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PC 116.74 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia., ocated in the heart of the city, is a beautiful structure of modernistic design containing 200 attractive outside rooms. The interior arrangement follows a Spanish motif in keeping with name, and…

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 116.3 English Village.jpg
"English Village, five miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Intersection US Route 11 and VA 117. If you are going to be late arriving, wire English Village and we will gladly make reservations for you. Cottages heated and equipped with tile showers,…

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

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A large two story and basement building, frame clapboard and wood shingle construction, wood shingle roof, board floors, wood board interior finish, electric lighting, heat from stoves and fireplaces; in poor condition. Occupancy: First floor - dance…

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 116.0 Hitching Post Motel.jpg
"Hitching Post Motel, US Highways 11 and 220...2 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Windel, Owners and Managers."

PC 116.4 Hotel Lenox.jpg
"Hotel Lenox, opposite west exit N&W passenger station. In the heart of Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.61 Hotel Patrick Henry.jpg
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."

PC 116.63 Patrick Henry Hotel.jpg
Patrick Henry Hotel

PC 116.75 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."

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."

PC 116.65 Hotel Patrick Henry.jpg
"Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park - Roanoke, Virginia. This view from Elmwood Park in the heart of Roanoke shows part of the Roanoke Public Library and the Patrick Henry Hotel, located on S. Jefferson Street."

Davis 16.78 Roanoker Motor Lodge.jpg
The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

Davis 1.822 N&W freight station.jpg
Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.

Davis 16.1 Ponce de Leon.jpg
The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.

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.

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

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An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.

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

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke.

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

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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.

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The Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.

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

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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

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Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

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Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

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Hotel Roanoke

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Hotel Roanoke

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Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.

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Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

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Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

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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 16.414 Patrick Henry Hotel.jpg
View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.

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The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.

Davis 16.421 Patrick Henry Hotel.jpg
The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.

Davis 16.71 Monticello Motel.jpg
Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.72 Big Oak Motel.jpg
Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.731 Hitching Post Motel.jpg
The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.7411 Holiday Inn.jpg
The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.76 Shangri La Motel.jpg
View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.77 Roanoker Motor Lodge.jpg
The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

Davis 49.473 Howard Johnson Restaurant.jpg
Howard Johnson's Motel and Restaurant, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Davis2 16.8 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel from fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.82 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel from fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.83 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.84 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.85 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.86 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.87 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.88 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.89 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.810 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.811 NB Hotel Fire.jpg
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.7412 Holiday Inn.jpg
Holiday Inn formerly located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Davis2 16.7413 Archies House of Beef.jpg
Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

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Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Davis 16.6 Air Castle Court.jpg
Air Castle Court Motel, formerly located at 7121 Williamson Road.

Davis 16.75 Motel Hollins.jpg
Motel Hollins, formerly located at 1231 Lee HIghway.

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

PC 119.10 Rockledge Inn.jpg
"Rockledge Inn, 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 116.71 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Ponce de Leon Hotel and Annex, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.73 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"New Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres, which accessibility is so desirable. Every streetcar and…

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

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Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.

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The Manor House at Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.

PC 116.6 Hotel Patrick Henry.jpg
"Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, each with bath - 125 air conditioned. Fine coffee shop. Airlines office in lobby. Bus station nearby. Located on the edge of the business district. Information on Blue Ridge Parkway. Routes US 11,…

PC 116.64 Hotel Patrick Henry.jpg
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 400 rooms with bath, ceiling fan, circulating ice water. Garage direct entrance to lobby. Fay M. Thomas, Manager."

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 116.1 Blue Eagle Tourist Court.jpg
"Jolly Jay Tea Room and Blue Eagle Tourist Court, also One Stop Service Station. Complete modern equipment. Located on US 11, one mile north of Roanoke, Virginia. D.T. Oyler and sons, proprietors."

PC 116.2 Plaza Motor Court.jpg
"Plaza Motor Court, open all year. 22 rooms - hot water heat, innerspring mattress each bed, high class restaurant adjacent on US 11 and 220. 4513 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Thomas Scordas, Proprietor, Manager."

PS 49.0 Colonial Tourist Home.jpg
Colonial Tourist Home, formerly located at 3824 Williamson Road.

PS 90.0 Hitching Post Motel.jpg
The Hitching Post Motel, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.

PC 116.77 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel located in the center of the business and shopping district, Roanoke, Virginia. All rooms air-conditioned. Coffee shop and private dining rooms with free guest parking lot adjacent, make this one of the city's most attractive…

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Downtown East

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Travel Lodge, Commonwealth

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Travel Lodge, Commonwealth

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Travel Lodge, Commonwealth

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Holiday Inn, Commonwealth

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Days Inn, Kimball

PC 116.7 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

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."

TNC 53.0 Comfort Inn.jpg
Comfort Inn, located at 2545 Lee Highway in Troutville.

TNC 53.1 Comfort Inn.jpg
Comfort Inn, located at 2545 Lee Highway in Troutville.

TNC 60.3 Marriott.jpg
Shown under construction is the Marriott formerly located on Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg across from the Virginia Tech Golf Course.

PC 139.16 Camp Fort Lewis.jpg
"Tourist Camp Fort Lewis Courts. Steam heat, tile private baths, innerspring mattresses, closed garages. One of the best in the east, 8 miles west of Roanoke, Virginia. One-half mile west of Salem, Virginia. US Route No. 11. Open all year. Mr. and…

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Look Out Lodge postcard, Bent Mountain.

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Look Out Lodge postcard, Bent Mountain.

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The sender of this postcard wrote, “Will spend New Years Eve here, rained all day, having a good time. This motel is very comfortable. See you in San Francisco.” The Fort Lewis Tourist Courts was ½ mile west of Salem on Route 11.

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The Goodwin Motel’s postcard boasted “approved drinking water.” The motel was located west of Salem on Route 11, which served for many years as the modern-day equivalent of the interstate.

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This motor court was managed by H.R. Poole, who mailed this particular card to Joseph Lang of West Hempstead, NY, with the simple message, “You’re welcome in Virginia.” The establishment lured visitors by claiming “no truck or railroad noise.” Its…

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Windsor Court Motel was at 1908 W. Main Street, Salem. Effie Snead was the owner and, at the time the card was published, Charles Snead was the manager.

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Traveltown, located on Route 11 in Cloverdale, advertised “Every cottage heated with Private Bath.” In the mid-1920s, Route 11 became a link in the Washington-to-San Diego Lee Highway, making it a part of the transcontinental highway system.

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The vast majority of tourist homes, motor courts, motels and other tourist-related businesses dried up after the emergence of President Eisenhower’s interstate highway system. Small towns were bypassed, and routes, such as Route 11, were no longer…

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This hotel stood on Main Street and was erected by W.D.F. Duval in 1871. It contained 40 to 50 rooms with bath tubs and running water. For a few years, the hotel was owned by the Chapman family and renamed the Lucerne.

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The Homestead Hotel has a long history. Built by David Wade in 1802, it was formerly known as the Old Globe Tavern with five huge fireplaces and 27-inch thick walls. At the time this card was published, it was the only original stage coach tavern…

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In 1927, Salem businessman Henry A. Oakey purchased the former Hotel Salem and changed its name to Hotel Fort Lewis. The structure was demolished in 1974 .

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The Parkway Motel was located on Route 220, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, three miles south of Roanoke. The card promoted the motel as having “room telephone, air conditioning, all tile baths, hot water heat, air foam mattresses.” The motel was…

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Peaks of Otter Lodge in the latter part of construction.

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Plaza Tourist Court, formerly located at 3011 Williamson Road.

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Postcard of the Blue Jay Restaurant and Motel, formerly located on Route 11, 6 miles west of Salem.

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A postcard for Silver Gable Tourist Court, formerly located on Route 11.

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Postcard for Moonlight Tourist Camp, formerly located 2 miles south of Roanoke on Route 220.

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Hollins Inn Restaurant and Tourist Court, formerly located 5 miles north of Roanoke on Route 11.

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American Motor Inns, formerly located at 103 Campbell Avenue.

UC 58 Gulf Truckstops.jpg
Gulf Truckstops at Troutville.

PC 116.5 Hotel Shenandoah.jpg
Hotel Shenandoah

PC 116.72 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 116.76 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the…

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