Davis 1.01 Big Lick 1881-82
description: Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: circa 1882
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.1 Franklin Road Bridge
description: Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 March 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.12 View from McBain building.
description: View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.21 Elks Carnival High Wire Act
description: Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis2 1.255 First and Franklin
description: 1st Street intersection with Franklin Road in front of AEP.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1960s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 1.311 Knepp & Co.
description: Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1890s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
identifier: Davis 1.311

Davis 1.312 Roanoke heaviest snowfall
description: Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: December 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.323 Carlton Terrace Building
description: Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5 November 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 1.41 Crystal Spring
description: "Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.413 McClanahan's Mill
description: Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 1.414 Crystal Spring gazebo & house
description: Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.8 Memorial Bridge Playground
description: Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
identifier: Davis 1.8

Davis 1.822 N&W freight station
description: Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Early 1950's
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.91 Elmwood Park
description: A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.92 Elmwood Park
description: View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.921 Elmwood Park
description: View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.93 Elmwood Park
description: View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.94 Elmwood Park
description: A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.95 Japanese Magnolia
description: Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Spring 1931
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.951 Japanese Magnolia at night
description: A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Spring 1931
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.97 Springtime in Elmwood
description: Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Late 1940s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 100 General Outdoor Advertising
description: General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.1 Liberty Bell
description: Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 October 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.12 Liberty Bell Reception
description: Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 October 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.21 Labor Day Picnic
description: Labor Day, 1891
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 7 September 1891
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.22 Glidden Tour
description: Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1911
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 102.1 Heironimus and Brugh Float
description: Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 18 June 1892
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.01 Class of Alleghany Institute
description: Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.1 Belmont Elementary
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.12 Belmont Elementary
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.15 Melrose Class
description: Students of Melrose School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 11.2 West End Elementary
description: West End Elementary school.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.21 West End School
description: West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.211 West End School
description: Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.23 Gilmer School
description: Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.32 Monterey Elementary School
description: Monterey Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.33 Fairview Elementary School
description: Fairview Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.331 Fairview Elementary
description: Fairview Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.34 Westside Elementary School
description: Westside Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.341 Westside Elementary
description: Westside Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.35 Hurt Park Elementary School
description: Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.351 Hurt Park Elementary
description: Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.36 Raleigh Court Elementary School
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.361 Raleigh Court Elementary School
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.362 Raleigh Court Elementary
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.363 Raleigh Court Elementary
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.4 Lee Junior High
description: Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.5 Stonewall Jackson Middle School
description: Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.51 Stonewall Jackson Middle
description: Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.6 Lucy Addison High School
description: Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.61 Lucy Addison High School
description: Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.62 Lucy Addison High
description: Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.65 Jefferson High School
description: Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.6521 Jefferson High School Students
description: Jefferson High School junior class.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.6522 Big Brother Club
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.66 Patrick Henry High School
description: Patrick Henry High School under construction.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.66-2 Patrick Henry High School
description: Patrick Henry High School under construction.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.67 Roanoke Catholic School
description: Roanoke Catholic School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.671 Roanoke Catholic School
description: Roanoke Catholic School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.711 Preston Park Elementary
description: Preston Park Elementary School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.95 Roanoke Technical Institute
description: Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: September 1966
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.951 Roanoke College
description: Aerial view of Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1924
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 12.1 Roanoke Post Office
description: Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 12.2 Post Office
description: Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: August 1898
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 13.11 Courthouse and Jail
description: Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1905
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.1 Burrell Memorial Hospital
description: 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. l
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1921
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.11 Burrell Hospital Staff
description: Doctor and nursing staff standing in front of first Burrell Memorial Hospital. This building is the former Alleghany Boys Institute. Burrell was the only African American hospital in Roanoke during segregation. Individuals unidentified.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.2 Shenandoah Hospital
description: Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.21 Shenandoah Hospital
description: Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.32 Jefferson Hospital
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.33 Jefferson Hospital Nursing Class
description: The nursing class of 1947 on the steps of Jefferson Hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 22 May 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.35 Jefferson Hospital
description: Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.41 Lewis-Gale Hospital
description: Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. This photo was retouched.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.42 Lewis-Gale Hospital
description: Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. The photo was retouched, as the street was not paved at the time the photo was taken.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.481 Lewis-Gale Hospital Nursing Class
description: Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1941
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.6 Gill Memorial
description: Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.7 Community Hospital
description: Aerial view of Community Hospital. Orchard Hill is in the background.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.81 Nurses' Building
description: Nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1956
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.82 Catawba Sanatorium
description: Nurses relax in the living room of the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1956
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.83 Nurse's Room
description: Interior view of a typical room in the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1956
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.01 Pearl Hinesley
description: Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.02 Library Opening Day
description: A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 May 1921
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.11 Roanoke Public Library
description: View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1 November 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.112 Library Float
description: Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.12 Library Entrance
description: Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.121 Terry House
description: A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.13 Library & Elmwood Park
description: Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.14 Old Library Building
description: Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.15 Roanoke City Library
description: The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1963
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.21 RPL Storytime
description: Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.211 Storytime at Roanoke Public Libraries
description: Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 November 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.212 Patrons in Reference
description: Ladies in the reference room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.22 Main Library Interior
description: Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.221 Main Library Interior
description: Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.222 Reading & Reference Room
description: Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.23 Patrons in Reference
description: The reference room in the old library about 1947.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.61 Gainsboro Library Interior
description: Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1921
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.611 Gainsboro Branch Library
description: Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.612 Library Shelving
description: Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.612-2 Library Shelving
description: Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.615 Gainsboro Branch Library
description: Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1941
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.62 Melrose Branch Library
description: The Melrose Book Station, located at Melrose Avenue and 15th Street. In 1929, the "Book Station" was moved to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue. In 1933 it was moved to a vacant store at 1801 Melrose Avenue. In 1948, the branch was relocated again to 2318 Melrose Avenue, until the present building was completed in 1977.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: November 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.621 Melrose Branch Library
description: Interior view of Melrose Branch Library after it was relocated from 15th Street and Melrose to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 June 1929
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.625-1 Melrose Branch Library
description: Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.625-2 Melrose Branch Library
description: The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.625-3 Melrose Branch Library
description: The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.63 Raleigh Court Library
description: The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.631 Virginia Heights Book Station
description: Interior view of the Virginia Heights Book Station. The Virginia Heights Book Station was a precursor to the Raleigh Court Branch Library. It was located in the Masonic Lodge building at Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.71 Fishburn Library
description: The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.711 Fishburn Library
description: Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.72 Fintel Library
description: Fintel Library at Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.721 Fintel Library
description: Fintel Library at Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.1 Ponce de Leon
description: The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 20 September 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.201 Hotel Roanoke Fire
description: In July 1898, a fire started in the kitchen of the hotel. This photo makes the fire appear worse than it actually was, as the hotel was only closed for several months. Notice the furniture on the lawn; hotel guests and employees removed what they could from the building to prevent the spread of fire. The hotel reopened in 1899.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: July 1898
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2011 Hotel Roanoke, 1886
description: The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1886
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.202 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1886
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2021 Hotel Roanoke
description: An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1885
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2022 Hotel Roanoke
description: Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.204 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.205 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.206 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.207 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1905.
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.209 Hotel Roanoke Aerial
description: An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2091 Hotel Roanoke
description: An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.210 Hotel Roanoke Sign
description: Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.21 Hotel Roanoke
description: The Hotel Roanoke has gone through mulitple renovations, due to fire and to increase its size. This undated photo depicts the hotel in one of its many "phases". Despite the renovations, the hotel has maintained its distinctive style.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2101 Hotel Roanoke
description: The Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2102 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.22 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.23 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.24 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.25 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.251 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.26 Hotel Roanoke
description: Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.261 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.262 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.263 Hotel Roanoke
description: Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.264 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.265 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.266 Hotel Roanoke
description: Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 October 1938
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.267 Hotel Roanoke
description: Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 October 1938
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.268 Hotel Roanoke
description: Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.269 Hotel Roanoke
description: West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 24 November 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
title: Davis 16.2690 Hotel Roanoke
description: West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke
date: 1917

Davis 16.271 Palm Court
description: Palm Court in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.272 Cigar Counter
description: Cigar Counter in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.273 English Lounge
description: English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.274 Private Parlor
description: A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.275 Ballroom
description: The ballroom in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.276 Guest Room
description: A typical guest room in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.277 Regency Room
description: The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.278 Private Dining Room
description: A private dining room in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.279 Hotel Lobby
description: The lobby of Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2791 Writing Room
description: The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Crica 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.28 Hotel Roanoke
description: Looking north at Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.31 Rorer Park Hotel
description: Rorer Park Hotel. The hotel was purchased by the citizens of Roanoke and presented to the Alleghany Institute, a school for boys. The Institute used this structure for three years.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.411 Patrick Henry
description: Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.414 Patrick Henry Hotel
description: View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.41a Patrick Henry
description: The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.421 Patrick Henry Hotel
description: The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.43 PH Ballroom
description: Patrick Henry Hotel ballroom prepared for a banquet.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.431 Patrick Henry Hotel Display
description: Display in the coffee shop window for the VMI/VPI game.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.4371 Pastry Display
description: Pastry chef and Kazim Shriner pose next to a pastry display for the Shriners at the Patrick Henry.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.4375 Dining Room
description: Waitstaff poses next to table prepared for a banquet in the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.5 Raleigh Tavern
description: Raleigh Tavern, Roanoke's first hotel, was located on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue NE. Built in the early 1800s and long known as Pate's Tavern, it was a popular stopping-place on the north-south stages or on the road from Lynchburg west to Seven Mile Ford. The building was abandoned at the time this photo was taken.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.71 Monticello Motel
description: Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.72 Big Oak Motel
description: Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.731 Hitching Post Motel
description: The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.7411 Holiday Inn
description: The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950s
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.76 Roanoke Shangri La Motel
description: View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.77 Roanoker Motor Lodge
description: The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.11 Alumni Gymnasium
description: A rendering by Frye and Stone Architects of the Alumni Gymnasium at Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.121a RC Class of 1950
description: Members of the Roanoke College Class of 1950 pose for a portrait with faculty members in front of the Administration Building.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 15 September 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.121b H. Sherman Oberly
description: Sixth President of Roanoke College, Dr. H. Sherman Oberly, is pictured on the right next to an unidentitifed faculty member.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.12a Roanoke College Faculty
description: The faculty of Roanoke College pose for a group portrait in front of the Administration Building.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 30 October 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.2 Civic Center Model
description: An archetectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1968
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.51a Water Treatment Facility
description: Unidentified water treatment facility.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.51c CC Water Treatment Facility Interior
description: Interior view of Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.52 Roanoke Wastewater Treatment Plant
description: Roanoke Wasterwater Treatment Plant off of Brownlee Avenue in Southeast.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.14 YWCA
description: The YWCA located at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.811 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.812 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.813 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.814 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19a RRYMCA
description: Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19b RRYMCA
description: A rear view of the Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1 Jefferson and Franklin
description: The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Park Theater visible on right. The marquee reads, "Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Beyond the Rocks". Building to the right of the theatre was vacant at the time.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1922
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.111 North on Jefferson
description: Looking north on the 500 block of Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1112 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1113 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street from Luck Avenue intersection.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1114 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street. Signs for Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Hotel and Hotel Colonial line the left side of the street. Signs for Rex Taylor's and the Patrick Henry Hotel are visible on the right side of the street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1115 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1940s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.111a Advance Auto
description: Original Advance Auto Parts, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.112 N&W Office
description: Norfolk & Western Office on the 500 block of S. Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.12 Kazim Temple Band
description: Kazim Temple Band in Christmas parade. Looking northeast on Jefferson Street from the corner of Day Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1311 Joy Shop
description: Joy Shop, formerly located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1312a Joy Shop
description: Joy Shop located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1321 East on Campbell
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1322 East on Campbell
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1323 East on Campbell
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1333 West on Campbell
description: Looking west on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1334 West on Campbell
description: Looking west on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1335 West Campbell
description: Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1336 West on Campbell Ave.
description: Looking West on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: December 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1337 West on Campbell
description: Looking West on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.134 Leggett's
description: Leggett's, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.135 Butler's Shoes
description: Butler's Shoes, formerly located on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1381 S.H. Davis Pictures
description: S.H. Davis Pictures, formerly located at 136 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.14 Cornerstone Laying Masonic Temple
description: Cornerstone placement at the Masonic Temple, formerly located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1888
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.16 Salem Avenue
description: A view of Salem Avenue at 2nd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.161 2nd Street
description: A view of 2nd Street. George Davis is leaning against the lamp post.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1916
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.162 Salem Avenue
description: Looking east on Salem Avenue from Henry Street (now 1st). This row of storefronts included a bowling alley; liquor store,;L.A. Tolbert Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing; Brady's Bar and Restaurant; a barbershop and a pool hall.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.21 Jefferson and Campbell Intersection
description: Intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Sign for Rialto Theater visible on right. The Rialto was known for showing westerns.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.22 J. Kefauver & Sons Repository
description: The Kefauver Repository was a large warehouse built on the site of the present Municipal Building between 1874 and 1878 and faced Commerce St. It was known as Kefauver's Folly in that Kefauver & Son originated the Central Manufacturing Company and used this repository to store their finished products and real estate. After the failure of the firm, the building gradually deteriorated until it was torn down and the land sold to the city as a site for the Court House about 1877. This picture is given to the library through the courtesy of Mrs. Gladys Lotts of Buena Vista, Virginia.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1876
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.23 J.M. Gambill
description: Proffit Cobbler Shop and J.M. Gambill Wholesale Grocers on Salem Avenue. Edward Franklin Proffit on left.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.24 Elks Lodge 197
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.25 Roanoke Fair
description: Looking north of Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue at crowd gathered for Roanoke Fair.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.31 Roanoke Supply Company
description: Unidentified group of Shriners standing on sidewalk in front of Roanoke Supply Company store, located at 101 W. Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.1 Belmont Baptist
description: Belmont Baptist Church on Stewart Ave. SE and 9th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.215 First Baptist Church Doors
description: Doors of First Baptist Church at 515 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.511 Oakland Baptist Church
description: Oakland Baptist Church at 3623 Roundhill Avenue
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.512 Oakland Baptist
description: A newly constructed Oakland Baptist Church on right with an inset of the original Oakland Baptist at left.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.522 Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group portrait of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 September 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.523a Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 22 July 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.523d Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 9 August 1953
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.523e Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 August 1959
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.524 Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 22 July 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.543 Virginia Heights Baptist Church
description: Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.551 Villa Heights Baptist Church
description: Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1020 Lafayette Blvd. NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.552 Villa Heights Bible School
description: Group photo of Bible School attendees at Villa Heights Baptist Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 June 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.33 Melrose United Methodist
description: Melrose United Methodist Church, formerly located at 1301 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.52 Belmont United Methodist Church
description: Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue, is now Metropolitan Community Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.624a Trinity Methodist Group
description: Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 August 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.624b Trinity UMC Group
description: Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 August 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.624c Trinity UMC Group
description: Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 August 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.63 Trinity Methodist Church
description: Trinity Methodist Church located at 305 Mountain Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 15 January 1948
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.81 Northview Methodist Church
description: Northview Methodist Church located at 521 Ridgecrest Drive in Hollins.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.82 Grace Methodist Church
description: Grace Methodist Church located at 4404 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.911 Mount Pleasant Methodist
description: Mount Pleasant Methodist Church located at 3035 Mount Pleasant Boulevard.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.1 Old First Presbyterian
description: Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the Southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.2 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian located at 1837 Grandin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.21 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.211 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.214a Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.2151 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Stained glass window in the sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.2152 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: The sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 24.01 St Johns Episcopal
description: Remaining walls of St. John's Episcopal Church. St. John's was the first Episcopal in the Old Lick area of Roanoke County. The cabin in the background once belonged to Bernie Rideout Holland, a former slave of General Edward Watts. Built in 1850, the St. John's congregation eventually outgrew the small church. A new church was built in 1892 at the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. St. John's is now located at 1 Mountain Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 24.13 St Johns Episcopal
description: The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Built in 1874, the church was used by Trinity United Methodist when St. John's built its new structure on Jefferson Street. In 1901, Trinity moved to its new chapel on Mountain Avenue. Christ Episcopal used the chapel from 1901-1918.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 24.181 St Johns Parish
description: St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in this photo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 24.214 Christ Episcopal
description: The sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1101 Franklin Road
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.1 St Andrews
description: St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.11 St Andrews
description: St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.12 Ryan Hall
description: Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.13 St Andrews
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.14 St Andrews
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.15 St. Andrews Construction
description: Men at work during the construction of St. Andrew's Catholic Church
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1901
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.2 St Andrews Interior
description: The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.21 St Andrews Service
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.22 St Andrews Service
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.311 Our Lady of Nazareth
description: Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in this photo is now used by Roanoke Area Ministries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.312 Our Lady of Nazareth
description: Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in this photo is now used by Roanoke Area Ministries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 26 Beth Israel
description: The sancutary of Beth Israel Synagogue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 26.1 Beth Israel
description: The bimah in Beth Israel Synagogue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.1 First Church of Christ Scientist
description: The First Church of Christ. Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.2 First Christian Church
description: First Christian Church, locate at 344 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.31 Roanoke Church of Christ
description: Roanoke Church of Christ, located at 2606 Brandon Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4 January 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.5 Central Church of the Brethren
description: Interior view of Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.51 Central Church of the Brethren
description: The Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.591 Ghent Brethren Church
description: Ghent Grace Brethren Church, located at 1511 Wasena Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.62 Melrose Avenue SDA Church
description: Melrose Avuenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 1601 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27a Trinity Holiness Church
description: Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 26 September 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27b Trinity Holiness Church
description: Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 26 September 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27c Holy Trinity Parishioners
description: Parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 27 April 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 28.1 St Marks Lutheran
description: Old St. Marks Lutheran Church built by Methodists on corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 28.11 St. Marks Lutheran
description: The first St. Marks Lutheran Church, once located on the southeast corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Though this building no longer stands, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is now located on the site.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 29.9 Church of God
description: Church of God parishioners
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 29a Calvary Baptist Church
description: Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 29b Calvary Baptist Church
description: Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 3.1 City Market
description: A view of the City Market area looking south on Market Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1936
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 3.11 Old City Market
description: Old City Market. Old assembly hall in background. Circa 1890.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 3.12 Playing at the City Market
description: Old city market. Looking toward Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31 J.N. Maxey Home
description: J.N. Maxey Home
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 31.31 Rockledge Inn
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.311 Rockledge Inn
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.312 Rockledge Inn
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.41 Howbert Cabin
description: At the corner of Floyd Avenue and Main Street in Wasena stood this house, part of the Howbert Farm. It was rented for many years by the Custer Family, who posed on the porch for this photograph.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.43 Magnolia
description: Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850 when rail became the primary means of long distance travel. Dr. Henry C. Hart purchased Magnolia in 1876. He ran a hydrotherapy clinic in the house for many years. Magnolia was razed in 1974.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.44 Howbert House
description: The Howbert house and farm was built by George Howbert circa 1900. Howbert sold the house and farm to the Wasena Land Company in 1910 for development as a suburb of Roanoke. The house still stands at 918 Howbert Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1905
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.45 McClanahan House
description: This house was built circa 1855 by Elijah McClanahan. Elijah was the son of William McClanahan who owned over 3,000 acres of land, including Crystal Spring and Mill Mountain. First Presbyterian Church was built on the site in 1929.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.46 Draper-Ingles Cabin
description: Located at Ingles Ferry in Radford, the Mary Draper Ingles cabin, also known as the Ingles Family Farmstead, was the home of Mary Draper and her husband, Thomas Ingles. Mary Draper Ingles was abducted by Shawnee Indians in 1755 and taken to Big Bone Lick, Kentucky. Mary escaped captivity and traveled over 800 miles on foot back home. Though the original cabin is gone, a replica stands in its place.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.48 Mountain View Gardens
description: Gardens on the Mountain View property, home of J.B. Fishburn.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.51 Terry House
description: The Terry House in Elmwood Park. The home was used as Roanoke's first public library until it the current structure was built in 1952. The home was used as recreational offices until it was razed in 1964.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1864
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 34.1-1 Easter Sunrise Service at Highland Park
description: Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 8 April 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 34.1-2 Easter Sunrise Service
description: Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 8 April 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 34.1-3 Easter Sunrise Service
description: Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 8 April 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 35.1 OSW Apartments
description: This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1966
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 35.11 OSW Apartments
description: This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1966
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.11-3 Mayor's Monument
description: Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
title: Davis 4.11-4 Mayor's Monument
title: Davis 4.11-2 Mayor's Monument
title: Davis 4.11 Mayor's Monument

Davis 4.12 Patterson Avenue
description: View of Patterson Avenue and McClaugherty Brothers Grocery, formerly located at 1125 Patterson Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.21 American Viscose Car Parade
description: American Viscose car in World War I drive parade.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1918
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.31 Mill Mountain Loop
description: Old road up to Mill Mountain. Photo caption reads, "at this location the loop the loop where Mr. Henritze's house (Rockledge) is located now".
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.42 Franklin Road
description: Looking North on Franklin Road, South of McClanahan Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.71 Glen Cove
description: View of Glen Cove subdivision.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.711 Glen Cove
description: View of Glen Cove subdivision.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 4.712 Glen Cove
description: View of Glen Cove subdivision.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 40.1 Big Lick Business Directory
description: Big Lick Business Directory Poster, 1877.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1877
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.11 Mabry Mill
description: Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry (E.B. 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.21 Poage's Mill
description: Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in Roanoke County.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill
description: Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in Roanoke County.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.22 Kesler's Mill
description: Kesler's Mill
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.23 Cloverdale Mill
description: The Cloverdale Mill was one of about 30 mills operating in Botetourt County in the early 20th Century. Old ads suggest that the mill was in operation as early as 1814. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1968.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.24 Breckinridge Mill
description: Built for James Breckenridge in 1822, Breckenridge Mill is located at 867 Breckinridge Mill Road, 3 miles from Fincastle. The mill was added to the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It now houses apartments.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.25 Thrasher's Mill
description: Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private residence.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.3 McClanahans Mill Flume
description: Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 41.41 Tinker Mill
description: Tinker Mill, also known as Nininger's Mill, was built circa 1847. Located on Route 674, Tinker Mill was converted into a restaurant in 1980. The structure is now a private residence.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 41.91 Stout's Mill
description: Stout's Mill in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Caption reads, "Down at Stout's Mill among the WV hills. Visit from the drop stitch exhibition - The Famous Rats"
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.1 Davis Photo Company
description: Davis Photo Company at 104 W. Salem Avenue. George Davis stands behind car on right with arm on window frame. Other men unidentified.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.21 Stone Printing Company
description: The first location of Stone Printing Company on 2nd Street. The company remained in this building until it moved into 116 N. Jefferson Street in 1908. Men unidentified.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1883
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.51 Grandin Theatre
description: Crowd gathered outside of the Grandin Theatre to see "Centennial Summer" starring Jeanne Crain and Cornel Wilde.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 16 April 1946
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.52 American Theatre
description: The grand interior of the American Theatre. The theatre opened on 26 March 1928. Once located at 115 S. Jefferson Street, the theatre closed in 1970 and was razed in January of 1973 to make way for the First National Exchange Bank.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.521 American Theatre
description: Children pack the American Theatre for the Saturday Morning Children's Show. Hayden Huddleston can be seen to the left center in front of the stage.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.53 Academy of Music
description: Interior of the Academy of Music. Built in 1892 on Salem Avenue near 5th Street, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was demolished in 1953.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: March 1943
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.531 Academy of Music
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: March 1943
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.532 Academy of Music
description: Looking West on Salem Avenue at the Academy of Music. Built in 1892, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was razed in 1953.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 42.54 Rorer Hall
description: Rorer Hall was built by Ferdinand Rorer in 1878 on the northeast corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street. Caption reads, "Roanoke's first thetre [sic] built by F. Rorer. Opened by John W. Sherman with his first play, "The Brothers". The building was later used as a town hall with the second floor being a jail and courthouse. After serving as a fire station for a number of years, the building was razed in 1928.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1884
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.1 Shenandoah Building
description: The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 May 1948
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.121 Appalachian Power Company
description: Appalachian Power Company , located at 40 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 25 April 1963
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.122 AEP Picnic
description: Appalachian Power Company employees drink Cokes in a contest.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.123 AEP Office
description: AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road. .
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.124 AEP Office
description: AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.125 AEP Office
description: The original AEP Office, once located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.126 AEP Appliance Demonstration Trailer
description: Appalachian Electric Power demonstration trailer for farm and home.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.1261 AEP Appliance Demonstration Van
description: AEP demonstration van.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.1262 AEP Appliance Demonstration Van
description: AEP Appliance Demonstration Van with appliances displayed by attendant.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.13 McBain Building
description: The McBain building was located at 34 Campbell Avenue. Stone Smoke Shop sign visible in front of building. The building was razed in 1956.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.14 Coulter Building
description: The Coulter Building at 601-605 Jefferson Street. Built in 1926 and once the home of the Heironimus annex, this building now houses the Western Virginia Water Authority.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 29 August 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.21 Norfolk & Western Office Fire
description: N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4 January 1896
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.211 Norfolk & Western Office Fires
description: N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4 January 1896
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.212 N&W General Offices Fire
description: N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4 January 1896
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.213 N&W General Offices
description: The Norfolk and Western General Offices once stood at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street. The building was destroyed by fire 4 January 1896.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.232 Antrim Motors
description: Antrim Motors, formerly located at 510 McClanahan Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 11 March 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.3 First National Exchange Bank
description: Interior of First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now Wells Fargo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 16 December 1942
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.32 Mountain Trust Bank
description: Mountain Trust Bank , formerly located at 302 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Bank of America.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.3211 Mountain Trust Bank Billboard
description: Billboard promoting Mountain Trust Bank.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.321a Mountain Trust Bank
description: Mountain Trust Bank branch, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue. The building is now home to Bank of America.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.321b Mountain Trust Bank
description: Night view of Mountain Trust Bank at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.321c Mountain Trust Bank
description: Mountain Trust Bank sign, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.321d Mountain Trust Bank
description: Mountain Trust Bank sign, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.322 Mountain Trust Bank
description: The Crossroads branch of Mountain Trust Bank, formerly located at 4920 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1965
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.34 Terry Building
description: Built in 1892, the 8 story Terry Building was Roanoke's first "skyscraper". It was located on the Southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Colonial National Bank was housed in the building. Sadly, it was razed in 1927 to make room for a new Colonial National Bank.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.3509 Liberty Trust Building
description: Built in 1910 as First National Bank, the Liberty Trust Building stands at 101 Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.362 First National Exchange Bank
description: First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Wells Fargo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1965
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.3681 FNEB Operations Center
description: First National Exchange Bank Operations Center located on Plantation Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1965
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.391 Bank of Salem
description: The Bank of Salem formerly located at 100 E. Main Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.412 Home Building and Savings
description: View of Home Building and Savings Storefront in 100 block of Church Avenue
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.71 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
description: Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.711 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
description: Rear view of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.712 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
description: Shenandoah Life Insurance Company , formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.721 Allstate Insurance Co.
description: Allstate Insurance Company, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.722 H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors
description: H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors, formerly located at 2404 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.81 Professional Building
description: Professional Building, formerly located on the corner of McClanahan Street & Crystal Spring Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 43.91 Shenandoanh Life Insurance Company
description: Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.12 ML Curley Confectionery
description: ML Curley Confectionery, formerly located at 23 Salem Avenue SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1909
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.16 Sunnyside Awning Co.
description: Sunnyside Awning Company, formerly located at 621 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1965
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.21 Remington Rand
description: Remington Rand, formerly located at 502 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.22 Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc.
description: Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc. , formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.221 Auto Spring & Bearing Company
description: Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.222 Auto Spring & Bearing Personnel
description: Auto Spring & Bearing unidentified office personnel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.223 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc. Shipping & Receiving Dept.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 February 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.224 ASB Interior
description: Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 February 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.2241 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: The interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 February 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.2242 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: An interior view of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 February 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.225 Auto Spring & Bearing Co.
description: An interior view of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 12 February 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.226 Auto Spring & Bearing Personnel
description: Unidentified personnel of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 March 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.227 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: Traveling Representatives of the Auto Spring & Bearing Company, Inc. Seated on the left in the second desk is Paul Thompson; Robert Blount is seated at the fourth desk back. In the right row at the third desk is Walter Craig Hamilton, Sr. Other men unidentified.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 March 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.228 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.2291 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 20 March 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.2292 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2/2/51
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.2296 Auto Spring & Bearing
description: Loading dock of Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc., looking north toward intersection of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.3 Reid and Cutshall
description: Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 309 Campbell Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 44.31 Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp
description: Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp., formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.311 Morgan-Eubank Furniture
description: Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp., formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.321 W.T. Grant Co
description: W.T. Grant Company was located at 17-19 Campbell Avenue. The W.T. Grant Company was a variety store known for its inexpensive merchandise.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.3211 Kress Company
description: Employees pose at the lunch counter at Kress on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.341a Fisher's Supply
description: The interior of Fisher's Supply Company, formerly located at 411 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.341b Fisher's Supply Employees
description: Unidentified employees of Fisher's Supply Company, formerly located at 411 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.621a Graybar Electric Employees
description: Employees of Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 October 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.621b Graybar Electric
description: Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 October 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.621c Graybar Electric
description: Sales counter at Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 October 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.71 Kroger office
description: Kroger Company office building in Salem.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 44.711 Kroger Office
description: The exterior of the Kroger office building.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.712 Kroger Store
description: Kroger store, formerly located on Franklin Road near 581 onramp.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.718 Kroger Training School
description: Kroger training school, location unknown.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 July 1948
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 44.81 Nelson Hardware Employees
description: Employees of Nelson Hardware Co. on 17 Campbell Ave. SE. 1948
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1948
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45 Roanoke Machine Works
description: Roanoke Machine Works was founded in 1881. By 1883, the Shenandoah Valley Railroad acquired the facility. Norfolk & Western acquired the facility in 1897. From then on, it became known as the N&W Roanoke Shops. It is still an active maintenance facility for Norfolk Southern.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1886
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.31 Strietmann Biscuit
description: Strietmann Biscuit Company, formerly located at 1600 S. Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 20 July 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 45.321a Rainbo Bakery
description: Interior view of Rainbo Bakery, formerly located at 2609 Plantation Road. The building is now used by Berglund Body Works.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.326 Rainbo Bread Company
description: Rainbo Bread Company, formerly located at 2609 Plantation Road. The building is now used by Berglund Body Works.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 11/11/50
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.331a1 Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
description: Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, formerly located at 451 McClanahan Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.331a2 Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
description: Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, formerly located at 451 McClanahan Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.51 Virginia Bridge Company
description: "Panorama" of Virginia Bridge Company shops and yard.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.5131 Virginia Bridge and Iron Truck
description: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company truck.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.52 Levi Witt Carriage & Wagon
description: Levi Witt Carriage & Wagon Works, formerly located at 10 Kirk Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6/26/01
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.53 Cook Electric Sign
description: Cook Electric Sign atop AEP plant, formerly located at Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.61 General Electric
description: General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.611 General Electric
description: General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.612 General Electric
description: Interior of General Electric.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.613 General Electric
description: Female workers at General Electric.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1957
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.62 Yale & Towne
description: Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. Located at 1242 S. Colorado Street, the building is now used by Graham-White.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.63 Burlington Mills
description: Aerial view of Burlington Mills Corporation. Located on West Virginia Avenue in Vinton, the building is now used by Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.71 Blue Ridge Industrial Park
description: Aerial view of Blue Ridge Industrial Park between Brandon Avenue and Shenandoah Avenue. The park is now located on Aerial Way Drive. Brandon Avenue is the road bisecting the lower portion of the photo. Roanoke Electric Steel can be seen above the railroad tracks at right. Also visible in the lower half of the photo are the Allstate building, the Candlelight Club, RayPhil's Swim Club, and Reid and Cutshall Furniture Wayside. The Olympic Diner and tourist cabins are located across Brandon Avenue from Reid and Cutshall's in the trees.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 45.72 Roanoke Industrial Center
description: Aerial view of Roanoke Industrial Center, formerly American Viscose, including a listing of the businesses who occupied each building. 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. Roanoke Industrial Center began using the property in 1961. Roanoke Industrial Center is located at 1912 9th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.811 Stanford & Inge
description: J.W. Inge in office with unknown woman. Stanford & Inge specialized in neon signs and outdoor advertisements.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.812a Southern Varnish Co.
description: Unidentified man working in Southern Varnish Company, formerly located at 2837 Roanoke Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.812b Southern Varnish Co.
description: Unidentified man working in Southern Varnish Company, formerly located at 2837 Roanoke Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1942
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 45.9 Roanoke Tire Shop
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46 Hedge Lawn Nurseries
description: Trucks from Hedge Lawn Nurseries. Hedge Lawn was once located on Williamson Road at Floraland Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 11 January 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.212 Renick Motor Company
description: Renick Motor Company, formerly located at 2239 Franklin Road. Renick Motors was a used car dealership.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 May 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.221 Jarrett-Chewning Co., Inc.
description: Jarrett Chewing Co. Inc., formerly located at 360 Luck Avenue SW. George Davis in hat and light overcoat, others unidentified
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 15 March 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.24b Valley Cadillac
description: Valley Cadillac - Oldsmobile Showroom, located at 2743 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.26 Phillips Motor Company
description: Phillips Motor Company was located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and 5th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 25 May 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.3 Esso Sign
description: Esso sign
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.31 Esso Window Display
description: Window display at an Esso Station.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.325 Peters Creek Esso
description: Peters Creek Esso Service Center was located at 2700 Peters Creek Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.331 Vance's Esso
description: Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 46.332 Vance's Esso
description: Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 46.41 Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company was located at 309 Church Avenue. The building was razed in 1960.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.411 Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company was located at 309 Church Avenue. The building was razed in 1960.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1954
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.412 Boyle Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company formerly located at 104 W. Main Street in Salem.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 27 August 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414 Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414a Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414b Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414c Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414d Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414e Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414f Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414g Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414h Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.414i Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
description: Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 February 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.42a Valley Cadillac
description: Valley Cadillac - Oldsmobile Showroom, located at 2743 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.51 Porterfield Distributing Co
description: Porterfield Distributing Company trucks in front of building, formerly located at 1354 8th Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.514a Porterfield Distributing Co
description: Porterfield Distributing Company trucks in front of building formerly located at 1354 8th Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 October 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.514b Porterfield Distributing Co
description: Porterfield Distributing Company trucks in front of building formerly located at 1354 8th Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 October 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 46.8 Larry Dow Pontiac
description: Larry Dow Pontiac, formerly located at 425 Marshall Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 7 January 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 47.1 McKesson & Robbins
description: McKesson & Robbins Wholesale Druggist, formerly located at 365 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.11 McKesson & Robbins
description: McKesson & Robbins Wholesale Druggist, formerly located at 365 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.21 Harris Hardwood
description: Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.211 Harris Hardwood Co.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.212 Harris Hardwood
description: Lumber yard of Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.213 Harris Hardwood
description: Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.214 Harris Hardwood
description: Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.221 C.L. Fielder
description: C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.221a C.L. Fielder
description: An office at C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.221b C.L. Fielder
description: Unidentified building interior showing steel truss work completed by C.L. Fielder Structural Steel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.221c C.L. Fielder
description: Factory floor of C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.221d C.L. Fielder
description: Unidentified building interior showing steel work completed by C.L. Fiedler Structural Steel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.232a Southern States
description: Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5/24/57
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.232b Southern States
description: Unidentified employee stocks inventory at Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5/24/57
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.232c Southern States
description: Unidentified employee stocks inventory at Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5/24/57
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.31 Model Mill Company
description: Model Mill Company in Johnson City, Tennessee.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.41 Magic City Launderers
description: Magic City Launderers, formerly located next to Memorial Bridge. Building is now the home of Black Dog Salvage.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.412 Magic City Launderers
description: Magic City Launderers, formerly located next to Memorial Bridge. Building is now the home of Black Dog Salvage.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 47.42 Crystal Spring Laundry
description: Crystal Spring Laundry, formerly located at 720 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.1 S&H Green Stamps
description: S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 419 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.11 Garst Brothers Dairy
description: Garst Brothers Dairy, formerly located at 1118 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4/10/59
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.13 Garst Brothers Dairy
description: Right side view of Garst Brothers Dairy with trucks lining the building
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 3/1/52
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.1b S&H Green Stamps
description: S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 2514 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.1c S&H Green Stamps
description: S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 2514 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.1d S&H Green Stamps
description: S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 2514 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.21 Clover Creamery Truck
description: Clover Creamery delivery truck.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph

Davis 48.211 Clover Creamery Truck
description: Clover Creamery delivery truck.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph

Davis 48.31 Kay's Ice Cream Truck
description: Kay's Ice Cream truck
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph

Davis 48.31b Kay's Ice Cream Truck
description: Kay's Ice Cream Truck
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1954
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.32 Columbia Chemical Corp
description: Columbia Chemical Corporation delivery truck. Columbia Chemical was a soft drink manufacturer with a product called 3-C Nectar, marketed as "the drink of the gods".
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.41 Holyfield-Mann Food
description: Holyfield-Mann Food Company, formerly located at 2923 Brambleton Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2/7/53
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.42 Katz Food Co
description: Employees stand in front of Katz Food Company, formerly located at 1623 Shenandoah Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4/14/51
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.5 Salem Saloon
description: Interior of an indentified saloon on Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.611 Crobuks Drug Center
description: Sign for Crobuck's Drug Center, formerly located at 2310 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.622 Garland's Drugstore
description: Garland's Drugstore was formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road. This photo was taken just prior to opening day in 1953
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1953
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.623 Garland's Drugstore
description: Garland's Drugstore, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.6231 Garlands Drugstore
description: Interior view of Garland's Drugstore.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 3/30/50
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.711 Archie's Gift Shoppe
description: Archie's Gift Shoppe, formerly located at 7130 Williamson Road. This photo shows a dog kennel display.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.73 S&W Cafeteria
description: S&W Cafeteria operated at 412 S. Jefferson Street. In 1954, that location closed and has since been occupied by Davidson's mens store. The downtown location moved to 16 Church Avenue, SW, in the former Greyhound Bus Terminal. The new two-story location featured art deco appointments and breakfast made-to-order for the early downtown crowd. It closed in the 1970s.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1964
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48.741 Little Chef
description: Little Chef Restaurant, formerly located at 1307 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48d Kroger Office
description: Kroger employees at the Kroger offices, formerly located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48e Kroger Office
description: Kroger employees at the Kroger offices, formerly located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48f Kroger Interior
description: Interior view of a Kroger store in Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 48g Kroger Distribution
description: Kroger Distribution Center. Offices and distribution center were located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 49.112 Towers Mall
description: Lower level of Towers Shopping Center.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1962
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 49.12 Crossroads Mall
description: Interior view of Crossroads Mall. When it was built in 1961, Crossroads was the first enclosed mall in Virginia.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 49.121 Crossroads Mall
description: Crossroads Mall, located at the intersection of Williamson Road and Hershberger Road. Built in 1961, Crossroads was the first enclosed shopping center in Virginia.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 49.31 Shimchocks Litho Service
description: Shimchock's Litho Service, located at 121 Sycamore Avene NE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 49.51 Barber Shop
description: Unidentified barber shop.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 49.473 Howard Johnson Restaurant
description: Howard Johnson's Motel and Restaurant, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 5.1 Community Hospital
description: Aerial view of Downtown and Community Hospital
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1968
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 5.12 Aerial View of Roanoke
description: Aerial View of Roanoke. I-581 construction underway. Interstate can be seen bisecting photograph.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1968
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 5.3 Roanoke from Mill Mountain
description: View of the Roanoke Valley from Mill Mountain
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1968
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.