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This photograph of a bygone era shows a racehorse car with an auction occurring on the platform car. Taken by George Davis of Roanoke, it hints at the possible location of the auction. There were several racehorse tracks in the Roanoke Valley at the time.
George C. Davis Photography
Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris
Circa 1920
Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation
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HNWR036
During the first part of the 20th Century, N&W tried to cultivate agricultural products and freight as possible revenue. Rail agents often advertised farmland near N&W depots to encourage such activity. Here a "farm train" stops as men gather around some stock cars with livestock. A banner reads "Better Farming Special". Location unknown.
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Images of Rail: Norfolk and Western Railway by Nelson Harris
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Nelson Harris; Virginia Museum of Transportation
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Davis2 3.15 Cows on Market
Cows on market for a livestock auction.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
11 January 1933
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Davis2 3.14 Cows on Market
Cows on market for a livestock auction.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
11 January 1933
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
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