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500
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Title
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Roanoke Valley in the 1940s Photograph Collection
Description
An account of the resource
The photographs in this collection are a result of Roanoke Valley in the 1940s by Nelson Harris published in 2020. With years of research and thousands of newspapers and other resources scoured, this book contains invaluable information about life and happenings in the Roanoke Valley during this decade. Many of the photographs were provided by individuals and organizations. Not all of the photographs contained here are included in the book. Likewise, not all of the photographs are from the 1940s.
Creator
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Roanoke Public Libraries
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The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
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The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
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Title
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RVNH40299 Washington Park
Description
An account of the resource
Washington Park pool.
Creator
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unknown
Date
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unknown
Contributor
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Roanoke City Police Department
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RVNH40299
Format
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Digital Image
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Still Image
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
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The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s
parks
swimming pools
Washington Park
-
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George C. Davis Photograph Collection of Frank Ewald
Description
An account of the resource
George C. Davis Photographs in this collection are digital copies of owned and acquired by Frank Ewald. All Davis images can be dated circa 1904-1968. There are images with Davis' signature that predate 1904, but they are believed to have been taken by Chandler Studio, the photography firm bought out by Davis in 1904. Although the majority of Davis' images are marked with his signature in the lower right corner, it is important to note that not all of the images are marked. Davis rarely recorded identifying information on the images. For this reason, many of his images are unidentifiable. The majority of images from the Davis Collection seen on this database are street scenes, businesses and points of interest in Roanoke and its vicinity where it was possible to at least minimally identify them.
Creator
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George C. Davis Photography
Source
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Frank Ewald
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Frank Ewald
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Format
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Digital Image
Type
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Still Photograph
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Title
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FE019 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
Lakeside Amusement Park was built in 1920 on Mason's Creek. The "lake" seen here was the area's first public swimming pool, complete with sand beach. Also visible is the "Thriller" rollercoaster and the bumper car pavilion.
Date
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Circa 1922
Identifier
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FE019
Format
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Photograph
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
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Type
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Still Image
Creator
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George C. Davis Photography
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
swimming pools
The Thriller
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http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/39/4003/YMCA018.jpg
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Title
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Photography Collection
Subject
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William A. Hunton YMCA
Description
An account of the resource
This collection of photographs contains images from a scrapbook created and maintained by the YMCA Express at Gainsboro. The images date from approximately the 1940s to the 1970s and document the history of the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA in the Gainsboro Neighborhood.
These images are part of the Virginia Room’s project Community: The Past in Pictures.
Creator
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YMCA Express at Gainsboro
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Format
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Photographs
Identifier
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WilliamAHuntonBranchYMCA
Still Image
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Original Format
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Photograph
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Title
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YMCA 018
Description
An account of the resource
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Creator
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YMCA Express of Gainsboro
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Rights
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Identifier
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YMCA018
Coverage
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Gainsboro
Gainsboro
swimming pools
William A. Hunton YMCA
-
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Title
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards
Description
An account of the resource
The postcards included in this collection were used in large part in Nelson Harris' book "Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards". Several images depict scenes in the City of Roanoke. It should be noted that images included in this collection are not duplicates of those in the Historic Postcard Collection.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Format
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Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
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SR068 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
Aunt Katherine wrote her nephew in Salisbury, Maryland, using this card, the following: “How would you like to go in bathing here? Uncle Frank and the boys are in now. It is fresh water. They have slides and swings and acting bars and every kind of exercise in the pool.”
Creator
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unknown
Date
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1923
Identifier
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sr068
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
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Digital Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Is Version Of
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards by Nelson Harris (2005)
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards
Description
An account of the resource
The postcards included in this collection were used in large part in Nelson Harris' book "Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards". Several images depict scenes in the City of Roanoke. It should be noted that images included in this collection are not duplicates of those in the Historic Postcard Collection.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Format
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Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
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SR067 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
Lakeside was for many decades the most popular draw for Valley residents and tourists in the region. Offering rides, amusements, recreation, and concerts, Lakeside was complimented by Dixie Caverns, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and being at the intersection of present-day Routes 419 and 460.
Creator
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unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1925
Identifier
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sr067
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
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Digital Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Is Version Of
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards by Nelson Harris (2005)
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/37/3866/sr064.jpg
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Title
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards
Description
An account of the resource
The postcards included in this collection were used in large part in Nelson Harris' book "Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards". Several images depict scenes in the City of Roanoke. It should be noted that images included in this collection are not duplicates of those in the Historic Postcard Collection.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Nelson Harris, George Wade
Format
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Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
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SR064 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
Lakeside survived the Depression by offering low admission prices and cheap entertainment. During World War II, the USO provided servicemen complimentary tickets. There was even a movement in 1958 by nearby residents to constitute themselves as the town of Lakeside!
Creator
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unknown
Date
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1925
Identifier
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sr064
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Digital Postcard
Type
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Still Image
Is Version Of
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards by Nelson Harris (2005)
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
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Title
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards
Description
An account of the resource
The postcards included in this collection were used in large part in Nelson Harris' book "Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards". Several images depict scenes in the City of Roanoke. It should be noted that images included in this collection are not duplicates of those in the Historic Postcard Collection.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
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SR062 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
In 1936, Lakeside was purchased by H.L. Roberts, and his family owned and operated Lakeside for the next fifty years. When the amusement park opened it was described as “the largest pool anyone had ever seen,” complimented by a beach of imported sand and a boardwalk.
Creator
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unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Identifier
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sr062
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Digital Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Is Version Of
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards by Nelson Harris (2005)
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/37/3864/sr061.jpg
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Title
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Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards
Description
An account of the resource
The postcards included in this collection were used in large part in Nelson Harris' book "Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards". Several images depict scenes in the City of Roanoke. It should be noted that images included in this collection are not duplicates of those in the Historic Postcard Collection.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Nelson Harris, George Wade
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
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SR061 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
Lakeside was opened in 1920 by Robert Lynn, Sr., and featured a public swimming pool, roller coaster and one additional ride. The original 50-acre tract on which Lakeside was built was an orchard owned by John Bower.
Creator
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unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1925
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
sr061
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, George Wade
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Digital Postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Is Version Of
A related resource of which the described resource is a version, edition, or adaptation. Changes in version imply substantive changes in content rather than differences in format.
Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards by Nelson Harris (2005)
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/34/3760/BM362.jpg
73640c2c8cc4c6a08179432aae61c3ea
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Title
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Bent Mountain Collection
Description
An account of the resource
This collection of photographs and documents capture the history of the Bent Mountain area of Southwest Roanoke County, including Back Creek, Cave Spring, Starkey, and Poages Mill. The collection of digital photographs was initiated by Nelson Harris for his book documenting the history of the Bent Mountain area. Harris reached out to members of the community in a effort to acquire photographs of businesses, churches, stores, farms, civic events, schools, orchards, rural life or any other aspects pertaining to the history of the area.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Contributor
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Nelson Harris, Back Creek Civic League, Isaac Sutphin, Cave Spring Baptist Church, Jane Fralin Grisso, Genevieve Henderson, Molly Koon, Lorene Preas, Mauvieleen Altis, Debra Christley, Joyce M. Turman, Walter Henry, Don Debusk, Lynne Mowles, Grandle Meador, Carole Hawkins, David Harris, Bob Stauffer, Marie Saul, Dana DeWitt, Lou Emma Richards, Mary Ann Conner, Laurel Ridge Primitive Baptist Church, Ralph Henry, Martha Brizendine, Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, Judy Reed, Kat Jacobs, Lois Reed, Lois Overstreet, Glenn Reed, Sheri Poff, Hazel Brown, Lorie Murray, Alan Fralin, Glenna Wimmer, Gladys King, Ed Frost, Sammy Holt, Cindy Windel, Laura Hall, Tim Hash, Walter Henry, and Frank Stone
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
digital photographs/documents
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
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BM 362 Finnells Pool
Description
An account of the resource
Finnell’s Pool on Route 221, near foot of Bent Mountain.
Creator
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unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
August 1960
Contributor
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Laura Hall
Identifier
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BM362
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Format
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Digital Image
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Finnell's Pool
Route 221
swimming pools
-
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Title
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Historic Postcard Collection
Description
An account of the resource
Historic postcard of a variety of scenes in the Roanoke Valley, including landmarks, buildings, and street scenes.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
A name given to the resource
PC 140.11 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside, Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
J.P. Bell Co.
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
unknown
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
PC140.11
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
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Title
A name given to the resource
Historic Postcard Collection
Description
An account of the resource
Historic postcard of a variety of scenes in the Roanoke Valley, including landmarks, buildings, and street scenes.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Roanoke Public Libraries
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
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Title
A name given to the resource
PC 140.1 Lakeside
Description
An account of the resource
"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside", Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Virginia Specialty Co.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
unknown
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
postcard
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
PC140.1
amusement parks
Lakeside Amusement Park
Salem
swimming pools
-
http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/7/2496/Davis_71.14_Craig_Healing_Springs.jpg
7df5290e66e4643e6e76bdad74f712d4
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Title
A name given to the resource
George C. Davis Photographic Records
Description
An account of the resource
The Davis Photographic Records contain approximately 12,200 black and white images, negatives, glass plate negatives and glass lantern slides. Black and white prints vary in size between 5"x7", 8"x10" and various oversized prints; 8"x10" glass plate negatives; 5"x7" and 8"x10" negatives; 3"x5" glass lantern slides. All Davis images can be dated circa 1904-1968. There are images with Davis' signature that predate 1904, but they are believed to have been taken by Chandler Studio, the photography firm bought out by Davis in 1904. Although the majority of Davis' images are marked with his signature in the lower right corner, it is important to note that not all of the images are marked. Davis rarely recorded identifying information on the images. For this reason, many of his images are unidentifiable. The majority of images from the Davis Collection seen on this database are street scenes, businesses and points of interest in Roanoke and its vicinity where it was possible to at least minimally identify them. While the Virginia Room has a large number of portraits from Davis' collection, they are not represented here. An index of all identified portraits is available in the Virginia Room.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
George C. Davis Photography
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Rights
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Title
A name given to the resource
Davis 71.14 Craig Healing Springs
Description
An account of the resource
Guests in the swimming pool at Craig Healing Springs.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
George C. Davis Photography
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Circa 1952
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073
Format
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negative
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Still Image
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Davis71.14
Craig County
Craig Healing Springs
hotels
resorts
springs
swimming pools
-
http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/files/original/8/2278/Davis2_19.1_YMCA_Pool.jpg
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George C. Davis Photographic Records - Series 2
Description
An account of the resource
The Davis Photographic Records contain approximately 12,200 black and white images, negatives, glass plate negatives and glass lantern slides. Black and white prints vary in size between 5"x7", 8"x10" and various oversized prints; 8"x10" glass plate negatives; 5"x7" and 8"x10" negatives; 3"x5" glass lantern slides. All Davis images can be dated circa 1904-1968. There are images with Davis' signature that predate 1904, but they are believed to have been taken by Chandler Studio, the photography firm bought out by Davis in 1904. Although the majority of Davis' images are marked with his signature in the lower right corner, it is important to note that not all of the images are marked. Davis rarely recorded identifying information on the images. For this reason, many of his images are unidentifiable. The majority of images from the Davis Collection seen on this database are street scenes, businesses and points of interest in Roanoke and its vicinity where it was possible to at least minimally identify them. While the Virginia Room has a large number of portraits from Davis' collection, they are not represented here. An index of all identified portraits is available in the Virginia Room.
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George C. Davis Photography
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
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Davis2 19.1 YMCA Pool
Description
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View of the pool inside the old YMCA building, formerly located at 425 Church Avenue, now the Locker Room Lofts.
Creator
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George C. Davis Photography
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
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14 January 1963
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Format
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negative
Identifier
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Davis2-19.1
Type
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Still Image
Church Avenue
interiors
Locker Room Lofts
swimming pools
YMCA
Young Men's Christian Association
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City Planning Commission
Description
An account of the resource
Photographs in this collection were produced for the 1928 City Planning Commission, which drew upon the 1907 Remodeling Roanoke: Report to the Committee on Civic Improvement by John Nolen, Landscape Architect from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 1907 published plan saw little action from the city and was renewed in 1928. This project spanned the years 1927 through 1932. The photographs date from this time period and show areas of Roanoke that, in the opinion of the Commission, needed improvement or were good examples for which the city should continue to strive. Though 129 4"x6" prints are included in the collection, only 69 are included in the digital collection, as there were many duplicates. A number of the photographs are included in John Nolen's Comprehensive Plan, City of Roanoke, 1928.
Creator
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City Planning Commission
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
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1927-1932
Rights
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Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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photograph
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Title
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CPC 14b Riverside Park
Identifier
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CPC14b
Description
An account of the resource
Pool at Riverside Park
Date
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7 July 1928
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Format
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photograph
Type
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Still Image
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Lynchburg
parks
Riverside Park
swimming pools
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Title
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City Planning Commission
Description
An account of the resource
Photographs in this collection were produced for the 1928 City Planning Commission, which drew upon the 1907 Remodeling Roanoke: Report to the Committee on Civic Improvement by John Nolen, Landscape Architect from Cambridge, Massachusetts. The 1907 published plan saw little action from the city and was renewed in 1928. This project spanned the years 1927 through 1932. The photographs date from this time period and show areas of Roanoke that, in the opinion of the Commission, needed improvement or were good examples for which the city should continue to strive. Though 129 4"x6" prints are included in the collection, only 69 are included in the digital collection, as there were many duplicates. A number of the photographs are included in John Nolen's Comprehensive Plan, City of Roanoke, 1928.
Creator
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City Planning Commission
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
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1927-1932
Rights
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Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials.
Original Format
The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
photograph
Dublin Core
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Title
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CPC 14c Riverside Park
Identifier
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CPC14c
Description
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People sitting on the knoll overlooking the pool in Riverside Park.
Date
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7 July 1928
Rights
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Format
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photograph
Type
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Still Image
Publisher
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Roanoke Public Libraries
Lynchburg
parks
Riverside Park
swimming pools