A group of presumably teenage boys stand in a circle on a large green space. Two of them are standing face to face and appear to be batting each other's hands. Two boys standing behind them have their arms raised while watching. Books are lying on the grass to the right of the boys. An older man approaches the group from the left with his arm raised and pointing his finger at them. There are many other people in the green space in the background, walking in various directions. Further back there is a large brick building, possibly Lucy Addison High School. There are roads and houses in the background on both sides of the large brick buildings. "Then 2" and "1956 Fight Shake and Live to be old" are written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2012. "Then 2 Now Good old first fight After the fight" written on reverse.
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Drawing of a group of likely teenagers standing outside in an open green space. Most of the boys are wearing similar clothing that has an "A" on the front. One boy, on the far left, has a shirt that appears to say "Maddison" on the back with a picture of a mascot, possibly a bulldog. The boys are standing a group, with two boys in the center fighting. The fighting boy on the left has his arm extended, having just thrown a punch. The fighting boy on the right is moving backwards, his hat flying off of his head. One boy can be seen in between the two fighting. He is sitting at a distance watching the fight. Two girls stand off to the side on the left, also watching. One boy has his arms raised as he watches. Books have been left lying in the grass. There is a large building behind them, possibly Lucy Addison High School. There are houses and roads on the right in the background. "Then" and "1956 Fight- Shake and Live to be old" are written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2012. "Then - 1 Now Good old first fight" written on reverse.
Drawing of Henry Street facing the Henry Street Bridge. Cars and people can be seen crossing the bridge. Two people in the foreground are engaged in conversation on the sidewalk. They are standing next to a building that has "North Carolina Mutrail INS" written on the door. On the right side of the street, cars and railroad tracks can be seen.
Drawing of a yard overlooking a road and neighborhood. There is a fence along the yard, and a concrete path through it. To the left is a brick garage that has a car inside of it. Past the fence on the other side of the road are houses, most looking nearly identical. Some trees can be seen further in the background. There is a large multi-story brick building on the left. This is possibly part of the Claytor family property. "Mantion on Patton" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2012. "Mantion on Patton Ave 1-2" written on reverse.
A large group of people are drawn sitting around a table inside of a kitchen. A cabinet with plates inside is on the far left. There is also a table that has presumably a food item on a plate and a knife next to it. At the table, an older woman wearing yellow stands at one of the heads of the table. Her eyes are closed, as are everyone's eyes at the table, and her hands are pressed together in prayer. The table is set and there are multiple dishes of food and drink. On the far side of the table there are three people, all looking slightly down, likely in prayer. A man sits at the other end of the table, across from the woman in yellow. Three younger people, presumably children, sit with their backs towards the viewer. A girl in pink, on the right side, is holding a piece of food out to a cat. The cat is approaching the food. There is a stove and a fridge on the back wall. Next to the fridge on the right is a doorway, where a person can be seen walking down a set of stairs. Signed by artist and dated 2008.
Drawing of three people standing as if they were posing for a picture. There is a man on the left with his hands on the shoulder of a young boy holding a stuffed toy. A woman stands on the right and is holding the arm of the young boy. There is a house behind them. A tricycle sits in front of the house on the left. Behind the house is open land and mountains in the distance. In the foreground on the right is a mailbox that has "Ramey" written on the side.
Drawing of three people and a baby inside a house. A woman sits in a lounge chair holding a baby. A man stands behind her and rests his hands on the top of the chair. A young boy stands on the right next to the woman and looks down at the baby. There is a lamp on a small table to the left of the chair and a rug underneath the chair. An old stove juts from the wall on the right. There is a teapot on top of it and a bucket next to it on the floor. There are various things hung on the back wall, one being a portrait on the left. A doorway leads to another room farther back, with part of a chair being visible. "Sonny 1947, Baby Sister [?]" written on bottom right corner.
Drawing of three boys playing in a park next to a river. The park is dense, vines, trees, and other plants fill most visible space. One boy swings from a rope tied to a tree. Another boy sits on a rock holding a stick in one hand and pointing to the right with the other. The third boy stands behind a tree, both arms around it. A road can be seen in the background with many cars on it. There is a large building in the background past the road, as well as some houses. Possibly Washington Park. Signed by artist.
Drawing of two houses on a street corner. The house closer to the viewer is brick and has a bike, tricycle, and another wheeled vehicle presumably for children in the yard. The house next door is white and is next to a larger road. Two people stand in the road in front of the houses, one of which has their arms raised up. Next to them on the right is a street sign that reads "Claton NE" on top and "2nd" on the bottom.
Gainsboro; St Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of a street in a neighborhood. Three nearly identical houses sit side by side. A yellow car drives on the road in front of the houses. There are two people on bikes behind the car. Other houses can be seen in the background. Also in the background is a large church, possibly St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Drawing of two boys facing the viewer. They are standing in a large open space. The older boy has his hand around the younger boy, which appears to be a toddler. The younger boy is holding a stuffed toy. Next to the older boy, on the left, is a wheeled vehicle, similar to a bike. It has four wheels and is low to the ground. There is a bike and a tricycle in field behind the children. Houses can be seen behind them, one of which has laundry drying on a clothesline. "David an George" is written on the bottom right corner.
Drawing of three boys swimming and playing near a river, possibly in Washington Park. One boy is in the water, while another is standing on a rock and holding a rope, preparing to swing. The third boy is sitting on a rock, facing the water. A pair of shoes is sitting on the river bank and a pair of shorts is hanging from a branch. There is a road next to the river where cars are driving. There is a semi-truck on the road that has "Sta[?] Line" written on the side. A large building with a flagpole next to it is in the background.
Drawing of three people swimming in a river. There is a large green space, possibly Washington Park, to either side of the river, with foliage, trees, and rocks on the banks. Three bikes are on the left side, as well as discarded clothes hanging from branches. There is a small bridge and a road directly behind the river, with cars seen in the distance. There is also a large building with a flagpole in the background, as well as some houses. Signed by artist.
Drawing overlooking a neighborhood, likely Gainsboro. There is a large green space in the foreground, where people can be seen walking and riding bikes. A small truck is parked on the bottom right side, where two people can be seen near it. One is holding trashcans and another empties a trashcan into the back of the truck. There is a road past the green space, where cars are driving. a river flows next to the road, and on the right side there is a small waterfall. There are houses and businesses throughout the drawing. In the background on the left side is a large church, possibly St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Drawing of the interior of a hospital room. A woman sits in a bed holding a baby. A man stands next to the bed on the left, with one hand held near his face. On the right is a young boy sitting in a chair, his arms resting on the bed with his palms up. The room is mostly empty except for a nightstand and an IV pole/drip stand. On the back wall there is a framed picture of a plant. Signed by artist and dated 2008.
Drawing of a man and a woman standing in front of a car. The man has one hand in his pocket and the other around the woman's shoulders. The woman is holding a baby. There are two buildings behind them. On the left is a brick building with a stained glass window, possibly a church. The building on the right appears to be residential. "Jan-10-1939" is written on the bottom right corner.
Still life of flowers in a wide vase. There are many different types of flowers in the vase. Fallen leaves, petals, and flowers sit around the vase. There is a pair of glasses sitting on the surface to the left of the vase. A round fruit or vegetable sits next to the vase on the right. Next to it is a bottle of presumably wine. The wall behind the vase is a colorful triangular pattern. Signed by artist.
Still life of a flowers in a red flower pot. The flower pot rests on a blue tablecloth that is bunched up in some spots. A lit candle in a candleholder sits in front of the flower pot on the left. Most of the flowers in the pot are yellow. There is a clock behind the flower pot. Behind the clock is a window that reveals a house. Signed by artist.
Still life of a red vase full of flowers. The vase has handles on both sides. The flowers are mostly red and yellow. There is a pocket watch sitting on the table in front of the vase. There are fallen leaves and a flower sitting on the table as well. Signed by artist and dated 9/1/09.
Still life of a basket of fruit sitting on a table with a blue tablecloth. There is fruit around the basket as well. A bottle of presumably wine sits in front of the basket. A wineglass that is mostly full sits to the right of the bottle. On the wall there are three framed pictures. Each is of a different vase of flowers. There is a window to the right that shows what appears to be a church and some houses. Signed by artist and dated 2015.
Drawing of a bowl full of flowers. The bowl rests on a table. There is a grandfather clock behind the bowl to the left. On the right side is a window that shows a house behind a fence. There are mountains in the background. Signed by artist and dated 1996.
Still life of a vase with four flowers. The vase has handles on both sides. Two of the flowers in the vase are drooped and bent over. There is a small pile of fruit behind and to the right of the vase. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
Still life of a basket of fruit. There are fruits such as pears, grapes, bananas, and apples inside and around the basket. On the left of the basket, just behind it, is a bottle of what appears to be wine. In front of the basket, also on the left, is a glass of liquid. On the right side of the basket, in front of it, is an ashtray with a pipe sitting inside of it. Next to this is a lit candle in a candlestick holder. The shadows of the bottle and candle can be seen on the wall. "Solft Pink" and "Fruits of Life" are written on the bottom right side of the drawing. Signed by artist.
Still life of a vase of flowers with handles on both sides. The vase rests on a piece of fabric that is bunched to create folds and gaps. Signed by artist and dated 9/29/09.
Still life of a vase of flowers. The vase has handles on both sides and a drawing of a woman holding a parasol umbrella. The flowers in the vase are large. Some petals and leaves have fallen and rest around the vase. On the right of the vase are two round objects, one orange and one red. They are likely fruits or vegetables. Signed by artist and dated 9/29/09.
Still life of a bowl of food. There are mostly fruits in the bowl, such as grapes and bananas. There are also what are possibly either apples or tomatoes, as well as possibly eggs. A pocket watch and a set of keys sits outside the bowl. Signed by artist and dated 9/29/09.
Still life of a basket of fruit. The basket has a handle. There are apples, grapes, bananas, pears, and possibly an orange inside and around the basket. On the left of the basket is a bottle of presumably wine. There is a lit candle in a candleholder on the right side of the basket. Signed by artist and dated 1998.
Still life of a blue vase with an image of a ship on it. There are a variety of flowers in the vase, most of which are white with red centers. The wall behind the vase is either striped or paneled. The vase rests on a pink tablecloth that has black lines going horizontally and vertically through it. There are apples, a pear, a banana, and grapes sitting around the vase. Signed by artist and dated 2007.
Still life of a blue vase of flowers. There is a wide variety of flowers in the vase. There is a long slice of watermelon behind the vase. Fallen leaves rest on the surface around the vase. There are apples and a peach on the right side of the drawing. A knife can be seen on the bottom right edge of the drawing. Signed by artist.
Still life of a blue vase of flowers. The vase has an image of a ship on it. There are mostly roses in the vase, but other flowers as well. On the right of the vase is a matching teacup, bearing the same ship on the front. There is a dark liquid in the cup, as well as a spoon. It rests on a matching blue plate. Behind the vase and cup is a large grandfather clock that says it is around 1:35.
Still life of various fruits sitting on an even surface. There are apples and grapes and cherries. A clock sits behind the fruit. There is an empty bottle of wine lying on its side in the center of the fruit arrangement, with the last few drops dripping from it. The cork sits next to the opening. A half-full wine glass is on the right side of the drawing. "Fruts of Life" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2015.
Still life of a vase of flowers. The vase is blue and is sitting on a blue and pink striped tablecloth. There are many types of flowers in the vase, most of which are red, pink, and white. A green bottle of what appears to be wine is to the left of the vase. It is almost half empty, and the cork is in the top. A half-full wine glass sits in front of the bottle. A few stray leaves sit around the vase. "Wine Roses" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist. This image is cut out from a majority of the upper background.
Drawing of a woman with short hair and bangs. She is presumably wearing makeup, as her eyelashes are long, sharp, and detailed. She is wearing hoop earrings. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
Portrait of the side profile of a man with a beard and moustache. He is wearing glasses and his eyes are closed. There is a beanie on his head. "Chuckie" is written below the drawing. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
Portrait of the side profile of a woman. Her hair is pulled back behind her ears, where it then sits loose just below her jaw. She is wearing clothes with a hood, possibly a jacket or a hoodie.
Portrait of a man. He has short and neat hair. He has a goatee with a moustache that extends towards his jaw. He is wearing a chain necklace. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
Portrait of the side profile of a woman. Her hair is in many small braids and is tied back. There are beads at the ends of her braids. She is wearing large hoop earrings and a necklace made of large circles. Signed by artist and dated 2010. "No# 100 B.W. $20.00 One of a Kind" on reverse.
Drawing of a young girl. She is turned to the side, facing towards the left. The girl is holding a stuffed toy and wearing a dress with squares and circles on it. She raises a bottle to her mouth. Her hair is sectioned off and tied into many small knots. Her shadow can be seen on the wall behind her. "Miss Too Sweet" and "By Grandaddy" are written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 6/23/011.
Portrait of a man wearing a red shirt. He has a moustache and beard. His head is slightly tilted. His eye on the right side is shut, and half of his mouth is turn upwards. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
Portrait of a man with short, close-cut curly hair. Signed by artist and dated 2011.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Martins Fish Market; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of Gainsboro Road. A man stands in the center, walking down the sidewalk. One hand is in his pocket and he faces the viewer. Behind him on the left are buildings. The closest has a sign that reads "Fresh Fish". Behind it is another sign that reads "Top Hat". Further down the same side of the road in the background is a church, possibly Mount Zion AME Church. On the opposite side of the road, on the right, is an open space. A woman and a child walk down the sidewalk. There is a car driving down the road. "Gainsboro Rd" is written on the bottom right corner.
Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. He has long hair, a moustache, and a beard. There is a halo above his head and he is wearing blue. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, holding a baby. The man is only visible from the waist up. He is wearing blue robes and has a halo above his head. He is holding the baby with both hands. The baby wraps one arm around the man's neck and presses against his cheek. Signed by artist and dated 2012.
Portrait of a man, likely Jesus, wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns. He has long hair and a moustache and beard. Signed by artist and dated 2011.
Portrait of a man, likely Jesus, wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns. The thorns have pierced his skin, and small lines of blood run down his forehead. He has a halo above his head. There are three crosses in the background on the right, each leaving a shadow on the ground. "F.H.D. In the Shadow of the Cross" is written along the bottom. Signed by artist and dated 2006.
Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. Jesus' hair is long and he has a moustache and beard. He is wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns around his head. The thorns have pierced his skin, and small lines of blood run down his forehead. He has a halo above his head. Signed by artist and dated 06.
Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. Jesus' hair is long and he has a moustache and beard. He is wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns around his head. Signed by artist. "Rev. Terry Lee Ponder 55-April-55-13th 30 to 30- May 15th" written on back.
Drawing of a man, possibly Jesus, holding a child. The man is wearing robes and has a halo. He is using both hands to hold the child. The child has its arms wrapped around the mans neck. Signed by artist.
Drawing of a man with long hair and a beard wearing robes, visible from the chest up. A baby holds onto his neck, and both the baby and the man are smiling.
Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, holding a baby. His cheek is pressed against the baby, and the baby wraps its arms around the man's neck. An angel stands on the left, both hands pressed together in prayer. Signed by artist and dated 2008. "22" is written on the bottom right corner. Writing on back reads "2/11/14 8/12".
Portrait of a man. The man has long hair, parted in the middle, as well as a moustache and beard. Drawing on back of Manila Envelope. Back of envelope says "Easter Drawings".
Drawing of a soldier sitting on a horse. The soldier has a helmet on, which covers most of his face. He holds a spear in one hand and the reigns in the other. There is a sword at his side. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
Drawing of a man in white and blue robes, likely Jesus, who has his arms outstretched. A group of people are beneath him, surrounding him. Some are pointing at him, others have their arms outstretched as well. There are palm trees in the background. Two angels can be seen in the clouds behind Jesus on the right. Signed by artist.
Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, who stands outside a stone structure. His arms are outstretched and he has a halo on his head. There are holes in his hands and feet, as well as a wound on his side. Three angels are in the scene as well. One stands behind him, hands pressed together. The other two angels are pushing a large stone. Behind Jesus is an opening in the wall, where footprints can be seen, stopping where he is standing. A lit torch sits on the wall. There are plants and rocks in the foreground. Signed by artist.
Drawing of three angels standing outside a cave. Two of the angels work to push a large stone, which reveals an entrance. The third angel stands on the opposite side and has his hands on the rock as well. There are plants and trees in the background. Signed by artist and dated 5/19/010.
Drawing of two people holding a man, likely Jesus. The man on the left is wearing white and has his hands beneath Jesus' arms. The man on the right is wearing yellow and is holding Jesus by the legs. A woman stands in between them, one hand raised towards her mouth. A soldier stands in the background on the left. On the right there is a group of people, some of which are soldiers, walking towards the group in the center. In the background on the right are three crosses. Two have people on them, and the one in the center does not. Instead, there is a ladder resting on it. Signed by artist.
Drawing of a man carrying another man, likely Jesus, down a path. Jesus is heavily injured. Three people follow them closely, two men and a woman. There are other people in the area as well, most walking in the same direction. One man on the right sits on a rock with his head in his hands. There are two soldiers on the left that watch the group leave. "Sonny Ramey" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
Drawing of a woman sitting on the ground holding a man, likely Mary and Jesus. Mary is dressed in blue and is cradling Jesus. Jesus is heavily injured. A group of people stand behind them. One, likely Joseph, is kneeling and places a hand on Mary's shoulder. One person in the back of the group is covering their face with their hands. A soldier stands to the right of the group and is holding a blue cloth. There are three crosses in the background, two that have no people on them and one that still has a person. The crosses without people have ladders resting on them. Soldiers stand in the background. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, being taken down from a cross. A group of people surround him, holding him up. There are many injuries on his body, and a halo above his head. Two people, a man and a woman, stand just behind the group, facing the viewer. The man has one arm around the woman, while the woman has her hands pressed together in prayer. There are two other people in the background that have been crucified. A soldier stands in the background on the left, spear in hand. Signed by artist. "No 13000 [copyright] 0900 David Ramey Copy $25.00" written on back.
Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, that has been crucified on a cross. There are many people gathered around him and the surrounding area, some of which are soldiers. Two people have been crucified in the background as well. The two people closest to Jesus stand just below him, a man and a woman. The woman reaches out to Jesus. A man in green faces the viewer, his hands pressed together in prayer. A man in purple stands on the left, one foot on a rock with his arms held up. Buildings can be seen in the background on the left. Signed by artist and dated 8/6/14.
Drawing of a man that has been crucified, likely Jesus. Two people stand below him, a man and a woman, holding each other. Two other crucified people can be seen in the background. Two soldiers stand to the right.
Drawing of man, likely Jesus, that has been crucified. The top of the cross reads "INRI". The man is wearing a crown of thorns and is heavily injured. Three soldiers stand below him, with one stabbing his side with a spear. Two other people have been crucified in the background. On the right there are more people and soldiers standing and watching the scene. Plants, rocks, and human skulls are lying on the ground. Signed by artist.
Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, that has been crucified on a cross. Jesus is bleeding and injured and wearing a crown of thorns. The top of the cross has a small banner that reads "INRI". Two other people have been crucified behind Jesus. A person stands just below Jesus with their arms held open. Another person kneels on the ground, hands pressed together in prayer. On the left, two men stand and watch the scene. One man is pointing towards the right. On the right there are two soldiers holding spears. One soldier has a blue cloth draped on his arm.
Drawing of an injured man, likely Jesus, carrying a cross on his back. Two soldiers stand just behind him, one of which uses a whip to strike Jesus. A man helps carrying the cross. There are more people and soldiers in the background on the right. On the left there are two people that have been crucified, as well as soldiers standing around them. An angel stands in the clouds above. There are rocks, plants, and human skulls and bones on the ground. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
Drawing of a bald man carrying a cross. Just behind him is an injured man, presumably Jesus, who is knelt on the ground. There are soldiers on both sides of them, with one on the right raising a whip. Other figures can be seen in the center and on the right side, following a path that leads to two crucified figures on the left side. In the foreground are plants and rocks, as well as human skulls.
Drawing of a man, presumably Jesus, holding onto a large wooden cross. His body is covered in wounds. A man stands behind him, holding the weight of the cross. Three soldiers stand on the right side and are watching and holding spears. Two people are on the left side, one kneeling with his hands in prayer and the other holding a long object with their head bowed. In the background on the left are two people who have been crucified, with another soldier standing near them.
A man with a wreath around his head sits on a throne with two Roman soldiers behind him. He points at Jesus, who has two Roman soldiers standing behind him. In the background, there is a crowd of onlookers.
Drawing of a throne room. Three men sit on thrones with three Roman soldiers standing behind them holding spears. The man in the middle appears to be some kind of ruler. To the right, two men stand, one holding a shepherd's crook. To the right, two men speak to one another with one holding a shepherd's crook. In the middle, a man, likely Jesus, stands in front of the thrones with his arms spread.
Drawing of four soldiers surrounding a man wearing a robe with a halo. The soldiers are in identical uniforms, with breast plates, helmets, spears, and swords. The soldier on the left side is holding a shield with a bird drawn on it. There are rocks and palm trees in the background, as well as two people sat leaning against a tree in the distance. Signed by artist. Appears to be a photocopy of a work.
Drawing of a dinner scene. Jesus sits at the head of the table, and appears to lead a prayer. Five people sit on the right, four on the left and three at the other end of the table, all with their hands clasped together and heads bent. Behind them, angels stand with their heads bent. On the table, there are goblets, bread and bowls of fruit. There are candles on the wall, and plants in the corners. Artist signed bottom right corner.
Drawing of the Crucifixion. In the center, Jesus is on a cross. Behind him, there are two roman soldiers, one with a spear and one carrying an article of clothing over his arm. In the back is another figure wearing a tunic. On the upper portion of the drawing, artist wrote "No #7". Reverse side of DR-A244.
DR-A244
Drawing of a nativity scene. A man wearing a purple robe and a crown stands with his hands clasped, and a man wearing a green robe and a crown kneels in front of a manger. At their feet is a jeweled case, and two golden containers. A woman in blue, Mary, holds baby Jesus, while a man in red, Joseph stands with his hand on her shoulder. At Joseph's feet, two lambs lie on the ground. Behind them, two barn animals stand in the window. Outside, in the background two shepherds walk towards the building. In the sky, a yellow star emits a beacon of light. DR-A244.1 on reverse.
DR-A244.1
Drawing of three figures in a barn. The figures are presumably Mary, Joseph, and infant Jesus. Mary is sitting and holding Jesus, who has a halo, as Joseph stands next to them with his hands held towards them. A manger full of hay is on the right side. Behind the family, also on the right, is an open window where two animals, either donkeys or horses, can be seen looking in. On the left side there are three figures, likely the Three Wise Men. One man is sat, kneeling on the ground with his hands pressed together in prayer as two objects sit in front of him. The other two men are standing in the doorway, both holding objects. Two more figures can be seen in the far distance. A star shines in the sky above the men.
Drawing of a man in robes and a halo sitting on a tree stump holding a sleeping child in his arms. Two rabbits sit on the ground near him on the left side. There are two birds also on the left side, resting on a branch. Two figures approach the man and child, one figure having wings. Trees and buildings can be seen in the background. Signed by artist and dated 2012.
A man in robes and a halo sits on a tree stump. A child stands next to him, holding a round fruit towards the man. A young girl stands behind the boy, looking possibly distressed. A bowl of fruit rests on the ground on the left. On the right are plants and flowers, as well as two birds sitting on a branch. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
A man in blue robes and a halo stands in a garden with his arms outstretched. A small child stands near him with its arms raised up. A winged figure stands behind the man, with arms outstretched as well. A third winged figure hugs a child on the left side of the drawing. There is a fence behind them, and figures can be seen looking through the fence on the right side. Buildings can be seen in the distance. Signed by artist.
A young boy carrying a white stuffed animal walks towards Jesus with his hand outstretched. Behind him, there are two angels, one holding a sword, and two children, one holding a white dog. In the background, a city with white and gold buildings is fenced in, and there is a crowd of people in white. There are palm trees in the upper right corner. Artist signed and dated bottom right. "3. Boys Exceped into Heaven from Drowning A 4 A 3" written on back.
Drawing of a group of people. The ground beneath them is cut stone. There are two central figures in the foreground. The figure on the left has wings and is holding someone in their arms, with only the person's legs being visible. The figure on the right is wearing white robes with a blue sash and a halo, and has one arm half-raised in a calm gesture. He appears to be smiling. Between them are more winged figures, one with two hands together in prayer and the others are holding small children. On the left side of the drawing are more winged figures holding children. A large vase of flowers is on the left. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
A boy in white hugs Jesus while two angels stand and watch. To the right, are two palm trees in the background.
A man in blue robes with a halo and marks on his hands sits on a rock. His arms are around a young boy, who stands in front of him with his hands raised towards the man's face. Three figures stand near the man, one holding a basket of fruit and another resting an arm against the man. The figure in the middle has his arm raised as a bird sits and rests on it. A small child is crawling near the mans feet. There is a basket of fruit next to the rock, and flowers in the foreground. Figures can be seen in the distance, near a stone bridge that has a river beneath it. Buildings can be seen in the background. Signed by artist.
A little boy is carried by Jesus. There are angels and other children surrounding Jesus in a green scape. There appears to be a city in the background. Small scribble on back.
A man in white and blue robes and a halo walks while holding a young child. A figure with wings stands next to him holding flowers. Behind him another figure with wings follows while holding a child. A young child holding a stuffed toy is on the right side and looks in the direction of the man. There are plants and flowers in the foreground. Four white birds, possibly doves, fly around the central figures. A group of people can be seen in the background, walking in the direction of the central figures in a loose line. Signed by artist and dated 2011.
Drawing of people standing on a stone path in a garden. A man in blue robes and a halo stands and holds a child. On the left, a young girl reaches towards the man, holding a bouquet of flowers. On the right, a young boy stands and holds a stuffed toy. A woman with wings stands behind the boy and has one hand on his shoulder. Flowers and plants line both sides of the path. There is a fence with an opening in the background, and people can be seen entering the garden through the opening. There are three more figures in the background behind the fence. Signed by artist and dated 2014. "2/11/14" written on top left corner of back.
A young sits on Jesus' lap touching his hair in the center of the drawing. They are surrounded by children in white tunics, and angels with bronze wings. In the background, there are more people dressed in white. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner.
Drawing of a man in an open green space leading a group of people, mostly children. The man is wearing blue robes and has a halo and marks on his hands. His arms are raised in front of him and he looks down at a child, who is pointing to the left. A young girl stands next to him holding a basket of fruit. Behind him are more children and a baby being held by a young woman. There are flowers in the foreground. People can be seen in the background, and one has her arm raised in the direction of the man in blue. Two winged figures with halos fly above the scene. There are large buildings in the background. Signed by artist and dated 2010. "A place Called Heaven No#5" written on back. "5" in a circle also written on back.
Drawing of figures in a garden. A man in blue robes and a halo stands and lifts a child. The child is facing away from the viewer. A figure with wings stands to the right and is holding flowers. There are many flowers on both sides of the figures. There is a fence in the background. Behind the fence there are multiple figures. Buildings can be seen in the distance. Signed by artist and dated 2014.
Drawing of figures in a garden. A man in blue robes is sitting next to a stone path. A child climbs on his lap. Three more children surround him, one holding him on his back, one sitting in the grass grabbing his robe, and the third standing next to him and holding a doll and flowers. There is a person on the right that stands next to the group, holding a basket of fruit. There are flowers on both sides of the path. There is a fence in the background, and people can be seen entering the garden. There are trees, such as palm trees, in the background as well as buildings.
A young child walks towards Jesus with his arms outstretched, on a cobblestone path lined with a variety of flowers. Two angels stand in the background with smiles on their faces. Figures in white are crowded in the background, and there a city with white walls and buildings. "2/11/14" written on back.
Drawing of two people walking in a garden. The person on the left is wearing blue robes and has a halo. His arm is around the shoulders of the other person, who is on the right. The man's face appears confused, and both of his arms are raised. There are plants and flowers on both sides of the path the two figures are walking on. Behind them is a fence. On the right there are small babies with wings and halos. One is picking flowers. In the background there are trees, such as palm trees. There are buildings in the background. "Walking with Jesus" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
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A railroad worker holding a small bag prepares to step onto a train. In the background, two workers carrying bags walk. The train number is "1779". In the background behind the train, there appears to a type of ladder. DR-A226 on reverse.
DR-A226
Drawing of a garden. A man in a blue tunic with a halo above his head walks with his arms around two children. Beside him, there are two angels, and a little girl holding a doll. Behind him, there is another angel holding a baby. At the bottom of the image, there are a variety of flowers and butterflies. A cardinal hovers to the right. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. DR-A226.1 on reverse.
DR-A226.1
Drawing of a person in white approaching Jesus. In the background, there are angels standing and flying. There is a white city on a hill. In the bottom right corner framed in roses, artist wrote "Jesus Needed one More Angel and Faith Answered the Call. Children in alright", Artist signed and dated drawing. "2/11/14" written on back.
Drawing of a garden. Five children in white tunics stand around a depiction of Jesus. The children in front hold hands, and one carries a basket of apples. The two in the back hold baskets of brown fruit, and the smallest child eats and apple and holds a stuffed animal. In the background, workers in white tunics pick fruit off trees.
Drawing of people standing in a garden. The tallest figure is a man with a halo wearing white and blue robes. He is standing on a rock with his arms held open as a boy moves towards him with a smile and his arms open as well. On the right are three children, two with their arms raised, possibly greeting the group of people that enters the garden from the left. One child has a basket of fruit and is also holding flowers. There is a fence in the background and a path on the right, which leads to an opening in the fence. A large group of people enter the garden through this opening. Some have their arms outstretched. There are flowers, plants, and trees throughout the drawing. Mountains can be seen in the background. Signed by artist. "I Made it Threw The Gates No#19" written on back.
Drawing of the interior of a stone building. A child holding a doll walks along a red carpet down the center. Figures with wings playing trumpets are on either side of the carpet. In the back stands a figure in blue robes and a halo. His arms are open, possibly in greeting. There is a large chair behind him. On the left is a winged figure standing in front of a stained glass window. The figure holds a sword with the tip pointing towards the floor. Potted plants and fruit are on either side of the carpet.
Drawing of a large group of people. In the foreground is a man in blue and white robes with a halo. He is shown holding a child. Slightly behind him on the right is a person with wings also holding a child. On the left, there is a mixture of children and winged figures, most looking in the direction of the man in blue. One child has its arms raised towards the man in blue. Two winged figures are flying in the distance. There are palm trees in the background, as well as two figures running. Signed by artist and dated 2010.
Drawing of three figures standing on a stone road. On the left is a man in blue robes and a halo above his head. He is shown embracing the figure in the center, who is shown with their back facing the viewer. The third figure, on the right, is a woman with wings. Plants line the stone road on either side. There is a fence with an open gate behind them, and figures are shown looking through the fence. Two of the figures are waving. Buildings can be seen in the background. Signed by artist.
Three figures walk in an open green space, their backs facing the viewer. On the left is a small child with one arm raised and blocked from view by the center figure. The center figure is a man in blue robes and a halo above his head. One arm is partially raised and the other is wrapped around the shoulders of the figure on the right. The two appear to be talking together. On the left are more people, some of which are waving towards the three central figures. Two figures with wings and halos are flying on the left side. On the right are more figures, more distant, as well as a river. There is a small stone bridge over a small portion of the river. Palm trees and other plants decorate the scene. Buildings are in the background. "In My Fathers House" is written on the right side.
Drawing of a group of people sitting and embracing. A man wearing blue robes is sitting on a rock, holding a child. The man has a mark on the backs of both of his hands. Two other children are standing near him, arms wrapped around each other and reaching towards the man. A woman holding flowers wraps her arm around the man's shoulders. Flowers and plants decorate the ground around them. Figures can be seen in the background. There is a stream going across the drawing, with a small stone bridge on the left. There is a large castle-like structure in the background. Signed by artist.
Drawing of a large gathering of people. One figure, shown as larger than the rest, wears white robes with a blue sash and a halo above his head. He his shown picking up a child, who smiles and waves at him. There are many children surrounding him. Other figures, presumably adults, stand around him as well. Some of them are holding or lifting children as well. People are holding baskets or toys. Some of the figures have wings. On the left there is a large basket of fruit and a large gold pot. Palm trees line the left side of the drawing. In the background are buildings.
Drawing of a group of people walking together. They are outside, with plants and trees around them. A man in a blue-green and white robe is in the center. He has a halo and is carrying a child. On the left, a small child holds out roses to him. Behind this child is a person holding a basket. On the right, a child holding a stuffed toy holds onto the man. Behind the child are more people, some holding baskets or flowers. There are castle-like buildings in the background.
Drawing of many people in a large green space. In the center is a man in blue and white robes and a halo above his head. He stands with his arms on the shoulders of two children. The children are holding hands. Another, smaller child holding a stuffed toy stands to the right. A woman stands on the right and has her hand placed on the head of the smaller child. On the left an older boy reaches an arm towards the halo of the man in blue. There is a child crawling on the left. Baskets of food are sitting in the grass in front of them, as well as a pitcher and a small towel. Behind them, many people are gathered and playing music. On the left is a choir, as people are holding books and an angel plays a trumpet next to them. On the right are people playing trumpets and drums. There is a fence in the background. Beyond the fence are buildings.
Drawing of a group of people in an open green space. There is a fence behind them. There is a man wearing blue robes sitting on a rock. He holds a child in his lap. Two other children stand on either side of him. The man's arm is wrapped around the child on the left. The child on the right holds a toy bear and places flowers on the man's lap. Two figures stand behind the man in blue. The figure on the left places their hand on his shoulder. The figure on the right places a hand on the child he is holding. Two figures with wings and halos stand behind the others. One holds a harp and the other holds a trumpet. A third winged figure is flying on the left. Signed by artist.
Drawing featuring four figures standing in the clouds. In the center is a man in a blue robe with his arms outstretched. He has a yellow circle above his head, likely a halo. Two figures stand next to him, they are dressed identically and both have wings. Their hands are pressed together. The final figure is wearing a white tunic and is shown from the back. He is moving towards the figure dressed in blue. "Welcome Home" is written on the bottom right of the drawing. Signed by artist.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street with the Henry Street Bridge in the background. Pedestrians and cars are portrayed in the foreground. To the right of the bridge, two Norfolk and Western trains are depicted. Artist signed and dated lower right corner, with 2002, and 1987 or 1967. Taken from folder titled "Round Street". Unfinished drawing of a woman on the back of paper.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Norfolk and Western/Norfolk and Southern Railway; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street with the Henry Street Bridge in the background. On the right side of the image, an unidentified train is on the railway. In the upper right corner there is a large clock. In the foreground of the image, various vehicles and pedestrians are depicted. On the brick building in lower left the left side, there is a Pepsi Cola sign. Artist signed and dated the scene as 1948. Taken from folder titled "Round Street".
Roanoke; Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
Norfolk and Western Train, with a conductor wearing a blue uniform, and another railway worker with a orange stripped shirt and blue pants. The train is numbered "1351". Artist signed bottom right corner, and wrote "Midnight" and "West End". 010, presumably means 2010.
Roanoke, Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
Landscape of a train crossing over a bridge. The cars on the train have the letters "NW" on them. There is a river passing below the bridge. A fisherman is standing on the bank, one arm raised. A boat is docked in the water next to him.
A man with a blue coat and green pants stands on the front of a Norfolk and Western train, ringing a bell. There are trains in the background of the image.
Roanoke; Norfolk and Southern Railway; David Ramey.
Image of a railyard. There is a work vehicle in the center with a logo containing the letters "NS" on the side. Three railyard workers are in the loading or unloading beams. There are many railyard workers performing various jobs. The left side shows many barrels labeled "oil". One person, on the right side, is dressed differently in a white coat and gloves. He is standing next to the front of another work vehicle. There are three layers of tracks in the background, the two farthest tracks have trains with the letters "NS" on them. The closest track is in construction. Signed by the artist and dated 1993.
Landscape of a Norfolk and Western train crossing a bridge.
Roanoke, Norfolk and Western Railway, David Ramey.
Landscape of a train passing from right to left over a bridge. The train has the letters "NW" written on it, as well as "BO" and "CP". Each train car is numbered, going left from right the numbers are: 072, 995, 70, 056, and 711. Mountains can be seen in the background. There is a forest underneath the bridge, extending into the background. The bridge is going over a river, where there are two people fishing. There are also two people in a canoe, and one in a small boat. In the bottom right corner, the words "New River" are written. Signed by the artist and dated 1992. On the reverse left side "$45.00" is written.
Gainsboro; Norfolk and Southern Railway; David Ramey.
Cityscape of a Norfolk and Southern Railyard with two trains in the foreground. Artist stated the location as the Buffalo Yard. In the background, a crane destroys buildings, presumably Gainsboro, while two planes fly above. A railyard worker is depicted near the bottom of the image. Signed and dated by artist in bottom right corner, with Buffalo Yard, "Midnight" and the date included.
Landscape of a train passing from right to left with mountains in the background. The train extends into the background, wrapping around the mountains. Two of the train cars have "NW" on them, one also has the numbers "1560". The foreground has a small house, a truck, and an outhouse. Telephone poles are featured in a line across the drawing. There are some tracks with a buffer stop in the bottom right. Signed by the artist. Beneath the signature are the numbers "010".
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Hotel Dumas; Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
Cityscape of Henry Street. The Hotel Dumas is in the right with a "Jack Jill" sign in front, and a Norfolk and Western train is on the left. In the back of the image, there is a large clock.
Drawing of a railyard. There are multiple tracks with trains entering from the left. In the center, a railroad worker is using a tool on the tracks. The background features industrial buildings, presumably related to railyard work, as well as telephone lines. One train has the letters "NW" and "BN" on it. One singular train car on the right side has the letters "B.N" as well. Also on the right is a small residential-type building with a truck parked next to it. A person is sitting in a chair outside of it. Signed and dated by the artist in the bottom right corner, 1992.
Cityscape of Henry Street, with a car heading towards the Henry Street Bridge. A Norfolk and Western train is traveling beneath the bridge. There is a clock on a church steeple on the right edge of the image. There is a "Shenadoah" sign at the bottom right side of the image.
Active train station, assumedly in Roanoke. Station and figures are on the left side, with the trains and tracks on the right side. Most of the figures are carrying suitcases. There is a sign in the foreground on the right side the reads "WBML No. #1 Track. " City buildings can be seen in the background on the right, one with an H&C Coffee sign on the roof. Artist wrote on bottom right corner "Roanoke Terminal". Signed by artist and dated 1992.
Railroad worker in the foreground, with a Norfolk and Southern train in the background of the image.
Five people in the center of the image. Assumedly railyard workers, posing in front of a train. The train is a Norfolk and Western train. Artist wrote on bottom right corner "Old Days", dated June 2010. Signed by artist.
Streetscape of the PAS Station at the Hotel Roanoke. Norfolk and Western train in the foreground with railyard workers at the bottom. Hotel Roanoke at the top left. Artist dated image as 1948.
Boy and parents at the Norfolk Western train station, speaking to a woman in a Norfolk and Western uniform who is counting cash. There is a "NW" logo at the top left corner, with a model train on a shelf above it. Above the worker, there is a board with destinations: Norfolk ($10.45), Richmond (10.45), Crew, Lynchburg, Blackstone, Bluefield ($8.50), Ohio, Pennsylvania, Ariston, Beckley.
DR-A194 Mr Martin's Fish Mkt., Gainsboro 1954
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Martin's Fish Market; David Ramey.
Interior of Martin's Fish Market. A older man stands in front of the counter with a fish in his hands. A woman in a red outfit stands beside him, looking into the case. A clerk stands behind the register. Behind him, there is a menu- "Porgies $5 00 LB, Spots 45¢, LB, Black Bass 70¢ LB and Trout 65 ¢ LB". There is a sign advertising new fish, and a Pepsi Cola advertisment. There is also a stack of cans, bottles and a scale hanging from the ceiling. To the right of the register, there is a stack of cornmeal sacks beside the window. In the left corner, there is a Coca Cola cooler. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Mr Martians Fish MKT, Gainsboro 1954". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 34. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Left side of image is partially cut off.
DR-A193 Untitled (Breaking up the Fight)
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Ebony Club; Hotel Dumas; David Ramey.
Two uniformed police offers break up a fight between two men on Henry Street. The men's clothes are ripped, and one man's shirt lies on the pavement. The man on the left has blood on his hand. A crowd of onlookers, including a man in a white sweater with an "A" on it, stand in front of the Ebony Club. In the background, the Hotel Dumas is visible. In bottom right corner, there are bottles sitting discarded in front of a trash can. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 30. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Morocco Club; David Ramey.
Drawing of an alleyway. Two men are standing, facing each other. The man on the left has his arms raised in a defensive position, ready to fight. The man on the right is shown taking off his overshirt, revealing his ab muscles. There are many other people in the alleyway with them. Two figures on the left are leaning against a white brick building that has "Merico Club" written on the wall. They are engaged in conversation and not looking at the central figures. There are trashcans overflowing with trash to their left, and a sign that says "PepsiCola" above the trashcans. In-between the two fighting figures, in the background, are three people looking at the commotion. One man has both his arms raised, possibly to cheer. On the right is a man leaning against a red brick building. There are more trashcans near him. There are three windows on this building, and a woman is seen looking towards the figures in the alley from the window. Buildings and houses can be seen in the background. The moon is in the sky. Signed by artist and dated 2015. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 30.
DR-A191 Royal Garden, Springwood Park 1959
Gainsboro; Springwood Park; Washington Park; Royal Garden; David Ramey.
Image of the Royal Garden. Through the windows, there are shadows of people dancing. A man with an "A" on the back of his sweater stands with two others peering through the window. There is a Coca Cola advertisement on the side. To the right of the building is a swimming pool. In front, there is a sign that says "Welcome to Springwood Park" and another that says "Swimming Pool- 25¢". A little boy in red shorts walks with a stick, followed by a brown dog. To the right, there are parked cars and people in the grass parking lot. In the background, there is a sign that says "888". Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Royal Garden Springwood Park 1959". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 42. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Washington Park; Royal Garden; David Ramey.
Image of the interior of the Royal Garden dance hall. On the wall, there is a sign that says "Royal Garden HHH Club" in cursive. Below it, there is a Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper advertisement. In the left corner, there is a speaker. There are people dancing on the dance floor. To the right, there appears to be a jukebox. In the background, there is another Coca Cola advertisement. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Royal Garden 1960". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 42. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Gilmer Avenue; Johnson and Reed Real Estate; David Ramey.
Image of a woman in a green and white striped dress standing on the corner in front of Johnson and Reed Real Estate. The two story brick building has "Johnson & Reed" in the two lower level windows, and a sign that says "Johnson and Reed- Relator, Rent Selt" on the second story. On two of the second floor windows, there are advertisements that say "Dr. Brown DDE". In the lower left corner, the Gainsboro Rd NW street sign points horizontally, and the Gilmer Ave NW street sign points vertically. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 37. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Roanoke; Kimball Neighborhood; Rutherford Avenue; 4th Street; Roanoke Gas Company; Tank Town; B&G Grocery; Town Club; David Ramey.
Street scene of two streets intersecting. The street on the far end, going horizontally, has buildings alongside it. One building has "B&G" on the front window, with another sign on the side that says "PepsiCola". Houses can be seen in the background. On the road going vertically, there are people walking on both sides of the sidewalk, as well as cars driving down the road. On the right side is a building that has "Town Club" on a sign above the door. A person using a cane is walking outside the building. There are two road signs on the sidewalk, both reading "No Park". In the background there are two smokestacks and two structures from Roanoke Gas Works. Signed by artist and dated 1997. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed at Hollins University 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Peach Road; Mount Zion AME Church; Gainsboro School; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Mount Zion AME Church. The Gainsboro School is to the right, and a two story brick home is to the left. Across the street, three children ride bicycles on a large expanse of land presumably belonging to Saint Andrew's Catholic Church. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Gainsboro".
Drawing of a farm. There is a dirt path where a man in overalls can be seen holding onto a plow. The plow is being pulled by two animals, either horses or donkeys. On either side of the dirt path are various trees, plants, and rocks. There is a wire fence along the foreground. In the background on the right is a small wooden house. Further behind this house is another wooden structure. There are mountains in the background and the sun is setting. "Ramey Farm 1943" is written on the bottom right corner. DR-A186 on reverse.
DR-A186
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of buildings lining a road. On the left is a smaller road with houses on either side. There is a truck, likely a dump truck, that is stopped. There are two people standing outside it holding large cylindrical objects, possibly trashcans. One of the people is placing the cylindrical object into the back of the truck. On the right side of the drawing is a paved road, possibly Gainsboro Road. There are brick buildings on both sides of the road, and a fork in the road on the far right edge. In the background is a large church, possibly St. Andrew's Catholic Church. DR-A186.1 on reverse.
DR-A186.1
Gainsboro; Melrose Avenue; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Image of the new Mount Zion AME Church. To the left, there are three houses visible. In the street, there is a yellow car and a pink car driving in opposite directions. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Mt. Zion".
Image of the front of the new Mount Zion AME Church. There are a yellow, red and pink car on the street, and pedestrians walking towards the church. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Mt Zion".
Gainsboro; Henry Street; High Street; Loudon Avenue; Jack and Jills Soda Shop; Hunters Cafe; David Ramey.
Drawing of businesses. Two people are standing on a street corner, a man and a woman, with their arms wrapped around each other's waists. On the left, there is a man exiting a brick building. In the window is a sign that reads "Jack & Jill". A woman is walking outside next to the window. A tall building is next to it. On the right side, closest to the couple, is a street sign that reads "High St NW". There is a building that is partially visible on the far right. It has a hanging sign that reads "Hunters Cafe ABC, Off, On". A man is walking just beneath the street sign and has his arm raised in greeting. "5" is written on the bottom left edge. Signed by artist and dated 2009.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Bowens Barber Shop; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Interior of a barber shop. In the center there is a vanity and mirror set up, with various objects and hair products on the shelves. There is a man in a chair wearing a white cloth. Another man stands over him, holding a tool to the sitting man's head, cutting his hair. There are three signs on the back wall. One, over the mirror, reads "Hair- 75. Shave-50. Edge up- 25". The second one, directly next to the first, says "No Credit". The third sign, slightly lower on the wall, reads "James Brown, Jan 9th Start City Aud", and has a drawing of a start and music notes. A broom and trash can are set up on the right corner. On the left there is a window, where a large church can be seen, possibly St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Two people are standing outside the window. Inside, there is a man standing just below the window, both arms held away from his body. In front of him is a bench, where two men are sitting. One is reading the newspaper and the other is holding a glass. A half-empty bottle and empty glass is on the floor behind the bench. "Bowens Barber Shop Gainsboro" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1990. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A181 Hotel Roanoke, North East Sector, American Legion
Gainsboro; Wells Avenue; Williamson Road; Hotel Roanoke; American Legion Auditorium; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Wells Avenue, with Hotel Roanoke occupying a large portion of the right side. On te sidewalk, a man walks, and there a sign that says "Garage". Behind Hotel Roanoke, Williamson Road runs across, and the American Legion Auditorium is across the street. Behind it, there is a building with a yellow sign on top that says "Yellow Cab". Across from the auditorium, there is a brick building that says "Happy's Car Sales' and to the left, a grey building that has "Chicken Shack" on a sign. Artist signed and dated bottom of paper, wrote "Hotel Roanoke Norh East Section American Ledgon". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Writing on back says "American Ledgon Audotorum 1959".
DR-A180 1969 (Welcome to Hale's Dream Land Park)
Gainsboro; Washington Park; Dreamland; Royal Garden; David Ramey.
Image of Washington Park. In the foreground, families walk towards a red and white banner that says "Welcome to Hales Dreamland Park". To the right, is a yellow stand that has various advertisements- "Popcorn", "Coa Cola 7¢", and "Popcorn 5¢". In the bottom left, there is a sign that says "Swimming Pool Open 4:00 PM 35 ¢ All. Day." Beside the banner, there is a yellow ticket stand. There are various fair rides in the background, and a hot dog stand. The Royal Garden dance hall is visible in the background. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote '1959' Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A179 Untitled (YMCA at Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave.)
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Patton Avenue; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.
Drawing of the intersection between Gainsboro Road and Patton Avenue. There are road signs in the foreground that read "Gainsboro Rd NW" and "Patton AVE NW". There is a green space to the right, where two people on bikes are riding. There is also a dog. A man walking on the sidewalk next to this green space raises his arm in greeting towards another person in the distance. There are cars on the road in both directions. In the center-left of the drawing is a large brick building that has a sign reading "YMCA" from the side. A figure can be seen in one of the windows. There are houses and buildings down the street on the right, which is Patton Avenue. Further down the road labled Gainsboro Road are more buildings. In the distance there is a tall building with a white flag on the roof. Signed by artist and dated 1991. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "12" written on the back top left corner. "Gainsboro 1,2,3 Claytor Home" written on the back.
Gainsboro; Washington Park; Dreamland; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of Dreamland at Washington Park. There is a large green space that is partly fenced in. Within the fenced in area is a wooden building, likely the Dance Hall, where people can be seen inside the window. "CockCola" and "PepsiCola" are written on the side of the building, along with an image of a drink bottle. There is a pool in front of this building, with people standing around it and swimming. Behind the building is a ferris wheel with people riding on it. There is also a merry-go-round and other fair rides. There are many people outside engaged in various activities. Some people can be seen holding balloons, and there is a large quantity of balloons in the foreground. Houses can be seen in the background, as well as a large church, likely St. Andrew's Catholic Church. A plane flys above in the sky. A light pole extends off the page on the right side, as does a sign that reads "Welcome to Dreamland". "Dream Land 1946" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1991. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Part of the drawing extends past the measured 9x9" square.
Gainsboro; Peach Road; Gainsboro School; Monsour's Grocery Store; Hill Street Baptist Church; David Ramey.
Image of Peach Road. One the left, the Gainsboro School is partially visible. Next, the grey house on the corner is possibly the home of Willie Davis or Chuck Jordan. The grey brick store with the red and white symbol on the side is Joe Monsour's Grocery Store. There is an unidentified brick building across the street. In the background, there is a church that is possibly Hill Street Baptist Church. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Interior of a store. There are three people inside. One woman stands behind a counter, speaking to another person, wearing orange. An older woman is sat in the middle of the room in a rocking chair. There is also an animal, possibly a cat, walking across the room. In the room there is an old wood stove/heater on the left side, extending towards the center. There are two signs on the left wall, one reads "Potatoes 15c lb" and the other reads "Apples 10c lb". There are many shelves of various foods and food products. There is a produce stand on the left side with orange, red, and green circular foods. On the back wall, next to the counter, is a shelf of cans with green circles. Below it are more cans. There is a cash register on the counter. A scale hanging from the ceiling is on the right side. Next to it is a meat cooler with a window behind it. Signed by artist and dated 1999. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Claytor Family; First Baptist Church of Gainsboro; Hotel Roanoke; David Ramey.
Image of the Claytor home, a two story brick home with two cars parked in front and a white dog in the front yard. A man with a cane walks in the grass across the street. Behind the home, is First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. To the right is the Hotel Roanoke. There is an unidentified brick building in front of Hotel Roanoke, and various homes. In front of the home, there is a small brick building with "Beans Electric" over the door. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Words on back of paper: "YMCA on Gainsboro 1 2 3 Clator Home"
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Nicks Cafe; Ebony Club; Norfolk and Western Railways; David Ramey.
Drawing of Henry Street. On the left, a man is walking a dog on the sidewalk. There is an alleyway between two buildings, where two people, one holding a bag, are walking down. The building on the right of the alleyway has "Shoe Shine" written in the window. Two people are standing outside next to the window. Next to this business is another that has "Day N-" written on the side, the rest of the sign is illegible, though it is possibly Day and Night Taxi Company. On the far end is another business, this time with two signs that read "Nicks" outside. On the end of visible street on the right is a tall building that has "Ebony" on the side. In the background a tall building with two flags on the top can be seen, likely the Norfolk and Western Railways General Office (today the Roanoke Higher Education Center). "Henry Street Shoe Shine Parlor" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2003. Story in Gainsboro Road Going into North East. Displayed in the Roanoke Higher Education Center 2023-2024. "3" written on back top right corner.
Gainsboro; Harrison Avenue; Gainsboro Road; Fitzer Funeral Home; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Harrison Avenue. On the left, a man walks into a two story brick building with "Top Hat" signage above the door and in the window, along with an image of a top hat and cane. Across the street to the right, is an unidentified brick building that is possibly Fizer Funeral Home. In the background, two rows of houses stretch out. In the foreground, there is a street sign that says "Gainsboro Rd". Artist signed bottom right corner, wrote "Harrison Ave 1956". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 29. Displayed in the Roanoke Higher Education Center 2023-2024.
Image of a white house with a red porch, and white chair on the porch. A woman in red stands on the side porch, looking out on the yard. There are four chickens in the yard, two dogs, and a clothesline with clothes on it strung between the house and a shed. A blue pickup truck is in the yard, and a man in white is bent over the back. To the left, there is a blue car with the hood propped open. There are also two white dogs. Two figures walk in the bottom left corner. A person in red shorts faces forward, while a person in jeans pushes a wheel barrow. In the background, there are cars and trucks on the road, one with "United Line" on it. An open field with trees, a house, and a three story building are visible in the background. Artist wrote "Crowder" in the bottom right corner, referring to Tommy Lee Crowder. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Roanoke Higher Education Center 2023-2024.
DR-A171 Untitled (Orange Ave. and Williamson Rd. 1951, No. #1)
Roanoke; Orange Avenue; Old Lick Cemetery; David Ramey.
Drawing of Orange Avenue. There is a sign in the foreground that reads "Bedford 28 MI, Lynchburg 58 MI". The road has many cars and trucks on it. There is one semi-truck that has "J&J Trucking" on the side. There is a cemetery that is fenced in. To the left of the cemetery is open green space. There is a tall pole/tower behind the cemetery. To the right there are buildings. One building has "Diamond T" written on the side. The building on the far right has a sign with "Willet Bro" on the top". Semi-trucks can be seen behind this building. "Orange AVE 1951" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1992. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "No #3 Orange ave Williamson Rd" written on back. Artist signature on back.
DR-A170 Roanoke Gas Co., 7th Ave. NE 1953
Roanoke; Kimball Neighborhood; Kimball Avenue; 7th Avenue; Tank Town; Roanoke Gas Company; David Ramey.
Drawing of Kimball Avenue in Kimball Neighborhood (also known as Tank Town). There is a street sign on the left in the foreground that reads "Kimbal Ave NE". There is a man on a bike stopped next to a green car. He is talking to a man who is standing on the passenger side. Behind them, on the right side of the road, some buildings can partially be seen. In the center of the drawing, in front of the two men, large structures from the Roanoke Gas Company can be seen. Smoke is coming from two smokestacks, and the area is behind a fenced wall. There are cars outside of the fence, and one truck inside it. "Roanoke Gas Co. 1953 7th AVE NE" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2009. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A169 Orange Ave. 1951 (Orange Ave. and Williamson Rd., No. #3)
Roanoke; Gainsboro; Orange Avenue; Williamson Road; David Ramey.
Drawing of a large house with roads on either side of it and a road infront of it. The house is fenced in, with no other houses around it. The road infront of it has a sign that reads "Orange Ave NE" with an arrow pointing left and right. There is also a "US 460" sign on the same road. There are two more signs on this road, one reading "Lynchburg 460", with an arrow pointing right, and the other that says "Bedford 20, Lynchburg 56, US 460". To the right of the house is a street sign for "Willianson Rd Rd", with a stop sign and a stop light next to and above it. There are cars and buildings along this road. On the left, a few small houses can be seen. Further behind them on the left is what appears to be a truck stop, as there are semi-trucks and a small brick building with "Willetts Brothers Truck" on the sign above it. There is another sign further back that reads "Willett Bro Truck". Trees and houses can be seen in the distance, as well as a flying plane. There are three cars directly outside the large house. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "No #1# Orange ave on Williamson Rd 1951", and "Old Mantion" written on back, as well as artist signature.
DR-A168 Untitled (U.S. Post Office Roanoke VA)
Image of a brown wood building, with a sign that says "US Post Office, Roanoke VA" in front. There is a blue mail truck in the back, and a mail man loads a bag labeled "US MAIL" into a blue car. In the foreground, a mail man loads two bags labeled "US MAIL" into car with "US MAIL" on the side. On the far left, there are three street signs. The first points to the left and says "Down Town Roanoke". The second points to the right and says "Lynchburg Hi Way". The third also points to the left and says "US 460". A man in a green suit carries a briefcase and a box, and crossed the street next to a stop sign. On the road behind the post office, there are different trucks, with "Star Line" and "Mondy Motor Line" on the side of the respective trucks. In the background, there is a truck stop with a "Willett Bro." sign, and an American flag. There is a large white house in the background. Homes and buildings are visible in the background, in a less densely populated space. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Description on back: "Roanoke first post office Located whats known as orange ave and 460 once known as Lynchburg Hi way- The Big House in the background is Today where Sheeks [Sheetz] - on orange ave and Williamson Road The "big house" was known as the 'Magnolia' home and was demolished in 1974."
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Drawing of a large bus. It is a Greyhound Bus, with "Greyhound Bus Line" written on the side as well as an image of a greyhound. "Richmond" is written near the door. People are on the bus and are seen entering the bus. There are bags and suitcases lined up outside the bus, some of which are on carts. Two more buses can be seen behind the first. There is a large sign hanging above the bus terminal that says "Portsmith VA", with more signs behind it reading "Gate 5", "Gate 6", "Gate 7". The words "Leaving portsmith VA 1948" are written on the bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Roanoke; Kimball Neighborhood; Saker's Grocery; David Ramey.
Streetscape with Saker's Grocery Store on the right, and a brick building with a Pepsi Cola advertisement on the side and "FOR SALE" written on a boarded up window. In front of the building, there is a small plane with a star, and "707" on the side, and "USN" on the rudder; it appears to be a WWII type of plane. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Streetscape with Saker's Grocery on the left. Across the street, the 4th Avenue street sign points horizontally. There is a brick building with a Coca Cola advertisement on the side that says "Cook Cola". There is a small plane partially visible on the grass. In the back, there are cars and homes. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Sakers Groc NE 1953". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A164 Untitled (Gainsboro Rd. and Harrison Ave.)
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Harrison Avenue; Bill's Barber Shop; Fitzer Funeral Home; Mount Zion AME Church; Gainsboro School; David Ramey.
Image of Gainsboro Road, where it intersects with Harrison Road. The first building is likely Fizer Funeral Home, the home next to it likely the Henderson's home, the next building is likely Bill's Barber Shop, and the last building is unidentified. The church is Mount Zion AME Church, and the last building is the Gainsboro School. In the background, there are rows of homes. Artist signed and dated bottom left corner. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A163 Gainsboro Rd., Hughes Funeral Home, Patton Ave. 1953
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Patton Avenue; Hughes Funeral Home; Martins Fish Market; David Ramey.
Drawing of Hughes Funeral Home on Gainsboro Road. The funeral home has "H.F.H" written in both windows. There is a hearse outside, blocking the rest of the front door from being seen. Another hearse is next to the building, between the funeral home and another business. This business has "Fish Mkt" and an image of a fish in the window. It is likely Martin's Fish Market. A person in a white apron stands in the doorway. A sign that reads "Barber Shop" is next to the fish market. On the opposite side of the street is a green area. There are people walking down the sidewalk next to it. Two people are sitting on a bench next to a green in this green space, as a third person stands next to them, pointing at something. There is also a person walking a bike. Houses and streets can be seen in the background, as well as the mountains and the setting sun. "1953 Gainsboro Rd Hugh Funeral Home Patton Ave" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1990. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "Gainsboro Comuniety Hughs undertaker Shop and fishmarket" written on back. "13" with a circle around it written on back.
Gainsboro; Patton Avenue; Burrell Family; David Ramey.
Image of Patton Avenue. At the bottom of the paper, there is a street sign with "Patton Ave" and "Gainsboro Rd." On the right side of the road, a garage with a car sits a little ways away from the Burrell Mansion. On the right side of the street, there is a row of homes with children playing on bicycles, a woman sweeping the steps, and pedestrians on the sidewalk. In the background, more home are visible. Artist signed lower right and wrote "Mantion on Patton". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A161 Untitled ("Mid-Day on Henry Street 1969")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Ebony Club; Kaiser Record Store; Norfolk and Western Railways; Hotel Roanoke; High Street Baptist Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of the Ebony Club on Henry Street. The word "Ebony" is written on the side of the tall, white-brick building. Next to the Ebony Club on the right side is a building with multiple doors to various businesses. On one window, "kis" can be seen, with the rest of the word being blocked by a telephone pole. This business is likely Kaiser Records. People can be seen walking on both sides of the sidewalk and standing by the doors of some of the businesses. Cars are driving on the road. In the background, behind the Ebony Club, is a tall building that is likely the Norfolk and Western General Office building (now the Roanoke Higher Education Center). Further behind that is another large building that is likely the Hotel Roanoke. On the right side in the background a church can be seen, possibly High Street Baptist Church. Signed by artist and dated 2015. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 32. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "28" written on top right back corner.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Gilmer Avenue; American Legion Auditorium; David Ramey.
Image of the inside of the American Legion Auditorium. Couples dance together on the dance floor, others sit on green chairs at tables scattered throughout the room. On the stage, a group of performers in white suit jackets, red shirts and blue pants sing, dance and play instruments on the stage. On the wall, "STAR CITY" in on a banner above a star. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 53. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A159 Untitled (The Bridge and Downtown Roanoke)
Roanoke; Gainsboro; Henry Street; Norfolk and Western Railways; David Ramey.
Drawing of the Henry Street Bridge, looking towards downtown Roanoke. Two cars and a truck are driving over the bridge, in both directions. There are people on the left side using the sidewalk and also crossing the bridge. On the left side, towards the foreground, a two signs can be seen on the same building that both read "Shoe Repair". A person can be seen exiting the door to this building. There is a small green area on the right side next to the bridge, with two road signs that have no visible writing. Trains are crossing beneath the bridge, and two of them have "NW" written on multiple of their train cars. Downtown Roanoke is in the background, past the bridge, as there are many tall, densely packed buildings together. Signed by artist and dated 2001. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "1" written on top right back corner.
DR-A158 Untitled (On Henry Street, Looking South Towards the Bridge)
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Brooks Pharmacy; BPW Cab Stand; Pool Hall; Hotel Dumas; Henry Street Bridge; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street. A man in a blue sweater with an "A" on it leans again the exterior wall of a barber shop. On the left side of the street, there are visible signs for the Pool Hall, Brooks Pharmacy, an a blank one in front of the BPW Cab Stand. The Henry Street Bridge is in the background. To the right, the Hotel Dumas is visible. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 70. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A157 On the Yard 1957 (David, Wayne, Leroy)
Drawing of a blue car on the road, as seen from the front. Three people are next to the car, standing in the road. One man in striped pants is leaning against the car. Behind him a man in red has one arm raised and the other resting on the roof of the car. The third man, wearing a green hat and pants, also has one arm raised. There are buildings on both sides of them. On the right, a sign that reads "Dumas Hot-" can be seen. Behind the Dumas, in the background, a tall building with a flag on top can be seen, likely the Norfolk and Western General Office building (now the Roanoke Higher Education Center). There are people on either side of the road walking. The silhouette of a plane in the sky can be seen. "No The YARD 57" is written on the bottom left corner. "David Wyane Leroy 1957" is written on the bottom right corner, as well as "2008". Story in Gainsboro Roand and Beyond, p. 68. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "7" written on back.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Gilmer Avenue; American Legion Auditorium; Prunty and Prunty Cleaners; David Ramey.
Image centered on the American Legion Auditorium, a gray brick building with "Star City" in red lettering. In front, is a smaller brick building with a Pepsi Cola advertisement on the wall, and "Pool Hall" written in black lettering. To the left, it a gray building with "Prunty Cleaners" on it. In the background, rows of homes and businesses are available. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 53. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Patton Avenue; Gainsboro Road; Gainsboro Library; Gainsboro School; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Image of a young man in a blue sweater, holding a sign that says "Gainsboro Road and Beyond, By Ravid Raey", with a small white eagle perched on top. To the right, is the Gainsboro Library with a yellow car parked across the street. To the left is a street sign that says "Patton". In the background is St. Andrew's Catholic Church. To the left, a church that is is presumably Mount Zion AME Church and the Gainsboro School is visible in the background. Other buildings recede into the background. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. and wrote "Gainsboro North of Henry Street". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Drawing for the front cover of Gainsboro Road and Beyond.
Gainsboro; Washington Park; David Ramey.
Scene of Washington Park. In the bottom left corner, a sign reading "Welcome to Washington Park" is in between two cars. A line of families, with baskets, pushing a stroller, and riding bikes fill the foreground. There are school buses and regular cars. Men sit on rocks around a small pool. In the background, there is a wide field where three children play a game of football. Rows of houses are visible in the background to the left. A yellow airplane flies above. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "July 4th 1956". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 12. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Hill Street Baptist Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of Peach Road. Businesses and homes can be seen on both sides of the road. There is another road going towards the left. In the foreground on the left is a wooden two-story bulding on a street corner that has a sign on the side advertising "Coak-Cola". Also on the left, on opposite side of the street, is another building that also has a sign advertising "Coak-Cola". This building is red brick and has a large window display with circular objects. A blue truck is outside the door. On the right side in the foreground is a white brick building with sign hanging from the front as well as on the side, both reading "Sakers Groc". On the same side of the street, farther down, is another white brick building, this time advertising with a "PepsiCola" sign on the side. In the background there is a church on the right side, possibly Hill Street Baptist Church. On the left side of the street, directly across from the church, is a large brick building. There are rows of houses in the background. People can be seen walking and driving along the street. Signed by artist and dated 1990. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Roanoke Higher Education Center 2023-2024. "Stores in peach Rd." and "No #9" and "Joe Monsour Gr. [C?]happy Sims" written on back.
DR-A152 Untitled (Orange Ave. and Williamson Rd. 1951, No. #2)
Drawing of a fork in the road, with buildings lining most sides of the roads. The road closest to the viewer is Orange Avenue and has multiple businesses with signs. There is a tall sign with lights on top of it on the far left that read "Willett Truck Stop". The other signs, all in the same area, read "Willette Dinner" and "Willette". Behind these businesses is a large green space, in which some headstones can be seen. There are cars on the road and people outside, two of which are doing yard work behind a fence. They are on the far right side, where there is a large brick building with part of a balcony and porch visible. In the foreground there is a man holding a suitcase, with another bag resting by his feet. His thumb is outstretched as he stands next to the road. There are two road signs on the same side of the road as this man. The one on the left reads "US 460 W" and the one in the center reads "Bristol TN 110, 460 West Wytheville 94". Signed by artist and dated 1991. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Roanoke Higher Education Center 2023-2024. "ORANGE AVE AN Williamson Rd 1951 No#2 David Ramey" written on back of paper.
DR-A151 Untitled (Welcome to Washington Park)
Drawing of a road with houses on one side and a large green space on the other. There is a sign in the green space, at the bottom left corner, that reads "Welcome to Washington Park, DAR". The park has many different types of trees. There are houses along the other side of the street, but they are all mostly blocked by a row of work vehicles that all have "City of Roanoke", or "COR" written on the side. Most of these vehicles are dump trucks. Next to the park, on the bottom right side, is a sign that says "City Dump". There is another dump truck driving past this sign. Next to the sign is a pile of discarded garbage. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 41. Displayed in the Roanoke Higher Education Center 2023-2024.
DR-A150 Untitled (Bill's Clock and Watch Repair)
Gainsboro; Bills Clock and Watch Repair; David Ramey.
Drawing of a house that is operating as a business. Written in the window on the right is "Bills Clock & Watch Repair". The window to the left reads "Clock Repair". There is also a sign on the left that says "Bills Clock And Watch Repair". The numbers "106" are on the front of the house. There are steps to get to the front door. There are houses to either side of Bills Clock and Watch Repair. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 48. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A149 High St. (Jack and Jill Soda Shop)
Street scene of Henry Street, looking down towards another street. There is a street sign that reads "High St" (assumedly Loudon Avenue). On the left is a store that has "Jack & Jill Soda Shop" in the window and on the door. Next to it, on the street corner, is another building with a man wearing a cowboy hat standing in the doorway. A yellow car with two people inside is in front of the building. On the right, across the street, is a building with a sign reading "Hunters Cafe ABC" on the side. A person holding a rolled paper stands on the corner in front of it with his arm raised. More buildings can be seen lining both sides of High Street (possibly Loudon Avenue). Two people, one with his arm around the other, walk next to the street sign. They are waving towards a woman walking in the road, who is waving back. In the foreground on the right side is the top half of a man, smoking a cigarette. "High St" is written on the bottom edge. "5" incased in a circle is on the bottom left corner. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 38. Displayed at Hollins University 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Centre Avenue; Hotel Dumas; Nicks Cafe; Ebony Club; High Street Baptist Church; Norfolk and Western Railways; David Ramey.
Drawing of the corner between Henry Street and Centre Avenue. On the left, Henry Street, the sign for the Dumas Hotel can be seen. On the opposite side of Henry Street, three brick buildings are visible. The closest building has no visible signs. The second building, the tallest on the street, has "Ebony" written on the side. Beside it further is a building with "Nicks" on the side. On Centre Avenue, the other street, a church can be seen. Likely the High Street Baptist Church. The Norfolk and Western General Office building can be seen behind it. There are people walking on the streets, and one car is on Centre Avenue. "1960" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1997. Stories in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Interior of Webb's Garage. A man in a mechanic's jumpsuit stands in the center. He is holding a floor jack, which is being used to lift a red car on the right. On the wall behind the man is a sign that reads "Webbs Garage". There are chains and shelves with car parts and tools on them. There is a window on the back wall as well. Tools and car parts are scattered around the room on the floor. There are four cars total in this drawing, two behind the man, one next to him, and one in front of him on the left. "Buster Webb Garage 1956" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 54. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Interior of Webb's Garage. There is a sign on the back wall on the left that reads "Webbs Garage". There is a car in the center of the drawing. A man is bent near the driver's side door with a wrench in his hand. Another man is underneath the car, only his hand and part of his legs and shoes are visible. There are tools and car parts scattered around the garage. The hood of a blue car is visible in the foreground. On the right is a table with more tools and car parts on and below it. There is a large window on the back wall that has small cracks and part of the wall paper missing just above it. A sign that reads "No Credit" is on the left side. There are shelves on the back wall with cans, car parts, and a gas canister. A mechanic's jumpsuit is hanging on the back left wall. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 54. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Booker T. Washington Junior High School; David Ramey.
Drawing of Booker T. Washington Junior High. The school is in the background and is a large, brick building. There is a large green space in front of the school, past a small road, where many people can be seen. Presumably students at the school, they are mostly gathered around a brick path leading to the school Some are walking their bikes, others walk together in pairs. There are two boys who are fighting. A small crowd has gathered around them, pointing and cheering. Books and papers are strewn on the ground around them. Houses can be seen in the background, next to and behind the school. There are a few cars as well. "Booker T. Washington J.H. 1956" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1995. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 14. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A144 Untitled ("Booker Washington Park")
Drawing of a group of people standing in a large green area, assumedly Washington Park. There are six people, five of which are gathered around a large pile of rocks with a pipe sticking out from the center. Water comes from this pipe, and there is a small hole that it has filled with this water. One man sits on the edge of the rock pile. Another man stands next to the pool of water, drinking from a glass. A man in a striped shirt stands pointing in the direction of the other two men. The hood of a blue vehicle can be seen on the right side of the drawing. There are tall plants and trees that line the left side of the green area, while the right side is mostly only short grass. There is a road and houses on the left side. Signed by artist. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 12. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of four men standing in a loose circle in an alleyway. There are trashcans and trash lining either side. One of the men, who is the shortest and closest to the foreground, holds a bottle of liquid up to align with his face. The man on the far left has his hands on his hips and is wearing a shirt with an "A" on the front. The middle man has a jacket with "A" on the breast. The man on the far right is older than the rest and wears yellow. He is smoking a cigar and is pointing with one hand while the other is raised. Buildings can be seen behind them, on the other side of the street. There are people walking down the sidewalk. "Little wine" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1999. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A142 B.G Grocery Store, Corner 7th & Commonwealth
Roanoke; 7th Street; Kimball Neighborhood; Tank Town; B&G Grocery; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Tank Town. On the right, B&G Grocery sits with a Pepsi Cola advertisement on the side. Across the street, there is an unidentified business with a Coca Cola advertisement on the side. In the background there are two rows of houses stretching out to three gas tanks. Artist signed and dated upper left corner, wrote "B.G. Grocerie Store, Corner 7th Commonwelth, Which Now is Williamson Rd. NE". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East.
Roanoke; Kimball Neighborhood; Tank Town; 7th Avenue; 6th Avenue; 7th Avenue; Kimball Avenue; B&G Grocery; Saker's Grocery; David Ramey.
Image of the destruction of the Kimball Neighborhood. At the bottom of the image, a construction worker directs a red truck with "Joe Bandy" past. On the ground, there "Sakers Store" sign to the right, and to the left, the Kimball Ave NE street sign, B&G Grocery street sign, and a Pepsi Cola advertisement are all on the ground on top of a pile of bricks. Above, another red Joe Bandy truck drives past. The 6th ST NE sign is still standing, as is the 7th Ave NE sign. Construction machines destroys homes and buildings, and in the background, another machine has begun the destruction of the neighborhood. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East.
DR-A030 Untitled ("The Times and Life on Henry Street")
This streetscape shows three children overlooking the Norfolk and Western Railroad tracks. There is a man in overalls walking in from the right of the image. The Hotel Roanoke is the black and white building on the left side of the image, toward the top. Several vehicles are seen on the two roads that surround the tracks. On the cover of The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012).
DR-A140 Untitled (YMCA at Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave.)
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Patton Avenue; Claytor Memorial Clinic; Hotel Roanoke; Johnson and Reed Real Estate; Neighbors Grocery; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Gainsboro Road and Patton Avenue. On the right, a man stands facing the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA. In the lower right corner, there is a Patton Ave. street sign next to a fire hydrant. A man in a striped shirt crosses the street behind a yellow truck with the back open. Behind the YMCA, the Johnson and Reed Real Estate sign says "Johnson Reed". Across the street on the left, Neighbor's Grocery has a Coca Cola advertisement on the side, next to it, the yellow building with "Clarence" on it. In the bottom left, the Claytor Memorial Clinic is depicted with it's name across the top. Next to it, there is a circular sign that says "ESSO". Above, the Hotel Roanoke is in front of the mountains. Artist wrote "Gainsboro" in bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A139 Untitled (American Legion Auditorium)
Gainsboro; Wells Avenue; American Legion Auditorium; David Ramey.
Drawing of the American Legion Auditorium, which was used for various purposes. The Auditorium is on the right side, and two people can be seen walking towards the doors. There are many people outside in the road and on the sidewalk, as well as cars and buses lined alongside the road. A bridge, presumably the Henry Street Bridge, can be seen in the background. Smokestacks for Norfolk and Western are visible behind the Auditorium as well, each with "N&W" written on them. There are houses and other buildings in the background. On the left there are many cars parked, likely waiting to be sold. There is a small building with "Happys Autos" written on the front. Next to it is a building with "Chicken Shack" on the front. There are crowds of people walking in front of the car lot, most walking in the direction of the Auditorium. There is a sign with "Yellow Cab" written behind the Auditorium. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Rutherford Avenue; 7th Avenue; Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
The Last Days of North East Rutherford ave,, most people who lived in that area call Rutherford Ave. Seventh Ave, Henry Street and all of The North East Section of The City older people who had paid for there homes, and now had to move to another location, My parents was among the grop of people who had to relocate. And the worst thing was, The City only gave 80% of what there propiety was valued at, and some of the people just couldnt afford to start all - over again, o. well thats how things are done Coak Cola wanted Wells Ave, so they could expand Norfolk and Western, wanted Henry Street to make more parking for the employees, and that how that - work, The End of North East [Ramey drew a box around this last sentence] Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Matted and stored with DR-A138.1.
DR-A138.1
DR-A138 Untitled (The Demise of Henry St.)
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Nick's Cafe; Pool Hall; BPW Cab Company; David Ramey.
Image of Henry Street. Construction equipment tears down buildings, with signs like Nicks, Hunters and Pool, and Cab still partially visible. Construction workers direct the destruction. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street, p. 59. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Matted and stored with DR-A138.1, The End of North East.
Drawing of Henry Street from the perspective of being on the street. There is a yellow car with two people in it that is the central focus. There are other cars and a truck on the road. The Henry Street Bridge can be seen on the left side. Downtown Roanoke is visible in the background. On the left side there are brick buildings. In the foreground a sign that says "Ebony Club, 21 and older", is visible. Just behind it is a street sign that says "2 Hour Parking". On the right side there are people standing on the sidewalk. Towards the end of the street is the front of the Dumas Hotel, shown through a sign that reads "Dumas Hotel". "Henry St Makeing the Circle", is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1999. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in Hollins University 2023-2024. "13" written on back top right corner.
Image of 7th Avenue NE in Tank Town. On the right corner, B&G Grocery has signage on the brick, in the window, and on a sign. Pedestrians walk past the grocery. The rest of the street has homes and cars. In the background there are three large natural gas tanks. In the background, rows of homes and industrial buildings are visible. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Martins Fish Market; David Ramey.
Image of the interior of Martin's Fish Market. A man in white and a older woman in orange are looking intently at the display case, while an older man stands behind counter. A store clerk attends the register, and holds a wrapped fish. On the wall there are several posters, the first reading "Martains Fish Market". The second is a sign stating prices- "Porgies 35, Spots 45 LB, Crokers 40.00, Salt Fish 15". The second sign continues the prices- "Bass- 60 LB, Trout- 55 LB". Beneath, there is an certificate, an a shelf of cans. The third sign continues the prices- "Flour 20, Corn Meal 25". Beneath the last sign, there is a shelf with flour, and a shelf with cornmeal below it. A broom rests in the corner in front of a table stacked with bread. In the bottom left side of the image, there is a red Coca Cola cooler. Artist signed bottom right corner, wrote "Martians Fish Mkt". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 34. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Centre Avenue; Virginia Theatre; High Street Baptist Church; Norfolk and Western Railway; Webb's Garage; Downing, L.C., Dr.; Penn, Harry, T., Dr.; David Ramey.
Drawing of the Virginia Theatre from Centre Avenue. The Virginia Theatre is on the right side, only partially visible. Its sign is cut from view, reading as "Virginia Thea-". Behind it is a sign that reads "Webb's Garage". In front of the theatre, in the foreground, is a building with "North Carolina Mutral Ins", in the window. Above this window is another window with "Dr. Butlar DDS", written on the window. The door is partially visible and has "Nort- Caro-", written on the door, presumably North Carolina. There are people walking on the sidewalk and cars driving on the road. On the opposite side of the street are more, shorter, buildings. One has "Dr. Downi[?]" written on the window, and "Dr. Penn", above it. Next to this building is a church, likely High Street Baptist Church. In the background, the Norfolk and Western general office building can be seen (today the Roanoke Higher Education Center). There is a walkway bridge over the street in the background. Signed by artist. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 44. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Centre Avenue; Virginia Theatre; David Ramey.
Image of the front of the Virginia Theatre. A couple and a child stands at the ticket window, beneath a large yellow sign with "Virginia" written in red lettering next to three red stars. To the right, a woman in a dotted dress walks through the door. Next to her, there are movie posters, one of planes, another of a man on a horse aiming a gun, and the other of a man holding two guns. At the right edge of the image, a man in a blue suit looked at a poster of a man on a horse. On the left of the couple, on the other side of the door, a man leans against the wall. On the left edge of the paper, there is a poster of a bandit holding a gun above a poster of a man on a horse. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 44.
Interior of the Royal Gardens Dance Hall. It is a large wooden building with an open interior where many people can be seen dancing and talking. On the left are screened windows. There are people looking into the dance hall from these windows. Above the windows are two signs, one reads "Swimming Classes 35c Day/Regular 25", and the other reads "CoakCola Ice Cold". There are balloons on the ceiling. On the back wall is a large, stylized sign that says "Royal Garden". There are speakers in the corners. On the right side is a jukebox and a small counter. A man in a white apron stands behind the counter talking to a man in orange. There is a "Coakola" sign above the stand, as well as a sign that says "Chips, 5", and one that says "Dill 10 Pickel". There is a rack of chip bags behind the counter and a pickle jar, as well as other presumably food items. The side of the counter has a sign that says "Swim Suits Only". Behind the counter is another sign, more difficult to read, that says "Silas Green [?] May-15th". "Royal Garden '57" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1995. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed at Hollins University 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gilmer Avenue; Gilmer Elementary School; David Ramey.
Streetscape focused on the Gilmer School, a large, brick two story building. Students and staff are visible through two windows on the first floor, and through the front door. Children and adults walk down the sidewalk headed towards the school. To the right, the American flag flies on a pole. Smoke rises from two chimneys. In the background, rows of homes are visible. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East.
DR-A130 Untitled (Welcome to Washing Park)
Drawing of Washington Park. There is a large open green area being used for parking, with many cars and school buses lined up in rows. In the background houses can be seen. In the foreground there are many people walking, most in the same direction, which is towards the viewer. Most of the people are dressed in white. Many are holding various bags, umbrellas, and boxes. One man in the center is holding a box labeled "Sodas". On the left corner is a sign that reads "Welcome to Washington Park Cor". A plane is flying above. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 46. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
In the foreground, a couple strolls through Washington Park holding hands with a dog running beside them. To the right, children and adults wade in the creek next to the foot bridge, underneath the weeping willows. To the left, a family walks in the grass. A man with an "A" on his shirt walks towards the couple with his hand raised. In the background, a group of children play a game of basketball. Further back, there are cars, and rows of houses visible. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Washington Park". Drawing related to Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Peach Road; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Drawing of Peach Road. Two cars pass each other in the center of the image. In the lower bottom right, there is a grey brick building with Pepsi Cola on the side, a house with a fenced in yard, Rutherford Avenue cuts across, then Mount Zion A.M.E. Church. Across the street from the church, there is an unidentified brick building. In the background rows of homes are visible. On the left side of the road, a family walks with their arms around each other, and a man in a white sweater with an 'A' on it walks towards them. On the other side, a man carries bags. A child waves at another child on a bicycle, and a woman is behind him. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Peach Rd". Drawing related to Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A127 Untitled (Map of Henry Street and Gainsboro Road)
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Peach Road; Williamson Road; Harrison Avenue; Jefferson Street; Patton Avenue; Gilmer Avenue; Rutherford Avenue; Wells Avenue; Centre Aveune; High Street; Shenandoah Avenue; Businesses; BPW Cab Company; Virginia Theatre; Weeby's Grocery; Horse Shoe Cafe; Pool Hall; Hotel Dumas; Hotel Roanoke; Kaiser Record Store; Ebony Club; Nicks Cafe; Dell's Cafe; Norfolk and Western Railway; Neighbor's Grocery; Martins Fish Market; Picadilly Restaurant; Gainsboro Branch Library; Claytor Memorial Clinic; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; Gainsboro School; Harrison School; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; First Baptist Church of Gainsboro; Mount Zion AME Church; Bills Barber Shop; Gilmer Elementary School; Automobile Exchange; Webb's Garage; Fitzer Funeral Home; David Ramey.
Drawn map of Gainsboro. The map is detailed and major roads are highlighted with individual colors. Major roads are labeled, such as Gainsboro Road, Henry Street, and Jefferson Street. Most business buildings are labeled, including all businesses on Henry Street. Major landmarks are included, like St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Hotel Roanoke, and the Henry Street Bridge. Signed by artist and dated 2011. Drawing related to Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Horse Shoe Cafe; BPW Cab Company; David Ramey.
Street scene of Henry Street. A woman is entering a blue taxi labeled "Hunts Taxi" and "Hunts Cab". A man holds the car door for her. People are walking down the sidewalk on both sides. On the opposite side of the street on the left, a building with window signs reading "Horse Shoe", can be seen. Next to it on the right is a building with "BPW" written on it and a car parked beside it. Houses can be seen in the background and on the right side. There is a small brick building on the right side as well. An airplane flies above. Signed by artist and dated 2000. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Image of the interior of a bar. A man in a orange pinstriped suit stands behind the bar, and a woman in a red and white dress pours a drink into a cup to the right. To the left, there is a sink, trash can, and cooler of drinks. There is a crowd of people in front of the bar. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Horse Shoe Cafe; Pool Hall; David Ramey.
Street scene of Henry Street. There is a man in a pinstriped suit with his hands in his pockets. He is standing facing the road. A man leans against a building behind him, his leg raised and foot resting on the wall. He is waving at a woman walking on the sidewalk. There are businesses with signs outside. The closest sign reads "Horse Shoe". Behind it is one that reads "Pool", and another that is difficult to read, but the second word is "Cafe". There is a taller building with a flag on the top in the background. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "6" is written on the back bottom left corner.
Streetscape with five unidentified buildings on the right side of the street, and three on the left side. A blue trolley drives down the street, and a figure can be seen standing in the doorway. There are various cars in the road, and pedestrians on the sidewalk. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of a street in Vinton, Virginia, possibly Pollard Street. There is a blue trolley that has passengers on it. A man, woman, and child are standing outside the trolley, waiting to get on. The tracks continue into the background, going towards the left of the drawing. Various business signs can be seen on both sides of the street. On the left, there is a sign for "Vinyards Motors, ford". On the left there is a store that a man can be seen exiting. Above the door is a sign reading "Cundif Drug". In the distance on the right side is a sign for "Vinton Baker". People are walking along the road and sidewalk. Houses can be seen in the far distance. "Vinton Trolley", is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 1990. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A121 Untitled (Still Life of Flowers with Pocket Watch)
Image of a vase with various red, yellow, orange, white and pink flowers. On the vase, a ship with a red Cross Pattée on two of the sails. Behind them, the sun rises or sets amidst the clouds. To the right of the vase, there is a cup filled with pink liquid. There are coins and a key on a chain scattered on the orange tablecloth. On the wall in the upper right corner, there is a painting of a tan house with a red roof on the wall. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Roanoke; Mill Mountain Star; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
A boy and his parents stand in front of the railroad tracks, looking up at the Mill Mountain Star. A Norfolk and Southern train goes towards the left, in the lower right side, there is another Norfolk and Southern train. In the left corner, there is a church that appears to be St. Andrew's Catholic Church. City buildings are in the center of the image. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 2. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A119 Untitled (Day Break on Henry Street)
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Weeby's Grocery; 308 Club; Community Barber Shop; Pool Hall; Nicks Cafe; Brooks Pharmacy; BPW Cab Company; Horse Shoe Cafe; Hotel Dumas; David Ramey.
Street scene of Henry Street. People are walking on both sides of the street on the sidewalks, and there are multiple cars on the road. On the left side there are many business signs, though the buildings themselves cannot be seen, only part of the corner of one. On this corner, the signs read, from bottom to top: "Weebys Groc - ABC", "308 Club", "Barbour Shop", "Pool Parlo", "Nicks", "Brooks Drugs". A man can be seen leaning against the wall, smoking a cigarette next to three trashcans. On the right side of the drawing, businesses and their cans can be seen. There is a white brick building with "BPW Cab Co", written on the side. A man is standing in the doorway. There is an empty space next to the building where two green cabs are parked. Next to this building is another with a sign reading "Horse Shoe". The tallest building in the back has "Dumas", written on the side. Telephone poles line the street. Henry Street Bridge can partially be seen in the background on the left. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 16. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "14" written on top back corner.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Gainsboro School; David Ramey.
Streetscape focused on the Gainsboro School. At the bottom of the steps, adults and children walk up and down the sidewalk. An adult in a yellow dress stands at the top of the steps in front of the door, other adults walk around the yard. In the background, rows of houses are visible. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 26. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A117 Gainsboro Rd., Harrison Ave., Rutherford Ave. 1955
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Rutherford Aveune; Harrison Avenue; Martins Fish Market; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Street view of Gainsboro Road. There are cars driving down the street. On the left side are buildings, most being businesses. The closest building is wooden and has two images of fish on the front. "Martian Fresh Fish", is written on the side of the store. There are other signs advertising products such as "Coak-Cola", and "Kool Ciggretto", and "Pepsi Cola". A man has his hand on the doorknob of the front door. Next to this store is a barbershop. A brick building can be seen on the street corner. A road separates the next buildings, likely Harrison Avenue. Farther in the distance down Gainsboro Road is a church, likely Mount Zion AME Church. On the right side of the drawing is a large open green space, where people can be seen walking, biking, and sitting at a picnic table. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A116 Alfred Bowens Barber Shop, Gainsboro 1959
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Burrell Street NW; Bowen's Barber Shop; David Ramey.
Streetscape of the front of building, with a sign that says "Bowens Barber Shop". Three older men are outside of the shop, and a man in yellow is in the doorway, all watching a woman in pink walk by. In the doorway. On the outside wall, to the lieft, there is a sign with a picture of a pack of cigarettes that says "Smoke Kool Cigarettes". Beneath, there is a Coca Cola sign above a trashcan. Inside, a man gets his hair cut by the barber. Author signed and dated image in bottom right corner, wrote "Gainsboro 1959, Alfred Bowens, Barber Shop". On the back of the paper he wrote "Bowens Barber Shop on Gainsboro" and "No #7". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; 308 Club; Community Barber Shop; Nicks Cafe; Brooks Pharmacy; Horse Shoe Cafe; Pool Hall; Hotel Dumas; David Ramey.
Street view of Henry Street. A bald man in a suit with a pipe in his mouth is in the foreground. People can be seen walking on a sidewalk behind him. There is a dog to the right of the man. Business signs can be seen on the left. In order from foreground to background, they read "308", "Barber Shop", "Nicks Cafe, ABC", "Brooks Pharmicy". Two people can be seen standing next to the Barber Shop sign. There is a barber shop pole in red and white beneath the "Barber Shop" sign. There are two cars on the road, likely parked. On the right the buildings can be seen. One has a sign reading "Horse Shoe", and another has "Pool Hall". There is another sign, although it is difficult to read. A taller building at the end of the street has "Dumas", written on the side. The Henry Street Bridge can be seen at the end of the road. In the distance more buildings can be seen, likely downtown Roanoke. The tallest building has a flag on the roof. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 54. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. "The Yard" is written on the back of the drawing.
Roanoke; Rutherford Avenue; Kimball Neighborhood; B&G Grocery; David Ramey.
Drawing looking down Rutherford Ave NE. On the left side is the edge of a brick building and a row of nearly identical houses. A man is leaning against a wall with a cylindrical object tucked under his arm. There is a car further d own the road. On the right side is a building with a window sign reading "B&G Groceries", and a hanging sign reading "B&G, Coak-Cola, ABC", A bird is flying just above the sign. There are two people walking down the sidewalk on the right side, in opposite directions. As they near each other their arms are raised in greeting. Down the center of the drawing, following the road, Kimball Neighborhood, commonly known as "Tank Town", can be seen. Structures from Roanoke Gas Works are visible. Story in Gainsboro Going North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Picadilly Restaurant; David Ramey.
Image centered on the bar at Picadilly Restaurant. A woman with an afro and white uniform stands behind the bar, a man in a blue vest and matching pants stands in front of the bar. In the background, are differently colored bottles. In the upper right corner, are two certificates. Artist signed and dated lower right side, wrote "Picadilly" in the bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro and Beyond, p. 40. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of three men standing in the road. There are rows of houses behind them, most of which are nearly identical. Two of the men are embracing, one of which has a bottle in his back pocket. The third man is standing close to them, facing forward and pointing towards the other two men, possibly pointing at the bottle. A small dog is walking on the road towards the men as well. On the far left side is a brick building with trashcans and boxes outside the front door. There are signs on the building that say "7up", and "Coak Cola". A man is leaning against a telephone pole just outside this building. On the far right side, the back end of a car can be seen. There is a man standing next to it with his arm outstretched. The words "7th Ave NE 1952", are written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024. Back of drawing has "Faithful friends people of 7th ave NE" written. "Upper end of 7th ave" written on back as well.
DR-A111 Untitled ("Law and Order on Henry Street and North West")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Atlantic Sandwich Stand; Hotel Roanoke; David Ramey.
Image of a man being arrested by a uniformed police officer, and put in the back of a police car while handcuffed. The police car has "ROANOKE PD" on the front half of the car, and "RPD 077" on the back half. A crowd of onlookers watched the man's arrest, including a pointing man in a yellow suit and a young man in a sweater with an "A" on the chest. They are in front of Atlantic Sandwich Stand. Customers are visible through the glass. In the background, the Hotel Roanoke is visible between an unidentified brick building and the Atlantic Sandwich Stand. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 29. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Image of the interior of a medical office. Doctor Butler examines a patient. On the wall, there are two certificates. To the left of the patient's chair, there is a small sink. To the right, there is a cart of medical supplies and a trash can. Artist signed and dated bottom right. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 17. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; 308 Club; Brooks Pharmacy; BPW Cab Stand; Hotel Dumas; Horse Shoe Cafe; Nicks Cafe; David Ramey.
Image of Henry Street. A woman in orange speaks to two uniformed police officers. Behind her, a white dog lies on the ground. On the left, the signs read "308", "Barber Shop", "Nicks", "Brooks Pharamacy", and "Nick". The Henry Street is visible in the background. On the right side, the business are the BPW Cab Stand, the Horse Shoe, two unlabeled buildings and the Hotel Dumas. Artist signed bottom right corner, wrote "314 9058, Pendy" on the back of paper. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 30. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Horse Shoe Cafe; David Ramey.
Interior of the Horse Shoe, centered on a waitress in a white uniform carrying two drinks. To her right, four men sit at the bar, and one of them looks back at her. On the side of the bar facing outwards, "H S" and a horseshoe are depicted. In the background, a man puts a coin into a juke box. There is deer head on the wall. A man in a green suit jacket dances to the left. In the left corner, customers sit in two booths. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "B 10" on the back. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 28. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Streetscape of a wooden house and a brick house on Gainsboro Road. A man in a red shirt walks down the street with his hand raised, and a white dog runs after him. In the background, rows of houses can be seen, as well as distant pedestrians. An airplane flies above. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 22. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Eric's Lounge; David Ramey.
Drawing of the outside of a brick building. Above the door is a sign reading "Erricks Loungue". There are numerous people lined outside the building, and many can be seen already inside. There is a blue car with two people inside on the right side of the drawing. The moon is out and is a crescent. On the left side in the background are two figures. They are leaning against the side of the building and one is drinking from a bottle. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 20. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Dell's Cafe; David Ramey.
Image of the inside of Dell's. The floor is checkered, and two tables with red table clothes are in the front, while two red booths are in the background to the right. In the center of the image, there is a bar tended by two workers, and four people sitting on stools, and two people standing. Artist signed and dated bottom right, and wrote "3" in the top right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 18. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A104 Untitled (Virginia Theater on Centre Avenue)
Gainsboro; Centre Avenue; Virginia Theatre; David Ramey.
Street scene of Centre Avenue. On the left is a large building with a sign reading "Virginia Theater". There is another building next to it. On the left in the foreground there are two people next to a street sign, which says "Centre Avenune". Two cars are parallel to each other on both sides of the road. On the right side are more buildings. There are two signs next to each other. One reads "Dr. Penn", and the other is difficult to read, but begins with "Dr. K-". There is a large cloud in the background. Telephone poles line the streets on both sides. In the top left corner the number 4 is written with a circle around it. Signed by artist and dated 2001. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 44. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A103 Untitled (Pool Hall, Horse Shoe, BPW Cab Stand)
Streetscape centered on The Horse Shoe with "109" written above the door; a man with an "A" on his sweater exits the building. To the right is the BPW Cab Stand with 'Taxi Stand' written on the window and '576940' written on the building above. A blue car with "BPW cab" on the door sits on the street in front. To the right is the Pool Hall, with "Pool Hall" written in the window, and pool players visible through the door and window. In the background, houses are visible. In the foreground, pedestrians go about their day. Story in Gainsboro Going North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A102 Untitled (Automobile Exchange, Ralph Peck CEO)
Drawing of a large lot full of rows of cars. There is a large brick building with two signs reading "Automobile Exchange". In the foreground on the left is a sign attached to a chain that also reads "Automobile Exchange, Ralph Peck CEO". There are people in the lot, presumably shopping for cars. Houses can be seen in the background. On the right side in the background is a building taller than the others, it has "Duma", written on its side and is likely the Hotel Dumas. There is a sidewalk on the right with people walking down it. Small triangular flags border the cars. A plane is flying in the sky above. Signed by artist. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 8. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Norfolk and Western Railway; High Street Baptist Church; David Ramey.
Streetscape of the Henry Street Bridge. A Norfolk and Western train labeled "NW" go towards the bridge from the right. In upper left portion of image, a church, presumably High Street Baptist Church, is visible. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner as 1947. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 10. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Taylor, Noel C.; David Ramey.
Drawing of a pastor in a church. The pastor is likely Noel C. Taylor, and he is holding a bible while standing on a raised platform. A large cross is on the wall behind him. There are potted plants and flowers around and on the platform. In the background on the right is a stained glass window with an image of a yellow angel. "Noel Taylor" is written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2015. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 52. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A099 Springwood Park, Silas Green Show
Gainsboro; Royal Garden; Springwood Park; Washington Park; David Ramey.
Drawing of the "Silas Green Show" in Springwood Park in Roanoke, VA. The Royal Garden Dance Hall is off to the left of the image, and large tents for the Silas Green Show are on the right side. Several cars are parked next to the large tents. People are walking to and from the show and dance hall, and two people riding bikes are in the foreground. A sign on the right side of the image says, "Silas Green Show 21 older". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Washington Park; Springwood Park; David Ramey.
Drawing of a park during an event. In the foreground on the left is a sign reading "Springwood Park Welcome". There is a wooden building with people standing on the porch. The sun is either setting or rising behind the mountains. There are many cars parked in rows in the grass, with numerous people outside doing various activities. To the right is a red, white, and blue circus tent. There is a small stand outside the tent with a person inside and a sign reading "Tickets". There are balloons attached to the stand. A small line is formed outside of this stand. There are two identical trucks in the foreground on the right, both with decals saying "Silas Green Show" and a star. Next to the trucks is a banner, also reading "Silas Green Show". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Roanoke; Patton Avenue; Burrell Family; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Close up image of a little boy in a striped blue shirt looking at a black car inside of the Burrell Mansion's garage. To the left, the Burrell Mansion is partially visibly with a row of houses behind it. To the right, a house and red car are partially visible and several pedestrians walk on the sidewalk. In the upper right corner, St. Andrew's Catholic Church sits. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, and wrote "Gainsboro, Patton Ave, 1951". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Image of a park in Vinton, centered on a man standing at a table, slicing watermelon. At the edge of the table, a little boy stands wearing a shirt that says "Vinton Boy Club". Behind him, there are various adults standing eating watermelon. At the left edge of the image, there is a grill with hotdogs. At its feet, there are two bags of charcoal beside two cans of sodas. Underneath the table is a cooler with "Banks" on the top, and Coca Cola on the sides. On the other side is a smaller cooler with "Frank" on the top, and Pepsi Cola on the side. In the left corner, there is a trashcan filled with glass bottles, soda cans, watermelon rinds, next to another stack of sodas. In the background, there is a long row of picnic tables filled with people underneath awnings. Near the top of the image, a cars drive on the road separating the park from the houses visible in the background. At the very top of the image, more houses are visible, and an airplane flies in the sky. Author signed and dated the bottom center of image, wrote "4th July, Glade Town Vinton". Story in Gainsboro Going North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; 308 Club; Community Barber Shop; Pool Hall; Brooks Pharmacy; Nicks Cafe; Roanoke Higher Education Center; Palace Hotel; Horse Shoe Cafe; David Ramey.
Drawing of Henry Street. The left side of the drawing shows many businesses with their store signs. In order of left to right, the signs read "308 Club", "Community Barber Shop", Pool Hall", "Day and Night Taxi", "Brooks Phar-", "Nicks". People are walking on the sidewalk and there are cars on the road. In the background on the left side is the Norfolk and Western general office building (today the Higher Education Center). There is a church on the left side as well, possibly High Street Baptist Church. On the right side the Henry Street Bridge can be seen, as well as two business signs. The signs read "Horse Shoe Cafe, On, Off, ABC", and "Palace Hotel". A third sign is partially visible, reading "Du- Hote", likely the Dumas Hotel. Signed by artist and dated 1994. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 27. "12" is written on the top right corner on the back. Displayed at the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Aerial view of Gainsboro Road. There is a street sign in the foreground on the right side that reads "Gainsboro". There are many buildings and houses along the road, which forks. Cars are seen on the road, and there are a few people walking around as well. The sun is partially hidden by the mountains, either setting or rising, and the sky is rendered in orange, pink, and yellow. There is a church in the background, likely Mount Zion AME Church. Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed at Hollins University 2023-2024.
Image centered on a biker with "BT" stitched onto his jacket, and a cigar in his mouth. He stands with his hands on the handles of his red motorcycle. In the background, there are seven bikers, conversing or standing over their motorcycles. Further in the background, on the left there is a truck with "L.M." on the side, and a sign that says "Clinton OHIO". On the left side, there are tall city buildings. In the sky, at the very top of the paper, there are two airplanes. Artist signed and dated bottom image, wrote "Clinton Ohio 1969". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A092 69 (Welcome to Bristol State Park)
Image of a park where nine bikers are on their motorcycles. In the right corner, there is a sign that says "Welcome to Bristol State Park". On the road behind them, there is a blue truck with "Star Line" on the side; further down the road, there is another truck with "Mayflower" on the side. Across the road, there is an unidentified white church, with farmland and a few houses behind it. Author signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "69". Story in Gainsboro Going into North East. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of a large group of people in a green space. The two central figures are a boy and a man, who are holding hands. Everyone is dressed in robes, tunics, and sandals. The boy is pointing at something to the left, possibly to a pedestal overflowing with fruit or to something outside the page. The man has a blue sash and a halo above his head. His other arm is around the shoulders of another boy. There is an angel behind this second boy, holding his hand. A young girl holds onto the angel as well. These central figures are walking down a brick path. In the background are many ornate and large buildings in different architectural styles. Many people can be seen in the background. There are palm threes and plants from warmer climates. Two red birds are sitting on branches in the top left corner. The words "In my father's house" are written in the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2012. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Taubman Museum of Art Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of a family standing on a balcony in their pajamas. They are looking down at a building that is on fire. There are firefighters with hoses attempting to put out the fire as well as two firetrucks and another emergency vehicle. A large cloud of smoke is coming from the building. There are other people standing around and watching the fire. There is a crescent moon in the sky. A cityscape can be seen in the distance. Hotel Roanoke is on the left side in the background. The words "Chili Shop Gone 1951", are written in the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2012. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 33. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Neighbor's Grocery; David Ramey.
Written text on upper portion of paper- "Mr Negibors was a busness man in the communiety, He owned a Groc Sore, located north of Henry Street, a he also sold almost everything needed in the househole, He also owned and opprated the local theather located on High Street, thats also in The Henry Street area the only Black movie house doing that time, there all kinds of intertainment on Henry Street, and great places to get a hot meal,, and a tooth pulled, if needed, Dr Downing, Doctor Butler, and if you needed medication, Brooks Drugstore was right next door too the pie man shop. And if you needed a ride home, there were two cab comphanys- Day and Night Taxi Stand and also B-PW Cab Stand, located next door to The Horse Shoe Cafe- and if your shoes needed a shine- Jessie Baker ShoeShine Polor was the place to go, and while you were at Jessie getting a shine you could also get a shot of whisky in The Back Room". Part of the drawing from the bottom portion of the paper interrupts the paragraph, on the other side: "Doing the early years Henry Street had so much to offer The Black Communiety,, now all gone forever". The bottom portion of the page is the interior of Neigbor's Grocery. A woman in a striped dress stands with a young boy in a sweater with "7" on the bag in front of the register. On the front of the register are signs that from say "CAN SOUP, 3 CAN 1.00", "VALLYDEAL, HOT DOGS 45¢", and "BREAD 45¢ LOAF". The store clerk, presumably Mr. Neighbors stands behind the register bagging groceries. Behind him, there are cans and bottles on shelves. To the right, hams hang from the ceiling. On the wall, there are two signs- "LETs STAY FRIENDS NO CREDIT", "Pepsi Cola 10¢", and "CASH AND CARRY". In the far right, a man in a stripped shirt is visible through the window. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p.25. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.
Image of two men boxing in a ring. There are several other people outside of the ring using other equipment as well as watching the match. Signs in the background read, "The Everlast Boxing Club", "Join the YMCA today", "Boxing Match May 8", and, "Cub Scouts". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 18. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Patton Avenue; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Patton Avenue NW. The William A. Hunton Branch YMCA stands to the left, beside it, a few buildings are visible in the background. On the right, one single story and three two story homes stand. On the street, there are three cars, and two pedestrians on the sidewalk and grass. Author signed and dated bottom right corner, titled "Patton Ave NW YMCA". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 18. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A086 Mr. Martin's Fish Mkt. on Gainsboro 1953
Gainsboro; Martins Fish Market; David Ramey.
Interior of a store. The walls and floor are wooden, with many shelves full of various products in cans, bottles, and boxes. There are three people, two with aprons, possibly employees, and one woman facing away and talking to one of the people in an apron. There is a large white cooler with fish inside and the second man with an apron has his hand inside of it. There are many signs along the back wall and on the front of the counter. Going from left to right they are "Crocker 40c Lb.", Spots 35c Lb", "Black Bass 45c Lb", "Lets stay friends, no credit", "1c deposit", along the wall. On the counter the signs read "Corn meal 25c", "Lard 30c", "Coak cola 7c". There is also a sink with a plunger on the left side. Words "Mr Martians fish mkt on Gainsboro 1953", are written on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist and dated 2009. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 20. Back of drawing has "B-65" written with an arrow pointing towards it. "Martian fish mkt" is also written on the back. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Patton Avenue; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; Burrell Family; David Ramey.
Streetscape of the Burrell Mansion, with the Patton Avenue NW street sign in the bottom right corner. The yard is fenced in, and on the far left sign, there are rows of homes in both the foreground and background. In front of the mansion, there are two cars in the street, a man in an orange shirt walking down the sidewalk, and a woman in pink crossing the street towards the mansion. A young boy in the street walks pushing a bicycle. At the bottom of the image, a small yellow car is on the sidewalk, and a mail carrier walks walks. In the top right image, St. Andrew's Catholic Church is visible. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 19. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A084 Untitled (Piccadilly Bar & Grill)
Gainsboro; Picadilly Restaurant; David Ramey.
Image of the interior of the Picadilly Bar & Grill. It has a black and white a checkered floor. At the back of the room, there is a bar with patrons sitting and standing in front of it. More patrons sit, eat and drink at tables around the room. At the bottom of the image, a waitress walks carrying a tray above her shoulder. To the right, a man and a woman in yellow clothing dance. Behind them, a waiter walks. On the far right. a man in a blue suit and a woman in pink walk through the door. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 8. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Burrell Memorial Hospital; David Ramey.
Image of Burrell Memorial Hospital. An ambulance past a sign titled "Burrell Memorial Hospital", while a nurse watches it go past with a patient in a wheelchair behind her. A man with a cane is assisted by a nurse, and a man with crutches walks towards another nurse. A orange car is parked directly to the right of the hospital. To the right, a red car drives down the main road towards rows of homes. In the right corner, a white home is partially visible and a white pickup truck sits in the yard. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 9. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Kaiser Record Store; Hotel Roanoke; Norfolk and Western Railway; Roanoke Higher Education Center; David Ramey.
Street view of Henry Street. In the center is a brick building with "Kiser Records" written in the window. There are cars in the road and people walking on the sidewalks outside the store. Just behind the building is a church, possibly High Street Baptist Church. There is a tall building with a flag on top, likely the general office building for Norfolk and Western (now the Roanoke Higher Education Center). Hotel Roanoke can be seen in the background. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 13. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Peach Road; Hill Top Grocery; David Ramey.
Store clerk stands holding a broom in front of Hill Top Grocery. The building as "Hill Top Gro" in the windows, with a Coca-Cola advertisement on top. Inside, produce, other products, and the cash register is visible. Outside, a young boy stands to the left with a large dog and a small tog. To the right, a young boy points at the worker, while an older boy with books tucked under his arm gestures. A man in a pinstripe suit walks holding a brief case. Author signed and dated image in bottom right corner, wrote "Ginnie Holland's Hill Top" above. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 21. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Streetscape of Gainsboro Road, with a brick building labeled "Top Hat" in the center. To the left is Martin's Fish Market. On the right, there are rows of homes. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk and cars are in the street. Airplane flies in top of image. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, titled "Gainsboro Rd". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 29. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A079 Untitled (1951-1952 Dell's Cafe)
Gainsboro; Gilmer Avenue; Dell's Cafe; David Ramey.
Aerial view of part of Gainsboro. Homes and businesses can be seen, with people walking around on the sidewalks and in a grassy area. In the center is a building with a large sign reading "Dell's Cafe", above the door and on the window. Two buildings to the left is a business with a sign above the door. The first word on the sign is difficult to read, but the second word is "cleaner". In the foreground is a road sign that says "Gilmer". There are cars and houses in the background, as well as possibly a garbage truck and worker on the left side. "1951", is written on the bottom left corner, and "1952", is on the bottom right corner. Signed by artist. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 32. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A078 Untitled (4 1/2 Blocks of Everything)
Gainsboro; Hotel Roanoke; Mill Mountain Star; David Ramey.
Aerial view of part of Gainsboro. There are houses and businesses lining the streets. In the background a large white building can be seen on the left, likely Hotel Roanoke. Next to it is a tall building with the United States flag on top. The Roanoke Star can be seen in the background at the center. There are two churches, one just below the Roanoke Star and another towards the right. The church below the Roanoke Star is possibly High Street Baptist Church, and the other farther church is possibly Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. An airplane is flying in the sky. Signed by artist and dated 2011. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 46. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A077 Untitled (Huntington Branch Life Saving Crew)
Gainsboro; Hunton Branch Lifesaving Crew; David Ramey.
Streetscape of a bloodied car crash victim on a stretcher being attended to by two members of the Hunton Lifesaving Crew. The yellow ambulance has "Hunington Branch Life Saving" on its side over a green cross. The back doors are open, revealing a first aid kit and other medical equipment. On the far left side, a blue car has crashed into a light pole, and there is broken glass scattered on the ground, and the pole in bent. In the upper left corner, a woman in a blue dress peers out of a second story window. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner. In the upper right corner, there is a circled "11". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 4. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A076 Untitled (Dog with Spilled Vase of Flowers)
Drawing of a dog sitting next to a spilled vase of flowers. The dog is a smaller breed, with yellow fur and white around its nose. Its face is flat and it has small ears and a tail with a small curl. The dog is holding a flower in its mouth. The spilled vase is blue and on the left of the dog. There is a large puddle of water coming from the vase. Behind the dog is a lamp, which is plugged into a wall outlet behind the vase. On the wall in the back is a mirror on the left and two framed pictures on the right, one of a house and another of a tree. Signed by artist, with a banner design serving as the background for the signature. Dated 6/27/09. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 1. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of the outside of a church, likely Mount Zion AME Church. The church is made of brick and has stained glass windows on the front, one depicting an angel. Two people are walking up the steps to enter the church. There are four cars outside of the church, all different colors. People can be seen in the foreground standing in a grassy area. There are houses in the background on a different street, and two buildings are directly next to the church. Signed by artist and dated 1999. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 39. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Patton Avenue; Neighbor's Grocery; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street. In the right corner, the street sigh pointing straight across says Patton. The William A. Hunton Branch YMCAA stands across the street. There is a fork in the road, and on the left side stands Neighbor's Grocery, with a Coco-Cola advertisement on the side. On the back of the paper, artist wrote "The Beginning of Gainsboro to Mt. Zion Church". Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 28. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of a red car driving on a road. Three people can be seen inside the car, a man, who is driving, a woman in the passenger seat, and a boy looking outside the window from the back seat. They have just passed a sign reading "Welcome to Roanoke". In the foreground there is a wooden fence with plants growing on and around it. There are mountains in the background and a setting sun. There are houses and two other roads in the background as well, before the mountains. In the distance on the left side is a church. Signed by artist and dated 1947. "210" is written beneath the signature. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 5. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A072 Untitled (Attending Sunday Service)
Image of a church service at an unidentified church. A preacher in black and white pastoral robes stands at the pulpit. On his left side, there is a woman in a yellow outfit, and to his right there is a man in a white suit. In the far right side, the choir sings in blue and orange robes, and the director stands in front of them with the pianist to his left. Worshippers sit in the pews with hymnals or Bibles open, and in the left corner, a man stands holding something in his hands. In the center of the image, the communion table is covered with a white cross. Artist signed and dated right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 7. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Picadilly Restaurant; Mount Zion AME Church; David Ramey.
Street scene of Gainsboro Road. There is a man wearing orange walking down a sidewalk. There are numerous other figures on the sidewalk and in a grassy area towards the right. On the road next to the man in orange is a person on a motorcycle. Partially block his head is a sign reading "No Parking Zone". Just above the man in orange's head is a sign reading "Picadilly Bar & Grill, ABC". Behind the man in orange are more buildings and homes. In the background along the same street is a church. Signed by artist and dated 1991. Words "Gainsboro Rd". written above signature. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 8. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Henry Street Bridge; 308 Club; Brooks Pharmacy; Ebony Club; Hotel Dumas; Horse Shoe Cafe; Nick's Cafe; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street. In the foreground, a man in a green plaid shirt speaks to two uniformed police officers, while another man in blue points at them. On the left side of the image, in order, are signs for businesses: the 308 Club (private written in small lettering on the sign), Brooks Pharmacy, Cab Stand, Nick's Cafe (ABC written in smaller lettering), Ebony Club. On the right side of the image in order, are the Horse Shoe, [illegible] Pool, Palace Hotel, and the Hotel Dumas. In the background is the Henry Street Bridge. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote title "Main Places on Henry St", 2003. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 12. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Patton Avenue; Gainsboro Branch Library; David Ramey.
Drawing of a large open space surrounded by businesses and homes. In the foreground, there is an open green space where figures can be seen walking, biking, and playing games. There are benches and trees. To the left, part of a one-story brick building can be seen, presumably the Gainsboro Branch Library. Cars are parked along the street. Across the street there are businesses. One store has a fish above the door. A barbershop pole can be seen next to another door. In the background there are rows of houses, telephone poles, and trees. Signed by artist. Words "Gainsboro 1954" are written above signature. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street, p. 29. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Image centered on a fight between two men, while a woman waves her arms next to them. Behind them, there is a police car, and uniformed officers approach from the right and the left. Behind the officers, onlookers stop and watch. In the background, a child plays with a dog, and two people sit. Further back, two nuns walk towards the situation. St. Andrew's Catholic Church looms in the background, and a few houses and buildings are visible beside it. An airplane soars in the sky above. Author signed and dated bottom right corner as 1952, and titled image "Library Yard". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 43. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A067 Untitled (Burrell Memorial Hospital)
Image of Burrell Memorial Hospital. A small white ambulance is parked in front of the porch. A woman in a white dress stands just behind it. Another woman in white is visible in a window on the second floor of the hospital. In the front yard, a nurse pushes a man in a wheelchair, and to the left, a nurse pushes another man in a wheelchair while a third nurse stands beside them. There is a sign that reads "Burrell Memorial Hospital". In the background of the image, a few homes and cars are visible. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 10. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Patton Avenue; Martin's Fish Market; Picadilly Restaurant; David Ramey.
Drawing of a street. There is a wooden building with a picture of a fish above the door and a window sign reading "Martins Fish Market". Next to it on the right is another door and window sign, this time reading "Barber Shop". There is a red and white striped pole outside the window. Another sign to the right reads "Shoe", with another entrance door. At the far end of the sidewalk is a brick corner building with two signs, both reading "Picadilly Cafe". There are people outside these buildings on the sidewalk, as well as three people in an alley on the left, they are standing next to a blue car. Signed by artist and dated 2010. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 20. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A065 Untitled (Nick's Cafe, Lincoln Theater, Dumas Hotel)
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Hotel Dumas; Lincoln Theater; Nick's Cafe; Henry Street Bridge; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street. On the left side, Nick's Cafe has a man exiting the business, and two others standing on the sidewalk. A woman in a striped red dress walks towards the Lincoln Theater, and a man in a white suit jacket walks towards her. On the right side of the image are the Hotel Dumas and Dumas Coffee Shop. Pedestrians walk down the sidewalk while there are cars in the street. The Henry Street Bridge is visible in the background. There is an unidentified church in the background of the image. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 15. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Hotel Dumas; Nicks Cafe; David Ramey.
Drawing of Henry Street. In the center on the road is a yellow car. There is a person in the driver's seat. A man stands next to the car, leaning onto it on the driver's side. Buildings line both sides of the road. On the left there is a building with a sign reading "Pepsi Cola, Nicks Cafe". There is a person with their hand on the doorknob who is waving at another figure down the road. A sign reading "Hour Parking" is on the sidewalk, next to the yellow car. On the right side of the street are more buildings with signs. The sign closest to the foreground reads "Palace Hotel", next to it is "Hunter Cafe", and even farther back is a larger building with "Dumas Hotel". A bridge can be seen in the background as well as more, taller buildings. Signed by artist. "10" is written on the back top right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 15. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A063 Truck Stop Lot Lizards (A Boy Named Thomas)
Image of a truck stop. In the center of an image, there is a blue truck with a white semi trailer, and the words Safe Way Trucking in red lettering under a logo. A man climbs into the drivers seat. To the right, is a white truck with "Carolina Lines" written on the front and side. In the left, there is an orange truck with '"M" on the front, and next to it, a blue truck with "Lone Star" at the top. In the far left, there is a sign that says "Truck Stop, Coffee Shower". In the upper left corner, are more trucks with "Yello" on the side driving down the interstate. To the right, is a blue truck with "Jones Meats" and a orange and grey truck with "West Coast" on the side, both driving down the highway. In the bottom right corner, are scanyily clad women. Artist signed and dated bottom right, and titled image "Truck Stop Lot Lizzards". In the bottom left corner, artist wrote "A Boy Named Thomas". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 26. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A062 Untitled (Burrell Memorial Hospital)
Gainsboro; Burrell Memorial Hospital; Hunton Life Saving Crew; David Ramey.
Image of a yellow ambulance with Hunton on the side. Four men, presumably doctors and members of the Hunton Life Saving Crew, stand in front of the ambulance wearing white coats and holding first aid boxes. In the bottom right corner there is a sign that says "Burrell Memorial Hospital". On the left side, in the background there is a nurse standing with her arms behind her back, and another nurse pushing a patient in a wheel chair. Burrell Memorial Hospital stands in the background. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 4. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A061 Untitled ("My Friend Tommy Crowder")
Streetscape featuring a brown house with chickens in the side yard. An olive pickup truck sits facing the road, and a green car is behind a tree with the hood popped open; a dog house is beside it. Behind the home, there is a busy street with cars and a truck. In the background, there are homes and a large brick building. On the right, there is an unidentified cemetery. At the right edge of the image, there is a white house with a chain fence surrounding it. A person in a brown coat pushes a car at the bottom of the picture, and a dog runs in front. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 26. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; Gainsboro Branch Library; David Ramey.
Drawing of a boy and two police officers on a sidewalk. There is a bike and a dog to the left of the boy. The boy is pointing towards his left and holding up two fingers. One officer's baton is raised in the same direction as the boy's arm. A police car can be seen across the road from the figures. There is a street sign on the left reading "Gainsbo[ro]". Behind the police car is a brick building. In the distance on the right side is a large church. A smaller church can be seen on the left side. There are people walking near the police car. Artist signed and dated image as 1990, wrote "Gainsboro Communiety 1952". Stories in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, pp. 16-17. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A059 Gainsboro School 1952, Mrs. Taylor
Gainsboro; Gainsboro School; David Ramey.
Depiction of the Gainsboro School. Three rows of students sit facing a whiteboard. The boards contents have "3+3=6", "6+4=10", and "14+6=20". At the front of the classroom, there is a coal stove, and a broom leans against the wall. One the left wall, there is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Artist signed and dated image as 1952, wrote "Gainsboro School, 1952, Mrs. Taylor". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 11. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of a river passing through a forested area on the left and a wooden building on the right. There are people swimming in the water and standing alongside the bank. Clothes are hung in trees and left on the ground. There is a bike on the bottom right side. On the right is a wooden building with a high fenced in area in front of it. The side of the building reads "Pepsi Coke". Figures can be seen inside of the building. Inside of the fenced in area is presumably a pool, as there is a figure diving off of a diving board. An airplane is flying on the top left side. Signed by artist and dated 1995. Beneath the signature is "Royal Garden Swimming Hole 1955". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 27. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Hotel Dumas; David Ramey.
Drawing of four people in an alleyway. Three of the people are significantly taller than the fourth person, who is drinking from a bottle while he is encouraged by the three taller men. Trashcans, trash, and empty bottles line the alleyway. A figure stands on the sidewalk in the distance with their hands on their hips looking in the direction of the alley. To the left is a building with the last three letters of its sign visible, reading "-ony". On the other side of the street, also on the left, is presumably the Hotel Dumas, as "Dumas" is written towards the top of the building. There is a brick building on the right with a figure in the window. On the opposite side of the street is a building with a sign reading "Hunter". Signed by artist and dated 1998. "Friendly fight" is written in the bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 1. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A056 Patton Ave. NW, 100 Block, Gainsboro Community 1948
Streetscape on Patton Ave. NW 100 Block. In the center, a man in a blue vest, a woman in a red dress, a little boy holding a stuffed animal, and a little girl wearing a red striped vest all stand together in front of an orange car. A brown dog is in the left corner. In the back, there are four grey houses. Artist signed and dated image as 1948, and wrote "Patton Ave. NW, 100-Block, Gainsboro Community 1948". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 5. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Lucy Addison High School; David Ramey.
Drawing of Addison High School. The high school is in the center of the drawing, with cars lined up in front of it. There are people outside in the grass doing various activities such as sitting, running, talking, and riding bikes. In the foreground, two people stand behind a sign reading "Addison High. Home of Bulldogs". Cars are parked on the road in the foreground. There is a plane flying above the high school. Houses can be seen in the background behind the school. Signed by artist and dated 1995. "Addison High School 1948" is written in the bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 48. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; Martin's Fish Market; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Gainsboro Road. Two men dressed in blue and white walk down the street; one is carrying a brown bag and a green drink. Behind them, a woman in a yellow dress walks in the opposite direction with a man in a red striped shirt. In the right corner, a man in a green pinstripe suit smokes a cigar in front of a wooden building with a sign that says "Fish". In the background, the YMCA is visible. On the left side of the image, Neighbor's Grocery is depicted with a Pepsi-Cola sign. Right above Neighbor's Grocery, the Hotel Roanoke is visible. A large building with a flag in also in the background. A plane flies in the upper section of the image. A pink and blue bus drives in the background. Artist signed and dated image as 1957. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 22. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A053 Hill Top, Ginny's Groc., Peach Rd.
Drawing of Peach Road. People can be seen outside walking down the sidewalk and in the grass. Two figures in the foreground are walking with their arms around each others' waists. There is a child on a bike next to them and a dog behind them. On the left side is a building with a sign reading "Hill Top Gro". Across the street on the right side is a house with a woman in the front yard. A man walking a dog passes in front of her. More buildings and houses can be seen in the background. There are cars and trucks driving on the roads in the background as well. In the foreground on the right side is the hood of a car and a road sign reading "25 mph". Signed and dated by artist. Words "Hill Top Ginnys Groc Peach Rd" are written above signature. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 21. Written on the reverse side is "No. 110. T. Peach Rd. Hill Top Gro". Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A052 Untitled (Norfolk & Western Office)
Gainsboro; Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
Office room with black and white checkered floors. A man sits in a red chair behind a desk. A man stands in front of the desk and to the right, holding his hat in his hand. Behind the desk, pictures of trains and certificates are displayed on the wall, as well as a "Norfolk and Western RR" certificate, and a model train. In the left corner, a woman in a red polka dot dress stands in the door holding papers to her chest. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 1. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of a boy and a man in nature. The boy is on the left and is wearing a white toga-like outfit with sandals. He is holding a plush bear. The man is sitting on a tree stump and is wearing blue robe/tunic with sandals. His hair is long and there is a halo above his head. Behind them is a path that leads to a stone bridge and continues towards buildings in the distance. There are figures in the background wearing clothes of a similar style. The boy and man are surrounded by flowers. Signed by artist and dated 2009. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 1. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Landscape of Washington Park. At the bottom right of the page, a man, woman and child hold a picnic blanket and basket. Throughout the background, there are buses and cars. Families lounge on picnic blankets with baskets, eating and drinking. In the background to the left, there are rows of homes. Two airplanes are in the top of the image. In the bottom left, there is a sign that reads "Welcome to Washington Park". Artist signed and dated image as 1956. On the back of the image there is a drawing of an unidentified man with his eyes closed. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 3. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; Gilmer Avenue; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; Johnson and Reed Real Estate; David Ramey.
Streetscape centering a brick building with a "Johnson & Reed sign" above the door, and "Johnson & Reed Real Estate" on the window. A woman in a yellow dress stands outside of the business. On the upper windows, there are two advertisements- "Dr. Robison DDS" and "North Carolina". To the left are wooden houses and an orange car driving in the street,. Pedestrians walk up and down the sidewalk. To the right, there a faint sign that says "Chic Shop" and to the far right, the YMCA sign is cut off. Writing on back says "The beginning of Gainsboro and Gilmer". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 35. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Drawing of Henry Street Bridge. On the left is a building with a sign reading "Ecomy Repaire". People are seen walking down the sidewalk. There are cars driving in both directions across the bridge. On the right are railroad tracks and trains. There is a patch of open grass just before the tracks, where two signs can be seen in the foreground. One reads "10 Ton" and the other reads "No Parking". There are tall buildings in the background, presumably downtown Roanoke. One building on the left has a flag on the roof. Signed by artist and dated 1995. Story in the Times and Life on Henry Street, p. 35. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Weeby's Grocery; 308 Club; David Ramey.
Night scene of Henry Street. A man leans against a street lamp in conversation with a woman. Directly next to them is Weeby's Grocery, which has its lights on. Signs for other businesses on Henry Street are visible, such as 308 Club, Brooks Pharmacy, and Nicks Cafe. On the opposite side of the street is Hotel Dumas and a building with a sign reading "BPW Cab". A person is standing in the doorway of the building, and there are cars directly next to it. People can be seen walking in the background. The bottom right corner has the words "Night Life on Henry Street" written. Signed by artist and dated 2001. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 34. "4" written on back top right corner. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A046 Untitled ("Arriving at Sunday Service")
Gainsboro; Mill Mountain Star; David Ramey.
Image of an unidentified red brick church with stained glass windows. In the center, is a minister in dark pastoral robes welcoming a brightly dressed couple and child into the sanctuary. On the left side, a line of church goers walk from the parking lot. In the background, there are homes visible beneath the Mill Mountain Star. On the back of the image is a picture of woman titled Ms. Candy. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 8. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Roanoke; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; David Ramey.
Landscape centered on a red car with two adults in the front and a child in the backseat, The car idles at an intersection, marked by a sign pointing ahead to Salem with the route "US 11". To the right, there is a sign pointing right towards Roanoke, and left towards Vinton. At the bottom on the image, there is one sign reading "A60", and another sign reading "Speed Limit 45" with "US 220" above it. Behind the red car, there is a filling station labeled "Esso". In the upper right corner, St. Andrew's Catholic Church can be seen in the background, along with other homes and buildings. Author signed and dated image as 1948. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 30. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; St. Andrew's Catholic Church; Picadilly Restaurant; David Ramey.
Streetscape of a man in a blue and orange sweater shaking the hand of a man in a white suit jacket in the foreground. In the background are various pedestrians in brightly colored clothing. St. Andrew's Catholic Church is depicted in the the upper left hand corner. In the right side of the image as a street lined with unidentified homes and businesses. One business has a sign advertising Coca-Cola and fish, while the business behind it is labeled the 'Picadilly Bar and Cafe' (listed as Picadilly Restaurant in records). Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 101. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Unidentified coastal port (most likely Hampton/Norfolk area); David Ramey.
Seascape of a brown dock on the water. From left to right: a navy sailor stands with a woman in yellow. A woman in a white coat stands with a little boy holding a stuffed animal. A sailor stands with a woman in orange and a little girl in pink. A lone sailor stands at the right side in a salute. In the center of the paper, there is one battle ship with a larger ship behind it. Two smaller ships are on the left side. Behind the ships appears to be a construction flag with the American flag in the center. On the right side, there are city buildings in the distance. Author signed and dated scene as 1945. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 32. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
In the center of the image, two uniformed police officers question an man in pajamas. To the side, a woman, presumably his wife, also in her pajamas, stands with her hair in rollers, holding a cooking pot. Two children, a boy and a girl, are standing besides her. A white dog barks in the bottom right corner. In the background, neighbors stand on their porches watching the scene. Three brown, wooden houses with brick porches take up space in the background. Two people stand behind a blue car in the far right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 36. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Gainsboro Road; William A. Hunton Branch YMCA; David Ramey.
"Negibors Groc, The store was really located on Gainsboro Road just a couple of blocks from Henry Street, directly across the street from Negibors Store. Was the the Huntington Branch YMCA It was opprated by a man named Mr. Lee, and a fellow people called Red fox. Thats if you knew him personally. Otherwise we called him Mr Mitchell. He was a real nice man. The reason some people called him Red fox is because he was a light skind man with flameing red Hair. At that time in life a membership to the YMCA for a year was 50c for anyone under 18. and my Dad only paid one dollar a year for his membership, the funny looking building in the very middle of this drawing belong to Archie Jones, he was a Black contractor and he also built Hamlar and Curtis funeral home, located on Morman Rd NW. This whole communiety is gone also along with Johnson and Reed Relitors on Gilmer ave and Gainsboro Rd". Drawing of Gainsboro road. On the left side is store with a sign reading "Negibors Groc". On the other side of the street is a building with a sign reading "YMCA". The streets are busy, with both people and cars. One road forks in the background. Drawing of Gainsboro Road. On the left side is a store with a sign reading "Negibors Groc." On the other side of the street is a building with a sign reading "YMCA." The streets are busy, with both people and cars. One road forks in the background. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 25. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Street scene of Henry Street. A crowd is gathered in the road as two men fight. The Horse Shoe Cafe can be seen on the far right side. There is a car outside of the cafe. A dog is in the foreground on the right, just behind a fire hydrant and a telephone pole. Houses can be seen in the distance, as well as a church. Signed by artist. Dated 2001. "Misunderstanding" is written in the bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 101. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Peach Road; Gainsboro School; Mansour's Grocery; Hill Street Baptist Church; David Ramey.
Streetscape of a wooden house on the curb of Gainsboro Road, that belongs to either Willie Davis or Chuck Jordan. On the left side, is a brick building, the Gainsboro School with an American flag on the side. On the right side is Joe Mansour's Grocery Store. At the bottom of an image is a street sign that reads "Gainsboro" straight across, and Peach Road pointing backwards. On the right side is a grey stone building. In the background is a neighborhood, and a church that is likely Hill Street Baptist Church is on the right hand side. Signed and dated by author in bottom right corner, along with the word "Gainsboro". Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 37. On the back of the image, titled "Gainsboro School and the Raiseing The Flag" with a drawing of a star. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Street view of Hotel Roanoke. Cars are parked on the left side in a parking lot, three people can be seen walking on a sidewalk in the center of the work. A sign on the right side reads "Hotel Roanoke Parking" and points towards the cars. Two men in uniform are on the bottom right corner raking leaves. Two smokestacks can be seen behind the hotel. Signed by artist and dated 1994. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 23. Reverse side has the words "Hotel Roanoke 1951 Owned and operated at that time By Norfolk and Western R.R." Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A037 Untitled (Welcome to Washington Park, Roanoke VA)
Landscape painting, with "Welcome to Washington Park, Roanoke VA" sign in the bottom right corner. Three orange buses, two visibly labeled Franklin County Public Schools and Henry County Public School are in the center of the image. Children and adults are lined up with bags throughout the image. At the bottom of the image, a red car and a green car are depicted. In the right corner, there is a yellow car, and more cars depicted in the background. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 3. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Roanoke; Norfolk and Western/Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
Snowscape with a small, two story, brick house in the center of the image, and a green pickup truck in the driveway. An adult in a blue coat holds a snow shovel in one hand, and waves at the unidentified train in the left corner. A child in a white coat and a child in a blue coat are in the lower right corner, one is holding a snow shovel and the other is walking. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 15. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
A Norfolk and Western train is in the center of the image. Two railway workers, one with light blue overalls and the other with a dark blue suit are visible in the first car. The second train car is labeled "U.S. MAIL". An empty set of tracks is at the bottom of the engine. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner as 1994. Drawing related to Gainsboro Road and Beyond.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Hotel Dumas; Hotel Roanoke; Norfolk and Western/Norfolk and Southern Railway; David Ramey.
A man in an olive coat, green suit and hat walks over the Henry Street bridge in the foreground. In the background, the Hotel Roanoke is in the upper right corner. A plane flies over the Hotel Dumas in the far right corner. Two unidentified trains disappear beneath the bridge. Drawing related to Gainsboro Road and Beyond. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; High Street Baptist Church; David Ramey.
Railroad tracks and trains are shown passing beneath a bridge. On the left cars are lined up next to a sign reading "Automobile Exchange". There is a road with cars driving on it. People can be seen walking next to the road and at the Automobile Exchange. In the background on the left side is a tall building with a flag. Also on the left is the High Street Baptist Church. A brick building with a sign sits next to the bridge. On the right side in the background are densely situated buildings, likely downtown Roanoke. A plane can be seen flying in the sky. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 48. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Cityscape of downtown Roanoke with the Wells Fargo Building in the center and the Mill Mountain Star to the right. Norfolk and Western train at the bottom of the image. Clock at the far right. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 2. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A031 "Under Henry Street Bridge 1954"
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Norfolk and Western Railway; Hotel Dumas; David Ramey.
A man in foreground wearing overalls, assumedly works for the railroad. The Henry Street bridge is on the left edge of the image. There is a Norfolk and Western train coming towards the foreground. The Hotel Dumas is to the left of the figure in the foreground. There is a unknown church on the right edge of the image. Description of the image in bottom right corner. Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 1. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A029 Untitled ("On Henry Street in Bad Times I")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Atlantic Sandwich Stand; Ebony Club; Hotel Dumas; Entertainment; David Ramey.
This streetscape shows the signs for "Atlantic Sandwich Stand Pepsi Cola" and "Ebony Club" on one side of the street, and the front of the "Dumas" Hotel on the other side. Two men are assumedly exchanging a greeting. Other people and a car fill the background. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 40. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A028 Untitled ("The Community Barber Shop")
This is an interior image of "The Community Barber Shop". One man is cutting another's hair while two others are seen in the background. Numerous hair tools and products can be seen on the barber's shelf. There is a crack in the wall in the top of the image. There is a circled "6" in the top left-hand corner. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 14. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A027 Untitled ("Weeby's Groceries / 308 Club")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Weeby's Grocery; Nicks Cafe; David Ramey.
This streetscape is at the corner of Wells Avenue and Henry Street. Weeby's Grocery is at the middle of the image, and someone is seen exiting the building. Several cars are parked alongside the street. Signs receding into the background read, "308" and "Nicks". Norfolk and Western building is the large orange and yellow building in the background. Houses can be seen on Wells Avenue. there is a circled "14" in the top left-hand corner. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 8. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
This image features a group of four people standing at an intersection. There are several buildings in the background, and the two to the right are labelled, "Horse Shoe" and "Cab Stand". The Cab Stand even has a phone number listed as "374-7911". Numerous people are interacting on the street. There is a woman handing something off to one of the men at the corner. There is a circled "8" in the top left corner. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 24. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A025 Untitled ("The Gateway to Downtown")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Norfolk and Western Railway; David Ramey.
This streetscape is leading the viewer toward the First Street Bridge. The bridge runs over the train tracks, and one of the train's cars is clearly labelled, "NW", assumedly referring to Norfolk and Western Railways. Numerous people and cars are pictured on the intersection. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 4. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A024 Untitled ("Rise and Fall of Henry Street")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Nicks Cafe; Ebony Club; Urban Renewal; David Ramey.
This image shows the active demolition of Henry Street. An orange bulldozer is at the center of the image; it pushes away bricks and other debris. A sign in the bottom left reads, "Nicks", referring to Nick's Cafe on Henry Street. The Ebony Club is still standing on the right side of the image. The power line has been cut off and is dangling toward the ground on the demolition site. Several workers are at the scene. Tall buildings are in the background as well as a dump truck and a crane with a wrecking ball attached. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 59. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A023 Untitled ("Kiser Record Shop II")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Kaiser Records; David Ramey.
The interior of the Kaiser Record Shop is shown in this image. Several people are shown in the shop, and numerous signs and decorations are displayed on the walls. There is a picture on the wall that shows someone outside of the Dumas Hotel, assumedly one of the remarkable entertainers that frequented the Dumas. The signs read, "Little Richard Special $450 3 45", "All New 45 Sale #", "3 45 for $5.00", "Sale 78 1/2 off", "James Brown Album", and "Lord Price". Records and genres of music line the walls. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 56. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Ebony Club; Entertainment; David Ramey.
The large stage of the Ebony Club is prominent in the background. A band of eight is performing on stage. Several people are standing up at the stage, while others are dancing or sitting at tables enjoying their drinks. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 48. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A021 Untitled ("Couple Toasting at the Ebony Club")
The large stage of the Ebony Club is prominent in the background. A band of eight people is performing for the crowd. As the title suggests, a couple is toasting in the foreground. Numerous other couples are dancing, and two tables are shown on each side of the image. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 50. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Three people are pictured, assumedly inside of a cobbling business. There is a woman peeking into the back of the shop, holding a pair of shoes, and two men standing at a work desk, shining and repairing shoes. There are numerous pairs strewn around the room. There is a crack in the wall near the baseboard toward the middle of the image. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 52. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A019 Untitled ("Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon")
Gainsboro; Businesses; Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon; David Ramey.
Exterior view of "Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon". The one visible street sign puts the building on the corner of Wells Avenue. Two women are seen on the sidewalk as well as a man walking from the left. There are numerous houses lining the right of the image, receding into the background. The large window showing into the shop is displaying two wigs and a vase of flowers. Evidence of another started drawing on the back side of the image. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 16. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A018 Untitled ("Nick's Cafe on Henry Street II")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Nicks Cafe; David Ramey.
Interior image of Nick's Cafe on Henry Street. Several people are sitting at the counter, and three workers are behind the counter. The atmosphere is lively and social. The exterior window as well as a doorway to the kitchen are also visible. A sign reading "Nicks" sits above the exterior window. The floor is black and white checkerboard. There is an additional sign that lists menu items as "Beans", "Corn Bread", "Stew-", and "Chicken dumplings". There are also three large hams hanging from the wall. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 38. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A017 Untitled ("Kiser Record Shop I")
Streetscape of Henry Street is shown. First Street Bridge recedes into the background. "Kiser Records" is the primary storefront emphasized in the image. Several cars are parked along Henry Street. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 54. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A016 Untitled ("Downtown Roanoke Today")
Gainsboro; Businesses; Churches; Schools; David Ramey.
Image is an aerial view of Roanoke looking toward South Roanoke. The Star on Mill Mountain is the main focal point of the background. Other featured buildings assumedly include St. Anthony's Catholic Church in the bottom left corner, the Hotel Roanoke in black and white on the right edge of the image, the First Street Bridge goes over the moving train on the left of the image, the old Booker T. Washington Junior High School in red on the left edge of the image, the Wells Fargo building in orange near the middle of the image, and the Roanoke High Education Center in tan as the highest point in the background before the Star. Evidence of another started drawing on the back side of the image. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 2. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A015 Untitled ("On Henry Street in Bad Times II")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Atlantic Sandwich Stand; David Ramey.
Viewer is looking into the establishment, "Atlantic Sandwich Stand Coak Cola". There is one man in the foreground preparing a hot dog while several men are sitting at the counter. Signs in the back read, "Pie 10 cents", "Fish San 10 cents", "Coffee 10 cents", "Hot dog 10 cents". Under the glass to look into the Atlantic, the name "Charles" is written toward the bottom right corner. A small circular sign is at the top of the image which reads, "Dr. Pepper 2, 4, 10". Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 42. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Businesses; Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon; Weeby's Grocery; David Ramey.
A streetscape is shown at a four-way stop. The street going from the bottom left toward the upper right, is Wells Avenue. The cross street is Henry Street. The large building on the right of the drawing is listed as "Weeby's" referring to Weeby's Grocery. The building across the street is listed as "Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon". Several houses are shown receding from behind Louise and Lillian's. Several people are shown interacting and walking around the scene. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 10. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Entertainment; Businesses; Ebony Club; Atlantic Sandwich Stand; David Ramey.
Two storefronts are pictured: the one of the left reads, "Atlantic Sandwich" and the sign also notes "Coak Cola", and the store on the right is the Ebony Club. Several people are seen entering both establishments. Point of view is set from across the street. A teal car is exiting the right side of the image. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 46. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
A train is headed toward the viewer billowing smoke behind it. The engine number is 760. A man is off to the right, standing next to the engine. A small red truck is in the right of the background. The train recedes into the background. On the back of the sketch, "No # 0220 [copyright] papper $10.00 [signed] David A. Ramey." Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), back cover. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A011 Untitled ("Henry Street Singing Groups")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Ebony Club; David Ramey.
Several men are singing on the street in front of the Ebony Club. There is another business featured on the glass behind them, the last word is "Sands". Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 44. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Hotel Dumas; North Carolina Mutual; David Ramey.
Streetscape of Henry Street is shown. Sign in top right corner reads, "Dumas Hotel". Building in the back left corner reads, "North Carolina Mutual". First Street Bridge is in the background. Several people are socializing on the sidewalk. Sketch on the back of the image that shows a car in ink. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 58. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A009 Untitled ("Once Upon a Time on Henry Street")
Streetscape of Henry Street is shown. Large orange car is parked on the street. First Street Bridge is in the background alongside several buildings. Building on the left states, "Nicks Cafe", and the letters "ABC" are on the bottom right of the sign. Building in the background reads, "Merico Club" [?]. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 34. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Man helps a woman into teal "Day & Night Cab 369-5411".Building on the left states, "Horse Shoe Cafe", and the building to the right states, "Day & Night Cab". A few houses and anther cab are pictured in the background. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 32. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A007 Untitled ("Brooks Drug Store on Henry Street I")
Gainsboro; Henry Street; Businesses; Brooks Pharmacy; David Ramey.
A man, possibly the druggist, stands while looking at something in his hands. Man is inside Brooks Pharmacy. Numerous drugs, books, vials, and other medicinal tools are shown. A woman is standing at the window, assumedly to pick up a medication. Sign in the background reads, "Your Heath is Our Business". On back of the drawing: list from 1-41; row 1 says, "M. green Shoe Shop," row 2 says, "George Pacific INS Co.," row 3 says, "Barber Shop," row 4 says, "North Carolina Mutual INS," row 5 says, "Virginia Theater Mr. Neighbors," rows 6 and 7 are blank, row 8 says, "High St. Church Noel Taylor," row 9 says, "Buster Webb Garage," and row 10 says, "Apartment - Williams Boy." The rest of the rows are blank. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 20. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Three younger boys are talking to two older boys alongside on a street. A road recedes into the background. An orange and white car passes in the background. Numerous houses are also present in the background. Evidence of another drawing started on the back side of the drawing. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 12. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A005 Untitled ("Harry Pool Hall Manhattan")
Image features a pool hall with several men playing around the three tables. Several men are also smoking as they play. A cobweb hangs from the top left corner. A fridge on the left side reads, "Coak Colas", and three signs on the left side read, "World Boxing May 10 1958 Sugar Ray Robinson", "Ebony Club June 6 Wilson Pickett", and "Vote for Nixson". Men appear to be socializing as they play. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 18. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Image is of the inside of a store. There is an older woman off to the left, assumedly a worker in the store, taking somehting out of the oven. Three boys stand at the counter, one is counting change. There is a bin for "Flower", and "Oil" on the right side of the image, and there are three pots tacked to the wall on the upper right side. There are also 4 signs that read, "Apple 15 cents", "No Credit", "Sweet Potato Pies 15 cents", and "Peach 15". There is a crack in the ceiling, a cobweb in the upper right corner, and significant degradation of the back wall. There is a number "8" in the top left corner. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 26. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
Assumedly the boxer Jessie Baker from 1951. The boxer is in "Everlast" shorts, and there is a large crowd behind him. On the left side of the image, there appears to be a commentator box. There are several signs in the background; they read, "Budwiser Beer", "Drink Coca Cola", and "Kool Milds". Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 30. Displayed in the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A002 Untitled ("Nick's Cafe on Henry Street I")
Streetscene of Henry Street. First Street Bridge in background. Yellow car with license place "4673" is parked on the street and gray car is behind it. Building on the left side of the image is "Nicks Cafe". The letters "ABC" are at the bottom right of the sign off the side of the building. Two men are shaking hands outside of the building. Telephone poles are prominent on the sides of the road. Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 36. Displayed at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
DR-A001 Untitled ("Brooks Drug Store on Henry Street II")
Streetscene of Henry Street. Several buildings featured, building to the rightmost edge is labelled as "Brooks Drug" with an assumed Druggist standing at the door. Next building to the left is labelled as "Pool Hall." Featured in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 22. Displayed at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture Exhibit 2023-2024.
A Guide to the Papers of the Gainsboro Road Expansion Project
The Gainsboro Road Expansion Project is a project that started in 1985 to expand the Second Street NW / Gainsboro Road NW corridor to create a four-lane road connecting Orange Avenue NW to Salem Avenue SW, the realignment of Wells Avenue NW, and also creating the bridge over Shenandoah Avenue NW in Roanoke, Virginia. To acquire land for this project, imminent domain was used for the land and homes of Gainsboro residents. The City Planning Department, alongside Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, and Mattern and Craig Engineers and Surveyors, completed environmental assessments in order to evaluate real estate at a lower price. There was considerable opposition from neighborhood residents for this project. This collection houses documents that state this as well as lists of the people they were contacting for their property.
City of Roanoke Planning Department, Robert K. Bengtson
Williamson Road Corridor Urban Design Catalog
This draft of the Williamson Road Corridor Urban Design Catalog was created on 19 May 1986, and it details Design Concepts, Development Strategies, Planning Documents, and other Maps. This project was never completed. It is assumed that this is due to the cost of the massive project. When the project was introduced, businesses along Williamson Road were brought in to help guide the project. This document specifically looks at how the citizens around Williamson Road saw potential for this area of Roanoke and its ability to draw in more interest in the City.
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern Architectural and Engineering Firm; Mason Handke, City of Roanoke Public Works
The Randolph Street Market was located at the corner of Williamson Road (Randolph Street) and Campbell Avenue.
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is located at 402 2nd Street SW.
Birds-eye view looking northeast toward the Norfolk & Western General Offices and Hotel Roanoke.
Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.
Group photo of National Business College students.
A penmanship class in National Business College.
"The student body assembled at the college building on Church Avenue and with well-filled baskets marched to the Norfolk & Western where they boarded a special train chartered for the occasion by Professor Coulter. The management of the Norfolk & Western furnished the school an all-steel train, the first of its kind operated by the company composed of its own equipment - a fact that was highly appreciated by the college and its students. An exciting game of baseball was played between teams from Commercial and Shorthand departments, and those not thus engaged enjoyed themselves at other games and sports, and everybody entered heartily into the picnic spirit."
Young Business Men's Class of First Baptist Church.
For many years, Salem had also benefited from passenger service provided by the Virginian Railroad. Virginian passenger service in Salem ended in 1954, five years prior to its merger with the N&W.
The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the current building.
Prominent on the left is a sign for W.B. Dillard Drug Co., Prescription Druggists, Soda and Mineral Waters. Watts Dillard was a prominent Salem business man involved in numerous civic projects. His drugstore, at the corner of Main and College, got a hot-water soda urn in 1901 which was big news. A local newspaper reported “both hot and cold drinks will be served in summer and winter.” This same establishment had turned heads with the installation of a “fly brush and fan,” a contraption that drove away flies from the soda fountain and kept air stirring constantly!
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.
Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
The Hotel Pierce was located on the site that would be become the Hotel Dumas.
West Building on the campus of Hollins University.
A panoramic view of the Hollins University campus.
An interior view of the reception, reading, and music room in connection with Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor. Sheen's was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.
An interior view of Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor, formerly located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.
Wills & Willauer was located at 111-113 Campbell Avenue SW.
The North Star is the annual for Northside High School.
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.
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.