"Roanoke's first dinner theatre in the round, "The Barn", a Howard D. Wolfe production of old atmosphere, gourmet food, cocktails and the best of Broadway. Presenting nightly, year 'round to those who know the state's most attractive entertainment."
This old mill was located on Carvins Creek and is just below where the current Carvins Cove reservoir dam is located.
Fan Tail Falls northeast of Lexington, Virginia.
"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - "The Magic City", key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."
First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.
"Wasena Bridge, Roanoke Virginia. This bridge spans the Norfolk & Western Railroad and the Roanoke River. Just behind the trees on the left is the Transportation Museum and in the background are the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains which surround Roanoke."
"Jefferson Street and Walnut Avenue Bridges, Roanoke Virginia."
"Franklin Road Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia".
"Franklin Road Bridge by night. Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke, Virginia, "The Star City of the South". This city is the headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city-replete with fine schools and colleges, excellent hotel accommodations, varied recreational advantages-convenient to a world of natural beauty, resorts and historic lore."
"View from N&W Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The air-conditioned home office building of the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, Erected 1949. Located on US 221 West. 3 1/2 miles from the center of Roanoke; contains 75,000 square feet of floor space and all modern conveniences including cafeteria for employees. Organized in 1916, The Shenandoah Life offers life insurance and annuities and does business in 11 southeastern states and the District of Columbia."
"Bird's eye view of the Viscose Silk Mills, Roanoke, Virginia"
"Lindsey-Robinson & Co., Roanoke, Virginia"
"Red Cross Canteen Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Aerial view of Carvin's Cove near Roanoke, Virginia, serving the latter as a water supply and recreational area. Favorite spot for picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, and fishing."
"Carvin's Cove, the City of Roanoke, Virginia's watershed, which covers more than 12,000 acres, is a recreational area for camping, boating, and fishing."
"Carvin's Cove Lake, near Roanoke, Virginia."
"Carvin's Cove Lake, a great place for water sports, near Roanoke, Virginia."
"Spillway Carvin's Cove Lake, municipally owned reservoir near Roanoke, Virginia. Carvin's Cove is a five-mile artificial lake in Roanoke and Botetourt Counties, Virginia and can furnish 12,000,000 gallons of water daily to the nearby City of Roanoke. Popular as a recreation area, the lake furnishes excellent boating and fishing."
"First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1900, this church is known throughout the community for its magnificent Gothic structure and rare imported stained glass windows. Photography in this case was unique in that three different exposures were made to make this true night view possible."
"St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church is located on top of a high hill and surrounded by beautiful grounds. It has several fine memorial windows and the altar is most beautiful. The congregation is very large, numbering about 1,300 people."
"St. Andrew's Church and School. Roanoke, Virginia."
"Interior St. Andrew's Cathedral, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Mark's Lutheran Church, corner of Highland and Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Raleigh Court Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.61 Greene Memorial United Methodist
PC 99.62 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial Methodist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.63 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.64 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial M.E. Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.7 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
"Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 2015 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Belmont M.E. Church, South, corner of Jamison Avenue and Eighth Street, SE, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, organized 1919. Educational building erected 1922; The auditorium of Colonial design throughout, with complete cooling system, was erected in 1938. Located in the Magic City of Roanoke, Virginia, the gateway to Southwest Virginia."
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Manse, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia." The manse was the residence of the minister.
"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Trinity M.E. Church, South, Roanoke, Virginia."
" Roanoke's beautiful new Civic Center. The coliseum, seating 11,000, and the auditorium seating 2,475, are separated by an open plaza which forms the roof of the Exhibit Hall. This $15 million Civic Center attracts sports events and conventions, as well as theatre, dance, rock groups, and many other activities."
" Country Club house from golf course, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke Valley looking northward from the 15th green of the Roanoke Country Club, showing some of the lovely mountains which enhance Roanoke, Virginia."
"Crystal Spring Reservoir. Just below Crystal Spring, the Roanoke Gas and Water Company have built a fine reservoir of concrete, about 225 by 175 by 20 feet in size; it is surrounded by an iron fence and adorned with an artistic fountain. Roanoke is supplied with water from Crystal Spring, which gushes forth from the foot of Mill Mountain at the rate of 6,000,000 gallons per day."
"Crystal Spring Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Crystal Springs Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Home of Lodge No. 197, BPO Elks, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Entrance to Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Entrances and play grounds, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The lake at Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Entrance, Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. A beautiful and carefully tended place devoted to the memory of the dead."
"Partial view of Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. Established 1916. All lots perfectly cared for-free of charge."
"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Engine house and headquarters, Roanoke Fire Department, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Residence of J.B. Fishburn, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The old J.B. Fishburn home, Roanoke, Virginia., with its beautiful gardens which was willed to the city and now houses the department of Parks and Recreation."
"View on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia."
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Hollins College, a liberal arts college founded in 1842, is the oldest chartered women's college in Virginia. The college is located near Tinker Mountain, a landmark to generations of Hollins students and the scene each fall of an all-campus hike and picnic on Tinker Day."
"Hollins Institute near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.2 Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library
"Hollins College, situated seven miles from the City of Roanoke. Oldest college for women in Virginia founded by Charles Lewis Cocke. Began with Valley Union Seminary of 1842. An accredited liberal arts college with an endowment and board of trustees. A Southern college with a nationwide patronage."
PC 114.21 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins Institute, Virginia."
PC 114.22 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"The Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins College, Virginia."
PC 114.23 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia. Named in honor of the central figure in the history of Hollins College through the nineteenth century."
"Library, science hall and theatre, Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia."
"Portion of south quadrangle with dormitories, Hollins College, Virginia."
"Campus scene-Hollins College near Roanoke, Virginia. This picture shows Pleasants Hall (science building), was founded in 1842 by Charles Lewis Cocke."
"Hollins College, Virginia. Founded 1842. Tinker."
"Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Memorial Hospital and Crippled Children's Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Memorial and Crippled Children's Hospital by moonlight, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The new Roanoke Memorial Hospital is the most modern in Western Virginia. The cost was around three million dollars. This hospital provides 300 beds with modern operating rooms, laboratory and other hospital facilities."
"Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Belleview and Lake Avenues, SE, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the base of Mill Mountain, this ultra-modern hospital has over 325 beds and serves Roanoke and Southwestern Virginia. It is also widely known for its outstanding treatment of polio and crippled children patients. Completely modern nurses' quarters adjoin the hospital building."
"Burrell Memorial Hospital, founded in 1914 by Drs. L.C. Downing, J.B. Claytor, Sr., J.H. Roberts, W.S. Williman, and J.S. Cooper and named in honor of Dr. I.D. Burrell, Physicial-Pharmacist, was reconstructed in 1955 and is a voluntary, community-owned, non-profit association organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes."
"Hitching Post Motel, US Highways 11 and 220...2 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Windel, Owners and Managers."
"Jolly Jay Tea Room and Blue Eagle Tourist Court, also One Stop Service Station. Complete modern equipment. Located on US 11, one mile north of Roanoke, Virginia. D.T. Oyler and sons, proprietors."
"Plaza Motor Court, open all year. 22 rooms - hot water heat, innerspring mattress each bed, high class restaurant adjacent on US 11 and 220. 4513 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Thomas Scordas, Proprietor, Manager."
"English Village, five miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Intersection US Route 11 and VA 117. If you are going to be late arriving, wire English Village and we will gladly make reservations for you. Cottages heated and equipped with tile showers, toilets, and complete Simmons furniture. Unless time of arrival is given, reservations cannot be held after 9:00pm. C.R. Davidson, Proprietor."
"Hotel Lenox, opposite west exit N&W passenger station. In the heart of Roanoke, Virginia."
"Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, each with bath - 125 air conditioned. Fine coffee shop. Airlines office in lobby. Bus station nearby. Located on the edge of the business district. Information on Blue Ridge Parkway. Routes US 11, 220, 221. John A. Shires, General Manager."
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 400 rooms with bath, ceiling fan, circulating ice water. Garage direct entrance to lobby. Fay M. Thomas, Manager."
"Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park - Roanoke, Virginia. This view from Elmwood Park in the heart of Roanoke shows part of the Roanoke Public Library and the Patrick Henry Hotel, located on S. Jefferson Street."
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel and Annex, Roanoke, Virginia."
"New Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres, which accessibility is so desirable. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the city run within two square miles of the Ponce de Leon. 200 beautiful outside rooms, each with individual bath, circulating ice water and electric fan."
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia., ocated in the heart of the city, is a beautiful structure of modernistic design containing 200 attractive outside rooms. The interior arrangement follows a Spanish motif in keeping with name, and occupying a prominent place in the lobby is the 'Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the city run within two square miles of the Ponce de Leon. 200 beautiful outside rooms, each with individual bath, circulating ice water and electric fan."
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel located in the center of the business and shopping district, Roanoke, Virginia. All rooms air-conditioned. Coffee shop and private dining rooms with free guest parking lot adjacent, make this one of the city's most attractive and convenient hotels for the discriminating guest."
"Depot, Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Hotel Roanoke, a modern version of an Old English Inn, situated in a park of ten acres in the heart of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. In the background at the left are the old and new General Office Buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. F.E. Foster, Proprietor. Open all Year."
"Hotel Roanoke and Motor Inn, Roanoke, Virginia 24006. A delightful, modern version of an Old English Inn, located in its own ten acre park in the center of Roanoke. 425 air-conditioned rooms. Gourmet restaurants. Free parking. Heated outdoor swimming pool. Privileges at Pickwick Club. Carl G. Thurston, General Manager."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. One of the South's finest of hostelries, catering to many state and national conventions yearly."
"Of striking Old English architecture, Hotel Roanoke emphasizes comfort and convenience throughout. Located in the midst of its own beautifully landscaped ten acre grounds, within a few minutes' walk of the shopping and theatre district of Roanoke, this unique 325 room hotel is ideally suited for conventions, individuals and family groups."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern, air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acres park in the heart of the city. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby. On the Norfolk and Western Railway."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned, 325 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. Kenneth Hyde, General Manager. George L. Denison, Resident Manager."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Hotel Roanoke, a completely air conditioned modern version of an Old English Inn, is located on a beautifully gardened tract of land in the heart of the city. It is famed as a convention center and known as the showplace of the South."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. A modern air conditioned version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. George L. Denison, Resident Manager. Kenneth Hyde, General Manager."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Ample free parking space. A ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
"A modern version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Modern 50 car garage in direct connection with the lobby. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
" A modern 250 room version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A new 50 car garage connects directly to lobby. George L. Denison, Manager."
"Mason's Creek between Roanoke and Salem, Virginia."
"Home of the famous Star of Roanoke and Children's Zoo. The mountain, 1847 ft. above sea level, is 975 ft. above the city."
"Roanoke, Virginia as seen from atop Mill Mountain, almost a thousand feet above the city. The lookout structure in center provides a vantage point for the excellent view of the superbly beautiful Roanoke Valley."
"Birds-eye view of Roanoke, Virginia from Mill Mountain."
"Aerial view of Roanoke, Virginia, showing Mill Mountain."
"Looking across business section, Mill Mountain in background, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The loop on Mill Mountain. A stretch of the magnificent concrete, which winds up the sides of Mill Mountain at Roanoke, Virginia. The mountain, approximately 2,000 above sea level, is in the corporate limits of the city,"
"The Loop on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Mill Mountain and Incline Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Incline Railroad on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The incline railroad, Roanoke, Virginia. Car ascending Mill Mountain."
"Mill Mountain incline and Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Contructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City, the largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameterm on a 100 foot structure - tall as an eight-story office building. Nine rows (2,000 feet) of neon tubing."
"Roanoke, Virginia's famous star atop Mill Mountain, which shows part of the City of Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ordinarily white, the star changes to red when there has been a traffic fatality. This picture is taken from a helicopter."
"Constructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City. Largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameter, on a 100 foot structure - as tall as an eight story office building. Nine rows (2,000 feet) of neon tubing."
"Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe... Famous entrance to Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories to delight the hearts of children and adults alike. The zoo was originated and sponsored by the Civitan Club of Roanoke as a City-wide project in 1952."
"The grey castle of medieval style is large enough for visitors to walk into. Cages inside the building contain parakeets, love birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, skunks, terrapins and other small animals."
"Noah's Ark, one of the many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories to delight the hearts of children and adults alike. The zoo was originated and sponsored by the Civitan Club of Roanoke as a City-wide project."
"S.S. Noah's Ark, Children's Zoo on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia. Youngsters may go aboard Noah's Ark and find cages containing grey foxes, a hoot owl, red fox and a groundhog. Carp, bass and goldfish swim in the pool around the ship."
Willie the Blue Whale, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and othe familiar stories to delight the hearts of children and adults alike. The zoo was originated and sponsored by the Civitan Club of Roanoke as a City-wide project in 1952."
"Children and adults alike enjoy going around the zoo on the Zoo Choo. The engineer blows the whistle and the trains runs through a 100 ft. concrete tunnel. The miniature train can carry 36 people and is one of the favorite attractions. The Zoo Choo was sponsored and is operated by the Roanoke Jaycees."
Three Little Pigs, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
"Children find this Virginia whitetail doe tame enough to pet. In the adjoining pen is the doe's mate."
"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Casino & fountain, Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Scenes at Mountain Park by night, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The Magic City, key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."
"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
"General Offices, Headquarters of Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Railway Office Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The general office buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway in Roanoke, Virginia, headquarters of the company which employs over 6,000 persons in the city alone. Executive and supervisory departmental offices are located in these buildings, from which the activities of the 5,000 mile Norfolk & Western Railway system are directed."
"N&W General Offices, Roanoke, Virginia."
"General Offices, Norfolk & Western Railway Co., Roanoke, VA."
"Depot, Norfolk & Western Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Railroad Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Norfolk & Western Station from Auditorium, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke, Virginia - The Star City of the South. This city is headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city - replete with fine schools and colleges, excellent hotel accommodations, varied recreational advantages - convenient to a world of natural beauty, resorts and historic lore."
"Norfolk & Western Train Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Sunset view of Roanoke, Virginia with Norfolk & Western terminal in center."
"Moonlight scene showing new viaduct, Roanoke Hotel and N&W office building, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Engine No. 2171 just built by the Norfolk & Western Roanoke Shops poses for the camera."
"Norfolk & Western No. 603 Class J passenger engine at Roanoke Shops."
"No. 600, No. 1203 and No. 2123, respresenting the main types of modern Norfolk & Western steam power."
"Norfolk & Western 611. In the classic rods down pose, Northern 611 and its excursion train wait in front of the Roanoke, Virginia station, October 1982. The Norfolk & Western and sponsor, Roanoke Chapter, NRHS, ran several excursions throughout Virginia in the fall of 1982 after restoration of the 4-8-4 earlier in the year."
"Roanoke Transportation Museum Virginian Railway's Number 135. Former Virginian Electric Number 135 is viewed in front of the old Virginian Depot in Roanoke, Virginia on March 29, 1983 prior to being placed on display in the Roanoke Transportation Museum. Built in 1956, this 3,300 horsepower A.C. Rectifier served the Virginian, the Norfolk & Western, the New Haven, the Penn-Central and Conrail before being retired in 1980."
"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive Number 1218. Norfolk & Western Railway's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218, was built by the Roanoke Shops in June of 1943. After many years of Main Line service with the N&W, Number 1218 served as a stationary boiler for the Union Carbide Corp. at South Charleston, West Virginia. Number 1218 was rebuilt and again is in use on the Main Line, powering excursion trains and is viewed here at the former Norfolk & Western passenger station in Roanoke on June 15, 1987."
"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive 1218. Norfolk & Western's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218 rolls past her birthplace, Norfolk & Western's East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia, where she was built in June of 1943. After serving the Norfolk & Western, acting as a stationary boiler for Union Carbide Corp. at South Charleston, West Virginia, and being on display at the Roanoke Transportation Museum, Number 1218 is again in use as a power for excursion trains to the delight of rail fans, young and old alike."
"Virginian - Southern Railway Consolidation 722 and Shenandoah & Atlanta Pacific 750 blast through Montvale, Virginia on the Norfolk & Western Railway with the Roanoke Chapter, NRHS Special Virginian, August, 28 1971."
"US Post Office and Government Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia. Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity of 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in summer, and heated in winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of Elmwood Park, it is within the downtown area."
"Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity for 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of Elmwood Park, it is within the downtown area."
"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Patterson Avenue Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Main Street, Wasena, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Campbell Avenue, looking west, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Campbell Avenue, west from Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Campbell Avenue, looking west at night, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Night-time on Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - Magic City of the South, key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."
"Jefferson Street, looking north, Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The Magic City, key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."
"Jefferson Street, looking north from Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Jefferson Street, looking south, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Jefferson Street looking south at night, Roanoke Virginia."
"Intersection on Jefferson Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Victory Stadium, Roanoke, Virginia, as seen from atop Mill Mountain. With a seating capacity of 25,000, which can be increased to 29,000 with the use of bleachers, is where the Thanksgiving Day Classic Football Game is held each year between (VMI) Virginia Military Institute and (VPI) Virginia Polytechnical Institute. The municipal stadium also serves for many outstanding events each year, such as industrial exhibits, Harvest Festival, football games, etc. Also seen in the picture, the National Guard Armory, Marine and Navy Reserve Centers and the Virginian Railroad Yards."
"Military Classic of the South - More than 25,000 persons fill Victory Stadium at Roanoke, Virginia for the annual VMI-VPI football game on Thanksgiving Day. The Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets (seen in foreground) from Lexington, Virginia and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Corps from Balcksburg, Virginia add color and dash in the annual renewal of the intense football rivalry that has seen the two teams clash more than 50 times."
"The Corps of Cadets of Virginia Polytechnic Institute in formation on the football field in a colorful pre-game appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VPI in Victory Stadium in Roanoke, Virginia."
"US Highway No. 11 near Roanoke, Virginia."
"US Highway No. 220 South from Roanoke, Virginia to Rocky Mount and Martinsville."
"Roanoke Valley on the line of the Norfolk & Western Railway, Virginia."
"Trolley car crossing stream near Roanoke, Virginia."
"Looking to the north on Jefferson Street, part of the business section can be seen with Elmwood Park shown in the foreground. Also known as the Star City of the South."
"Roanoke, Virginia is the third largest city in Virginia, situated in a natural bowl between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains. Mill Mountain, a city park in the heart of the city rises 1,000 feet above the city, Hollins College is nestled at the foot of Tinker Mountain, seen in the right background."
"Roanoke, Virginia as seen from Mill Mountain. This superb view of Roanoke and surrounding country is taken from Mill Mountain, where the world's largest man-made star is located and gives Roanoke its name as the Star City."
"Bird's-eye view of Roanoke,Virginia from Mill Mountain."
"Bird's-eye view from Mill Mountain of Roanoke, Virginia, Star City of the South."
"Downtown Roanoke, Virginia looking north on Jefferson Street with the Main Branch of the Roanoke Public Library in the foreground."
"Virginia Heights Bridge and Roanoke River"
"Main building, US Veterans Administration Hospital, near Salem, Roanoke."
"Roanoke County Courthouse and confederate monument, Salem."
"Carver School, Salem. Roanoke County consolidated high school for negroes."
"Administration Building, Lutheran Orphanage of the South, Salem"
"Longwood Salem Community Center, Salem"
"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem"
"Virginia College (Young Ladies), Roanoke, Virginia"
"The Virginia College, Roanoke,Virginia"
"Woodrum Field, Roanoke, Virginia. Located just outside the city limits of Roanoke, Virginia is the municipal terminal for three major airlines: Piedmont, Eastern and American - with a total of 50 flights daily. This ultra-modern airport serves as one of the best private flying fields in the state."
"Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, Virginia"
" Veterans Administration Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia near Salem."
"Veterans Administration Hospital Roanoke-Salem, Virginia. In the foreground is the grandstand and patient recreational area. In the rear center is shown the general medical and surgical ward building and to the right, the administration building."
"Main Building, US Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, Virginia, near Roanoke."
"Recreation building, Veterans Administration Hospital, near Salem, Virginia."
" Sunrise scene, US Veterans Administration Facility, showing Buildings 1 and 2. Roanoke, Virginia, near Salem."
"Main Street, looking west. Salem, Virginia."
"Main Street at night looking west, Salem, Virginia."
"Grave of Gen. Andrew Lewis, East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Virginia. One of the early settlers in Virginia was General Andrew Lewis, pioneer hero of the Battle of Point Pleasant. In 1767, he was allotted a grant of land consisting of 625 acres and from this territory the town of Salem was later laid out."
"Roanoke Women's College, Salem, Virginia."
"Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem, Virginia."
"Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem, Virginia. Roanoke County was established on March 230, 1838. The first courthouse was erected in 1841 (on site of the present courthouse). The present courthouse was built in 1909, added onto in 1949 and partially remodeled in 1961."
"Lutheran Orphan Home, Salem Virginia. J.T. Crabtree, Supt."
"Lutheran Children's Home of the South, Salem, Virginia."
"Air view, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"
"Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia - President's Home - This Georgian townhouse, official home of the President of Roanoke College, is one of the most elegant residences in western Virginia. Founded in 1842, Roanoke is a liberal arts college for men and women."
"The commons and dormitories. Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia near Roanoke."
"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia near Roanoke"
"Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"
"Entrance to Langhorne Place, Salem, Virginia."
"Tourist Camp Fort Lewis Courts. Steam heat, tile private baths, innerspring mattresses, closed garages. One of the best in the east, 8 miles west of Roanoke, Virginia. One-half mile west of Salem, Virginia. US Route No. 11. Open all year. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Musser."
"Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Brown, Rev. G.L. Brown. Salem, Virginia October 20, 1908"
"Lakeside Amusement Park, Route No. 11, Salem, Virginia. Just one of many rides at the park, Lakeside's famous Sky-lift, taking people on a 9 minute, 1800 ft. panoramic trip high above the park."
"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside", Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."
"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside, Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."
"Group of buildings, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"
"Poff Home, Salem, Virginia" Better known as Fort Lewis Mansion.
"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"
"Mount Regis Sanatorium, Salem, Virginia"
Daughers of Liberty members seated in a parade float.
Crowd surrounds a Vinton-bound trolley. Location unknown.
Silver Gables Tourist Court was located at 3404 Brandon Avenue SW.
Plaza Tourist Court was located at 3011 Williamson Road. NE
The Mountain View Inn was located in Natural Bridge.
Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.
Interior of Hotel Raleigh office and lobby. Hotel Raleigh was located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.
The Savoy was located at 518 2nd Street SW.
The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed by fire in August 1991 and later razed.
The Hotel Stratford was located at 102-106 N. Jefferson Street.
Michigan Tourist Court was located two miles east of Salem on Route 11.
Lee-Hy Auto Court was located west of Roanoke on Route 11.
Woodhaven Tourst Home was located at 2802 Williamson Road.
The Redwood Motel is located at 18021 Virgil H Goode Highway in Rocky Mount.
The 220 Motel was located 2 miles south of Roanoke on US 220.
Wedgewood Guesthouse was located at 737 13th Street SW.
Rest Haven Tourist Home was located 2 miles north of Roanoke on Route 11.
Mt. Scenery Tourist Court was located at 3111 Williamson Road NW.
The Gay Lee Motel was located 20 miles west of Roanoke on US 460.
The Skyline Motel is located at 5458 Franklin Road.
The Dun Roamin' Motel and Lodge was located at 1803 Williamson Road NE.
Sealtest Varieties' boys, left to right: Buster Wingfield, Tommy Pendleton, Roy Hardy, and Jimmy English.
Enon Baptist Church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the Roanoke Valley. Built in 1855 across from the entrance of present-day Hollins University, the church was established by Charles Cocke, president of Hollins Institute.
Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 4040 Williamson Road.
Progressive Brethren Church was located at 620 Salem Avenue SW.
First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. The church and parsonage were located on the corner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue NE.
The parsonage of St. James Methodist Episcopal Church was located in the 300 block of 5th Street NW.
Trolley tracks wind in front of Hill Crest Hall, the female dormitory for American Viscose.
Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948.
Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948. Hill Crest Hall, a female dormitory can be seen in the upper left.
Hill Crest Hall was the female dormitory for employees of American Viscose.
Home located on Campbell Avenue. Address unknown.
"Commencing yesterday the delivery of ice to consumers by Roanoke Ice Corp. Recently organized to take over the plants of the Consumers Ice Company and the Griggs Packing Company."
S.H. Kress Five & Dime was located at 302 S. Jefferson Street.
The Schulte-United department store afire as firemen try to contain the blaze.
George and Willie Muse were born with albanism resulting in the exploitation in circuses and sideshows with the stage names Eiko and Iko. George and Willie's story is detailed in 'Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest' by Beth Macy.
"The largest crowd ever to witness a wrestling bout in Roanoke gave what many regard as the greatest boxing champion that ever lived, Jack Dempsey, a tremendous ovation as he crawled through the ropes to referee the Dan O'Connor-'Father' Lumpkin bout at the City auditorium last night."
A composite of the individuals involved in the Hillsville Massacre: Sidna Allen, Floyd Allen, Claud Allen, Friel Allen, Wesley Edwards, Victor Allen, Bird Marion.
Participants in Bowman's Kiddie Club, a radio show for children broadasted on WRBX.
Crowds line the streets of Fincastle as a parade makes it way through town.
Ray's Restaurant and Melrose Beauty Shoppe were located in the 2300 block of Melrose Avenue NW.
Interior view of the Virginia Cafe, formerly located at 12 1/2 Salem Avenue SE.
Davidson's Restaurant was located at the corner of Peters Creek Road and Brandon Avenue SW.
The Virginian was located on Williamson Road.
Bradford's Seafood and Steakhouse was located at 2523 Franklin Road SW.
Home located at 1164 Montrose Avenue SE.
The home of Ira Meals was located at 318 Church Avenue SW.
Home formerly located at 921 2nd Street SW.
Home formerly located at 307 Bullitt Avenue SE.
Moulse home located off of Twelve O'Clock Knob Road in Roanoke County.
The home of Dr. Isaac D. Burrell was located at 117 Patton Avenue NW.
The Birches was the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Caldwell. It is located at 1525 Memorial Avenue SW.
Unidentified man and boy ride in horse-drawn carriage in Downtown Roanoke.
Roanoke Furniture Company in its 'new home' in the Anchor Building, located at 305 1st Street SW.
Roanoke Furniture Company was located at 305 1st Street SW.
Auto Tire Company was located at 501 2nd (Commerce) Street SW.
The Jolly Jay Tea Room was located one mile north of Roanoke on Route 11.
Composite of the 1909 Roanoke College baseball team.
Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company. Harrs Hardwood was located in Norwich.
Group photo of Roanoke Railway and Electric streetcar drivers.
Crowds bustle at the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Roanoke Police Chief Moore speaks to an unidentified man in front of the Terry Building.
Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street SW.
An unidentified couple walks in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SW.
Fire engulfs Michael's Bakery at 501 2nd Street SW. The fire started in Crystal Spring Laundry next door to the bakery and quickly spread to other buildings.
Roanoke Hardware Company was located at 22 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis & Stephenson was an insurance agency located at 112 Kirk Avenue SW.
An interior view of Jefferson Pharmacy, located at 315 S. Jefferson Street.
Silverman & Heyman Clothiers was located at 11 Salem Avenue SE.
C.A. Berry Painting, Paper Hanging, and Decorating was located at 28 Church Avenue SW.
Roanoke Notion Company was located at 210 Salem Avenue SW.
Hock's Meats was located at 15 Salem Avenue SW.
Looking north from the 900 block on Franklin Road SW
The Frederick J. Kimball Memorial Fountain, carved out of red granite, was erected in 1907 by Kimball’s friends in a Shenandoah Avenue Park near the N&W passenger station. It provided water for "man and bird and beast". Horses drank from the front basin, people from the rear, and dogs from the sides. The fountain was moved to the corner of Church Avenue and Williamson Road in 1993
Thomas Raike and William Massey stand next to their truck, Raike and Massey sold beauty supplies for Belle-Terra Products.
Group photo of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan Rajah Temple No. 195 band on the steps of the Elks Club once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
Hunter Coal Company was located at 1600 Cleveland Avenue SW.
Lawrence Campbell, Walter Dale, and Gertrude Dale at 6 Campbell Avenue SE.
Burney Edward Witt was known as the Elliston Yodeler.
Main Building on the campus of Hollins University.
Richard Poff is given a pen by President Dwight Eisenhower. The pen was used to sign the bill enabling railroad men who have paid into the Railroad Retirement Fund and Social Security to draw from both.
Twins Billy and Hiram Fenster were newsboys for the Union News Company. The boys sold newspapers and magazines aboard trains.
Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.
Interior view of Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.
Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson in front of their grocery store, Hunter & Company at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW.
Interior view of the first floor and mezzanine of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.
Interior view of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.
Interior view of Roanoke Jewelry Company, formerly located at 107 Campbell Avenue SW.
Nelson Hardware Company warehouse. The building is located at 207 Bullitt Avenue SE.
People's Furniture Company was located at 118-120 Salem Avenue SW.
Interior view of Burrell Pharmacy, formerly located at 510 Gainsboro Road NW. Dr. Isaac Burrell is on the left.
Roanoke Country Club was originally located in South Roanoke.
Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.
An aerial view of Wildheim Game Farm, a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.
An interior view of E.S. Becker's Grocery, formerly located at 209 S. Jefferson Street.
An interior view of Keyser-Warren Drug Company, formerly located at 106 Salem Avenue SW.
Interior view of Byrne & McCorkle Drug Store, formerly located at 207 S. Jefferson Street.
Interior view of China, Art, & Book Store, formerly located at 15 Campbell Avenue SW.
Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.
Martha Washington Candies was located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.
The bottling department of the Virginia Brewing Company. Virginia Brewing was located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.
Vinton Roller Mills, along Glade Creek, grew out of mills originally built by David Gish that pre-dated the Civil War. By the Twentieth Century, the remaining mill was owned and operated by James Bowie and produced three kinds of flour. By 1924, the operation was known as Vinton Milling Company.
Fairland Lake Club was located at 2611 Ordway Drive NW.
Encampment of the 2nd Virginia Regiment of the National Guard at Maher Field.
Adams, Payne, and Gleaves was located along the south end of Jefferson Street.
Strobel's Airship at the Roanoke Fair. The airship was designed by Charles J. Strobel, after the general idea of the Zeppelin, and took a championship at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The airship was filled with hydrogen and had a gas engine that ran propellers that pulled--rather than pushed--the aircraft. The was a steering rudder at the rear.
The Jefferson Theatre was located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.
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.
The Academy of Music was located in the 400 block of West Salem Avenue. The Academy opened 7 October 1892. After World War II, it fell into disuse and was razed in 1953.
Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
A view of the parlor inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
A view of the reception hall inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
A view of the dining room inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
The Shenandoah Hospital was located at 712 Campbell Avenue SW.
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.
Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.
Walter S. Slicer's Hospital was located at 601 S. Jefferson Street. The building was later occupied by National Business College.
The Virginia College for Young Women was located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue. The college closed in 1933.
A view of Wasena from the north entrance of Wasena Bridge.
The Corps of Cadets of VMI parades on the football field in a colorful pregame appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VT at Victory Stadium.
Interior view of The Hobbie Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SW.
Thurman & Boone was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.
Dr. J. Harry Martin performs an eye exam in his office located at 134 Campbell Avenue SW.
The Mexican Craft Shop was located across from the entrance to Hollins University on Route 11.
State Farm Insurance Company once had an office at 5005 Williamson Road.
Looking west on a flooded Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection.
Passengers ride the Mill Mountain Incline down Mill Mountain.
A view of Roanoke from the Mill Mountain Incline.
Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
Workers raise the infrastructure for The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
Men work on building structures in Mountain Park.
Group photograph of the construction crew at Mountain Park.
The Thriller roller coast under construction at Mountain Park.
Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain Park had a casino, shooting gallery, dance pavilion, and bowling alley.
Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain park had a casino, dance pavilion, shooting gallery, and bowling alley.
Men stand on the tracks of The Thriller roller coaster during construction.
Entrance of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
Some concession stands at Mountain Park.
Mountain Park. Caption reads, 'The last Sunday here soldiers were in Roanoke.'
Crowds watch as the Mill Mountain Incline makes its journey.
Wills & Willauer was located at 111-113 Campbell Avenue SW.
An interior view of Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor, formerly located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.
An interior view of the reception, reading, and music room in connection with Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor. Sheen's was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.
A panoramic view of the Hollins University campus.
West Building on the campus of Hollins University.
The Hotel Pierce was located on the site that would be become the Hotel Dumas.
Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.
Prominent on the left is a sign for W.B. Dillard Drug Co., Prescription Druggists, Soda and Mineral Waters. Watts Dillard was a prominent Salem business man involved in numerous civic projects. His drugstore, at the corner of Main and College, got a hot-water soda urn in 1901 which was big news. A local newspaper reported “both hot and cold drinks will be served in summer and winter.” This same establishment had turned heads with the installation of a “fly brush and fan,” a contraption that drove away flies from the soda fountain and kept air stirring constantly!
The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the current building.