Virginia Western Community College yearbooks.
The Compass is the annual for North Cross School.
The Talon was the annual for National Business College.
The Talon was the annual for National Business College
Central Academy Middle School 2015 yearbook.
The Trailblazer was the annual for Salem Intermediate School.
The Key is the annual for Roanoke Catholic High School.
The Shield is the annual for Lord Botetourt High School.
Bulldogs was the annual for Lucy Addison Junior High School.
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.
The General was the annual for Lee Junior High School.
The Oracle was the annual for Salem High School.
The Oracle is the annual for Salem High School.
The Eagle was the annual for Willis High School.
The Crossroads was the annual for Stewartsville High School.
The Eyrie is the annual for Staunton River High School.
The Shawnee was the annual for Shawsville High School.
The Anchor was the annual for Max Meadows High School.
The Cook Book was the annual for Woodrow Wilson Middle School.
The Black Swan is the annual for William Byrd High School.
In 2004, the Victory Stadium Study Committee was appointed and requested that certain background materials related to the study of the future of Victory Stadium be placed in three Roanoke City Public Libraries locations: Main Library, Williamson Road Library, and Raleigh Court Library. These items were assigned numbers to match the committee’s requests in memos dated August 20, 2004, September 24, 2004, and October 22, 2004. There are a few additional items in the collection not mentioned in these memos. Furthermore, not all items listed for investigation in the memos resulted in the submission of a document.
No known restrictions. Virginia Room copy fees apply.
This collection consists primarily of secondary sources related to the Clay Family.
Crowds watch as the Mill Mountain Incline makes its journey.
Mountain Park. Caption reads, 'The last Sunday here soldiers were in Roanoke.'
Some concession stands at Mountain Park.
Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
Entrance of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
Men stand on the tracks of The Thriller roller coaster during construction.
Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain park had a casino, dance pavilion, shooting gallery, and bowling alley.
Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain Park had a casino, shooting gallery, dance pavilion, and bowling alley.
The Thriller roller coast under construction at Mountain Park.
Group photograph of the construction crew at Mountain Park.
Men work on building structures in Mountain Park.
Workers raise the infrastructure for The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.
A view of Roanoke from the Mill Mountain Incline.
Passengers ride the Mill Mountain Incline down Mill Mountain.
Looking west on a flooded Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection.
State Farm Insurance Company once had an office at 5005 Williamson Road.
The Mexican Craft Shop was located across from the entrance to Hollins University on Route 11.
Dr. J. Harry Martin performs an eye exam in his office located at 134 Campbell Avenue SW.
Thurman & Boone was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.
Interior view of The Hobbie Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SW.
The Corps of Cadets of VMI parades on the football field in a colorful pregame appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VT at Victory Stadium.
A view of Wasena from the north entrance of Wasena Bridge.
The Virginia College for Young Women was located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue. The college closed in 1933.
Walter S. Slicer's Hospital was located at 601 S. Jefferson Street. The building was later occupied by National Business College.
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.
Roanoke Hospital was built in 1893 with the aid of Norfolk & Western and the Roanoke Gas and Water Company. Carilion Roanoke Memorial now occupies the site of the old hospital.
The Shenandoah Hospital was located at 712 Campbell Avenue SW.
A view of the dining room inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
A view of the reception hall inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
A view of the parlor inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.
The 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.
The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.
The Jefferson Theatre was located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.
Strobel's Airship at the Roanoke Fair. The airship was designed by Charles J. Strobel, after the general idea of the Zeppelin, and took a championship at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The airship was filled with hydrogen and had a gas engine that ran propellers that pulled--rather than pushed--the aircraft. The was a steering rudder at the rear.
Adams, Payne, and Gleaves was located along the south end of Jefferson Street.
Encampment of the 2nd Virginia Regiment of the National Guard at Maher Field.
Fairland Lake Club was located at 2611 Ordway Drive NW.
Vinton Roller Mills, along Glade Creek, grew out of mills originally built by David Gish that pre-dated the Civil War. By the Twentieth Century, the remaining mill was owned and operated by James Bowie and produced three kinds of flour. By 1924, the operation was known as Vinton Milling Company.
The bottling department of the Virginia Brewing Company. Virginia Brewing was located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.
Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.
Martha Washington Candies was located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.
Interior view of China, Art, & Book Store, formerly located at 15 Campbell Avenue SW.
Interior view of Byrne & McCorkle Drug Store, formerly located at 207 S. Jefferson Street.
An interior view of Keyser-Warren Drug Company, formerly located at 106 Salem Avenue SW.
An interior view of E.S. Becker's Grocery, formerly located at 209 S. Jefferson Street.
An aerial view of Wildheim Game Farm, a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.
Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.
Roanoke Country Club was originally located in South Roanoke.
Interior view of Burrell Pharmacy, formerly located at 510 Gainsboro Road NW. Dr. Isaac Burrell is on the left.
People's Furniture Company was located at 118-120 Salem Avenue SW.
Nelson Hardware Company warehouse. The building is located at 207 Bullitt Avenue SE.
Interior view of Roanoke Jewelry Company, formerly located at 107 Campbell Avenue SW.
Interior view of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.
Interior view of the first floor and mezzanine of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.
Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson in front of their grocery store, Hunter & Company at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW.
Interior view of Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.
Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.
Twins Billy and Hiram Fenster were newsboys for the Union News Company. The boys sold newspapers and magazines aboard trains.
Richard Poff is given a pen by President Dwight Eisenhower. The pen was used to sign the bill enabling railroad men who have paid into the Railroad Retirement Fund and Social Security to draw from both.
Main Building on the campus of Hollins University.
Burney Edward Witt was known as the Elliston Yodeler.
Lawrence Campbell, Walter Dale, and Gertrude Dale at 6 Campbell Avenue SE.
Hunter Coal Company was located at 1600 Cleveland Avenue SW.
Group photo of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan Rajah Temple No. 195 band on the steps of the Elks Club once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
Thomas Raike and William Massey stand next to their truck, Raike and Massey sold beauty supplies for Belle-Terra Products.
The Frederick J. Kimball Memorial Fountain, carved out of red granite, was erected in 1907 by Kimball’s friends in a Shenandoah Avenue Park near the N&W passenger station. It provided water for "man and bird and beast". Horses drank from the front basin, people from the rear, and dogs from the sides. The fountain was moved to the corner of Church Avenue and Williamson Road in 1993
Looking north from the 900 block on Franklin Road SW
Hock's Meats was located at 15 Salem Avenue SW.
Roanoke Notion Company was located at 210 Salem Avenue SW.
C.A. Berry Painting, Paper Hanging, and Decorating was located at 28 Church Avenue SW.
Silverman & Heyman Clothiers was located at 11 Salem Avenue SE.
An interior view of Jefferson Pharmacy, located at 315 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis & Stephenson was an insurance agency located at 112 Kirk Avenue SW.
Roanoke Hardware Company was located at 22 Campbell Avenue SW.
Fire engulfs Michael's Bakery at 501 2nd Street SW. The fire started in Crystal Spring Laundry next door to the bakery and quickly spread to other buildings.
An unidentified couple walks in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SW.
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street SW.
Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.
Roanoke Police Chief Moore speaks to an unidentified man in front of the Terry Building.
Crowds bustle at the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Group photo of Roanoke Railway and Electric streetcar drivers.
Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company. Harrs Hardwood was located in Norwich.
Composite of the 1909 Roanoke College baseball team.
The Jolly Jay Tea Room was located one mile north of Roanoke on Route 11.
Auto Tire Company was located at 501 2nd (Commerce) Street SW.
Roanoke Furniture Company was located at 305 1st Street SW.
Roanoke Furniture Company in its 'new home' in the Anchor Building, located at 305 1st Street SW.
Unidentified man and boy ride in horse-drawn carriage in Downtown Roanoke.
The Birches was the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Caldwell. It is located at 1525 Memorial Avenue SW.
The home of Dr. Isaac D. Burrell was located at 117 Patton Avenue NW.
Moulse home located off of Twelve O'Clock Knob Road in Roanoke County.
Home formerly located at 307 Bullitt Avenue SE.
Home formerly located at 921 2nd Street SW.
The home of Ira Meals was located at 318 Church Avenue SW.
Home located at 1164 Montrose Avenue SE.
Bradford's Seafood and Steakhouse was located at 2523 Franklin Road SW.
The Virginian was located on Williamson Road.
Davidson's Restaurant was located at the corner of Peters Creek Road and Brandon Avenue SW.
Interior view of the Virginia Cafe, formerly located at 12 1/2 Salem Avenue SE.
The Imprint is the annual for Roanoke Valley Christian School.
The Charger was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.
Ray's Restaurant and Melrose Beauty Shoppe were located in the 2300 block of Melrose Avenue NW.
Crowds line the streets of Fincastle as a parade makes it way through town.
Participants in Bowman's Kiddie Club, a radio show for children broadasted on WRBX.
A composite of the individuals involved in the Hillsville Massacre: Sidna Allen, Floyd Allen, Claud Allen, Friel Allen, Wesley Edwards, Victor Allen, Bird Marion.
"The largest crowd ever to witness a wrestling bout in Roanoke gave what many regard as the greatest boxing champion that ever lived, Jack Dempsey, a tremendous ovation as he crawled through the ropes to referee the Dan O'Connor-'Father' Lumpkin bout at the City auditorium last night."
George and Willie Muse were born with albanism resulting in the exploitation in circuses and sideshows with the stage names Eiko and Iko. George and Willie's story is detailed in 'Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest' by Beth Macy.
The Schulte-United department store afire as firemen try to contain the blaze.
S.H. Kress Five & Dime was located at 302 S. Jefferson Street.
"Commencing yesterday the delivery of ice to consumers by Roanoke Ice Corp. Recently organized to take over the plants of the Consumers Ice Company and the Griggs Packing Company."
Home located on Campbell Avenue. Address unknown.
Hill Crest Hall was the female dormitory for employees of American Viscose.
Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948. Hill Crest Hall, a female dormitory can be seen in the upper left.
Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948.
Trolley tracks wind in front of Hill Crest Hall, the female dormitory for American Viscose.
The parsonage of St. James Methodist Episcopal Church was located in the 300 block of 5th Street NW.
First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. The church and parsonage were located on the corner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue NE.
Progressive Brethren Church was located at 620 Salem Avenue SW.
Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 4040 Williamson Road.
Enon Baptist Church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the Roanoke Valley. Built in 1855 across from the entrance of present-day Hollins University, the church was established by Charles Cocke, president of Hollins Institute.
Sealtest Varieties' boys, left to right: Buster Wingfield, Tommy Pendleton, Roy Hardy, and Jimmy English.
The Dun Roamin' Motel and Lodge was located at 1803 Williamson Road NE.
The Skyline Motel is located at 5458 Franklin Road.
The Gay Lee Motel was located 20 miles west of Roanoke on US 460.
Mt. Scenery Tourist Court was located at 3111 Williamson Road NW.
Rest Haven Tourist Home was located 2 miles north of Roanoke on Route 11.
Wedgewood Guesthouse was located at 737 13th Street SW.
The 220 Motel was located 2 miles south of Roanoke on US 220.
The Redwood Motel is located at 18021 Virgil H Goode Highway in Rocky Mount.
Woodhaven Tourst Home was located at 2802 Williamson Road.
Lee-Hy Auto Court was located west of Roanoke on Route 11.
Michigan Tourist Court was located two miles east of Salem on Route 11.
The Hotel Stratford was located at 102-106 N. Jefferson Street.
The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed by fire in August 1991 and later razed.
The Savoy was located at 518 2nd Street SW.
Interior of Hotel Raleigh office and lobby. Hotel Raleigh was located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.
Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.
The Mountain View Inn was located in Natural Bridge.
Plaza Tourist Court was located at 3011 Williamson Road. NE
Silver Gables Tourist Court was located at 3404 Brandon Avenue SW.
Crowd surrounds a Vinton-bound trolley. Location unknown.
Daughers of Liberty members seated in a parade float.
Roanoke Memorial Hospital Nursing School
Medi Cen was the annual for Roanoke Memorial Hospital Nursing School.
The Dragon Legend was the annual for Roanoke County Occupational School.
The is the annual for Roanoke Catholic High School.
Burrell Hospital-Lucy Addison High School of Nursing
The Pin was the annual for Burrell Hospital-Lucy Addison High School of Nursing.
Yearbook for Preston Park Elementary School.
Yearbook for Morningside Elementary School.
The Norsemen is the annual for Northside Middle School.
A Guide to the Gainsboro Neighborhood Organization Collection
The Gainsboro Neighborhood Organization Collection consists of two (2) record storage boxes, consisting of two hundred and thirty two (232) folders altogether. The collection includes various documents including meeting minutes, agendas, membership information about the Gainsboro Neighborhood Organization, grant information, development information, newspapers, conferences, and other organizations. The collection dates from meeting minutes from 2002 to meeting minutes from January 2025. It is broken down into fourteen (14) series overall over two (2) boxes: Finances, Grant Information, Gainsboro History Project, Meeting Materials, Roanoke Higher Education Center, All “Member Information” Folders, Correspondences, Development Plans & Initiatives, Events, Ephemera, Other Organization Information, Miscellaneous, Newspaper (Correctly Ordered by Date), Roanoke City Government. Items were originally stored in three (3) record storage boxes and a white binder.
Constance Crutchfield, Jordan Bell, and Megan Mizak
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Please contact the Virginia Room at 54.853.2073 for permission to use.
Oak Leaves is the annual for Oak Grove Elementary School.
The Gale was the annual for Lewis-Gale School of Nursing.
The Cornett was the annual for the Cornett School of Business.
The Colonel was the annual for Colonial High School.
The Animo is the annual for Franklin County High School.
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.
The North Star is the annual for Northside High School.
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Redbud tree. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Three statues on stone wall. From left to right: child with arms around knees, child sitting on stand with book in lap, cherubim. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
Pink spring trees in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Close up of Rhododendron flowers. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
Rhododendron plant with hill in background. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
Spring trees in front of home with driveway to home in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Rhododendron tree in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Rhododendron flowers surrounding siding of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Rhododendron plant with mountain in background. Date on back is 24 June 1994.
Snow on yard with ice on fence. Date on back is 11 February 1993 .
Branches on ground with snow covered trees in the background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Front yard of home with snow on the ground, road plowed. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Powerline with ice on line. Home in background and snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Front of home with snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Trees in front yard of home with snow covering the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field with Blue Ridge mountains in the background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Daniel Young in historical attire on the left with fire and blacksmith tools on the right. Writing on the back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Daniel Young demonstrates the black-smithing skills that were so important to settlers. This living history museum and nature center is located at Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 115. Visitors experience the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of western Virginia 15 minutes from downtown Roanoke. Features include a working blacksmith and farm, a schoolhouse frontier and Native American exhibits, as well as hiking trails, fishing, picnic facilities, and special events. Call (540) 427-1800 for more information. Photograph taken by Page Chichester.”
Houtz Barn under construction with roof unconstructed. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Man walking out of underground construction with stone and gravel surrounding the area for building next to Wray Barn and Hofauger house. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Man on left standing in dirt trail. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Tree with unique shaped branches. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Man with camera around neck standing in field next to small tree that is on the left. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Overlook in Jefferson National Forest with mountains in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Overlook in Jefferson National Forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Sign that says“Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable due to heavy rains and with the confederates harassing his troops, General Crook was forced to abandon part of his supplies in order to get his wagons over the mountain. Lead bullets or “minie balls” are still found along this road where they were discarded in 1864. Jefferson National Forest” Date on back is 24 May 1994.
From Jefferson National forest, individual on right and in background looking out towards mountains. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Woman bending over smelling flowers in forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
From hill, trees with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Hill top with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
Bern Ewart gesturing to building next to Hofauger Farmstead with two men. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Three individuals on left looking at abandoned, weathered building.
Machine on right with individuals on left on foundation of building under construction. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Bern Ewart on right holding map in hands speaking to two men. Tractor in background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
Bern Ewart on right speaking with two men in glasses on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Three individuals looking past field towards Blue Ridge mountains. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Three individuals looking at map in woman on the right’s hands who is pointing to map. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Road with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Road with snow on ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Man smiling at camera with camera around his neck. In front of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn completed with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
Foundation of Houtz Barn during construction in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
From outside of fence, Brugh Tavern (original site) with snow melting. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
From road, Brugh Tavern (original site) in the snow. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
Woman with shovel in hand digging up dirt around small area with water. Wheel barrow on the right. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Underground stone siding of building next to Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Foundation of building next to Hofauger House with stone being laid down underground. Individual on left with wheelbarrow. Stone and materials surrounding area. Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Foundation of building with stone and brick in disarray. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Hofauger House from distance with porch constructed but not painted. Vehicles in background.
Hofauger House before porch is finished. Logs laying against porch. Date on back is 23 November 1992.
Wray Barn with metal structure in middle supporting top beam and attached to rest of barn. Construction materials surrounding scene. Date on back is 30 November 1992.
People laying down logs by raising it with rope for construction of Wray Barn. Date on back is 05 December 1992.
Houtz Barn under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Dirt trail dug out surrounding by trees. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Front of Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete stone siding on bottom. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn from the side with incomplete roof and siding. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction taken from front angle. Construction materials and machine in frame on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete roof and windows. Machine on left. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Kemp’s Ford School house with tarp on roof. Wooden ramp leading to doorway. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Underground area of building showing brick and cement foundation. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
Two women in historical attire (Laurie Spangler on right) in historical attire walking away from Hofauger House.
Woman in historical attire plowing garden in fenced area behind Hofauger House.
Chimney of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with tarp on roof.
From trail, group of people with children walking along trail to Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Tent/pavilion set up in background.
Through trees, side profile of Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and exterior. People on the right..
On left, Rupert Cutler speaking to Dan Abbott who is in Native American attire. On the right, another Native American interpreter is watching scene. Children in background. .
Woman smiling at camera posing behind small tree. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Tables with food and people in line for food in front of Hofauger House. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Along trail leading to back of Hofauger House, garden on left and Hofauger house on right. Construction materials blocked off on right with tent on right. Sign that says “Appalachian Power” Date on back is 28 April 1994.
From outside of fence, Wray Barn. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Taken from overhead, a trail behind Wray Barn. Wray Barn in distance. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
People surrounding narrow vehicle. On the left, poster with details. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Clearing with trees cut down. Wray Barn and Hogauger house in background. Tents set up near buildings. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
Dirt path with trees surrounding path. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Side view of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Side view of Houtz Barn unfinished. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Trees alongside body of water. Taken from bank of lake. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Side view of Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Sign that says “Site of Future Regional Information Center” with yellow tape in background. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Foliage surrounding stream. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
Ground dug out for construction of building. Foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Ground dug out behind Houtz Barn with foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Man on left speaking to group of people on the right with construction materials in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Unfinished Houtz Barn with people standing in front of it. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Side view of group of people looking to right of the camera. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
From the bank, Roanoke river with trees in the background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Through trees, Roanoke River in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
Houtz Barn with roof and back wall unfinished. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Bern Ewart with group of people in unfinished Houtz Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Bern Ewart on left speaking to a group of people in front of Wray Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Through trees, Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Rupert Cutler standing in front of bushes with medal pinned to suit. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Rupert Cutler with medal pinned to suit on right standing next to portrait of himself. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and walls. People inside barn. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Small tree in forest with group of people huddled around another tree in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area (with badge that says Society of American Foresters 1900) this trail was created by volunteers from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States.” Date on back is 20 May 1994.
Black snake slithering on forest ground. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Man on left holding out palm for deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Bern Ewart on right holding hand out for deer who is coming towards Ewart. Man on right walking towards deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Deer grazing in forest. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Bern Ewart on left gesturing towards dirt trail below them with man on right. Woman going down to dirt trail. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
In clearing, Bern Ewart on left gesturing to ground with woman and man on the right looking to the right. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Building under construction with beams and wood paneling surrounding site. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Underground foundation of building being constructed with tractor in background on left and two men working on concrete. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Underground foundation of building being constructed. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Siding of Houtz Barn being put up by construction workers. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Houtz Barn under construction. Group of people in background looking at interior construction of barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Man on left posing next to sign on cobblestone that says “Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable due to heavy rains and with the confederates harassing his troops, General Crook was forced to abandon part of his supplies in order to get his wagons over the mountain. Lead bullets or “minie balls” are still found along this road where they were discarded in 1864. Jefferson National Forest” Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Sign that says “Mountain Lake Wilderness Area Hiking Trails. Wheeled vehicles and motorized equipment prohibited. Chestnut Trai (with smaller print details) War Branch Trail (with smaller print details) (and a map of trails.) Jefferson National Forest” with trail in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
Backside of Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
Dug out path with water flowing in forest. Date on back is 21 March 1991.
Building with completed foundation and pipes attached. Dirt piles on the left. Taken from an overhead view. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
Bern Ewart on left against porch of Hofauger House with man writing in notepad sitting on porch on the right. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
Side view of building under construction. Foundation with concrete bricks on top of it in background on the right. Pipes and dirt dug out on the left. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation on right. Pipes next to dirt hill on left. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
Underground section of unfinished building being supported by beams. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
Woman on right, pointing to ground. Clearing with wooden logs bordering in background. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
In forest, children looking at tree with adults behind them. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
Standing in Wray Barn while under construction, man on left speaking to children surrounding walls of barn. Date on back is 10 December 1991.
Man elevated amid crowd pointing to the right. Wray Barn under construction behind him. Date on back is 06 November 1991.
Building under construction with materials surrounding site. Wray Barn in the background on the left. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
On the left, a Skytrak machine. On the right, building under construction with materials surrounding site. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
On the right, men in suits looking at Hofauger House under construction. Man in plaid standing with them pointing to house. Date on back is 05 February 1992.
Hofauger House being built. Skytrak Machine in front of house. Bricks in front.
Woman seated at front desk in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with books opened on desk. Fireplace and historical attire behind her. Clipboards on bench in front of her. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
Interior of Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse taken from back of building. Fireplace and front desk in center front with benches along the side. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
Woman on the right smiling touching exterior of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Man inside of building with back to camera. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with window gutted out and old roof on ground. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
Houtz Barn with completed roof. Wrapped materials in front on barn. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
People working on roof of Houtz Barn with most of roof done. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
On the right, New Mountain Mercantile. On the left, people putting up signs with images and caption. Middle sign says “Welcome to Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Vehicles along gravel road. Ticket booth on the left. Three individuals walking to the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
From behind, Volvo on right at ticket booth entrance on left. Sign on booth says “Tickets” and “Admission Charges Adults: $4.00 Students (6-18 years old) $2.50 Children Free. $20.00 Minimum on VISA & MasterCard. Special rates available for groups of 15 or more people. Annual membership applications available at Ticket Booth.” Date on back is 06 July 1994.
White Chevrolet at Ticket booth. People surrounding booth. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Cars lined up along gravel road with ticket booth in center. Group of people huddled around ticket booth. Man to the side of the road on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Two men posing with bus that says “Virginia Museum of Transportation” “Shuttle” sign at top and “Explore Park” sign in window of shuttle. Church in background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Close up of sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Sign on hillside that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” with road in background on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Daniel Young on the left in historical attire speaking to group of people with tools in front of him on a bench. Man in historical attire at outdoor grill on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Daniel Young in historical attire working outdoor grill with anvil on the left. Man on left in historical attire. Wooden beams in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Fence surrounding Hofauger Homestead. Wray Barn and Hofauger house in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Trails of Explore Park. Houtz Barn in the Background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
People walking along trail with horse drawn carriage carrying people in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Individuals in horse drawn carriage. Woman with back to camera on the left waving to riders. Man on the right looking at woman. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Group of people with backs to camera watching presentation being putting on by Scott Sarver. British flag hoisted up in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
In front of New Mountain Mercantile, Rupert Culter (on the right) posing with three men. Man on left of Cutler has arm in sling. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse, woman on the right in historical attire holding chalkboard with child in historical attire on the left. Girl in historical attire at front desk, with individuals watching presentation on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
People in historical attire walking along trail with children in back of line. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Men lined up in historical attire pointing guns to the right in front of them. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Man sitting on stool on the right playing a stringed instrument. Three individuals surrounding him, on on the left holding a camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Group of people surrounding Kimberly Burnette at spinning wheel on porch of Hofauger House. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Trees in forest with Houtz Barn in background up the hill. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Family with young children seated on bench smiling for camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Dan Abbott in Native American attire on the right standing on blanket with artifacts, tools, and weapons. Group of people to the left watching him. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Group of people standing around side of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
Group of people in historical attire chatting with one another. . Wagon in background on the right.
Men in historical attire seated against hut. Crowds of people in background with pavilion tent in background.
Horse drawn wagon with individuals riding in wagon. Individuals in group outside of wagon on road.
Woman on left speaking to Mayor Noel Taylor on left with Houtz Barn in background. People surrounding the area.
Photo of a photo. Women posing in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.
Photo of a photo. Group of women in Order of the Eastern Star apparel posed for a photograph.
Man posed for his portrait in front of a plain backdrop. Assumedly taken in Clark Studio or other home. William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.
Photo of a photo. Group of four women standing together.
Three animal cages with woods in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Close up of pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Taken from a farther distance, pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
News 7 van on left with Houtz Barn on the left in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
“News 7” van in front of Houtz Barn. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Wood grinder machine in clearing. Named “Industrial Grinder” Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Road sign on the right that says “Mill Mountain Zoo and Star” with arrow pointing to the right. Another sign that says “Explore Park” with arrow pointing straight ahead. “Mill Mountain Park” sign in background on the right with road leading to Mill mountain. “Blue Ridge Parkway” sign in background along road on left. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Road sign that says “Mill Mountain Zoo and Star” with arrow pointing to the right. Another sign that says “Explore Park” with arrow pointing straight ahead. “Mill Mountain Park” sign in background with road leading to Mill mountain. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
Another close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
Close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
Rupert Cutler sitting on wooden roofing with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
Close up of wooden slats in building. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
Rupert Cutler smiling with arm against post.
Woman on left standing on rocks surrounding creek in forest. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
Front view of original Brugh Tavern with street on left and fencing surrounding house on right. Snow on the ground. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
Man sitting down at desk smiling with little girl in lap, arms around each other.
Side view of Blacksmith shop under construction with materials surrounding the building. Two individuals in the background on the left.
Trail leading up a hill on the left with train tracks on the right. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
Dan Abbott laying down material on miniature sweat lodge on table. With map behind him.
Original Brugh Tavern in the snow with silos in background. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
Dan Abbott holding materials for replica miniature sweat lodge that is on table in front of him with individuals listening seated around table. Map of Virginia’s Explore Park in background.
From left to right, Faye Cooper, Robert Dennis, Bob Hope, Bob Fetzer parked near outlook on Blue Ridge Parkway. Writing on back says “From Left: Faye Cooper, Exec. Director, Valley Conserv. Council, Staunton. Rob’t T. Dennis, Pres. Piedmont Environmental Council, Warrenton. Bob Hope, Retired National Park Service Landscape Architect, Vinton. Bob Fetzer, Building specialists -Greenway leader-
From behind, individuals looking at view of mountains at outlook off of Blue Ridge Parkway. From left to right, woman, Bob Fetzer, Bob Hope, Robert Dennis, Faye Cooper, and individual holding camera taking picture. Writing on back says "Parkway near 460 looking west. Recent resid. Const. in Parkway Viewshed-"
Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”
On the right, man holding red tailed hawk speaking to group of children seated on the left. Date on back is 10 December 1991.
Sign on hill that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”. Red vehicle parked on road in background.
Flowers on dining table, with plants on bench near window in background.
Plants on bookcase with stairs in background.
From left to right: two men and two women. Woman on right is pointing past camera to the right. Hofauger House in background on the left.
Man sitting at woodworking machine smiling at camera. Toolbox next to him and wagon in background on the right. Date on back is 27 July 1994.
Five individuals walking away from Houtz Barn (on left) and Blacksmith shop (on right and under construction) vehicles parked in background.
Scott Sarver in historical attire speaking to young boy. Woman with back to camera on the left. Behind Sarver is replica of artifacts and shelter of home from era he is representing.
Cobblestone wall in forest with man in camo pants and hat in background on the right.
Man in camo pants and hat pointing to tree in forested area.
Hillside along Roanoke River with river in frame.
Man on right along trail leading to Roanoke River with river in background.
Man walking along dirt path towards Roanoke River.
Trees along bank of Roanoke River with the river in the background.
Individual crouched down examining destroyed boat in woods.
Building destroyed in forest. Red vehicle in background on the right.
Blacksmith shop with roof beginning to be worked on. Sign is put up and says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop.”
Two men in jumpsuits standing in front of unfinished Blacksmith shop.
Man working on roof of blacksmith shop with ladders and other construction materials surrounding the area.
Blacksmith shop under construction with roof unfinished.
Small tree. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
Man smiling at camera working at shaving down felled trees. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
Hofauger House and Wray Barn from outside of fence.
Pond from excess water along trail leading to Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
Laurie Spangler in historical attire making food in cast iron pot and pan in fireplace. Date on back is 09 October 1992.
Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background after snowfall.
Roanoke River and surrounding area after snowfall.
Geese and rams in fenced in clearing. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others leaned against back of couch watch. Girl sitting on couch is spinning the gameboard wheel. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others watch. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
Three women sitting on deck with valley and mountains in background around dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
Woman seated on edge of deck with man, and two woman standing behind her looking to the left of camera. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
New Mountain Mercantile building with furniture on the porch. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
Two women sitting on bench with valley and mountains in the background during dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.