Creasy47 Huff Farm
Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The Huff Family sold the farm in 1981. Construction on Valley View Mall began in 1983 with the mall opening in 1985.
John Will Creasy
Roanoke Public Libraries
August 1979
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
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Creasy47
Creasy46 Huff Farm
Once known as the Barrens, the home of Dr. Francis Sorrel and Letitia Gamble Watts, the property was sold to Peter Huff in 1900. The property, situated within the city limits, was eyed by developers as a prime location for commercial interests. The Huff Family sold the farm in 1981. Construction on Valley View Mall began in 1983 with the mall opening in 1985.
John Will Creasy
Roanoke Public Libraries
August 1979
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Photographic Slide
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Creasy46
MP 30.0 The Barrens
The Barrens was built between 1865 and 1870 by Dr. Francis and Letitia Watts Sorrel. The home was sold to PC Huff in 1900. It stood on the present site of Valley View Mall.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1980
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
photograph
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MP30