MP 5.38 Virginia Heights Elementary
Virginia Heights Elementary School is located at 1210 Amherst Street SW.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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MP5.38
MP 5.381 William Ruffner Middle
William Ruffner Middle School, formerly located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue NW. The school opened in 1970 and closed in 2009. The building is used as an operations center by Roanoke City Public Schools.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1970s
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MP5.381
RVNH40306 Lucy Addison High
The second Lucy Addison High School (now Lucy Addison Middle School) under construction.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1951
Roanoke City Police Department
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RVNH40306
RVNH40300 Monroe Junior High
Monroe Junior High School, formerly located at 1122 19th Street NW.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1949
Roanoke City Police Department
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RVNH40300
RVNH40282 William Fleming High
William Fleming High School. This building would later become Breckinridge Middle School.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
1947
Nelson Harris
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RVNH40282
RVNH40280 Viaud School
Viaud School was founded by Madame Viaud in 1926. The school was located at 105 Mountain Avenue SW when this photo was taken.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
1949
Nelson Harris
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RVNH40280
RVNH40204 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School opened in 1928. Located at 40 Douglass Avenue NW, the building now houses Roanoke City Public Schools Administrative Offices.
unknown
The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Roanoke Public Libraries
1940s
Bob Stauffer
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RVNH40204
CS 159
Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS159
CS 143
Heller Kindergarten portrait made behind the Gainsboro Library during the May Day festival
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS143
CS 092.2
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS 092.2
CS 092.1
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS092.1
CS 076.5
Unknown classroom portrait
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS076.5
CS 069.1
Unknown school play or student performance
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS069.1
CS 068.1
Unknown school choir performance
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS068.1
CS 057.6
Harrison Elementary School faculty Halloween costume portrait
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
1962
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS057.6
CS 057.5
Harrison Elementary School costume party
Clark Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
1962
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS057.5
CS 057.4
Harrison Elementary School costume party
Clark studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
1962
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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CS057.4
FE291 School Administration
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal Building annex.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1965
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FE291
FE287 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal Building annex.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1919
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FE287
FE257 Lee Junior High
Lee Junior High School was built in 1912 at the intersection of Franklin Road and 2nd Street SW. It was razed in 1973 to clear the site for construction of the Richard H. Poff Federal Building.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
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FE257
FE175 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal Building annex.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930
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FE175
FE151 Wasena Elementary
Wasena Elementary School is located at 1125 Sherwood Avenue SW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1942
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FE151
FE150 Jefferson High School
Originally constructed in 1922, Jefferson High School was Roanoke's largest high school for half a century.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1942
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FE150
FE144 Highland Park Elementary
Built in 1920, Highland Park Elementary School is located at 1212 5th Street SW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
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FE144
FE140 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School located at 1004 Montrose Avenue SE. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1926
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FE140
FE139 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School opened in 1928. Located at 40 Douglass Avenue NW, the building now houses Roanoke City Public Schools Administrative Offices.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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FE139
FE138 Jamison School
Jamison Elementary School was located on the southwest corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th Street SE. The school was built in 1916 and razed in 1975.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
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FE138
FE137 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School located at 1004 Montrose Avenue SE shortly after completion. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
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FE137
FE136 Morningside Elementary
Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930
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FE136
FE126 Harrison School
The Harrison School was completed in 1916. Two years later, the first high school classes for African American students began at Harrison School. Three students graduated in 1924, due largely to the persistence of Harrison's principal, Lucy Addison. The building is located at 523 Harrison Avenue, NW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1923
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FE126
FE124 Commerce Street School
Commerce Street School, also called First Ward School, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd (Commerce) Street. Built in 1890, it was razed in 1929 to make room for the post office.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1922
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FE124
FE121 Belmont School
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1925
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FE121
FE075 Alleghany Institute Students
Group portrait of students and faculty of the Alleghany Institute. Front row, left ot right: Ott Coleman, Jack Airheart, William ?; back row, left to right: B.S. Brooke, Eugene Turner, Ernest B. Fishburn, Billy Malone, D. Thomas Taylor, Romeo Speams, William Donaldson.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1887-1888
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FE075
FE073 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
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FE073
FE012 Alleghany Institute Students
Group portrait of Alleghany Institute students. Individuals unidentifed.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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FE012
TNC 60.4 Blacksburg High
The old Blacksburg High School, later old Blacksburg Middle School, was located in the 500 block of S. Main Street in Blacksburg. The middle school closed in 2002 after completion of the new midle school on Prices Fork Road. The building was razed in 2011.
Throckmorton
Roanoke Public Libraries
May 1973
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TNC60.4
PS 281 WFHS Band
Group photograph of the William Fleming High School band.
Parker Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
1954
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PS281
RRHA194
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA194
RRHA193
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA193
RRHA192
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA192
RRHA191
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA191
RRHA190
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA190
RRHA189
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA189
RRHA188
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RHA188
RRHA187
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA187
RRHA186
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA186
RRHA185
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA185
RRHA184
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA184
RRHA183
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA183
RRHA181
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA181
RRHA180
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA180
RRHA140
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA140
RRHA136
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA136
RRHA135
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA135
RRHA134
Jefferson High School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
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RRHA134
RRHA4
Harrison School
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Roanoke Public Libraries
December 1979
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RRHA4
FC014 Willis High School
Willis High School. The agricultural building is at right.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1923
Nelson Harris
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FC014
FC013 Mountain Normal School
Mountain Normal School students posing in front of the dormitory building.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1910
Nelson Harris
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FC013
FC010 Willis Elementary School
Willis Elementary School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1939
Nelson Harris
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FC010
FC008 Willis High School
Willis High School after the addition was completed.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1923
Nelson Harris
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FC008
FC007 Willis High School
Willis High School shortly after opening.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1917
Nelson Harris
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FC007
FC005 WHS Cornerstone
The cornerstone of Willis High School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Nelson Harris
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FC005
FC004 Willis High School
Willis High School under construction.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1916
Nelson Harris
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FC004
FC003 Old Mountain Normal
The long abandoned old Mountain Normal School at Willis in Floyd County, VA. The Normal School opened in 1893.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Nelson Harris
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FC003
FC002 Mountain Normal School
Mountain Normal School dormitory at Willis in Floyd County, VA.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1910
Nelson Harris
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FC002
FC001 Willis High School
Willis High School in Floyd County, VA. The school closed after the 1961-62 school year.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1945
Nelson Harris
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FC001
SR126 G.W. Carver
– The George Washington Carver School was opened in the fall of 1940. The construction cost was $125,000. This new school was in response to the deterioration of the Water Street school
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1940s
Nelson Harris, George Wade
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sr126
SR124 Graded School A
– The “Graded School A” was erected on Water Street as a six-room frame school in 1890-91 (the same year the Academy Street School opened for white students). By 1895, the school had an enrollment of 258 under the principal John Duckwilder.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1918
Nelson Harris, George Wade
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sr125
SR122 Salem High School
The architectural drawing gracing this card was done by G.R. Ragan. The new high school, built on Broad Street, opened in 1912, relieving the overcrowded Academy Street school. Additions followed in 1920 and 1923, but the school was heavily damaged by fire on January 19, 1931, forcing town leaders to consider a new high school.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1912
Nelson Harris, George Wade
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sr123
SR122 Salem High School
What is now known as the Academy Street School served Salem’s students for many years. The building on the right was constructed in 1890 with an addition (left) coming in 1895. The original portion served the lower grades and the addition became the high school. Other additions came in 1901 and 1908. When first opened, it was known officially as Public School No. 1.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1909
Nelson Harris, George Wade
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sr122
BM 379 Cave Spring High
Aerial view of Cave Spring High School and Cave Spring Baptist Church.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
Nelson Harris
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BM379
BM 378 Cave Spring High
Cave Spring High School
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1957
Nelson Harris
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BM378
BM 349 Starkey School
Starkey School
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1980s
Nelson Harris
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BM349
BM 345 Grisso-Gates School
Grisso-Gates School building, located on property of 5321 S. Roselawn Road in Cave Spring.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
2017
Nelson Harris
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BM345
BM 324 Bent Mountain School
“Old” Bent Mountain School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Dana DeWitt
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BM324
BM 319 Ott and Lucy Poage
Ott and Lucy Poage at a dance at Back Creek Elementary School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1950s
Lynne Mowles
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BM319
BM 314 Back Creek Faculty
Back Creek School faculty photo; L to R: Ella Clark Henry, Rufus Henry, Mary Turner.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Bob Stauffer
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BM314
BM 296 Bent Mountain School
Student group at Bent Mountain School, mostly unidentified, though it does contain Virginia Walters and Cassie Fralin
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1920s
Sheri Poff
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BM296
BM 290 Bent Mountain High
1936 Graduating Class of Bent Mountain High School; Standing, L to R: Raymond Carr, George Powell, Homer Reed; Seated, L to R: Elois King, Margaret Jamison
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1936
Glenn Reed
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BM290
BM 269 Back Creek Elementary
Back Creek Elementary School
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1950s
Nelson Harris
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BM269
BM 268 Bent Mountain Elementary
Bent Mountain Elementary School
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1950s
Nelson Harris
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BM268
BM 017 Back Creek School
Students at Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Nelson Harris
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BM017
BM 013 Haran School
Haran School, front row, L to R: Blanche Ferguson, Robert Ferguson, Billy Bohon, Geneva Poage, Francis Martin, Mae Agee, Mamie Agee, Mina Day, Gladys Bohon, Claude Puckett, Omer Puckett, Floyd Bohon;
Second row, L to R: Lela Jenny, Nellie Ferguson, Clossie Webster, unidentified;
Third row, L to R: Gertie Reynolds, Julie Reynolds, Mattie Bohon, Snow Jenny, Rosa Agee, unidentified, Deway Webster, Ivan Martin, Lamar Martin, Johnnie Grubb, Grace Pittard;
Back row, L to R: Roosevelt Grubb, McKinley Grubb, Dewey Webster, Fonso Grubb, Crystal Ferguson
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1917
Back Creek Civic League
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BM013
BM 012 Back Creek School
Back Creek High School 4-H Club, L to R: Mildred Bohon, Jane Coon, Josephine Grisso, Geraldine Grubb, Hazel Henderson, Mildred Jones, Sue Lane, Nancy Poage, Sara Lee Poage, Emily Rierson, Cornelia Simpson, Evelyn Webster, Irma Wright
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1936
Back Creek Civic League
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BM012
BM 011 Haran School
School – probably the old log school house first used for Haran School before larger facility was built.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Back Creek Civic League
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BM011
BM 009 Back Creek School
May Day at Back Creek School, L to R: Catherine Bowling, Frances Grubb, Frances Gill, Lotherine Lavinder (Queen), Josephine Grisso, Evelyn Webster; in the front is crown-bearer Nadine Henderson
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Back Creek Civic League
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BM009
BM 008 Back Creek School
Back Creek High School, Junior Class, Front row, L to R: Nancy Poage, Pete Christley, Herbert Henderson, Jr., Norman Lavinder, Mary Bowling; Back row, L to R: Bertha Christley, Carl Wade, Bertha Bohon, Martha Jane Henry
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1936
Back Creek Civic League
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BM008
BM 007 Back Creek School
Sophomore Class at Back Creek School: L to R: Billy Agee, Jane Coon, Edmund Chamberlain, Douglas Grisso, Louis Grisso, Hazel Henderson, John Jones, Mildred Jones, Lotherine Lavinder, Sara Lee Poage, Evelyn Webster
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Back Creek Civic League
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BM007
BM 006 Back Creek School
School group at old Back Creek School on Landmark Circle in Southwest Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Back Creek Civic League
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BM006
BM 005 Back Creek School
School group at old Back Creek School on Landmark Circle in Southwest Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Back Creek Civic League
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BM005
BM 004 Back Creek School
School group at old Back Creek School on Landmark Circle in Southwest Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Back Creek Civic League
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BM004
BM 003 Back Creek School
School group at old Back Creek School on Landmark Circle in Southwest Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Back Creek Civic League
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BM003
BM 002 Back Creek School
Back Creek School, back row L to R: Bernice Harmon, Charlie Blankenship, Lonzie Janney, Dempsey Grisso, Dean Dores; Second row, L to R: Buster Webster, Edison Likens, Isaac Sutphin, Grover Sink, Harry Cannaday, Grant Christley; Front row, L to R: Keith Kittinger, Homer Clemons, Roy Cannaday, Ernest Altice, Elmo Clemmons, Wally Marlow
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Isaac Sutphin
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BM002
BM 001 Back Creek School
Students at old Back Creek School on Landmark Circle in Southwest Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Back Creek Civic League
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BM001
BM 223 Back Creek Baseball
Spectators at Back Creek Elementary School for Back Creek baseball game.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
August 1948
Ralph Henry
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BM223
BM 221 Haran School
Present-day residence that was the former Haran School, located at 7910 Bent Mountain Road.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Lou Emma Richards
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BM221
BM 179 Back Creek School
Students and teachers in front of Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1917
Molly Koon
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BM179
BM 178
Students and teachers in front of Back Creek School.
W.F. Jackson
Roanoke Public Libraries
October 1929
Molly Koon
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BM178
BM 145 Route 419
Aerial view to the northeast of current Route 419 at intersection with Ogden Road. Ogden Road is seen at the top of the photo. At top, right is Ogden Elementary School. The area to the right of the railroad tracks is Cox Communications and Old Country Plaza on Fallowater Lane and Starkey Road. The area above the railroad tracks and behind Ogden Elementary is now Honeywood Apartments. Green Valley subdivision is now located in the area in the bottom left.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1970
Carole Hawkins; Stephen E. Fox
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BM145
BM 144 Green Valley
Aerial view showing Green Valley Elementary School, upper right.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1970
Carole Hawkins
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BM144
BM 127 Back Creek School
Students and teachers in front of Back Creek School. Ann Hogan w/tie upper left of group (principal/teacher),
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1920s
Joyce M. Turman
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BM127
BM 125 Back Creek Elementary
Back Creek Elementary School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1955
Joyce M. Turman
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BM125
BM 124 Ice Cream at Lunch
Miss Annie Bohon sells ice cream during lunch at Back Creek Elementary School. The ice cream cooler was inside the front door of the school.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1950s
Joyce M. Turman
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BM124
BM 123 Back Creek 6th Grade
6th graders in Back Creek School classroom.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1953
Joyce M. Turman
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BM123
BM 119 Back Creek Children
Unidentified children at Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Molly Koon
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BM119
BM 098
Students at Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930
Walter Henry
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BM098
BM 097 Back Creek Students
Back Creek School students. Pictured are Principal Grant McGee, teacher Ann Hogan, who later married McGee. All others unidentified.
W.F. Jackson
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Walter Henry
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BM097
BM 096 BCS 1932 Class
Senior Class at Back Creek School
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1932
Walter Henry
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BM096
BM 095 BCS Girls Basketball Team
Back Creek School girls basketball team. Pictured are Margaret Henry Hartman and Mildred Henry Dimond. All others unidentified.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1930s
Walter Henry
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BM095
BM 069 Back Creek Elementary School
Back Creek Elementary School under re-construction.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
July 1989
Joyce M. Turman
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BM069
BM 061 Back Creek High School
Back Creek High School. Pictured are: Teachers Grant McGhee, Elsie Kennedy and Ann Hogan McGhee, George Beach, Paul Ferguson, Bowman Ferguson, Clifton Grisso, Wilson Moser, Edwin Garner, Aaron Martin, Clayton Tinnell Sr., Kenneth Grisso, Carl Wade, Howard Bohon, Cleda Grisso, Gay Beckner, Aubrey Kesseler, Ernestine Cawley, Melvin Grisso, Evelyn Kesseler, Irene McIntruff, Leonard Kingery, Doris Agee, Monroe Christley, Ruth Saunders, Beulah Riley. Order unknown
W.F. Jackson
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Debra Christley
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BM061
BM 059 Back Creek School
Back Creek High School. L to R: Gertie Hopper, Glenna Christley, Camile Lavender, Cleda Grisso, Elsie Christley; man at back is Shelton Gates.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1933
Debra Christley
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BM059
BM 051 Back Creek School
W.F. Bolton's 8th grade class at Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1953
Mauvieleen Altis
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BM051
BM 050 Tinsley and Altis
Hazel Tinsley and Mauvieleen S. Altis in front of Back Creek Elementary School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1945
Mauvieleen Altis
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BM050
BM 043 Back Creek School
Students in front of Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
1917
Molly Koon
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BM043
BM 042 Back Creek School
Back Creek School.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930s
Genevieve Henderson
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BM042
BM 041 Back Creek School
Back Creek School with "new" addition.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930s
Genevieve Henderson
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BM041
BM 001 Back Creek School
Students at old Back Creek School on Landmark Circle in Southwest Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Back Creek Civic League
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BM001
MP 24.5 Mt. Pleasant School
Unidentified students in front of Mt. Pleasant School in Roanoke County.
unknown
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
Stranna Leslie Arthur
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MP24.5
RC34 Patrick Henry High
The old campus-style Patrick Henry High School was dedicated on 17 December 1960. It was replaced with a conventional school building in 2008.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1962
Nelson Harris
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RC34
RC33 Wasena Elementary
Wasena Elementary School, located at 1125 Sherwood Avenue.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930
Nelson Harris
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RC33
RC32 Grandin Court Elementary
Grandin Court Elementary School, located at 2815 Spessard Avenue.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
Nelson Harris
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RC32
RC31 Virginia Heights Elementary
A newly constructed Virginia Heights Elementary School (right) stands next to the old Virginia Heights Elementary.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1922
Nelson Harris
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RC31
RC30 Woodrow Wilson Middle
The gymnasium addition at Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
Nelson Harris
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RC30
RC29 Patrick Henry High
The old campus-style Patrick Henry High School was dedicated on 17 December 1960. It was replaced with a conventional school building in 2008.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1962
Nelson Harris
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RC29
RC28 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School, located at 2202 Grandin Road, opened in 1960 and served students through the end of the 2009 school year.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1962
Nelson Harris
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RC28
RC27 Fishburn Park Elementary
Fishburn Park Elementary School, located at 3057 Colonial Avenue.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1968
Nelson Harris
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RC27
RC26 Woodrow Wilson Middle
A newly completed Woodrow Wilson Middle School, located at 1813 Carter Road.
Roanoke Public Libraries
1927
Nelson Harris
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RC26
RC4 Virginia Heights Elementary
Virginia Heights Elementary School is seen in the background. In the foreground is the foundation being laid for Virginia Heights Baptist Church.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1920
Nelson Harris
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RC4
Davis 14.12 Burrell Memorial Hospital
Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell Avenue, in 1921. By the early 1950s, Burrell Memorial had outgrown this building and a new hospital was constructed in 1955 on the same site.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
Courtesy of Nelson Harris
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Davis14.12
PC 139.18d Academy Street School
"High School, Salem, Virginia"
Kiwanis Club, Salem
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
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PC139.18d
PC 139.1 Andrew Lewis
"Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, Virginia"
Woodward Studio
Roanoke Public Libraries
1935
postcard
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PC139.1
PC 132.1113 GW Carver
"Carver School, Salem. Roanoke County consolidated high school for negroes."
Asheville Postcard Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
Still Image
PC132.1113
PC 132.1111 Andrew Lewis
"Andrew Lewis High School, Salem"
Asheville Postcard Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
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PC132.1111
PC 127.21 Jefferson High School
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."
E.C. Kropp Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
Still Image
PC127.21
PC 127.2 Jefferson High School
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."
Asheville Postcard Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
Still Image
PC127.2
PC 127.1 Commerce Street School
"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."
S.H. Kress Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
Still Image
PC127.1
PC 127.0 Roanoke High School
"High School, Roanoke Virginia."
J.P. Bell Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
postcard
Still Image
PC127.0
PC 112.0 Lee Junior High
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."
Salem Post Card Co.
Roanoke Public Libraries
1913
postcard
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PC112.0
GB69 Harrison School
Harrison School Faculty 1948/1950.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
1948
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB69
Gainsboro
GB68 Harrison School
Mr. Thomas Payne's first class.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB68
Gainsboro
GB67.6 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67.6
Gainsboro
GB67.5
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unkown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67.5
Gainsboro
GB67.4 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67.4
Gainsboro
GB67.3 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67.3
Gainsboro
GB67.2 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67.2
Gainsboro
GB67.1 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67.1
Gainsboro
GB67 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Unknown
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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GB67
Gainsboro
Davis 11.28 Back Creek School
The original Back Creek School, located just off of Route 221, was used until the current Back Creek Elementary was constructed in 1937.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
18 June 1936
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Davis11.28
Davis 11.73 Oakland Elementary
Oakland Elementary School, formerly located at 3229 Williamson Road NW. Oakland is now the Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy at Oakland.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis11.73
Davis 11.22 Morningside Elementary
Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1929
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Davis11.22
Davis 11.45 Woodrow Wilson Middle
Woodrow Wilson Middle School, located at 1813 Carter Road SW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1930
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Davis11.45
Davis 11.31 Norwich School
Norwich School opened in 1891 in the 2200 block of Roanoke Avenue SW. The school was closed in 1979.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis11.31
Davis2 11.43 Monroe Junior High
Monroe Junior High School, formerly located at 1122 19th Street NW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.43
Davis2 11.651 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis2-11.651
Davis2 11.921 Lord Botetourt High
Lord Botetourt High School, located at 1435 Roanoke Road in Daleville.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis2-11.921
Davis 11.9 Classroom
Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.
George C. Davis Photgoraphy
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis11.9
Davis 11.8 Andrew Lewis High
Andrew Lewis High School, (now Middle School) is located at 616 S. College Avenue in Salem.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis11.8
Davis2 11.37 Lincoln Terrace
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, located at 1802 Liberty Road NW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
3 September 1959
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Davis2-11.37
Davis2 11.694 Greenvale School
The playground at Greenvale Nursery School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.694
Davis2 11.693 Greenvale School
Children in the nursery of Greenvale School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard Northwest.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.693
Davis2 11.692 Greenvale School
A teacher reads to children at the Greenvale Nursery School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.692
Davis2 11.691 Greenvale School
Greenvale Nursery School., located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.691
Davis2 11.92 Lord Botetourt
Lord Botetourt High School, located at 1435 Roanoke Road, Daleville.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
15 March 1969
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Davis2-11.92
Davis2 11.69 Greenvale School
Greenvale Nursery School., located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.69
MP 24.4 Narrows School
Students in front of Narrows School in the Catawba Valley. 1st row, L to R: Students in front of Narrows School in the Catawba Valley. 1st row, L to R: Hubert Brillhart, Kyle Shelor, Clovis Garman, ? Bennett, ? Bennett, Edna Brillhart, Hazel Shelor, unknown, Eva Garman, Edith Brillhart. 2nd row, L to R: Lloyd Shelor, Roy Brillhart, Marvin Garman, unknown (teacher), Pernia Brillhart, ? Finch, ? Moore. Narrows School was located at the corner of "Old Blacksburg Road" and Route 311.. Narrows School was located at the corner of "Old Blacksburg Road" and Route 311.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1910
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MP 24.4
MP 24.3 Shiloh School
Students in front of Shiloh School in Catawba Valley. 1st row, L to R: Hortense Deeds, Eva Reed, Gladys Grisso, Edna Wright, Mary Garman, Paris Wright, Roy Hall, Claude Garman, Nelson Alls, John Garman, Kermit Garman, Roy Brillhart, Clyde Brillhart, Kenneth Deeds, Grattin Hall and Matthew Wright. 2nd row, L to R: Pearl Bain (teacher), Vera Deeds, Mary Reed, Violet Custer, McKenley Damewood, Leo Garman and Oscar Garman.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1912
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MP 24.3
MP 24.2b Shawsville School
Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.
L.W. Stewart
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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MP 24.2b
MP 24.2a Shawsville School
Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.
L.W. Stewart
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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MP 24.2a
MP 24.1 Shawsville School
Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.
L.W. Stewart
Roanoke Public Libraries
January 1909
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MP 24.1
MP 24.0 Bedford School
Students from an unknown private school in Bedford. According to notes on photo, "This is a private school in Bedford at Mrs. Witt's house. Miss Amelia Buck, in center, is the teacher.
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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MP24
Underwood 36 Virginia College
Aerial view of Virginia College.
Underwood & Underwood
Roanoke Public Libraries
October 1924
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Underwood36
Davis GL 6 Highland Park School
View of Highland Park Elementary School, located at 1212 5th Street.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
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glass lantern slide
DavisGL6
Davis GL 241 10th Street
A view of 10th Street NW at Williamson Road and the Oakland School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
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glass lantern slide
DavisGL241
Davis2 11.6523 Jefferson High
Jefferson High School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis2-11.6523
Davis 622 Commerce Street School
Students of Commerce Street School. Commerce Street School or First Ward School stood at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street (Commerce). The school was built in 1890 and razed in 1929 to make way for the post office.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1925
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Davis622
Davis 58.1 First Ward School
Fourth grade class from First Ward or Commerce Street School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1900
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Davis58.1
Davis 44.718 Kroger Training School
Kroger training school, location unknown.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
21 July 1948
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Davis44.718
Davis 25.12 Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis25.12
Davis2 11.811 Southview Elementary School
Southview Elementary School, located on Peters Creek Road. The building is now used for Roanoke County administrative offices.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis2-11.811
Davis 11.711 Preston Park Elementary
Preston Park Elementary School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis11.711
Davis2 11.7 Patrick Henry High
Patrick Henry High School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1967
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Davis2-11.7
Davis 11.671 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1964
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Davis11.671
Davis 11.67 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1964
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Davis11.67
Davis 11.66-2 Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School under construction.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.66-2
Davis 11.66 Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School under construction.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.66
Davis 11.6522 Big Brother Club
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1927
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Davis11.6522
Davis 11.6521 Jefferson High School Students
Jefferson High School junior class.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1927
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Davis11.6521
Davis 11.65 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis11.65
Davis 11.62 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis11.62
Davis 11.61 Lucy Addison High School
Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1940
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Davis11.61
Davis 11.6 Lucy Addison High School
Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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Davis11.6
Davis 11.51 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis11.51
Davis 11.5 Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis11.5
Davis 11.4 Lee Junior High
Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis11.4
Davis 11.363 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1961
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Davis11.363
Davis 11.362 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1961
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Davis11.362
Davis 11.361 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Raleigh Court Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1961
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Davis11.361
Davis 11.36 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Raleigh Court Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
1961
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Davis11.36
Davis 11.351 Hurt Park Elementary
Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.351
Davis 11.35 Hurt Park Elementary School
Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.35
Davis 11.341 Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.341
Davis 11.34 Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.34
Davis 11.331 Fairview Elementary
Fairview Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.331
Davis 11.33 Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.33
Davis 11.32 Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1960
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Davis11.32
Davis2 11.3 Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School, often called Moomaw School, which stood on Moomaw land on the corner of Cove and Hershberger Roads.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
unknown
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Davis2-11.3
Davis 11.23 Gilmer School
Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
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Davis11.23
Davis 11.211 West End School
Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1900
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Davis11.211
Davis 11.21 West End School
West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
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Davis11.21
Davis 11.2 West End Elementary
West End Elementary school.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
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Davis11.2
Davis 11.12 Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1920
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Davis11.12
Davis 11.1 Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1920
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Davis11.1
Davis2 11.03 Virginia College
The Virginia College for Young Women under construction. The school was formerly located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1893
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Davis2-11.03
Davis 11.01 Class of Alleghany Institute
Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.
George C. Davis Photography
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1900
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Davis11.01
RNC 11 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was formerly located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street where the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building stands today.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC11
RNC 2 Highland Park School
Highland Park Elementary School, located at 1212 5th Street.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC2
RNC 63 Commerce Street School Site
A nearly gone Commerce Street or First Ward School. The school stood at Church Avenue and 2nd Street and was razed to make way for the post office.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC63
RNC 64 Commerce Street School Site
A nearly gone Commerce Street or First Ward School. The school stood at Church Avenue and 2nd Street and was razed to make way for the post office.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC64
RNC 40 Commerce Street School
Commerce Street School, also called First Ward School, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd (Commerce) Street. Built in 1890, it was razed in 1929 to make room for the post office.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC40
RNC 139 Commerce Street School
Demolition of the Commerce Street School, also known as the First Ward School.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC139
RNC 52 Church Avenue
Commerce Street School being razed to make room for the post office. Greene Memorial United Methodist Church can be seen in background.
Roanoke Public Libraries
Circa 1928
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RNC52