formerly located at 1118 Salem Avenue SW.
Davis2 47.8c National Cash Register
Work stations inside National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 47.8b National Cash Register
National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 47.8a National Cash Register
National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street,
Davis2 46.91 Rutrough Motors
An unidentified customer and employee in the showroom of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.
Davis2 46.9 Rutrough Motors
An unidentified customer and employees in front of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.
Davis2 46.5 Moore Tire
Moore Tire Company, formerly located at 1860 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 44.7 Schulte United
Interior view of Schulte United Millinery, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 44.6 Leggetts
Interior view of the children's department at Leggett's, formerly located 112 Campbell Avenue.
Davis2 44.4 Smartwear Irving-Saks
Window display at Smartwear Irving-Saks, formerly located at 210-212 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 43.862 SWVA Savings & Loan
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW
Davis2 43.861 SWVA Savings & Loan
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW. View is looking north.
Davis2 43.631 Motor Finance
Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.86a SWVA Savings & Loan
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 43.63 Motor Finance
Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.8 Peoples Federal
People's Federal Savings and Loan, formerly located in the Liberty Trust Building at 101 Jefferson Street.
Davis2 14.75 Community Hospital
Community Hospital during construction.
Davis2 14.74 Community Hospital
Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Chemical Company visible at left.
Davis2 14.73 Community Hospital
Community Hosptial during construction.
Davis2 14.72 Community Hospital
Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Engraving is visible on the left.
Davis2 2.1116a East on Campbell
Looking east on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
Davis2 2.137b Campbell Avenue
Storefronts in the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 2.137a Campbell Avenue
Storefronts on the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 1.3 Grand Piano Billboard
Billboard advertisement for Grand Piano located at Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
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…
MPO 30 Roanoke Motor Car Company
Roanoke Motor Car Company, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street. The company sold Chevrolets.
MP 31.5 American Theatre
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of a staircase from the mezzanine to the upper balcony and loges.
MP 31.4 American Theatre
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of the mezzanine.
MP 31.3 American Theatre
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows paintings in the foyer as seen from the mezzanine.
MP 31.2 American Theatre
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the ornately appointed foyer. The placard at left advertises the…
MP 31.1 American Theatre
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the loge, just above the orchestra pit.
MP 11.1 Fink's Jewelers
Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.
MP 11.0 Fink's Jewelers
Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.
MP 6.0 Heironimus Rendering
Artist rendering of Heironimus. Artist unknown. Location is 401 S, Jefferson Street.
MP 5.24 WSLS Channel 10
Advertising displays in the windows of WSLS Channel 10, located at 401 3rd Street.
MP 5.21 WSLS Channel 10
WSLS Channel 10 News station, located at 401 3rd Street.
MP 5.2 WSLS Channel 10
WSLS Channel 10 News station, located at 401 3rd Street.
MP 4.9 Noble's Flowers
Nobel's Flowers, formerly located at 430 Church Avenue.
MP 4.7 Patrick Henry Hotel
Superimposed image of the Patrick Henry Hotel.
MP 4.4 Salem Avenue
Looking west on Salem Avenue toward the intersection with Jefferson Street.
MP 4.1 Terry House
The Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park, was the first library in the city.
MP 3.9 Hotel Roanoke Garage
Garage under the Hotel Roanoke.
MP 3.21 Hallmark Shop
Interior view of Hallmark Hall of Cards, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson St.
MP 3.2 Hallmark Shop
Hallmark Hall of Cards store, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson Street.
MP 3.1 Reid and Cutshall
Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 301 3rd Street.
MP 3.0 Reid and Cutshall
Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 301 3rd Street.
MP 2.9 Roanoke Industrial Loan
Roanoke Industrial Loan and Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.
MP 2.6 Franklin and Williamson
Looking south toward the intersection of Franklin Road and Williamson Road. The parking lots visible here became the Norfolk Southern building, Franklin Plaza, and a parking garage.
MP 2.5 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke. Civic Center and I581 can be seen to the right. First Baptist Church, destroyed by fire in 1995, and St. Andrews can be seen at left.
MP 2.1 Roanoke Aerial
An aerial view looking toward Mill Mountain. I581 can be seen under construction on the left .
Underwood 9 Downtown Looking Southeast
Aerial view of downtown Roanoke looking southeast
Underwood 6 N&W Shops
Aerial view of the Norfolk & Western Railway shops
Underwood 5 North on Jefferson
Aerial view looking north on Jefferson Street.
Underwood 4 East on Campbell
Aerial view looking east on Campbell Avenue.
Underwood 3 Downtown Looking Southwest
Aerial view of downtown Roanoke looking southwest
Underwood 26 N&W Shops
Aerial view of the Norfolk & Western Railway shops
Underwood 2 Roanoke Looking West
Aerial view of Roanoke looking west
Underwood 15 Jefferson High
Aerial view of Jefferson High School
Underwood 12 Municipal Building
Aerial view of the Municipal Building
Underwood 11 West on Campbell
Aerial view looking west on Campbell Avenue
Underwood 10 East on Campbell
Aerial view looking east down Campbell Avenue
Davis GL 98 Pitzer Transfer
Pitzer Transfer Storage Warehouse, formerly located at the corner of Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
Davis GL 94 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street.
Davis GL 85 FNEB Detail
Stonework etched with First National Exchange Bank.
Davis GL 81 Schulte United Building
Campbell Avenue as seen from the Schulte United building, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 80 Giles Brothers Furniture
Giles Brothers Furniture, formerly located at 108 Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 79 Jamison Bakery
Jamison Company Bakery, formerly located at 541 Salem Avenue.
Davis GL 7 Jefferson Street Looking North
Aerial view of Jefferson Street looking north.
Davis GL 69 Pond in Elmwood Park
View of pond in Elmwood Park .
Davis GL 64 Salem Avenue
Approximately 132 Salem Avenue.
Davis GL 55 Downtown Construction
View of men working on construction downtown. Totz Department Store can be seen in the background. Totz was located at 117-119 Salem Avenue SW.
Davis GL 48 Ponce de Leon
View of debris behind original Hotel Ponce de Leon.
Davis GL 43 Church Avenue
View of the intersection of Church Avenue and Second Street SW with the sign for the YMCA on the right.
Davis GL 42 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis GL 41 Ponce De Leon Hotel
View of the rear of the Hotel Ponce De Leon, with the remainder of a building's foundation visible in foreground.
Davis GL 40 Railway Station
View from Williamson Road of Virginia Railway Station. Jefferson Street bridge in background.
Davis GL 38 Public Library in Elmwood Park
View of the first Roanoke Public Library in Elmwood Park. The library was located in the Terry House, a gift to the city from the Terry Family.
Davis GL 37 Dog Mouth Fountain
Sketch of the Dog Mouth Fountain. The fountain was acquired by the city in 1898. It stands at the corner of Salem Avenue and Market Street.
Davis GL 34 Tennis Courts at Elmwood
The tennis courts once in Elmwood Park.
Davis GL 30 Campbell Avenue
View of West Campbell Avenue at 8th Street intersection, 1928.
Davis GL 269 Jefferson Street
Northwest corner at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 26 State and City Bank
Side view of State & City Bank, once located at approximately 206 Jefferson Street. This photo was taken after a building was razed.
Davis GL 23 Jefferson Street
View of advertisement signs hanging from the front of buildings along South Jefferson Street.
Davis GL 222 Patrick Henry Hotel
View of Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park.
Davis GL 21.1 Terry Building
Image of a building being demolished with coat laying on ladder.
Davis GL 21 Terry Building
Image of a building being demolished.
Davis GL 20 Salem Avenue
View of Salem Avenue east from Second Street, SW. Buildings lines street with painted advertisements.
Davis GL 2.1 Scene in Elmwood Park
Scene in Elmwood Park viewing the rose garden.
Davis GL 2 Scene in Elmwood Park
Scene in Elmwood Park with a view of Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis GL 19 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue at intersection with Jefferson Street.
Davis GL 172 Hotel Patrick Henry
View of Hotel Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park
Davis GL 17 Unidentified Building
Unidentified building near downtown.
Davis GL 14 Pond in Elmwood Park
View of pond in Elmwood Park.
Davis GL 13 Church Avenue
View of Church Avenue looking east from Commerce Street (now 2nd Street). Greene Memorial UMC visible on right, old YMCA visible on left.
Davis GL 110 Campbell Avenue
Various business signs along E. Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 108 Salem Avenue
Vacant store fronts in the 100 block of Salem Avenue.
UC 71 Thomas Rutherfoord
Thomas Rutherfoord Bonding and Insurance, located at 1 S. Jefferson Street.
UC 57 Loyd & Fralin
Loyd and Fralin Attorneys, formerly located at 301 Campbell Avenue.
UC 56 Kroger Bakery
Kroger Bakery, formerly located at 541 Salem Avenue.
UC 53 Kroger Bakery
Kroger Bakery, formerly located at 541 Salem Avenue.
UC 30 American Motor Inns
American Motor Inns, formerly located at 103 Campbell Avenue.
UC 22 Aerial of Downtown
Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke.
UC 21 Aerial of Downtown
Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke.
UC 16 Community Hospital
Community Hospital as seen from Elmwood Park.
UC 15 Elmwood Park Pond
Unidentified nurses pose next the pond once located in Elmwood Park.
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…
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 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 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 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 8 Campbell and Chapman
Point where Chapman Avenue forks off of Campbell Avenue
CPC 7e 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 7c 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 7a Campbell Avenue
Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
CPC 64 Norfolk Avenue
Looking west on Norfolk Avenue.
CPC 62 Shenandoah Avenue
Shenandoah Avenue and Centre Avenue. Norfolk & Western General Offices visible in background.
CPC 57 Freight Truck
Southern States Motor Freight truck parked on the 100 block of Campbell Avenue.
CPC 54 Elmwood Pond
Swans in the pond once located 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 52 Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
CPC 5 Church and 5th
Jog intersection at Church Avenue and 5th Street.
CPC 43 Elmwood Park
A view in Elmwood Park.
CPC 41 Rorer Avenue
Looking east on Rorer Avenue from 5th Street.
CPC 38 Church and 3rd
Looking east on Church Avenue from 3rd Street. Post office (now Commonwealth Building) is under construction at right.
CPC 37 Church and 3rd
Looking east on Church Avenue from 3rd Street. Post office (now Commonwealth Building) is under construction at right.
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.
Davis2 8.42 Lynchburg
A view of Downtown Lynchburg from Courthouse hill.
Davis2 8.41 Lynchburg
A view of Downtown Lynchburg from Courthouse hill.
Davis2 8.4 Lynchburg
A view of Downtown Lynchburg from Courthouse hill.
Davis2 43.6 Paul C. Agee Insurance
Employees of Paul C. Agee Insurance Company in the office.
Davis2 43.214 N&W Offices
Railroad employees stand in front of the Norfolk & Western Office building formerly located on 5th Street.
Davis2 43.11 Shenandoah Building
The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.
Davis2 27.55 Hott Bishop Memorial
Hott Bishop Memorial United Brethren Church, formerly located on Tazewell Avenue.
Davis2 13.13 Courthouse and Jail
The City of Roanoke's first courthouse and jail, formerly located at 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.
Davis2 11.6523 Jefferson High
Jefferson High School.
Davis 9.12 Auto parade
Roanoke's first auto parade on Campbell Ave. in front of present Municipal Building. United Commercial Travelers Grand Council parade. Ponce De Leon Hotel in right background.
Davis 65.941 Norfolk and Western Office Fire
A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.
Davis 65.94 Norfolk and Western Office Fire
A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.
Davis 65.938 Phillip Levy Store Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Store alarm was struck at 1:21pm on 31 August 1928. This photo was taken not long after the fire started. Both city ladder trucks were on the scene to combat the fire in the top floors of the four story building.
Davis 65.937 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.
Davis 65.936 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Ladder trucks 1 and 2 were utilized to fight the fire at the Philip Levy Exchange Store, which was burning on the top floors of the four story building.
Davis 65.935 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Firemen attempt to extinguish the fire at the Philip Levy Exchange Store at 118 Salem Avenue.
Davis 65.934 Phillip Levy Store Fire
The Philip Levy and Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. Philip Levy was located at 118 Salem Avenue. Both city ladder trucks were utilized in an attempt to extinguish the fire, which was burning on the top…
Davis 65.933 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Even after the building's collapse, firemen continue to hose down the smoldering rubble that was once the Philip Levy Exchange Store.
Davis 65.932 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.
Davis 65.931 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.
Davis 65.93 Phillip Levy Store Fire
The Philip Levy and Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. Philip Levy was located at 118 Salem Avenue.
Davis 65.921 NW Pugh Fire
The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.
Davis 65.92 NW Pugh Fire
The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.
Davis 65.91 Fire on Campbell
The Ponce de Leon Hotel caught fire on 28 December 1928. All nine Roanoke engines and two ladder trucks were on the scene, including a hose truck from Vinton and an engine from Salem. The original 5 story portion of the hotel was destroyed and would…
Davis 65.31 Fire Station #3
Fire Station #3, located at 301 6th Street. Though the building still exists, it is not longer used as a fire station.
Davis 65.3 Fire Station #3
The building that housed Fire Station #3 still exists at 301 6th Street, but is now privately owned. Shown here at left is Engine #3, a Seagrave Brasshead next to Ladder #2, also a Seagrave.
Davis 65.12 Fire Station #1
Ladder #1 (left), a 1918 Seagrave, sits next to the Chief's car, a Hudson, and Engine #1 (right) at Fire Station #1. Fireman on Ladder #1, from L to R: Elsie J. Knowles, __Shillins, James E. Updike, Harry Grubb, Raymond N. Wills, Harry J. Daniels…
Davis 65.11 Fire Station #1
Fire Station #1, located at 13 Church Avenue, was completed in 1907. The building, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was in service as a fire station for 100 years. A horse-drawn hose wagon (left) and ladder truck are seen in front of…
Davis 65.1 Firemen at Station #1
Fireman in front of Station #1 on Church Avenue. 1st row, L to R: "Pop" Smith, Adam Arnold, Chief James F. McFalls, Joe Bowman and Cleveland Carper Meador. 2nd row, L to R: James W. Nichols, George Witt, O.C. Craft, Clarence Short, Charlie Boone,…
Davis 65.022 Junior Hose Company #2
Members of the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 and the Junior Hose Company #2 stand in front of Vigilante Fire Station #1 shortly before escorting the body of Mayor William Carr to his burial in City Cemetery.
Davis 65.021 Vigilante Fire Station #1
Vigilante Fire Station #1 stood on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Shown here shortly before completion in 1888, the fire station remained in use until 1907 when the "new" Station #1 was built on Church Avenue. Prior to the…
Davis 65.02 Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1
Firemen from the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 post in front of the original Fire Station #1 (formerly located at Campbell Avenue and 1st Street) prior to the funeral of Mayor William Carr. 1st row, L to R: Thomas Engleby, __ Harris, __ Shank, __…
Davis 65.012 Friendship Fire Company #3
Roanoke firefighters line up for a Labor Day parade at the present corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. W.P. Mundy livery stable is in the background.
Davis 641 Roanoke Police Department
Roanoke Police Department on the steps of the Municipal Building.
Davis 63.21 Streetcar
Unidentified man stands next to a streetcar on Jefferson Street.
Davis 63.1 Greyhound Bus Depot
Roanoke Greyhound Bus Depot, formerly located at the corner of Williamson Road and Bullitt Avenue.
Davis 622 Commerce Street School
Students of Commerce Street School. Commerce Street School or First Ward School stood at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street (Commerce). The school was built in 1890 and razed in 1929 to make way for the post office.
Davis 61d N&W General Offices
Original Norfolk & Western General Offices, formerly located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was destroyed by fire on 4 January 1896.
Davis 619 Masons
Unidentified members of the Daniel Henry Carmines Memorial Class 32
Davis 618 Masons
Grayson Class 32
Davis 617a Masons
Old Dominion Class 32