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DR-M103.1-DR-M103.2 The Demise of Henry St.

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Dublin Core

Title

DR-M103.1-DR-M103.2 The Demise of Henry St.

Subject

Gainsboro; Henry Street; Hotel Roanoke; Norfolk and Western Railway; Noel C. Taylor; Hotel Dumas; Ebony Club; Roanoke Higher Education Center; Jefferson Street; Horse Shoe Cafe; Atlantic Sandwich Stand; Palace Hotel; 308 Club; BPW Cab Company; North Carolina Mutual; Weeby's Grocery; Kaiser Record Store; Pool Hall; Brooks Pharmacy; Star City Auditorium; Nicks Cafe; Louise & Lillian's Beauty Parlor; David Ramey.

Description

This story is about the businesses that made up Henry Street at its prime. The author reminisces on old promises of revitalization on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.

Creator

David A. Ramey

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

N.D.

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.

Identifier

DR-M103

Citation

David A. Ramey, “DR-M103.1-DR-M103.2 The Demise of Henry St.,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed September 5, 2026, https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/DR-M103.