The Morice (formerly Roanoke) Twine Mill in Norwich. Built to house the Norwich Lock Company in 1891, the lock company was a short-lived enterprise. In 1901, the Roanoke Cotton Mill moved into the abandoned building.
Creator
George C. Davis Photography
Publisher
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
Circa 1920
Rights
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Format
Still Image
Type
glass lantern slide
Identifier
DavisGL100
Provenance
Many of the glass lantern slides included in this collection were used in John Nolen's comprehensive plan for the City of Roanoke in 1928. The plan was meant to improve upon the existing conditions in Roanoke.