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William D. Fortune as an infant. Fortune was born 24 September 1908 to George E. Fortune and Mara Ophelia Blanton.
Frances Elvira Fortune as an infant. She was born 31 December 1909 to George E. and Mara Ophelia Blanton.
Roberta Blanton Fortune as an infant. She was born 6 August 1913 to George E. Fortune and Mara Ophelia Blanton.
Molly W. Wood milking a cow at her son Jessie's farm in Cave Spring.
George Fortune as a child. Born in Rocky Mount, 22 February 1879, to Charles McDonald Fortune and Cleopatra Board Gill.
George Fortune poses next to a car. Location unknown.
Unidentified streetcar employees pose next to a streetcar in Richmond. Destination sign reads Oakwood and Broad Street.
Unidentified streetcar employees pose next to a streetcar. Location unknown.
An aerial view looking toward Mill Mountain. I581 can be seen under construction on the left .
An aerial view of Mill Mountain Zoo. The zoo opened in 1952.
An aerial view of Victory Stadium. Victory Stadium was built in 1942 and razed in 2006.
An aerial view of the Roanoke City Mills, once located at 1750 Jefferson Street. The mill facility was razed in 2009.
Hotel Roanoke. Civic Center and I581 can be seen to the right. First Baptist Church, destroyed by fire in 1995, and St. Andrews can be seen at left.
Looking south toward the intersection of Franklin Road and Williamson Road. The parking lots visible here became the Norfolk Southern building, Franklin Plaza, and a parking garage.
Elliott Buick, formerly located at 4721 Melrose Avenue NW.
Roanoke Valley Motors, formerly located at 2239 Franklin Road.
Roanoke Industrial Loan and Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.
Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 301 3rd Street.
Reid and Cutshall Furniture Wayside, formerly located at 3441 Brandon Avenue.
Interior view of Reid and Cutshall Furniture. This photo is believed to have been taken in the Brandon Avenue location. Individuals unidentified.
Interior view of Reid and Cutshall Furniture. This photo is believed to have been taken in the Brandon Avenue location.
Hallmark Hall of Cards store, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson Street.
Interior view of Hallmark Hall of Cards, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson St.
A&U Mobile Homes, formerly located at 1827 W. Main Street in Salem
Roanoke Salem Plaza opened in 1962. It was the third largest shopping center to open in the valley, with Crossroads being the first and Towers, the second.
Two unidentified women pose next to Christmas decorations at the Roanoke Salem Plaza.
Towers Mall under construction. Towers opened in 1961 at 2207 Colonial Avenue. At the time, it was reported in the Roanoke Times that Towers was the largest shopping center in the state. This photo depicts the upper level.
Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, located in the 5300 block of Cove Road.
Mill Mountain Star was constructed in 1949 by the Roanoke Merchants Association to kick off the 1949 holiday shopping season. Though at first the star was not meant to be lit all year, it became popular enough with citizens that it was decided to illuminate it year round. Today, the Star is the most well-known symbol of Roanoke.
Hut Restaurant in Collinsville, Virginia.
Home formerly located on the southwest corner of Franklin Road and Broadway Avenue.
The Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park, was the first library in the city.
Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry. E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a gristmill. By 1910 the front part of the mill was completed and included a lathe for turning out wheel hubs, a tongue and groove lathe, a planer and a jig-saw. Between 1905 and 1914 E.B. Mabry bought adjacent tracts of land, mostly for the purpose of acquiring more water power.
Promotional shot of golfers at Roanoke Country Club. The club had its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899, It relocated to its current location in the early 1920s.
Looking west on Salem Avenue toward the intersection with Jefferson Street.
Superimposed image of the Patrick Henry Hotel.
An unidentified employee works with a fur coat at Henri Kessler Furriers, formerly located at 117 Campbell Avenue.
Nobel's Flowers, formerly located at 430 Church Avenue.
Lady Byrd Johnson greets the press and spectators at Roanoke Regional Airport during the Landscape-Landmark Tour. This tour led to the Highway Beautification Act of 1965
Lady Byrd Johnson greets the press and spectators at Roanoke Regional Airport during the Landscape-Landmark Tour. This tour led to the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. She stands with Director of the National Park Service, George Harzog.
WSLS Channel 10 News station, located at 401 3rd Street.
Staff of WSLS Channel 10 await results of the 1967 elections in the newsroom.
Advertising displays in the windows of WSLS Channel 10, located at 401 3rd Street.
Inside the WSLS Channel 10 studio during merchandising promotion.
Unidentified women sit at registration desk of an Advertising Clinic held at the Hotel Roanoke to promote the Valley's businesses and industries.
Advertising displays at an advertising clinic held at the Hotel Roanoke.
Marcia Fink woman holds a copy of an advertisement for Fink's Jewelers printed in Life Magazine at an advertising clinic
Display at an ad clinic for the Roanoke Advertising Club.
Artist rendering of Heironimus. Artist unknown. Location is 401 S, Jefferson Street.
Crystal Clear Ice Cubes vending machine.
Drivers of Andrews-Pitzer-Butler Fuel Oil Corporation pose next to their trucks in Highland Park.
The Roanoker Cafeteria, formerly located at 4142 Melrose Avenue.
Sign for The Bride's House, formerly located at 2223 Crystal Spring Avenue
Unidentified service employee of Holdren's stands next to service van at 2272 Westover Avenue.
Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.
Unidentified members of Williamson Road Life Saving and First Aid Crew suiting up.
Kenmore Plantation, the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis. Betty was the sister of George Washington.
East Building on the campus of Hollins University.
Cannaday House, also known as Waverly Plantation was purchased by Woodrum Airport in 1934. The house was used as a weather station and terminal for the remainder of the 1928s. It was razed in 1955 to make room for growth of the airport.
Lawrence Augustine Washington Society Children of the American Revolution at the Daughters of the American Revolution state conference. Members: Holding flag - Charles F. Massey, Junior Vice President, Walter P. Massey, Helen Price Hotoler, Retha Carson Cooper, Ethel A. Cooper. Eleanor Gillespie Scully, Mrs. William P Massey, Sr., President, Center: Mrs. J.F. Negley Scully, Hettie Turner, Mollie Baker Glass, Mary Devereaux Bowles, John Edward O'Neal, William P. Massey, Jr.
Riverside Filling Station, formerly located at 13th Street next to Woodrum Bridge, which would be replaced by Memorial Bridge.
Waverly Filling Station, formerly located at the corner of 14th Street and Jamison Avenue.
Marathon Filling Station, formerly located at 824 3rd Street.
George Davis, far left, poses for a photo during a bike ride up the old Mill Mountain road.
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.
Unidentified Roanoke firemen pose on fire truck.
Group photo of the Roanoke Chapter of the Union of Railroad Equipment Painters.
Engine 2151 of Norfolk & Western Railway.
Engine 601 of the Norfolk & Western Railway.
Engine 604 of the Norfolk & Western Railway.
Engine 609 of the Norfolk & Western Railway.
William Bryan's homestead at the Great Spring west of Salem was known as Bryan's On Roanoke, according to F.B. Kegley's Virginia Frontier. Photo depicts detail of stone chimney.
Unidentified group of men pose on the steps of a school or church(?) presumably on the Bryan Homestead property. Photo was included with Bryan Home photos.
Presumed photo of Robert C. Bryan, a descendant of William Bryan, owner of the Bryan Home. Photo was included with Bryan Home photos.
Unidentified group of children pose in Elmwood Park. Terry House in background.
The Barrens was built between 1865 and 1870 by Dr. Francis and Letitia Watts Sorrel. The home was sold to PC Huff in 1900. It stood on the present site of Valley View Mall.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This interior view is of the stage from the balcony.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the loge, just above the orchestra pit.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the ornately appointed foyer. The placard at left advertises the film "Love", starring Greta Garbo and John Gilbert.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows paintings in the foyer as seen from the mezzanine.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of the mezzanine.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of a staircase from the mezzanine to the upper balcony and loges.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation unitl 1971; it was razed in 1973. This is a view of the auditorium and balcony as seen from the stage.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the theatre's main entrance with marble walls and brass doors.
An unidentified man points to bullet holes in the windshield of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The massacre ended with four dead and nine wounded.
Bullet holes in the windshield of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Tennessee-Kentucky border. The massacre ended with four dead and nine wounded.
An unidentified man points to bullet holes in the wheel of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The massacre ended with four dead and nine wounded.
Bullet holes seen from the interior of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The massacre ended with four dead and nine wounded.
Bullet holes riddle the side of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The massacre ended with four dead and nine wounded.
An interior view of the Barn Dinner Theatre. The theatre was created by Roanoker Howard Wolfe as a franchise in 1961. The chain grew to 27 theatres throughout the country. They were characterized by barn inspired architecture and included farm-themed decorations. Wolfe created a "magic stage" that would disappear into the ceiling after each act.
Interior view of Garland's Drugstore, formerly located 1327 Grandin Road.
Roanoke Motor Car Company, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street. The company sold Chevrolets.
Huntingdon, located at 320 Huntington Boulevard, was built circa 1820 by Elisha Betts. The home underwent extensive renovations in the late 1980s and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It now operates as a bed and breakfast.
Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.
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.
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.
Patrons use reference materials in the Rivinus Room at the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Staff members prepare the Williamson Road Branch for opening.
Unidentified men set the cornerstone at the Williamson Road Branch Library.
Architectural rendering of the Williamson Road Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
A newly completed Williamson Road Branch Library.
The Williamson Road Branch found its beginnings as the Williamson Road Book Station, formerly located at 2919 Williamson Road NE.
Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary. Claude Settlemire, City Librarian, on left.
Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary.
Boyd-Sweeney Company Hardware and National Business College, formerly located at 9-11 Church Avenue SW.
Looking west from the 100 block of Salem Avenue SE. A horse takes a drink from the Dog's Mouth Fountain, visible at right.
Looking west at saloons along Salem Avenue. The Silver Moon Quick Lunch, Raleigh Cafe and Brady's were located at approximately 20 Salem Avenue SW.
Looking west on Campbell Avenue. Sheen's Cafe was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW. The building in the right background with balconies was the original Ponce de Leon Hotel.
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Church Avenue intersection. Construction of the Liberty Trust Building can be seen in background. Sign advertises J.H. Marsteller's (a car enthusiast and businessman) "Model Garage", formerly located at 16 E. Church Avenue.
Roanoke Police inspection at Maher Field.
Roanoke Police Department in front of the Municipal Building.
The aftermath of the wreck of the "Ole 97". Due to excessive speed in an attempt to maintain schedule, the train derailed at the Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia where the train careened off the side of the bridge, killing eleven personnel on board and injuring seven others.
This medical complex on Henry Street at Centre Avenue NW included (top left) Community Drug Store, where Dr. Beverly Adams (bottom left) was a pharmacist. Also in the building was the dental office of Dr. H.T. Penn (on right).
Gathering for a 1942 postcard at the Lynhaven Smoke Shop, formerly located at 125 N. Henry Street are from left: Mr. Roberts, Lorenzo Redd, Hobart Eggleston, Dr. George A. Moore, owner Bill Marshall and his son, James "Anse" Marshall.
Group photo of Norfolk & Western Veterans Association Colored Division in front of the Lincoln Theatre. Originally built as the Strand Theatre (circa 1920). The Strand Theater took a new name “The Lincoln Theater”. The theater eventually became the Morocco Club and the Ebony Club, which were African American dance clubs serving the surrounding Gainsboro neighborhood.
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street during paving. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Krees & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.
Looking east on busy Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Kress & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.
Looking south on 1st Street from the 1st Street Bridge. The bridge connected Henry Street to Downtown Roanoke. The bridge was renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2003.
Unidentified students in front of Mt. Pleasant School in Roanoke County.
Peaks of Otter Lodge in the latter part of construction.
Window display for Revlon's Ultraviolet line of cosmetics at Heironimus.
The display depicted in this photograph was designed by Francis Marion Wilkinson, nicknamed "Chick", who was employed as a display manager for Heironimus in the 1930s and 1940s.
Window display at Heironimus promoting war bonds, featuring Poland after it was invaded by the Nazis in World War II.
Window display at Heironimus chronicling the history of Norfolk & Western Railway during Roanoke's Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary.
Window display at Heironimus for Hara-Kiri robes. Sign reads, "Newest, most popular in Hon. Japanese fashion apparel...authentic ceremonial Hara-robe."
Christmas window display at Heironimus utilizing the editorial written by Virginia O'Hanlon to the New York Sun on 21 September 1897 asking 'Is there a Santa Claus?'. The editorial prompted the reply of one of the paper's editors, Frances Church, to respond, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus". The editorial would become part of popular Christmas folklore.
Window display at Heironimus advertising Revlon's Ultaviolet line of cosmetics.
Heironimus Christmas parade float encouraging children to "Go on the air with Santa" on WSLS.
Christmas window display for children's art supplies at Heironimus.
Window display at Heironimus for Calexico Colorama clothing collection at Heironimus. Sign reads, " Calexico Colorama our color-drenched collection of California fashion by Air - Assembled in our newly decorated pation shop, 2nd floor".
Floor displays at Heironimus for the Calexico Colorama clothing line.
Window display at Heironimus promoting war bonds, featuring Luxembourg.
A view inside the children's department at Heironimus.
Window display at Heironimus promoting products made from California redwoods.
The display depicted in this photograph was designed by Francis Marion Wilkinson, nicknamed "Chick", who was employed as a display manager for Heironimus in the 1930s and 1940s
Window display at Heironimus promoting war bonds, featuring Czechoslovakia.
Window display at Heironimus dedicated to the history of Virginia College.
Floor displays at Heironimus for McGregor Menswear
View of the fabric department of Heironimus.
View of the housewares department of Heironimus decorated with a fairy tale motif.
Exterior of Heironimus decorated for Christmas.
Throngs of Christmas shoppers at Heironimus.
A crowd gathers in front of Heironimus on Campbell Avenue to watch the Roanoke Christmas parade.
The children's department at Heironimus decorated for Christmas.
Willis High School in Floyd County, VA. The school closed after the 1961-62 school year.
Mountain Normal School dormitory at Willis in Floyd County, VA.
The long abandoned old Mountain Normal School at Willis in Floyd County, VA. The Normal School opened in 1893.
Willis High School shortly after opening.
Willis High School after the addition was completed.
Rollie N. Phillips store and gas station, located in the Indian Valley area of Floyd County. Phillips opened his service station in 1927.
Floyd Esso Service Center in Floyd County.
Mountain Normal School students posing in front of the dormitory building.
Willis High School. The agricultural building is at right.
Piney Grove Christian Church.The church was located in Roanoke County and was razed in the early 1970s due to the creation/expansion of Route 419. The church was located where the on-ramp is located from 419 to 220 South, near Tanglewood Mall. The congregation re-located and changed its name to Penn Forest Christian Church.
Bus depot, formerly located at 16 West Church Avenue.
Group photo of Appalachian Power Company workers in Anawalt, West Virginia to install power lines. Arch Stockton holds rolled blue prints and reins of horse.
An unidentified man stands on the rock formation known as McAfee Knob. McAfee Knob is one of the most photographed places on the Appalachian Trail.
Dr. Paul Davis holds his daughter Pauline while on leave during World War I. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his service in French hospitals.
Paul, Edith, and Frangie Davis with Frank the horse at Davis home on Salem Avenue.
Dr. John Gibson Davis (2nd from right) with his sons Hal, Algie, Fred, John Jr., and Paul. Dr. Davis' sons also became doctors.
William Henry and Rosa Proffit Paine with children Helen and Robert Edward.
Ruth Mason (left) and Edith Davis Paine.
Zora and Dr. John G. Davis and children with longtime housekeeper, Vivvie.
Edith Davis Paine holds an air rifle at the Davis home on Salem Avenue.
Professor Charles Rowe and his Rhythm Boys perform for a Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet at the Hotel Roanoke.
Vest Furniture Company, formerly located at 109 Campbell Avenue SW. Sid Vest, owner, is pictured in white shirt.
Confederate veterans parade through Downtown in conjunction with reunion.
Parade participants for Confederate veterans ride a float through Downtown in conjunction with reunion.
Check Room and Snack Stand in Mountain Park.
Popcorn stand at Mountain Park. Lillie Solleday on right.
Farmer in wagon pulled by oxen on Market Street.
Dance Pavilion and The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
Looking north from South Roanoke toward Downtown. Tinker Mountain is visible in the background.
Wagon pulled by oxen travels through an unidentified residential neighborhood.
Three unidentified men and a little girl pose with a Mitchell automobile.
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Three unidentified men in a peach orchard,
Photo of members of the Steele Family. Front row, 3rd from left: Carl Steele; Back row, 3rd from left John Steele, 4th from left Alma Steele. All others unidentified.
At left is Alma Beckner Steele with two unidentified women.
Family Photo: Front row, 6th from left Isabell Clingenpeel, 7th from left Carl Steele, 8th from left Helen Clingenpeel, 9th from left Lewis Clingenpeel; Back row, 11th from left John Beckner, 12th from left Jackson Beckner, and 13th from left Ann Beckner. Others unidentified.
W.J. Rigney was Chief of Police for the City of Roanoke from 1919 through 1928. Rigney had been appointed Chief to fill the vacancy caused by the death of former Chief A.H. Griffin.
Shooting gallery, The Thriller roller coaster, and bowling alley at Mountain Park.
Crystal Spring reservoir and pump house. Crystal Spring was one of the city's earliest landscaped parks. It was designed and managed by Roanoke Gas and Water Works.
Presentation of an auto to Reverend W. E. Lee, of High Street Baptist Church for the church’s 41st anniversary.
Group photo of members of Enon Baptist Church.
Workers deliver ice for Roanoke Ice Corporation. Roanoke Ice Corportation began operations in 1913 after Consumer Ice Company and Griggs Packing Company.
Auto Tire Shop, formerly located at 501 2nd Street SW.
Norfolk & Western employees in front of Norfolk & Western offices.
Roanoke Railway & Electric streetcar conductors.
A busy day at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street. The Terry Building is visible in the background.
J.E. Blackwell Grocery, formerly located at 4 Market Square.
Mr. and Mrs. Danmore at their home at 413 3rd Street NW.
Chief of Police W. J. Rigney (front passenger) with other unidentified police officers.
Ambulance in front of 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.
A streetcar travels along Campbell Avenue near the intersection with Jefferson Street. Terry Building visible at right.
Henry P. McGuire stands in a J.L. Dishong fruit and vegetable wagon.
Women on a Daughters of Liberty float, likely for a Liberty Bonds parade.
Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 720 Franklin Road SW.
Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 3008 Williamson Road NW.
Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 2049 E. Main Street in Salem.
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.
Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke looking west.
Ferris wheel and Scrambler at Lakeside Park
McNease Shoe Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SE. At left is the owner, Wallace M. McNease. Others unidentified.
Virginia Heights Elementary School is located at 1210 Amherst Street SW.
The Glenn-Minnich store, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue, on closing day. Glenn-Minnich operated from 1913 until 1960 and was founded by C.B. Minnich, Myrl Glenn, and H.A. Glenn.
Cutting a cake celebrating Glenn-Minnich's Rub Jubilee or forty years in business are, left to right, Estelle Penn, Nancy P. Deyerle, LeCompte Glenn Deyerle, unidentified, and Mildred Glenn.
The Boy Scout Department after a recent remodel at Glenn-Minnich, formerly located 108 W. Campbell Avenue.
Interior of Glenn-Minnich after a recent remodel.
The College Shop in Glenn-Minnich shown after a recent remodel.
Amy Jo Glenn (left) and Vetty Beckwith Glenn cutting cake inside Glenn-Minnich on the occasion of the store's Ruby Jubilee or fortieth anniversary.
Street-level entrance of Glenn-Minnich, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue.
LeCompte Glenn in front of Glenn-Minnich, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue.
Window display of Glenn-Minnich after remodeling. The slogans of the store were, "The store with the friendly door." and "Clothes for men and men who stay young."
The original American Theatre building was located at 217 S. Jefferson Street. Built by the Young Men's Christian Association in 1902, it would later be sold to an investment group and converted into a theatre in 1913. This building was razed in 1927. It was replaced by a more grand American Theatre, which opened in 1928.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.
Julian Stanley Wise founded the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew in 1928. Wise had witnessed a drowning in the Roanoke River as a child. This incident greatly impacted his life, resulting in the formation of the first volunteer rescue squad in the country. Wise remained involved with the crew as captain and president for more than 50 years.
Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew equipment display, including the crew's first ambulance, a Cadillac donated by John M. Oakey and Sons Funeral Home.
Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew purchased it first ambulance in 1932, a Ford panel truck.
Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew equipment display arranged for the public.
Some equipment, including an "iron lung" and 1947 Oldsmobile 78 emergency vehicle on display at Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew.
John M. Oakey and Sons garage, located at 321 Luck Avenue SW, provided the first ambulance and garage for Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew.
Thomas A. Kinsey home, formerly located at 1510 Franklin Road SW.
Thomas A. and Josephine Kinsey in front of their home at 1510 Franklin Road, SW.
The Thomas A. Kinsey family on front porch of the home at 1510 Franklin Road, SW.
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Jo Lane Stern Battalion, Company B, in front of the Roanoke Auditorium. Col. Jo Lane Stern, inspector general of the State, mustered in the Jo Lane Stern Battalion of Virginia volunteers in Roanoke, composed of four full companies, numbering 267 men and 12 officers. Company B was part of the home guard during World War I.
Original A-frame chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church is being moved to make way for the construction of brick sanctuary.
The original A-frame chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church is being moved to make way for the construction of a new sanctuary.
Wooden chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church on what is now the 2000 block of Memorial Avenue, SW (then Virginia Avenue) near the intersection with Grandin Road.
Interior of the original wooden chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.
Laying of the cornerstone for the new sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.
The new sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church under construction on Memorial Avenue (then Virginia Avenue).
Looking west on Memorial Avenue (then Virginia Avenue) from Grandin Road at the original A-frame chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church (foreground) and construction of new brick sanctuary.
Attendees at the last worship service in the wooden A-frame chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church before moving worship to the new brick sanctuary.
The home of William K. Andrews was located in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue.
Eighth annual session of Grand Council Kentucky-Virginias-Maryland, Order of United Commercial Travelers, Roanoke, Virginia, May 26-28, 1904.
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.
Eighth annual session of Grand Council Kentucky-Virginias-Maryland, Order of United Commercial Travelers, Roanoke, Virginia, May 26-28, 1904, programme
The home of Robert A. Buckner was located at the corner of Mountain Avenue and 1st Street SW.
The old sanctuary of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Built in 1883, the congregation outgrew the small church by 1897. The current structure was dedicated in 1902.
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.
Home once located at 342 Campbell Avenue SW.
The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the new building.
The home of Tipton T. Fishburn was located at 1001 Patterson Avenue SW.
S.H. Heironimus and Company was located at 37-39 Campbell Avenue SW.
The home of Samuel W. Jamison was located at 1016 Franklin Road SW.
Home located at 115 Mountain Avenue SW. The home was built by John H. Marsteller.
The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was replaced with the current structure, known as the Crystal Tower, shortly thereafter.
R.H. Fishburn & Co. was located at 320-322 Loudon Avenue NW.
Roanoke Hospital was built in 1893 with the aid of Norfolk & Western and the Roanoke Gas and Water Company. Carilion Roanoke Memorial now occupies the site of the old hospital.
The home of Henry S. Trout was located at 606 Campbell Avenue SW.
Crowds watch the high-wire act at the United Commercial Travelers carnival.
An interior view of the United Commercial Travelers Hall, Roanoke Council No. 174. The building was located at 320 Loudon Avenue NW.
Virginia Brewing Company was located at 1218 Wise Avenue SE.
A crowd is gathered in front of the Botetourt County Courthouse located at 1 W. Main Street in Fincastle for "Court Day".
The Crawford Hotel stood on Main Street and was erected by W.D.F. Duval in 1871. It contained 40 to 50 rooms with bath tubs and running water. For a few years, the hotel was owned by the Chapman family and renamed the Lucerne.
Cadets on the drill field in front of Barracks No. 1, now Lane Hall, on the campus of Virginia Tech.
The home of J. Allen Watts was located at 116 Mountain Avenue SE.
The old St. Mark's Lutheran Church was located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street SW. The building was built in 1889 by Greene Memorial Methodist Church. In 1902 St Mark's Lutheran traded their church building at the SE corner of Church Ave and 2nd Street with Greene Memorial Methodist and occupied this church building from 1902 - 1953. The building was razed in 1956.
The Shenandoah Club was established in 1893 at 24 Franklin Road SW. It was later replaced by the current building.
Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would permanently close in 1929. In 1964, the renovated Rockledge Inn opened at the Mill Mountain Theater. The theater would use the structure until it burned in 1976.
The Times Building (left) and J.M. Oakey Funeral Home once occupied the buildings located at 122-124 Campbell Avenue SW.
Randolph-Macon Academy (later Liberty Academy) was a Methodist preparatory school for boys. It was located in the 800 block of College Street in Bedford.
The home of John E. Penn was located at 1301 Franklin Road SW.
This view of the Peaks of Otter includes the Elks' National Home (left) and Randolph-Macon Academy.
After the first N&W office building burned in 1896, this building took its place. A "twin" building was constructed in 1907.
An artist's rendering of the casino in Mountain Park. The amusement park opened at the base of Mill Mountain around 1903 and closed in 1922.
A large group of hikers pose on McAfee Knob. The location is one of the most photographed places along the Appalachian Trail.
Since its inception in 1903, the Elks National Home has figured as one of the principal institutions of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, today the largest fraternal organization in the nation. The Home at first occupied the Hotel Bedford, an 1890 Queen Anne building located on a picturesque site in Bedford, Virginia. In 1914-16 the hotel was replaced by an impressive complex of Classical and Mediterranean Revival buildings to provide an up-to-date retirement home for elderly and indigent Elks.
The building at 17 Campbell Avenue SW once housed the Evening World offices.
First Presbyterian Church moved into its second location at the corner of 3rd Street and Church Avenue SW in 1875. This photo shows the 'new' building, constructed in 1888.
The home of Dr. Joseph A. Gale was located at 616 S. Jefferson Street.
Botetourt Hall, located on the campus of Hollins University, was built in 1890 as a dining hall.
Home located at 1405 Patterson Avenue SW.
Sign for Roanoke Metropolitan Area noting population as 160,0000.
Panoramic view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.
The former general office building of Norfolk and Western, located at 108 N. Jefferson Street, now houses the Roanoke Higher Education Center.
General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.
ITT Exelis is located at 7635 Plantation Road.
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. Located at 1242 S. Colorado Street, the building is now used by Graham-White.
Rowe Furniture Company was located at 239 Rowan Street in Salem before moving to Elliston.
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
A newly constructed First Federal Savings and Loan. The building is located on the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.
Crowds gather for the grand opening of the new Miller & Rhoads. The department store was located at 32-38 Campbell Avenue SW.
Heironimus was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.
Two 500 space parking garages were constructed on the corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street to provide greater accessibility to downtown shopping facilities.
Shenandoah Life was affiliated with WSLS radio and TV services. The building is located at 401 3rd Street.
The Times-World building was home to Roanoke's two newspapers and the CBS affiliate, WDBJ radio and television.
The Norfolk & Western Passenger Station is located at 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE. The building now houses the Visit Blue Ridge Visitor's Center, O. Winston Link Museum, and History Museum of Western Virginia.
A crowd gathers for the dedication of the new terminal at Woodrum Field.
The Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries, located at 706 S, Jefferson Street.
A new YMCA building was completed in 1958 at 425 Church Avenue SW.
The second Lucy Addison High School was built in 1951. Located at 1220 5th Street NW, the high school was in operation until 1973. The building now houses Lucy Addison Middle School.
Home located at 2524 Cornwallis Avenue SE.
Two workers stand inside the Elkhorn Tunnel during construction in Mercer County, West Virginia. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.
Employees of Haley, Chisolm, and Morris pose next to company trucks. The company was contracted by Norfolk & Western to build the Elkhorn Tunnel.
Construction of the Elkhorn Tunnel in Mercer County, West Virginia. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.
Employees stand inside the Elkhorn Tunnel during construction. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.