DR-A388 1958 (East Side of Henry Street)
FILES
Dublin Core
Title
DR-A388 1958 (East Side of Henry Street)
Subject
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Brooks Pharmacy; Nicks Cafe; Hotel Roanoke; David Ramey.
Description
This image depicts some of the businesses on Henry Street. From the left, there are "Brooks Drugs", " Show Shine J. Baker", "Day & Night Cab Stand 371-0932", and "Nicks Cafe". All of the businesses appear to be busy and the street is bustling with people. In the background, the Hotel Roanoke can be seen in black and white, and the Norfolk and Western Railway Office (now Higher Education Center) can be seen in tan off to the right.
Drawing related to "Mid-Day on Henry Street 1969," "The Yard" and "On the Yard." Stories in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, pp. 32, 67-8. Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing related to "Mid-Day on Henry Street 1969," "The Yard" and "On the Yard." Stories in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, pp. 32, 67-8. Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Creator
David A. Ramey
Publisher
Roanoke Public Libraries
Date
2006
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
22.5x32.25"
Identifier
DR-A388
Medium
Ink, Pencil, Colored Markers, Acrylic, and Spray Paints on Foam Board
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Drawing
Collection
Citation
David A. Ramey, “DR-A388 1958 (East Side of Henry Street),” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed July 23, 2026, https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/DR-A388.