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Lucy Addison High School, stage performance

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Lucy Addison High School. Three young women.

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Lucy Addison High School. Couple in formal attire.

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Lucy Addison High School. Choir.

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Woman’s Professional & Business Club.

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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students in formal attire.

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Lucy Addison High School. Dancers. “Olivia Skipper and Carolyn Carpenter.”

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Lucy Addison High School. Students dancing. “Carolyn Law and Louis Claytor.”

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Lucy Addison High School. Dancer. “Joann Smith.”

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Lucy Addison High School. Music teachers playing piano. “Finny and Powell.”

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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of male students in formal attire.

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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of students in formal attire.

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Lucy Addison High School. Group of female students in gym clothes.

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Lucy Addison High School. Students at a school pep rally in the school’s gymnasium.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. Students at a school function in the school’s gymnasium.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. School Band and Botetourt County School Bus.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. on parade near St. Andrews Catholic Church.

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Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

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Lucy Addison High School, Graduation Photograph "Mary Brandon"

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Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women posing outside of the school with a car.

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Lucy Addison High School, Student leaving school

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Lucy Addison High School, group of students

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Lucy Addison High School, Young women dancing

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Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women

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Lucy Addison High School, two young women posing

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Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing

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Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing

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Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students outside.

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Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

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Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

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Lucy Addison High School. Students in Home Economics Class.

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Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.

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Lucy Addison High School. “Track meet, Lynchburg, VA.”

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Lucy Addison High School. Students in Shop Class.

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Lucy Addison High School. Students gathered around a food cart.

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Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.

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Young couple in formal attire. “Byron Morris and Carolyn C. Patterson.”

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Young woman posing on a stage.

SigmaTauDeltaCollection.pdf
The collection documents the activities of the Sigma Tau Delta Sorority from 1940 through 1983 and includes a significant number of photographs of club members and events. It consists of the contents of eight traditional scrapbooks and one “magnetic”…

sandrastuckey.txt

ErvinAmanda.MP3
Oral History Interview with Amanda Ervin
Interviewer: Vanessa Dotson and Miu Iwasaki
Date: 2 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 45:22
Transcription prepared by: Kierra Burda

Nicole.MP3
Oral History Interview with Nicole
Interviewer: Shannon Baker
Date: 7 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 35:19
Transcription prepared by: Shannon Baker and Paul Martin

J.MP3
Oral History Interview with J
Interviewer: Samantha Meyer
Date: 25 October 2019
Location: Salvation Army
Duration: 40:42
Transcription prepared by: Liz Lee and Megan Reynolds

Mitchell-PetersShaNeika.MP3
Oral History Interview with ShaNeika Mitchell-Peters
Interviewer: Grace Priddy
Date: 9 October 2019
Location: Williamson Road Branch Library
Duration: 56:05
Transcription prepared by: Garrett Channell, Grace Priddy, Rebecca Smith

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"Norfolk & Western Railroad Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 120.14 Mountain Park.jpg
"Casino & fountain, Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 119.82 Mill Mountain Incline.jpg
"The incline railroad, Roanoke, Virginia. Car ascending Mill Mountain."

PC 116.838 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 112.0 Lee Junior High.jpg
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."

Salem1891.pdf
A circular of information on Salem as a place of residence, business, investment, and manufacturing.

Salem1884.pdf
A circular of information including location, railroad facilities, business interests, manufacturing prospects, water power, mineral wealth, fertile lands, healthful climate, social, moral, religious and educational advantages.

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"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Mountain, Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"

PC 125.0 Roanoke Electric Railway.jpg
"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 122.6 N&W Fountain.jpg
"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."

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PC 116.7 Ponce de Leon.jpg
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 114.02 Hollins College.jpg
"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 107.0 Federal Building.jpg
"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 104.3 Elks Lodge.jpg
"Elks Club House, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 103.0 Crystal Spring.jpg
"Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 102.02 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."

PC 99.11 Second Presbyterian.jpg
"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

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First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.

Hale, Ruth Collection.pdf
This is a genealogical collection focusing on the Hale/Ahl/All families and connecting families. Many other families of Craig County, Virginia and surrounding areas are also included. Materials in the collection include notes, correspondence, news…

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Redbud tree. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Three statues on stone wall. From left to right: child with arms around knees, child sitting on stand with book in lap, cherubim. Date on back is 14 June 1994.

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Pink spring trees in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Close up of Rhododendron flowers. Date on back is 14 June 1994.

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Rhododendron plant with hill in background. Date on back is 14 June 1994.

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Close up of Rhododendron flowers. Date on back is 14 June 1994.

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Spring trees in front of home with driveway to home in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Rhododendron tree in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Rhododendron flowers surrounding siding of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Rhododendron plant with mountain in background. Date on back is 24 June 1994.

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Snow on yard with ice on fence. Date on back is 11 February 1993 .

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Branches on ground with snow covered trees in the background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Front yard of home with snow on the ground, road plowed. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Powerline with ice on line. Home in background and snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Front of home with snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Trees in front yard of home with snow covering the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field with Blue Ridge mountains in the background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Daniel Young in historical attire on the left with fire and blacksmith tools on the right. Writing on the back says “Virginia’s Explore Park interpreter Daniel Young demonstrates the black-smithing skills that were so important to settlers. This…

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Houtz Barn under construction with roof unconstructed. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Man walking out of underground construction with stone and gravel surrounding the area for building next to Wray Barn and Hofauger house. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Man on left standing in dirt trail. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Tree with unique shaped branches. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Man with camera around neck standing in field next to small tree that is on the left. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Overlook in Jefferson National Forest with mountains in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Overlook in Jefferson National Forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Sign that says“Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable due to heavy rains and with the confederates…

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From Jefferson National forest, individual on right and in background looking out towards mountains. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Woman bending over smelling flowers in forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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From hill, trees with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Hill top with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Bern Ewart gesturing to building next to Hofauger Farmstead with two men. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Three individuals on left looking at abandoned, weathered building.

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Old building with deteriorating siding.

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Machine on right with individuals on left on foundation of building under construction. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Bern Ewart on right holding map in hands speaking to two men. Tractor in background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Bern Ewart on right speaking with two men in glasses on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Three individuals looking past field towards Blue Ridge mountains. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Three individuals looking at map in woman on the right’s hands who is pointing to map. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Road with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Road with snow on ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Man smiling at camera with camera around his neck. In front of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn completed with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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Foundation of Houtz Barn during construction in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.

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From outside of fence, Brugh Tavern (original site) with snow melting. Date on back is 04 February 1993.

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From road, Brugh Tavern (original site) in the snow. Date on back is 04 February 1993.

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Woman with shovel in hand digging up dirt around small area with water. Wheel barrow on the right. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Underground stone siding of building next to Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Foundation of building next to Hofauger House with stone being laid down underground. Individual on left with wheelbarrow. Stone and materials surrounding area. Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Foundation of building with stone and brick in disarray. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Hofauger House from distance with porch constructed but not painted. Vehicles in background.

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Hofauger House before porch is finished. Logs laying against porch. Date on back is 23 November 1992.

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Wray Barn with metal structure in middle supporting top beam and attached to rest of barn. Construction materials surrounding scene. Date on back is 30 November 1992.

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People laying down logs by raising it with rope for construction of Wray Barn. Date on back is 05 December 1992.

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Houtz Barn under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Dirt trail dug out surrounding by trees. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Front of Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete stone siding on bottom. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Houtz Barn from the side with incomplete roof and siding. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction taken from front angle. Construction materials and machine in frame on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete roof and windows. Machine on left. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Kemp’s Ford School house with tarp on roof. Wooden ramp leading to doorway. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Underground area of building showing brick and cement foundation. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Stick fencing surrounding dug out area.

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Two women in historical attire (Laurie Spangler on right) in historical attire walking away from Hofauger House.

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Woman in historical attire plowing garden in fenced area behind Hofauger House.

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Bottom stone foundation for Houtz Barn.

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Siding of roof for Houtz Barn.

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Fireplace of Hofauger House.

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Chimney of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with tarp on roof.

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From trail, group of people with children walking along trail to Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Tent/pavilion set up in background.

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Through trees, side profile of Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and exterior. People on the right..

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On left, Rupert Cutler speaking to Dan Abbott who is in Native American attire. On the right, another Native American interpreter is watching scene. Children in background. .

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Woman smiling at camera posing behind small tree. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Tables with food and people in line for food in front of Hofauger House. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Along trail leading to back of Hofauger House, garden on left and Hofauger house on right. Construction materials blocked off on right with tent on right. Sign that says “Appalachian Power” Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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From outside of fence, Wray Barn. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Taken from overhead, a trail behind Wray Barn. Wray Barn in distance. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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People surrounding narrow vehicle. On the left, poster with details. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Clearing with trees cut down. Wray Barn and Hogauger house in background. Tents set up near buildings. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Dirt path with trees surrounding path. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Side view of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Side view of Houtz Barn unfinished. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Trees alongside body of water. Taken from bank of lake. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Side view of Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Sign that says “Site of Future Regional Information Center” with yellow tape in background. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Foliage surrounding stream. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Ground dug out for construction of building. Foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Ground dug out behind Houtz Barn with foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Ground dug out for construction of building. Foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Man on left speaking to group of people on the right with construction materials in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Unfinished Houtz Barn with people standing in front of it. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Side view of group of people looking to right of the camera. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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From the bank, Roanoke river with trees in the background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Through trees, Roanoke River in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Houtz Barn with roof and back wall unfinished. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Bern Ewart with group of people in unfinished Houtz Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Bern Ewart on left speaking to a group of people in front of Wray Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Through trees, Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Rupert Cutler standing in front of bushes with medal pinned to suit. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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Rupert Cutler with medal pinned to suit on right standing next to portrait of himself. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and walls. People inside barn. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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Small tree in forest with group of people huddled around another tree in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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Sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area (with badge that says Society of American Foresters 1900) this trail was created by volunteers from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the national scientific and…

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Black snake slithering on forest ground. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Man on left holding out palm for deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Bern Ewart on right holding hand out for deer who is coming towards Ewart. Man on right walking towards deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Deer grazing in forest. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Bern Ewart on left gesturing towards dirt trail below them with man on right. Woman going down to dirt trail. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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In clearing, Bern Ewart on left gesturing to ground with woman and man on the right looking to the right. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Building under construction with beams and wood paneling surrounding site. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Underground foundation of building being constructed with tractor in background on left and two men working on concrete. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Underground foundation of building being constructed. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Siding of Houtz Barn being put up by construction workers. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction. Group of people in background looking at interior construction of barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.

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Man on left posing next to sign on cobblestone that says “Minie Ball Hill: On May 12, 1864, An infantry column commmanded by General George Cook (U.S.A) traveled this road following the battle of Cloyd’s Mountain. The road became almost impassable…

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Sign that says “Mountain Lake Wilderness Area Hiking Trails. Wheeled vehicles and motorized equipment prohibited. Chestnut Trai (with smaller print details) War Branch Trail (with smaller print details) (and a map of trails.) Jefferson National…

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Backside of Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Dug out path with water flowing in forest. Date on back is 21 March 1991.

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Building with completed foundation and pipes attached. Dirt piles on the left. Taken from an overhead view. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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Bern Ewart on left against porch of Hofauger House with man writing in notepad sitting on porch on the right. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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Side view of building under construction. Foundation with concrete bricks on top of it in background on the right. Pipes and dirt dug out on the left. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation on right. Pipes next to dirt hill on left. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Underground section of unfinished building being supported by beams. Date on back is 31 May 1994.

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Woman on right, pointing to ground. Clearing with wooden logs bordering in background. Date on back is 31 May 1994.

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In forest, children looking at tree with adults behind them. Date on back is 31 May 1994.

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Standing in Wray Barn while under construction, man on left speaking to children surrounding walls of barn. Date on back is 10 December 1991.

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Man elevated amid crowd pointing to the right. Wray Barn under construction behind him. Date on back is 06 November 1991.

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Building under construction with materials surrounding site. Wray Barn in the background on the left. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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On the left, a Skytrak machine. On the right, building under construction with materials surrounding site. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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On the right, men in suits looking at Hofauger House under construction. Man in plaid standing with them pointing to house. Date on back is 05 February 1992.

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Hofauger House being built. Skytrak Machine in front of house. Bricks in front.

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Woman seated at front desk in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with books opened on desk. Fireplace and historical attire behind her. Clipboards on bench in front of her. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Interior of Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse taken from back of building. Fireplace and front desk in center front with benches along the side. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Woman on the right smiling touching exterior of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Man inside of building with back to camera. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with window gutted out and old roof on ground. Date on back is 31 May 1994.

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Houtz Barn with completed roof. Wrapped materials in front on barn. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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People working on roof of Houtz Barn with most of roof done. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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On the right, New Mountain Mercantile. On the left, people putting up signs with images and caption. Middle sign says “Welcome to Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Vehicles along gravel road. Ticket booth on the left. Three individuals walking to the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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From behind, Volvo on right at ticket booth entrance on left. Sign on booth says “Tickets” and “Admission Charges Adults: $4.00 Students (6-18 years old) $2.50 Children Free. $20.00 Minimum on VISA & MasterCard. Special rates available for groups of…

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White Chevrolet at Ticket booth. People surrounding booth. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Cars lined up along gravel road with ticket booth in center. Group of people huddled around ticket booth. Man to the side of the road on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Two men posing with bus that says “Virginia Museum of Transportation” “Shuttle” sign at top and “Explore Park” sign in window of shuttle. Church in background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Close up of sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Sign on hillside that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” with road in background on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Daniel Young on the left in historical attire speaking to group of people with tools in front of him on a bench. Man in historical attire at outdoor grill on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Daniel Young in historical attire working outdoor grill with anvil on the left. Man on left in historical attire. Wooden beams in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Fence surrounding Hofauger Homestead. Wray Barn and Hofauger house in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Trails of Explore Park. Houtz Barn in the Background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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People walking along trail with horse drawn carriage carrying people in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Individuals in horse drawn carriage. Woman with back to camera on the left waving to riders. Man on the right looking at woman. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Group of people with backs to camera watching presentation being putting on by Scott Sarver. British flag hoisted up in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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In front of New Mountain Mercantile, Rupert Culter (on the right) posing with three men. Man on left of Cutler has arm in sling. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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In Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse, woman on the right in historical attire holding chalkboard with child in historical attire on the left. Girl in historical attire at front desk, with individuals watching presentation on the right. Date on back is 06 July…

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People in historical attire walking along trail with children in back of line. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Men lined up in historical attire pointing guns to the right in front of them. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Man sitting on stool on the right playing a stringed instrument. Three individuals surrounding him, on on the left holding a camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Group of people surrounding Kimberly Burnette at spinning wheel on porch of Hofauger House. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Trees in forest with Houtz Barn in background up the hill. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Family with young children seated on bench smiling for camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Dan Abbott in Native American attire on the right standing on blanket with artifacts, tools, and weapons. Group of people to the left watching him. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Group of people standing around side of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.

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Group of people in historical attire chatting with one another. . Wagon in background on the right.

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Men in historical attire seated against hut. Crowds of people in background with pavilion tent in background.

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Horse drawn wagon with individuals riding in wagon. Individuals in group outside of wagon on road.

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Woman on left speaking to Mayor Noel Taylor on left with Houtz Barn in background. People surrounding the area.

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Three animal cages with woods in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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Close up of pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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Taken from a farther distance, pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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Pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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News 7 van on left with Houtz Barn on the left in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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“News 7” van in front of Houtz Barn. Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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Wood grinder machine in clearing. Named “Industrial Grinder” Date on back is 03 April 1995.

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Road sign on the right that says “Mill Mountain Zoo and Star” with arrow pointing to the right. Another sign that says “Explore Park” with arrow pointing straight ahead. “Mill Mountain Park” sign in background on the right with road leading to Mill…

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Road sign that says “Mill Mountain Zoo and Star” with arrow pointing to the right. Another sign that says “Explore Park” with arrow pointing straight ahead. “Mill Mountain Park” sign in background with road leading to Mill mountain. Date on back is…

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Another close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.

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Close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.

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Rupert Cutler sitting on wooden roofing with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.

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Close up of wooden slats in building. Date on back is 28 March 1994.

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Rupert Cutler smiling with arm against post.

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Woman on left standing on rocks surrounding creek in forest. Date on back is 28 March 1994.

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Front view of original Brugh Tavern with street on left and fencing surrounding house on right. Snow on the ground. Date on back is 04 February 1993.

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Man sitting down at desk smiling with little girl in lap, arms around each other.

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Side view of Blacksmith shop under construction with materials surrounding the building. Two individuals in the background on the left.

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Trail leading up a hill on the left with train tracks on the right. Date on back is 28 March 1994.

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Dan Abbott laying down material on miniature sweat lodge on table. With map behind him.

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Original Brugh Tavern in the snow with silos in background. Date on back is 04 February 1993.

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Dan Abbott holding materials for replica miniature sweat lodge that is on table in front of him with individuals listening seated around table. Map of Virginia’s Explore Park in background.

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From left to right, Faye Cooper, Robert Dennis, Bob Hope, Bob Fetzer parked near outlook on Blue Ridge Parkway. Writing on back says “From Left: Faye Cooper, Exec. Director, Valley Conserv. Council, Staunton. Rob’t T. Dennis, Pres. Piedmont…

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From behind, individuals looking at view of mountains at outlook off of Blue Ridge Parkway. From left to right, woman, Bob Fetzer, Bob Hope, Robert Dennis, Faye Cooper, and individual holding camera taking picture. Writing on back says "Parkway near…

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Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”

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On the right, man holding red tailed hawk speaking to group of children seated on the left. Date on back is 10 December 1991.

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Sign on hill that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”. Red vehicle parked on road in background.

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Flowers on dining table, with plants on bench near window in background.

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Plants on bookcase with stairs in background.

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From left to right: two men and two women. Woman on right is pointing past camera to the right. Hofauger House in background on the left.

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Man sitting at woodworking machine smiling at camera. Toolbox next to him and wagon in background on the right. Date on back is 27 July 1994.

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Five individuals walking away from Houtz Barn (on left) and Blacksmith shop (on right and under construction) vehicles parked in background.

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Scott Sarver in historical attire speaking to young boy. Woman with back to camera on the left. Behind Sarver is replica of artifacts and shelter of home from era he is representing.

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Cobblestone wall in forest with man in camo pants and hat in background on the right.

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Man in camo pants and hat pointing to tree in forested area.

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Hillside along Roanoke River with river in frame.

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Close up of geese in fenced in area.

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Man on right along trail leading to Roanoke River with river in background.

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Man walking along dirt path towards Roanoke River.

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Trees along bank of Roanoke River with the river in the background.

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Individual crouched down examining destroyed boat in woods.

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Building destroyed in forest. Red vehicle in background on the right.

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Blacksmith shop with roof beginning to be worked on. Sign is put up and says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop.”

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Two men in jumpsuits standing in front of unfinished Blacksmith shop.

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Man working on roof of blacksmith shop with ladders and other construction materials surrounding the area.

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Blacksmith shop under construction with roof unfinished.

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Small tree. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.

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Man smiling at camera working at shaving down felled trees. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.

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Hofauger House and Wray Barn from outside of fence.

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Pond from excess water along trail leading to Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.

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Laurie Spangler in historical attire making food in cast iron pot and pan in fireplace. Date on back is 09 October 1992.

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Wray Barn in the snow.

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Hofauger House in the snow.

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Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background after snowfall.

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Houtz Barn in the snow.

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Houtz Barn.

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Kemp’s Ford School house in the snow.

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Roanoke River and surrounding area after snowfall.

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Roanoke river in the snow.

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Geese and rams in fenced in clearing. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others leaned against back of couch watch. Girl sitting on couch is spinning the gameboard wheel. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others watch. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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Three women sitting on deck with valley and mountains in background around dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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Woman seated on edge of deck with man, and two woman standing behind her looking to the left of camera. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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New Mountain Mercantile building with furniture on the porch. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Two women sitting on bench with valley and mountains in the background during dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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Sign on building that says “New Mountain Mercantile” with window below holding stained glass piece that is the sun rising over the mountains with rainbow bordering image.

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Three children dressed up for costumes with baskets in hand. On left and right, children dressed up as pirates, in the middle girl dressed up in white dress and veil. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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Christmas Cactus on bench in front of window. Date on back is 28 November 1994.

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Camera-man capturing men in suits sawing log in half with people in background watching event.

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Gladys Cutler on right with woman and Bern Ewart on left posing in front of market street walkway. Date on back is 05 October 1992.

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From left to right: Richard Burrow, Martin Skilly, Virginia Laubinger, Gladys Cutler, Rupert Cutler, Laurie Spangler, Penny Lloyd standing or sitting on bales of hay in front of Hotel Roanoke.

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Bern Ewart holding posterboard pointing down at it while speaking to group of people in forest clearing. Date on back is 08 May 1991.

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Bern Ewart crouching on pile of logs with both arms extended to the right. Man crouched down in front of him with camera. Date on back is 08 May 1991.

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Bern Ewart holding posterboard speaking to group of men in white shirts and ties in forest. Date on back is 07 June 1991.

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Camera crew capturing Bern Ewart speaking in front of construction pieces of building. Date on back is 08 May 1991.

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Historical kitchenware along the wall of a preserved historical home.

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Noel Taylor holding a picture depicting a historical town. Date on back is 22 March 1991.

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Noel Taylor holding a picture depicting a historical town. Date on back is 22 March 1991.

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Sign that says “Wildflower Trail” with flowers in front of it.

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Boarded up well in forest.

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In an attic, a bedroom with bed (on the right), small chairs (on the left), and spinning wheel on back wall.

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On the left, a bed with pull out trundle. On the right, a cradle holding baby doll.

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Sign post that says “Pioneer Log Cabin: Constructed from hand-hewn longleaf pine logs. Built around 1800 during the settlement of Troup County, Georgia. Moved to its present location in 1959. Open Daily 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.” With images of tools on bottom…

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Woman smiling at camera in wheelchair. Behind her, Bern Ewart and others are in wheelchairs getting across newly constructed bridge/walkway. Date on back is 09 December 1991.

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Picnic table. Date on back is 07 June 1991.

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Split rail fencing with road in background.

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Split Rail fencing.

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Elk grazing on field.

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Woman seated in passenger seat of blue van holding sheet of paper looking towards the left.

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Individuals looking out towards farmland with mountains in background. Blue van on the left.

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Sign that says, “Conservation and Research Center. National Zoological Park. Front Royal, Virginia 22630. A Smithsonian Center for the propagation of endangered animal species.” With Smithsonian Badge on right and animal badge on left.

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Bern Ewart on left with two women to the right. They are looking off camera to the left. Wray Barn under construction behind them.

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Chiminy of Hofauger house.

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Men lined up in historical attire holding guns. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Group of people in Native American attire. American flags behind them on left and right. Taken at night.

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Man in historical attire playing guitar to group of children in forest seated in semi circle. Instruments on ground behind man. Date on back is 17 May 1993.

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Daniel Young in blacksmith shop holding metal tool speaking to group of children surrounding the shop. Date on back is 12 May 1993.

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Slone’s Mill with wooden trestle. Two red vehicles parked in background on left. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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From a bridge, Slone’s Mill with Trestle. Stream in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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Bridge with covering along trail. Red vehicle in background on right. Date on back is 20 May 1994.

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Man on left pointing off camera looking at woman on right who is looking at clipboard. Trees cut down around them with branches and other debris around. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Interior fireplace of Hofauger Hosue not yet finished with walls not completely filled in.

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Back of Hofauger house under construction. Framing complete, with remaining features not yet added.

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Side profile of Hofauger House coming from Wray Barn. Almost completely built. Framing is finished with no windows or doors added.

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Side profile of Hofauger house almost completely built. Framing is finished with no windows or doors added.

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Hofauger House almost complete with construction materials in front of house.

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Hofauger House under construction with first level being built. Machine on right.

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Cars lined up at Ticket booth. People with cameras are standing off to the side taking pictures. News vehicle in background on right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Sign on left that says “Cornmeal $1.25… Cornmeal $3.00…lb. Grits $1.50… Buckwheat $3.00” Next to it on the right is a sign that says “Grist Mill. The two grist mills before you are operated by power from the water wheel, much as they did in the days…

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Sign that says “The Sawmill. In this small sawmill uncle Ed used the power of his water wheel to saw lumber for himself and his neighbors. Logs were rolled, one by one, from the log deck onto the carriage and “dogged” in place with the iron hooks.…

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Wooden trestle at Mabry Mill. Date on back is 18 August 1992.

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Water flowing along wooden trestle at Mabry Mill. Date on back is 18 August 1992.

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Mabry Mill in background past clearing. Date on back is 18 August 1992.

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Stone Dam with water flowing beneath. Date on back is 18 August 1992.

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Observation tower at Groundhog Mountain. Date on back is 18 August 1992.

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Woman in Observation tower at Groundhog mountain with trees in background. Date on back is 18 August 1992.

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Through trees, stream leading to Roanoke river.

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Through trees, Roanoke River rapids.

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From outlook, Roanoke River and mountains in background. Date on back is 12 March 1992.

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Individual on ladder laying roofing down on small building in woods. Date on back is 02 June 1993.

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Administrative office walkway with snow on ground and on roof.

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People standing around Signs that say (from left to right) “American Chestnut, Chestnut Blight, Restoration Efforts” with smaller print detailing the titles listed.

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Sign that says “Explore Park Forestry Education Area (with badge that says Society of American Foresters 1900) this trail was created by volunteers from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Society of American Foresters, the national scientific and…

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Back view of administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.

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Dan Abbott speaking with group of people surrounding blanket with artifacts, weapons, and other tools on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Man sitting down in historical attire holding instrument with guitar on the wall on the right and Wray Barn in Background. (possibly on porch of Hofauger House) .

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Dan Abbott gesturing to miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge on table in front of him. Behind him on the right is a tv and other decor while on the left is a map that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”

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Dan Abbott holding materials for miniature scale model of Sweat Lodge on table in front of him. Behind him on the right is a tv and on the left is a map that says “Virginia’s Explore Park.”

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People coming out of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with sign in front that shows map and says “Kemp’s Ford School” Date on back is 09 August 1994.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with picnic table on right. Smoke coming out of chimney.

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Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse from the side completed. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Horse drawn carriage being pulled by man and woman in historical attire.

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Man on left holding instruments talking to man on right watching him. Wray Barn in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Hofauger House in the snow with people on porch.

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Man laying wooden slats of fencing on left. Clearing and construction machines in background. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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Men on right working on flooring of building under construction.Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Close up of ram in pen of Wray Barn.

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Close up of goose in Wray Barn.

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Roosters in grass of fenced area near Wray Barn.

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People watching Norm Fintel (on right) woman, and Larry Hamler (on left). Native American artifacts on the right. Date on back is 08 May 1991.

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Wray Barn in distance beyond trees with people surrounding/walking around building. Date on back is July 1994.

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Blacksmith shop under construction with roof incomplete. Materials surrounding site.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction with materials on the side and tarp on roof. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Group of men in historical attire standing chatting near historical props and set. Houtz Barn in background on left. Date on back is July 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction with materials surrounding building. People just beyond doorway of building. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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People gathered around Houtz Barn watching individual at podium on porch set up in front of Houtz Barn.

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People on carriage ride in background along trail and people walking trail. Tents set up on right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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Laurie Spangler (on right) sweeping on Hofauger house porch with Kimberly Burnette (on left) carrying wood. Date on back is 06 1994.

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Hofauger House with logs on porch. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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People on path walking towards group of people around Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Support beams for bridge in woods. In background, construction machines on dirt path. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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Three men helping hang up sing. Man on left and man on right smiling at camera Man in middle crouched down working on bottom of sign. Sign says “ New Faces on the Frontier” with descriptions unreadable from distance. Date on back is 06 July 1994.

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People walking on bridge connecting dirt path.

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Sign on building that says “Hofauger House Circa 1840. A Joint venture of The Restoration Group (703) 745-2524 Bill Truitt, Founder & Campbell Const. & Development Co., Inc. 989-1732 Wayne Cambell, Pres.”

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Rupert Cutler on porch of Hofauger house with maps on stands. People surrounding scene standing or sitting on bales of hay.

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From outlook, Roanoke River and Blue Ridge mountains in background. Date on background is 12 March 1992.

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Backside and roof of Houtz Barn with windows closed.

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View of stables underneath Houtz Barn.

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Side view of stable of Houtz Barn.

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People on porch and in front of Hofauger House with tables in background on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Laurie Spangler (on left) and Sam (on right) posing for picture behind fence of Hofauger House garden with garden tools in the their hands. Writing on back says “Sam(?) and Laurie Spangler” Date on back is 16 June 1993.

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Man in historical attire at wooden machine with wood shavings on ground and tool kit on the right. Inside Houtz Barn. Date on back is 27 July 1994.

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Two men playing stringed instruments in Houtz Barn with people watching outside. Date on back is 09 August 1994.

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A brown wooden building with frost on the ground.

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Administrative offices in the snow with paved roads.

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Side view of Houtz Barn completed with tent to the right and man inside. Date on back is 09 August 1994.

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Walls of Houtz Barn up while under construction. Materials beneath structure. Date on back is 27 June 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction with materials surrounding site. People in distance looking at Barn. Date on back is 31 May 1994.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse beyond trees under construction with materials on both sides and tarp on roof. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction. Wooden slats wrapped in front of Barn. Other slats on ground. People just beyond doorway inside Houtz Barn. Date on back is 21 June 1994.

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Group of people with backs to camera looking at Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 17 May 1994.

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Houtz Barn under construction with ground covered in mulch. Individual in front of barn sitting down. Date on back is 10 May 1994.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under renovation. Boards on ground with window gutted out and tarp beneath. Date on back is 31 May 1994.

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Blue Ridge Mountains in background with red vehicle on right in grassy field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.

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Building with ladders and construction supplies surrounding exterior. Date on back is 12 April 1994.

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Backside of Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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Prism structure laid out on construction site with truck in background on left. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Building under construction with two main levels structured out. Date on back is 15 April 1994.

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Door to building under construction with ground level open. (Houtz Barn stables) Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Construction of building with logs on top of foundation level. (possibly Houtz Barn) Date on back is 11 February 1993.

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Underground foundation being built (possibly Houtz Barn) with individuals carrying construction material on site.

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Individual pointing at something with back to camera. Walking along dug up trail with Wray Barn and Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 28 April 1994.

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John Warner at podium with individuals seated behind him. Woman on the left is an ASL interpreter signing his address. Sign on podium says “The Secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Date on back is 08 May 2001.

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Scott Sarver posing with sign that says “The secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Podium and seats behind him. Date on back is 08 May 2001.

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Man at podium with individuals seated behind him. ASL interpreter to the left signing speech. Sign on podium says “The Secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Date on back is 08 May 2001.

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Woman at podium smiling and waving to the left. Sign on podium says “The Secretary of the Interior USA” with buffalo in mountain landscape. Behind her are men clapping, the man behind her on the right is John Warner. Writing on back says “Senator…

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Rupert Cutler on right with arm around shoulder of Menno Kinsinger on left. Tables in background under large tent. Date on back is 08 May 2001.

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Rupert Cutler with arm around shoulders of man in hat and patterned tie posing for picture inside welcome center. Date on back is 24 May 2001 .

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Rupert Cutler on left holding Explore Park shirts handing them to Roger Ellmore on right. Both smiling at camera. Inside Administrative office trailers. Writing on back says “Rupert Cutler giving job to Roger Ellmore” Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Bricks in pile, some laid. Construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Individuals laying bricks underground on construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Attic space of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Inside of Brugh Tavern while under construction. Roof connecting to wall. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Menno Kinsinger looking to the right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Menno Kinsinger in front of side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Roger Ellmore smiling at Menno Kinsinger on right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Brugh Tavern under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Menno Kinsinger on left with Rupert Cutler on right in front of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Crane on left with bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Bridge to Explore Park under construction with crane on left. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Roger Ellmore standing in front of bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.

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Camera Crew filming Rupert Cutler at podium in front of unrenovated Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Writing on back says “90% P-14 Cutler at News”

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Rupert Cutler at podium in front of weathered Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.

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Rupert Cutler on left with arm on shoulder of Norm Fintel on right. Writing on back says “Norm Fintel” Date on back is 28 April 1998.

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Rupert Cutler on left standing with Heywood Fralin on right. Taubman Welcome center on right in background. Writing on back says “Heywood Fralin” Date on back is 28 April 1998.

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Brugh Tavern. White van and tarp on left.

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Arthur Taubman welcome center under construction with dirt dug up around building. Truck on left that says “Insulating Co. Inc. Roanoke Virginia”

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Fire in Sweat Lodge with people seated around it on benches.

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Man in Native American attire with back to camera speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.

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Closer view of man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.

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Man in Native American attire speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.

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Man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.

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People walking away from Leninger Cabin.

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Wray Barn in the rain from porch of Hofauger House with individuals wearing rain jackets to the right.

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Eddie Goode in historical attire holding musket facing the right. Writing on back says “Eddie Goode.”

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Woman in historical attire standing in front of bed speaking to people in background. (possibly at Hofauger house).

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Woman on left in historical attire speaking to group of people on right in building (possibly Hofauger House).

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Man in historical attire speaking with stick in hand and American Flag behind him. Chalkboard on the right says “November 13 1885 A (unreadable word) student will do his duty”

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Man in historical attire speaking to group of people in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Fire in fireplace in background.

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Tour in front of Houtz Barn with guide standing in the middle.

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Tour in front of Houtz Barn. Guide on the left.

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People in tour listening to guide with Blacksmith shop in background.

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Group of people on tour listening to guide. Houtz Barn and Blacksmith shop in background.

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Rupert Cutler on right shaking hands with man on left at podium.

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Two vehicles and individual in front of Mountain Union Church.

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Woman coming out of administrative offices with piles of snow plowed on walkways. Writing on back says “Explore Park administrative offices in construction trailers obtained from memorial hospital projects.” Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Entrance booth in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Entrance booth from a distance in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Wray Barn in the snow. Dare on back is 12 January 1996.

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Building part of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Looking through trees, Hofauger House in the snow. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse from side angle with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Hofauger Farmstead and Wray Barn in background with snow on ground and roofs. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Blacksmith Shop with snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Houtz Barn from the woods with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Houtz Barn with snow on ground, roof, and tables in front of barn. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Front of Hofauger house with trees in front of house. Thick snow on ground and roof. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Side of Hofauger House with thick snow on roof and ground. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Back/side of Hofauger House and part of Wray Barn after snow has fallen. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Wray Barn with snow on ground and roof. Houtz Barn in background. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Park entrance booth surrounded by snow. “Exit” sign in background, and “Stop” sign on the right. Date on back is 12 January 1996.

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Red wolf pen in background with snow on the ground. Date on background 12 January 1996.
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