DR-A090 Chili Shop Gone, 1951
FILES
Dublin Core
Title
DR-A090 Chili Shop Gone, 1951
Subject
Gainsboro; Hotel Roanoke; David Ramey.
Description
Drawing of a family standing on a balcony in their pajamas. They are looking down at a building that is on fire. There are firefighters with hoses attempting to put out the fire as well as two firetrucks and another emergency vehicle. A large cloud of smoke is coming from the building. There are other people standing around and watching the fire. There is a crescent moon in the sky. A cityscape can be seen in the distance. Hotel Roanoke is on the left side in the background. The words "Chili Shop Gone 1951", are written in the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2012.
Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 33. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 33. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Creator
David A. Ramey
Publisher
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
2012
Contributor
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Rights
Copyright Status: Copyright is held by David A. Ramey, LLC.
Conditions Governing Publication and Other Uses: All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted in writing to David A. Ramey, LLC. Contact repository manager for further information.
Conditions Governing Publication and Other Uses: All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted in writing to David A. Ramey, LLC. Contact repository manager for further information.
Format
9.25x10"
Identifier
DR-A090
Medium
Ink and Colored Pencil on Paper
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Drawing
Collection
Citation
David A. Ramey, “DR-A090 Chili Shop Gone, 1951,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed September 5, 2026, https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/DR-A090.