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PC 116.81 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, a modern version of an Old English Inn, situated in a park of ten acres in the heart of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. In the background at the left are the old and new General Office Buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway."

PC 116.8311 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern, air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby."

PC 116.8312 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acres park in the heart of the city. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby. On the Norfolk and…

PC 116.8310 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.85 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Ample free parking space. A ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."

PC 116.851 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"A modern version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Modern 50 car garage in direct connection with the lobby. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."

PC 116.836 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Of striking Old English architecture, Hotel Roanoke emphasizes comfort and convenience throughout. Located in the midst of its own beautifully landscaped ten acre grounds, within a few minutes' walk of the shopping and theatre district of Roanoke,…

PC 116.84 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned, 325 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. Kenneth Hyde, General…

PC 116.843 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. A modern air conditioned version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. George L. Denison, Resident Manager.…

PC 116.852 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
" A modern 250 room version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A new 50 car garage connects directly to lobby. George L. Denison, Manager."

Davis 101.1 Liberty Bell.jpg
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 16.2 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.201 Hotel Roanoke fire.jpg
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.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.

Davis 16.202 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.

Davis 16.2021 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.2022 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.

Davis 16.203 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.204 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.207 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.2091 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.

Davis 16.210 Hotel Roanoke Sign.jpg
Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.21 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
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 16.2101 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.2102 Hotel Roanoke Construction.jpg
Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.

Davis 16.22 Hotel Roanoke Construction.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.

Davis 16.23 Hotel Roanoke Construction.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.

Davis 16.24 Hotel Roanoke Construction.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.26 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.261 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.263 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.264 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.265 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.266 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.267 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.268 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.269 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

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West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.271 Palm Court.jpg
Palm Court in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.272 Cigar Counter.jpg
Cigar Counter in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.273 English Lounge.jpg
English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.

Davis 16.274 Private Parlor.jpg
A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.275 Ballroom.jpg
The ballroom in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.276 Guest Room.jpg
A typical guest room in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.277 Regency Room.jpg
The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.

Davis 16.278 Private Dining Room.jpg
A private dining room in Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.279 Hotel Lobby.jpg
The lobby of Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 16.2791 Writing Room.jpg
The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.

Davis 16.28 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Looking north at Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 2.15 Welcome.jpg
United Council of Travelers Welcome banner for a conference in Roanoke.

Davis 46.331 Vance's Esso.jpg
Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.

Davis 46.332 Vance's Esso.jpg
Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.

Davis 5.12 Aerial View of Roanoke.jpg
Aerial View of Roanoke. I-581 construction underway. Interstate can be seen bisecting photograph.

Davis 55.321 Confederate Veterans.jpg
Confederate veterans reunion at the Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 59.16 Ox Cart.jpg
Unidentified men on an ox cart. Hotel Roanoke visible in background.

Davis 61.11 N&W Railroad.jpg
N&W Railroad - View looking east down tracks - N&W General Offices, Hotel Roanoke, and depot at Jefferson Street crossing all visible.

Davis 610 Travelers Protective Association.jpg
Unidentified members of the Travelers Protective Association on the Virginia State Convention at Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

FE044 Civil War Veterans.jpg
Civil War veterans reunion at Hotel Roanoke.

FE056 Downtown Roanoke.jpg
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Colonial National Bank building.

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Hiawatha Tribe Number 66, Red Men's Band at Hotel Roanoke.

PC 116.76 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Depot, Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.83 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. F.E. Foster, Proprietor. Open all Year."

PC 116.833 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.834 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke and Motor Inn, Roanoke, Virginia 24006. A delightful, modern version of an Old English Inn, located in its own ten acre park in the center of Roanoke. 425 air-conditioned rooms. Gourmet restaurants. Free parking. Heated outdoor…

PC 116.835 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. One of the South's finest of hostelries, catering to many state and national conventions yearly."

PC 116.832 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.841 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Hotel Roanoke, a completely air conditioned modern version of an Old English Inn, is located on a beautifully gardened tract of land in the heart of the city. It is famed as a convention center and known as the…

PC 116.838 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.839 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.87 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke and Lawn."

Underwood 13 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Aerial view of Hotel Roanoke and Roanoke Auditorium.

Underwood 3 Downtown Looking Southwest.jpg
Aerial view of downtown Roanoke looking southwest

HNWR104.jpg
This view shows the early Roanoke passenger station (center),the N&W office building (center right), and the Hotel Roanoke (right).

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Professor Charles Rowe and his Rhythm Boys perform for a Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet at the Hotel Roanoke.

RNC 8 Wilson & Company.jpg
Wilson & Company, seen in the foreground, was a wholesale meat company. It was located at 312 Campebell Avenue SE. Hotel Roanoke and N&W General Offices can be seen in background.

MP 2.5 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
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 3.9 Hotel Roanoke Garage.jpg
Garage under the Hotel Roanoke.

MP 5.3 Advertising Clinic.jpg
Unidentified women sit at registration desk of an Advertising Clinic held at the Hotel Roanoke to promote the Valley's businesses and industries.

MP 5.31 Advertising Clinic.jpg
Advertising displays at an advertising clinic held at the Hotel Roanoke.

PC 116.837 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
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