Looking north on 2nd Street NE. Lick Run is the stream at right. Extreme right is the location of I581.
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Looking north on 2nd Street just beyond Patton Avenue..
Looking north on 2nd Street NE at the intersection with Patton Avenue.
Looking north on 6th Street SE from Tazewell Avenue.
Apartments located at 2049 Windsor Avenue at the corner of Brunswick Street.
Looking north on Avon Road at the intersection with Sherwood Avenue.
Vacant storefront on Williamson Road between Church Avenue and Kirk Avenue. The building was once occupied by blacksmith G.W. Copenhaver. The site is now a parking lot.
Carvins Cove Dam shortly after completion. The reservoir would not be complete until the 1940s.
Carvins Cove Dam Shortly after completion. The reservoir would not be complete until the 1940s.
Buildings once located at 2nd Street and Church Avenue where the Commonwealth Building stands today.
Looking east on Church Avenue from the 100 block.
Demolition of St. John's Episcopal and a house on Church Avenue to make way for the post office.
Commerce Street School being razed to make room for the post office. Greene Memorial United Methodist Church can be seen in background.
Demolition of the Commerce Street School, also known as the First Ward School.
The original Fire Station 7, located at 1742 Memorial Avenue.
A view of the 200 block of Franklin Road, where the Verizon building sits today. First Baptist Church can be seen over the buildings at left. The building on the right with the round portion was the original First Baptist Church.
Gregory Avenue at the intersection with 2nd Street NE.
John Nolen's plans for the City of Roanoke on display in the windows of Heironimus.
Looking north on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue.
Looking north on Jefferson Street from Elmwood Park.
Home formerly located at 815 S. Jefferson Street.
Mick or Mack, formerly located at 310 2nd Street.
A view of Mill Mountain from Old Southwest.
This monument was erected in 1925 by the Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter of the DAR to honor Roanoke soldiers who served in World War I. It is located in Argonne Circle on King George Avenue.
View of the Municipal Building from 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.
A view of the municipal building from the YMCA.
One-lane road under a Norfolk & Western underpass through which traffic accessing 460 East would pass.
Lots for sale in front of the Norfolk & Western freight station on Norfolk Avenue.
Norfolk & Western Salvage Warehouse, formerly located at 201 Campbell Avenue SE.
A view of Norfolk Avenue includes Bannister's Place (a boarding house) and HC Barnes Pharmacy. Buildings were located roughly where the Wells-Fargo Tower is today.
Driving could be a challenge on Orange Avenue in its early days. View is looking west near Gainsboro Road.
Streetcar tracks on the 700 block of Memorial Avenue.
Quick Way convenience store, located at 2209 Brandon Avenue.
Commerce Street School, also called First Ward School, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd (Commerce) Street. Built in 1890, it was razed in 1929 to make room for the post office.
A nearly gone Commerce Street or First Ward School. The school stood at Church Avenue and 2nd Street and was razed to make way for the post office.
Highland Park Elementary School, located at 1212 5th Street.
Roanoke High School was formerly located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street where the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building stands today.
Big Oak Filling Station was located around the 2500 block of Williamson Road.
Austin & Martin Auto Repair, formerly located at 223 Shenandoah Avenue NW.
Jefferson Theatre, formerly located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.
Wilson & Company, seen in the foreground, was a wholesale meat company. It was located at 312 Campebell Avenue SE. Hotel Roanoke and N&W General Offices can be seen in background.
Woodlawn Avenue at the intersection with Montgomery Avenue.
Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.
Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.
View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.
Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.
Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.
Parking lot in front of AEP's Roanoke office at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.
The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.
Looking toward intersection with 1st Street and Franklin Road.
1st Street intersection with Franklin Road in front of AEP.
Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.
Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.
Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
"Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.
Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
Davis 1.414 Crystal Spring gazebo & house
Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.
Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.
Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.
A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.
View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.
A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.
A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.
Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.
General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.
Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.
Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.
Cutting the birthday cake during Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee are Miss Diamond Jubilee, Barbara Boitnott, Mayor Walter L. Young and Miss Shenandoah Valley, Edwina Wertz.
Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee celebration kicks off at the 1915 municipal building.
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Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.
The Virginia College for Young Women under construction. The school was formerly located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue.
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.
Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.
Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.
Pleasant View School, often called Moomaw School, which stood on Moomaw land on the corner of Cove and Hershberger Roads.
Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
Davis 11.36 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.361 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
Davis 11.5 Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction
Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.
Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.
Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.
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Patrick Henry High School under construction.
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Southview Elementary School, located on Peters Creek Road. The building is now used for Roanoke County administrative offices.
Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.
East Building on the Hollins University campus. Built in 1856, It is the oldest building in use at Hollins.
Central to the campus of Roanoke College, the Administration Building was the first structure on campus, completed in 1848. Over the years, East and West wings were added.
The Dana Science Building on the campus of Hollins University.
Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.
Big Lick Post Office was located on the corner of Lynchburg Road (Orange Avenue) and Williamson Road.
Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.
Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell Avenue, in 1921. By the early 1950s, Burrell Memorial had outgrown this building and a new hospital was constructed in 1955 on the same site. l
Doctor and nursing staff standing in front of first Burrell Memorial Hospital. This building is the former Alleghany Boys Institute. Burrell was the only African American hospital in Roanoke during segregation. Individuals unidentified.
Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
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.
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The nursing class of 1947 on the steps of Jefferson Hospital.
Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.
Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. This photo was retouched.
Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. The photo was retouched, as the street was not paved at the time the photo was taken.
Davis 14.481 Lewis-Gale Hospital Nursing Class
Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.
Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.
Aerial view of Community Hospital. Orchard Hill is in the background.
Nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
Nurses relax in the living room of the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
Interior view of a typical room in the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.
A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.
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Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event in Elmwood Park.
View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.
Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.
Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.
A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.
Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.
Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.
The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.
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Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.
Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.
Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.
Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.
The reference room in the old library about 1947.
Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.
Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.
Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.
The Melrose Book Station, located at Melrose Avenue and 15th Street. In 1929, the "Book Station" was moved to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue. In 1933 it was moved to a vacant store at 1801 Melrose Avenue. In 1948, the branch was relocated again to 2318 Melrose Avenue, until the present building was completed in 1977.
Interior view of Melrose Branch Library after it was relocated from 15th Street and Melrose to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue.
Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.
The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".
The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00
The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.
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Interior view of the Virginia Heights Book Station. The Virginia Heights Book Station was a precursor to the Raleigh Court Branch Library. It was located in the Masonic Lodge building at Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.
The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.
In July 1898, a fire started in the kitchen of the hotel. This photo makes the fire appear worse than it actually was, as the hotel was only closed for several months. Notice the furniture on the lawn; hotel guests and employees removed what they could from the building to prevent the spread of fire. The hotel reopened in 1899.
Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.
Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.
An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.
The Hotel Roanoke has gone through mulitple renovations, due to fire and to increase its size. This undated photo depicts the hotel in one of its many "phases". Despite the renovations, the hotel has maintained its distinctive style.
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Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.
The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.
English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.
A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.
The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.
The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.
Rorer Park Hotel. The hotel was purchased by the citizens of Roanoke and presented to the Alleghany Institute, a school for boys. The Institute used this structure for three years.
View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.
The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.
The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.
Patrick Henry Hotel ballroom prepared for a banquet.
Davis 16.431 Patrick Henry Hotel Display
Display in the coffee shop window for the VMI/VPI game.
Pastry chef and Kazim Shriner pose next to a pastry display for the Shriners at the Patrick Henry.
Waitstaff poses next to table prepared for a banquet in the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Raleigh Tavern, Roanoke's first hotel, was located on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue NE. Built in the early 1800s and long known as Pate's Tavern, it was a popular stopping-place on the north-south stages or on the road from Lynchburg west to Seven Mile Ford. The building was abandoned at the time this photo was taken.
Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.
Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.
The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.
The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.
View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.
The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.
A rendering by Frye and Stone Architects of the Alumni Gymnasium at Roanoke College.
Members of the Roanoke College Class of 1950 pose for a portrait with faculty members in front of the Administration Building.
Sixth President of Roanoke College, Dr. H. Sherman Oberly, is pictured on the right next to an unidentitifed faculty member.
The faculty of Roanoke College pose for a group portrait in front of the Administration Building.
Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
An archetectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.
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Interior view of Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility
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Davis 18.52 Roanoke Wastewater Treatment Plant
Roanoke Wasterwater Treatment Plant off of Brownlee Avenue in Southeast.
The YWCA located at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.
A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.
A rear view of the Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.
The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Park Theater visible on right. The marquee reads, "Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Beyond the Rocks". Building to the right of the theatre was vacant at the time.
Looking north on the 500 block of Jefferson Street.
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Luck Avenue intersection.
Looking south on Jefferson Street. Signs for Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Hotel and Hotel Colonial line the left side of the street. Signs for Rex Taylor's and the Patrick Henry Hotel are visible on the right side of the street.
Original Advance Auto Parts, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street.
Norfolk & Western Office on the 500 block of S. Jefferson Street.
Kazim Temple Band in Christmas parade. Looking northeast on Jefferson Street from the corner of Day Avenue.
Joy Shop, formerly located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Joy Shop located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street.
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.
Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.
Leggett's, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.
David Kohen Clothing and Apparel, formerly located at 24 Campbell Avenue SW.
W.T. Grant Company and McClellan Stores, formerly located 17-23 Campbell Avenue SW.
Butler's Shoes, formerly located on Campbell Avenue.
S.H. Davis Pictures, formerly located at 136 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 2.14 Cornerstone Laying Masonic Temple
Cornerstone placement at the Masonic Temple, formerly located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.
United Council of Travelers Welcome banner for a conference in Roanoke.
A view of 2nd Street. George Davis is leaning against the lamp post.
Looking east on Salem Avenue from Henry Street (now 1st). This row of storefronts included a bowling alley; liquor store,;L.A. Tolbert Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing; Brady's Bar and Restaurant; a barbershop and a pool hall.
Davis 2.21 Jefferson and Campbell Intersection
Intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Sign for Rialto Theater visible on right. The Rialto was known for showing westerns.
Davis 2.22 J. Kefauver & Sons Repository
The Kefauver Repository was a large warehouse built on the site of the present Municipal Building between 1874 and 1878 and faced Commerce St. It was known as Kefauver's Folly in that Kefauver & Son originated the Central Manufacturing Company and used this repository to store their finished products and real estate. After the failure of the firm, the building gradually deteriorated until it was torn down and the land sold to the city as a site for the Court House about 1877. This picture is given to the library through the courtesy of Mrs. Gladys Lotts of Buena Vista, Virginia.
Proffit Cobbler Shop and J.M. Gambill Wholesale Grocers on Salem Avenue. Edward Franklin Proffit on left.
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.
Looking north of Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue at crowd gathered for Roanoke Fair.
Unidentified group of Shriners standing on sidewalk in front of Roanoke Supply Company store, located at 101 W. Salem Avenue.
Belmont Baptist Church on Stewart Ave. SE and 9th Street.
Doors of First Baptist Church at 515 3rd Street.
Oakland Baptist Church at 3623 Roundhill Avenue
A newly constructed Oakland Baptist Church on right with an inset of the original Oakland Baptist at left.
Group portrait of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners.
Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
Davis 21.543 Virginia Heights Baptist Church
Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.
Davis 21.551 Villa Heights Baptist Church
Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1020 Lafayette Blvd. NW.
Group photo of Bible School attendees at Villa Heights Baptist Church.
Plaque listing pastors of Enon Baptist Church in Hollins from 1855 -1902.
Melrose United Methodist Church, formerly located at 1301 Melrose Avenue.
Davis 22.52 Belmont United Methodist Church
Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue, is now Metropolitan Community Church.
Trinity Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue.
Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
Trinity Methodist Church located at 305 Mountain Avenue.
Northview Methodist Church located at 521 Ridgecrest Drive in Hollins.
Grace Methodist Church located at 4404 Williamson Road.
Mount Pleasant Methodist Church located at 3035 Mount Pleasant Boulevard.
Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the Southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.
Raleigh Court Presbyterian located at 1837 Grandin Road.
Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
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Stained glass window in the sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
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The sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
Belmont Presbyterian Church, located at 1005 9th Street SE.
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.
Remaining walls of St. John's Episcopal Church. St. John's was the first Episcopal in the Old Lick area of Roanoke County. The cabin in the background once belonged to Bernie Rideout Holland, a former slave of General Edward Watts. Built in 1850, the St. John's congregation eventually outgrew the small church. A new church was built in 1892 at the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. St. John's is now located at 1 Mountain Avenue.
St. John's Espiscopal Church at its Church Avenue and 2nd Street location. The building was not being used by the church at the time this photo was taken. General Outdoor Adventure Co. was using the building.
The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. In this photo, the vacant building's lawn is being used for billboards. The signs include: Jamison's Chain Grocery Stores, Colonial National Bank, Engleby Auto Supply Co., Inc., Engleby Electric Co. and Atlantic Life Insurance Co.
The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Built in 1874, the church was used by Trinity United Methodist when St. John's built its new structure on Jefferson Street. In 1901, Trinity moved to its new chapel on Mountain Avenue. Christ Episcopal used the chapel from 1901-1918.
St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in this photo.
The sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1101 Franklin Road
St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.
St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902
St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
Men at work during the construction of St. Andrew's Catholic Church
The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in this photo is now used by Roanoke Area Ministries.
Davis 27.1 First Church of Christ Scientist
The First Church of Christ. Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.
First Christian Church, locate at 344 Church Avenue.
Roanoke Church of Christ, located at 2606 Brandon Avenue.
Davis 27.5 Central Church of the Brethren
Interior view of Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.
Davis 27.51 Central Church of the Brethren
The Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.
Ghent Grace Brethren Church, located at 1511 Wasena Avenue.
Evangelical Foursquare Church, located at 612 Bullitt Avenue. Building is now used by New Beginnings Pentecostal Church
Melrose Avuenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 1601 Melrose Avenue.
Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.
Parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Located on Brandon Avenue near the entrance to Brandon Oaks Lifecare Retirement Home, this historical marker makes note of the first Lutheran congregation in the area.
Now the site of Brandon Oaks Lifecare Retirement Home, tradition has it that this structure was the first Lutheran Church in the area. A historical marker is located in the area where the church once stood.
Old St. Marks Lutheran Church built by Methodists on corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street.
The first St. Marks Lutheran Church, once located on the southeast corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Though this building no longer stands, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is now located on the site.
Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.
A view of the City Market area looking south on Market Street.
Old City Market. Old assembly hall in background. Circa 1890.
Old city market. Looking toward Hotel Roanoke.
Cars drive through water on Campbell Avenue in front of the Market Building.
Once located just off of Garst MIll Road at the intersection of Grandin Road Extension, Garst Log Cabin is believed to be one of the earliest homes in the area. It was built around 1800.
Located at 3542 Peakwood Drive, this home was constructed for Robert Fishburn in 1968. Its unique construction was meant to blend with its natural surroundings.
Located just off of Williamson Road, this photo depicts the Sun Valley subdivision where Tampa Drive intersects Orlando Avenue.
Located at 6135 Merriman Road in Roanoke County, Speedwell was built around 1831 by Lewis Harvey. The house contains elements of Greek Revival style architecture.
Located of of Tinker Creek Lane in Northeast, Monterey was built around 1845. The home is an example of Greek Revival architecture most commonly found in the Gulf Coast States.
Located at 801 E. Main Street in Salem, Williams-Brown House-Store was built around 1845 by tradesman William Williams. The structure was used as both a home and a store. It is now the home of the Salem Museum and Historical Society.
Located at 110 High Street, Monterey was built around 1855 by Benjamin Deyerle. It is one of many houses built by Deyerle in the valley and reflects his Greek Revival architectural style.
Located at 3820 Belle Air Circle, Belle Aire was built around 1849 by Benjamin Deyerle for Madison Pitzer.
Located at 4377 W. Main Street, Pleasant Grove was built in 1853 for Joseph Deyerle. This photo depicts a close-up of the front door of the Georgian style home.
Formerly located at 2801 Brandon Place, this house was typical of Virginia Farm Houses of the 19th Century.
Row Houses like those pictured were an important part of Roanoke's architectural growth. The houses in this photo were once located on Rutherford Avenue Northeast.
Located at 213 N. Broad Street in Salem, the Evans house was built around 1882 by John M. Evans in the Second Empire style.
This home was once located at 5415 Plantation Road. A casuality of urban sprawl, this home was an example of Gothic Revival architecture.
Located at 103 Union Street, this home is reflective of the Queen Anne style. It was built in 1901 by M.G. McClung, an editor of the Salem Sentinel.
Located at 414 Walnut Avenue, this home was built by J.H. Gibboney, a chemist at Norfolk & Western. One of many examples of the Queen Anne style of Architecture in the Roanoke Valley.
Located at 101 27th Street SE in South Roanoke, this Colonial Revival-Style House was designed by architect Robert Allen.
Located at 2607 Rosalind Avenue, this home was built in 1931 and is an example of Bungalow-Style architecture.
Built in 1963 by Jim Yeatts, the Morris House is located at 2831 Wilton Road.
Davis2 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse
This 115 foot roundhouse was constructed in sections by J.P. Pettyjohn and Company with the first 21 stalls on July 1, 1918. The first stalls and turntable were put into service on September 15, 1919. The turntable was erected by Norfolk and Western work forces. Between April 1920 and March 1921, another 19 stalls were added. Today, only about half of the orginal stalls and the turntable remain.
Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was destroyed in the 1960's due to the construction of Interstate 81.
Fireplace located inside Fort Greenridge. Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was destroyed in the 1960's due to the construction of Interstate 81.
An unidentified boy measures the logs of Fort Greenridge. Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was destroyed in the 1960's due to the construction of Interstate 81.
Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would permanently close in 1929. In 1964, the renovated Rockledge Inn opened at the Mill Mountain Theater. The theater would use the structure until it burned in 1976.
At the corner of Floyd Avenue and Main Street in Wasena stood this house, part of the Howbert Farm. It was rented for many years by the Custer Family, who posed on the porch for this photograph.
Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850 when rail became the primary means of long distance travel. Dr. Henry C. Hart purchased Magnolia in 1876. He ran a hydrotherapy clinic in the house for many years. Magnolia was razed in 1974.
The Howbert house and farm was built by George Howbert circa 1900. Howbert sold the house and farm to the Wasena Land Company in 1910 for development as a suburb of Roanoke. The house still stands at 918 Howbert Avenue.
This house was built circa 1855 by Elijah McClanahan. Elijah was the son of William McClanahan who owned over 3,000 acres of land, including Crystal Spring and Mill Mountain. First Presbyterian Church was built on the site in 1929.
Located at Ingles Ferry in Radford, the Mary Draper Ingles cabin, also known as the Ingles Family Farmstead, was the home of Mary Draper and her husband, Thomas Ingles. Mary Draper Ingles was abducted by Shawnee Indians in 1755 and taken to Big Bone Lick, Kentucky. Mary escaped captivity and traveled over 800 miles on foot back home. Though the original cabin is gone, a replica stands in its place.
Gardens on the Mountain View property, home of J.B. Fishburn.
The Terry House in Elmwood Park. The home was used as Roanoke's first public library until it the current structure was built in 1952. The home was used as recreational offices until it was razed in 1964.
House located near the intersection of Luck Avenue and 3rd Street. The fire escape on the left is that of the old Lewis-Gale Hospital which stood on the corner. Both the house and the hospital have long been gone.
Davis 34.1-1 Easter Sunrise Service at Highland Park
Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.
View of Patterson Avenue and McClaugherty Brothers Grocery, formerly located at 1125 Patterson Avenue.
American Viscose car in World War I drive parade.
Old road up to Mill Mountain. Photo caption reads, "at this location the loop the loop where Mr. Henritze's house (Rockledge) is located now".
Looking North on Franklin Road, South of McClanahan Street.
Big Lick Business Directory Poster, 1877.
Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry (E.B. Mabry). E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a gristmill. By 1910 the front part of the mill was completed and included a lathe for turning out wheel hubs, a tongue and groove lathe, a planer and a jig-saw. Between 1905 and 1914 E.B. Mabry bought adjacent tracts of land, mostly for the purpose of acquiring more water power.
Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in Roanoke County.
The Cloverdale Mill was one of about 30 mills operating in Botetourt County in the early 20th Century. Old ads suggest that the mill was in operation as early as 1814. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1968.
Built for James Breckenridge in 1822, Breckenridge Mill is located at 867 Breckinridge Mill Road, 3 miles from Fincastle. The mill was added to the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It now houses apartments.
Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private residence.
Tinker Mill, also known as Nininger's Mill, was built circa 1847. Located on Route 674, Tinker Mill was converted into a restaurant in 1980. The structure is now a private residence.
Stout's Mill in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Caption reads, "Down at Stout's Mill among the WV hills. Visit from the drop stitch exhibition - The Famous Rats"
Davis Photo Company at 104 W. Salem Avenue. George Davis stands behind car on right with arm on window frame. Other men unidentified.
The first location of Stone Printing Company on 2nd Street. The company remained in this building until it moved into 116 N. Jefferson Street in 1908. Men unidentified.
Crowd gathered outside of the Grandin Theatre to see "Centennial Summer" starring Jeanne Crain and Cornel Wilde.
The grand interior of the American Theatre. The theatre opened on 26 March 1928. Once located at 115 S. Jefferson Street, the theatre closed in 1970 and was razed in January of 1973 to make way for the First National Exchange Bank.
Children pack the American Theatre for the Saturday Morning Children's Show. Hayden Huddleston can be seen to the left center in front of the stage.
Interior of the Academy of Music. Built in 1892 on Salem Avenue near 5th Street, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was demolished in 1953.
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.
Looking West on Salem Avenue at the Academy of Music. Built in 1892, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was razed in 1953.
Rorer Hall was built by Ferdinand Rorer in 1878 on the northeast corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street. Caption reads, "Roanoke's first thetre [sic] built by F. Rorer. Opened by John W. Sherman with his first play, "The Brothers". The building was later used as a town hall with the second floor being a jail and courthouse. After serving as a fire station for a number of years, the building was razed in 1928.
The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.
Rear view of Appalachian Power Company as seen from Bullitt Avenue.
Appalachian Power Company , located at 40 Franklin Road.
Appalachian Power Company employees drink Cokes in a contest.
AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road. .
AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road.
The original AEP Office, once located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue.
Davis 43.126 AEP Appliance Demonstration Trailer
Appalachian Electric Power demonstration trailer for farm and home.
Davis 43.1261 AEP Appliance Demonstration Van
Davis 43.1262 AEP Appliance Demonstration Van
AEP Appliance Demonstration Van with appliances displayed by attendant.
The McBain building was located at 34 Campbell Avenue. Stone Smoke Shop sign visible in front of building. The building was razed in 1956.
The Coulter Building at 601-605 Jefferson Street. Built in 1926 and once the home of the Heironimus annex, this building now houses the Western Virginia Water Authority.
Norfolk & Western Regional Offices, once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.
Davis 43.21 Norfolk & Western Office Fire
N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
Davis 43.211 Norfolk & Western Office Fires
The Norfolk and Western General Offices once stood at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street. The building was destroyed by fire 4 January 1896.
Antrim Motors, formerly located at 510 McClanahan Street.
Interior of First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now Wells Fargo.
Mountain Trust Bank , formerly located at 302 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Bank of America.
Davis 43.3211 Mountain Trust Bank Billboard
Billboard promoting Mountain Trust Bank.
Mountain Trust Bank branch, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue. The building is now home to Bank of America.
Night view of Mountain Trust Bank at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
Mountain Trust Bank sign, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
The Crossroads branch of Mountain Trust Bank, formerly located at 4920 Williamson Road.
Built in 1892, the 8 story Terry Building was Roanoke's first "skyscraper". It was located on the Southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Colonial National Bank was housed in the building. Sadly, it was razed in 1927 to make room for a new Colonial National Bank.
Built in 1910 as First National Bank, the Liberty Trust Building stands at 101 Jefferson Street.
Davis 43.362 First National Exchange Bank
First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Wells Fargo.
First National Exchange Bank Operations Center located on Plantation Road.
The Bank of Salem formerly located at 100 E. Main Street.
Roanoke Industrial Loan & Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.
View of Home Building and Savings Storefront in 100 block of Church Avenue
Davis 43.71 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 43.711 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Rear view of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 43.712 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company , formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Allstate Insurance Company, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue.
Davis 43.722 H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors
H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors, formerly located at 2404 Williamson Road.
Professional Building, formerly located on the corner of McClanahan Street & Crystal Spring Avenue.
Davis 43.91 Shenandoanh Life Insurance Company
ML Curley Confectionery, formerly located at 23 Salem Avenue SE.
Sunnyside Awning Company, formerly located at 621 1st Street.
Thurman & Boone, formerly located at 401 Jefferson Street.
Looking north at 401- 407 Jefferson Street. Herbert's Fine Feminine Footwear, Woolworth and Thurman & Boone occupied these storefronts.
Remington Rand, formerly located at 502 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 44.22 Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc.
Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc. , formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 44.221 Auto Spring & Bearing Company
Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
Davis 44.222 Auto Spring & Bearing Personnel
Auto Spring & Bearing unidentified office personnel.
Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc. Shipping & Receiving Dept.
The interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.