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MP 38.0 Rivinus Room
Patrons use reference materials in the Rivinus Room at the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
PC 105.5 Roanoke Public Library
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 124.0 Main Library
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia. Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity of 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in summer, and heated in winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of…
PC 124.1 Main Library
"Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity for 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of Elmwood Park, it is within the…
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…
Davis 15.02 Library Opening Day
A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 15.1 Roanoke Public Library Celebration
Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event 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 15.12 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.
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.
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.
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.