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EP533
Eddie Goode in historical attire holding musket facing the right. Writing on back says “Eddie Goode.”
EP534
Wray Barn in the rain from porch of Hofauger House with individuals wearing rain jackets to the right.
EP535
People walking away from Leninger Cabin.
EP536
Man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
EP537
Man in Native American attire speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
EP538
Closer view of man crouched down lifting up cloth to entrance of Sweat Lodge.
EP539
Man in Native American attire with back to camera speaking to group of people seated in Sweat Lodge.
EP540
Fire in Sweat Lodge with people seated around it on benches.
EP541
Arthur Taubman welcome center under construction with dirt dug up around building. Truck on left that says “Insulating Co. Inc. Roanoke Virginia”
EP542
Brugh Tavern. White van and tarp on left.
EP543
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.
EP544
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.
EP545
Rupert Cutler at podium in front of weathered Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
EP546
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”
EP547
Roger Ellmore standing in front of bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP548
Bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP549
Bridge to Explore Park under construction with crane on left. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP550
Crane on left with bridge to Explore Park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP551
Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP552
Foundation for bridge to Explore park under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP553
Menno Kinsinger on left with Rupert Cutler on right in front of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP554
Brugh Tavern under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP555
Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP556
Side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP557
Roger Ellmore smiling at Menno Kinsinger on right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP558
Menno Kinsinger in front of side of Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP559
Menno Kinsinger looking to the right. Inside Brugh Tavern under construction. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP560
Inside of Brugh Tavern while under construction. Roof connecting to wall. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP561
Attic space of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP562
Individuals laying bricks underground on construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP563
Bricks in pile, some laid. Construction site of Brugh Tavern. Date on back is 12 August 1997.
EP564
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.
EP565
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 .
EP566
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.
EP567
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…
EP568
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.
EP569
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.
EP570
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.
EP571
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.
EP572
Underground foundation being built (possibly Houtz Barn) with individuals carrying construction material on site.
EP573
Construction of building with logs on top of foundation level. (possibly Houtz Barn) Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP574
Door to building under construction with ground level open. (Houtz Barn stables) Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP575
Building under construction with two main levels structured out. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP576
Prism structure laid out on construction site with truck in background on left. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP577
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under renovation. Boards on ground with window gutted out and tarp beneath. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP578
Houtz Barn under construction with ground covered in mulch. Individual in front of barn sitting down. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP579
Group of people with backs to camera looking at Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP580
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.
EP581
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse beyond trees under construction with materials on both sides and tarp on roof. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP582
Houtz Barn under construction with materials surrounding site. People in distance looking at Barn. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP583
Walls of Houtz Barn up while under construction. Materials beneath structure. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP584
Side view of Houtz Barn completed with tent to the right and man inside. Date on back is 09 August 1994.
EP585
Administrative offices in the snow with paved roads.
EP586
A brown wooden building with frost on the ground.
EP587
Two men playing stringed instruments in Houtz Barn with people watching outside. Date on back is 09 August 1994.
EP588
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.
EP589
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.
EP590
People on porch and in front of Hofauger House with tables in background on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP591
Side view of stable of Houtz Barn.
EP592
View of stables underneath Houtz Barn.
EP593
Backside and roof of Houtz Barn with windows closed.
EP594
From outlook, Roanoke River and Blue Ridge mountains in background. Date on background is 12 March 1992.
EP595
Rupert Cutler on porch of Hofauger house with maps on stands. People surrounding scene standing or sitting on bales of hay.
EP596
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.”
EP597
People walking on bridge connecting dirt path.
EP598
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.
EP599
Support beams for bridge in woods. In background, construction machines on dirt path. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP600
People on path walking towards group of people around Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP601
Hofauger House with logs on porch. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP602
Laurie Spangler (on right) sweeping on Hofauger house porch with Kimberly Burnette (on left) carrying wood. Date on back is 06 1994.
EP603
People on carriage ride in background along trail and people walking trail. Tents set up on right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP604
People gathered around Houtz Barn watching individual at podium on porch set up in front of Houtz Barn.
EP605
Houtz Barn under construction with materials surrounding building. People just beyond doorway of building. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP606
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.
EP607
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction with materials on the side and tarp on roof. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP608
Blacksmith shop under construction with roof incomplete. Materials surrounding site.
EP609
Wray Barn in distance beyond trees with people surrounding/walking around building. Date on back is July 1994.
EP610
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.
EP611
Roosters in grass of fenced area near Wray Barn.
EP612
Close up of goose in Wray Barn.
EP613
Close up of ram in pen of Wray Barn.
EP614
Men on right working on flooring of building under construction.Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP615
Man laying wooden slats of fencing on left. Clearing and construction machines in background. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP616
Hofauger House in the snow with people on porch.
EP617
Man on left holding instruments talking to man on right watching him. Wray Barn in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP618
Horse drawn carriage being pulled by man and woman in historical attire.
EP619
Kemp’s Ford schoolhouse from the side completed. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP620
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with picnic table on right. Smoke coming out of chimney.
EP621
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.
EP622
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.”
EP623
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”
EP624
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) .
EP625
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.
EP626
Back view of administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP627
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…
EP628
People standing around Signs that say (from left to right) “American Chestnut, Chestnut Blight, Restoration Efforts” with smaller print detailing the titles listed.
EP629
Administrative office walkway with snow on ground and on roof.
EP630
Individual on ladder laying roofing down on small building in woods. Date on back is 02 June 1993.
EP631
From outlook, Roanoke River and mountains in background. Date on back is 12 March 1992.
EP632
Through trees, Roanoke River rapids.
EP633
Through trees, stream leading to Roanoke river.
EP634
Woman in Observation tower at Groundhog mountain with trees in background. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP635
Observation tower at Groundhog Mountain. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP636
Stone Dam with water flowing beneath. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP637
Mabry Mill in background past clearing. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP638
Water flowing along wooden trestle at Mabry Mill. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP639
Wooden trestle at Mabry Mill. Date on back is 18 August 1992.
EP640
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.…
EP641
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…
EP642
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.
EP643
Hofauger House under construction with first level being built. Machine on right.
EP644
Hofauger House almost complete with construction materials in front of house.
EP645
Side profile of Hofauger house almost completely built. Framing is finished with no windows or doors added.
EP646
Side profile of Hofauger House coming from Wray Barn. Almost completely built. Framing is finished with no windows or doors added.
EP647
Back of Hofauger house under construction. Framing complete, with remaining features not yet added.
EP648
Interior fireplace of Hofauger Hosue not yet finished with walls not completely filled in.
EP649
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.
EP650
Bridge with covering along trail. Red vehicle in background on right. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP651
From a bridge, Slone’s Mill with Trestle. Stream in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP652
Slone’s Mill with wooden trestle. Two red vehicles parked in background on left. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP653
Daniel Young in blacksmith shop holding metal tool speaking to group of children surrounding the shop. Date on back is 12 May 1993.
EP654
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.
EP655
Group of people in Native American attire. American flags behind them on left and right. Taken at night.
EP656
Men lined up in historical attire holding guns. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP657
Chiminy of Hofauger house.
EP658
Bern Ewart on left with two women to the right. They are looking off camera to the left. Wray Barn under construction behind them.
EP659
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.
EP660
Individuals looking out towards farmland with mountains in background. Blue van on the left.
EP661
Woman seated in passenger seat of blue van holding sheet of paper looking towards the left.
EP662
Elk grazing on field.
EP663
Split Rail fencing.
EP664
Split rail fencing with road in background.
EP665
Picnic table. Date on back is 07 June 1991.
EP666
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.
EP667
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…
EP668
On the left, a bed with pull out trundle. On the right, a cradle holding baby doll.
EP669
In an attic, a bedroom with bed (on the right), small chairs (on the left), and spinning wheel on back wall.
EP670
Boarded up well in forest.
EP671
Sign that says “Wildflower Trail” with flowers in front of it.
EP672
Noel Taylor holding a picture depicting a historical town. Date on back is 22 March 1991.
EP673
Noel Taylor holding a picture depicting a historical town. Date on back is 22 March 1991.
EP674
Historical kitchenware along the wall of a preserved historical home.
EP675
Camera crew capturing Bern Ewart speaking in front of construction pieces of building. Date on back is 08 May 1991.
EP676
Bern Ewart holding posterboard speaking to group of men in white shirts and ties in forest. Date on back is 07 June 1991.
EP677
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.
EP678
Bern Ewart holding posterboard pointing down at it while speaking to group of people in forest clearing. Date on back is 08 May 1991.
EP679
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.
EP680
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.
EP681
Camera-man capturing men in suits sawing log in half with people in background watching event.
EP682
Christmas Cactus on bench in front of window. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP683
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.
EP684
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.
EP685
Two women sitting on bench with valley and mountains in the background during dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP686
New Mountain Mercantile building with furniture on the porch. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP687
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.
EP688
Three women sitting on deck with valley and mountains in background around dusk. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP689
In someone's home, children and woman playing the game “Twister” while others watch. Date on back is 28 November 1994.
EP690
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.
EP691
Geese and rams in fenced in clearing. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP692
Roanoke river in the snow.
EP693
Roanoke River and surrounding area after snowfall.
EP694
Kemp’s Ford School house in the snow.
EP695
Houtz Barn.
EP696
Houtz Barn in the snow.
EP697
Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background after snowfall.
EP698
Hofauger House in the snow.
EP699
Wray Barn in the snow.
EP700
Laurie Spangler in historical attire making food in cast iron pot and pan in fireplace. Date on back is 09 October 1992.
EP701
Pond from excess water along trail leading to Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP702
Hofauger House and Wray Barn from outside of fence.
EP703
Man smiling at camera working at shaving down felled trees. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP704
Small tree. Hofauger House and Wray Barn in background.
EP705
Blacksmith shop under construction with roof unfinished.
EP706
Man working on roof of blacksmith shop with ladders and other construction materials surrounding the area.
EP707
Two men in jumpsuits standing in front of unfinished Blacksmith shop.
EP708
Blacksmith shop with roof beginning to be worked on. Sign is put up and says “Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop.”
EP709
Building destroyed in forest. Red vehicle in background on the right.
EP710
Individual crouched down examining destroyed boat in woods.
EP711
Trees along bank of Roanoke River with the river in the background.
EP712
Man walking along dirt path towards Roanoke River.
EP713
Man on right along trail leading to Roanoke River with river in background.
EP714
Close up of geese in fenced in area.
EP715
Hillside along Roanoke River with river in frame.
EP716
Man in camo pants and hat pointing to tree in forested area.
EP717
Cobblestone wall in forest with man in camo pants and hat in background on the right.
EP718
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.
EP719
Five individuals walking away from Houtz Barn (on left) and Blacksmith shop (on right and under construction) vehicles parked in background.
EP720
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.
EP721
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.
EP722
Plants on bookcase with stairs in background.
EP723
Flowers on dining table, with plants on bench near window in background.
EP724
Sign on hill that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”. Red vehicle parked on road in background.
EP725
On the right, man holding red tailed hawk speaking to group of children seated on the left. Date on back is 10 December 1991.
EP726
Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”
EP727
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…
EP728
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…
EP729
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.
EP730
Original Brugh Tavern in the snow with silos in background. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
EP731
Dan Abbott laying down material on miniature sweat lodge on table. With map behind him.
EP732
Trail leading up a hill on the left with train tracks on the right. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
EP733
Side view of Blacksmith shop under construction with materials surrounding the building. Two individuals in the background on the left.
EP734
Man sitting down at desk smiling with little girl in lap, arms around each other.
EP735
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.
EP736
Woman on left standing on rocks surrounding creek in forest. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
EP737
Rupert Cutler smiling with arm against post.
EP738
Close up of wooden slats in building. Date on back is 28 March 1994.
EP739
Rupert Cutler sitting on wooden roofing with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
EP740
Close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
EP741
Another close up of Rupert Cutler posing for picture with Blacksmith shop under construction in background.
EP742
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…
EP743
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…
EP744
Wood grinder machine in clearing. Named “Industrial Grinder” Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP745
“News 7” van in front of Houtz Barn. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP746
News 7 van on left with Houtz Barn on the left in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP747
Pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP748
Taken from a farther distance, pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP749
Close up of pond in front of fence surrounding Hofauger Farmstead. Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP750
Three animal cages with woods in background. Date on back is 03 April 1995.
EP751
Woman on left speaking to Mayor Noel Taylor on left with Houtz Barn in background. People surrounding the area.
EP752
Horse drawn wagon with individuals riding in wagon. Individuals in group outside of wagon on road.
EP753
Men in historical attire seated against hut. Crowds of people in background with pavilion tent in background.
EP754
Group of people in historical attire chatting with one another. . Wagon in background on the right.
EP755
Group of people standing around side of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse.
EP756
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.
EP757
Family with young children seated on bench smiling for camera. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP758
Trees in forest with Houtz Barn in background up the hill. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP759
Group of people surrounding Kimberly Burnette at spinning wheel on porch of Hofauger House. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP760
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.
EP761
Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP762
Men lined up in historical attire loading guns with huts and tents in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP763
Men lined up in historical attire pointing guns to the right in front of them. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP764
People in historical attire walking along trail with children in back of line. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP765
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…
EP766
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.
EP767
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.
EP768
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.
EP769
People walking along trail with horse drawn carriage carrying people in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP770
Trails of Explore Park. Houtz Barn in the Background on the left. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP771
Fence surrounding Hofauger Homestead. Wray Barn and Hofauger house in background. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP772
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.
EP773
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.
EP774
Sign on hillside that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” with road in background on the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP775
Close up of sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park” Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP776
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.
EP777
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.
EP778
White Chevrolet at Ticket booth. People surrounding booth. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP779
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…
EP780
Vehicles along gravel road. Ticket booth on the left. Three individuals walking to the right. Date on back is 06 July 1994.
EP781
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.
EP782
People working on roof of Houtz Barn with most of roof done. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP783
Houtz Barn with completed roof. Wrapped materials in front on barn. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP784
Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with window gutted out and old roof on ground. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP785
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.
EP786
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.
EP787
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.
EP788
Hofauger House being built. Skytrak Machine in front of house. Bricks in front.
EP789
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.
EP790
On the left, a Skytrak machine. On the right, building under construction with materials surrounding site. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP791
Building under construction with materials surrounding site. Wray Barn in the background on the left. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP792
Man elevated amid crowd pointing to the right. Wray Barn under construction behind him. Date on back is 06 November 1991.
EP793
Standing in Wray Barn while under construction, man on left speaking to children surrounding walls of barn. Date on back is 10 December 1991.
EP794
In forest, children looking at tree with adults behind them. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP795
Woman on right, pointing to ground. Clearing with wooden logs bordering in background. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP796
Underground section of unfinished building being supported by beams. Date on back is 31 May 1994.
EP797
Building with concrete foundation with concrete bricks on top of foundation. Taken from overhead view. Date on back is 27 June 1994.
EP798
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.
EP799
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.
EP800
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.
EP801
Building with completed foundation and pipes attached. Dirt piles on the left. Taken from an overhead view. Date on back is 21 June 1994.
EP802
Dug out path with water flowing in forest. Date on back is 21 March 1991.
EP803
Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP804
Backside of Administrative offices. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP805
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…
EP806
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…
EP807
Houtz Barn under construction. Group of people in background looking at interior construction of barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP808
Siding of Houtz Barn being put up by construction workers. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP809
Underground foundation of building being constructed. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP810
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.
EP811
Building under construction with beams and wood paneling surrounding site. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP812
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.
EP813
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.
EP814
Deer grazing in forest. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP815
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.
EP816
Man on left holding out palm for deer. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP817
Black snake slithering on forest ground. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP818
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…
EP819
Small tree in forest with group of people huddled around another tree in background. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP820
Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and walls. People inside barn. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP821
Rupert Cutler with medal pinned to suit on right standing next to portrait of himself. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP822
Rupert Cutler standing in front of bushes with medal pinned to suit. Date on back is 20 May 1994.
EP823
Through trees, Hofauger House in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP824
Bern Ewart on left speaking to a group of people in front of Wray Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP825
Bern Ewart with group of people in unfinished Houtz Barn. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP826
Houtz Barn with roof and back wall unfinished. Date on back is 26 May 1994.
EP827
Through trees, Roanoke River in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP828
From the bank, Roanoke river with trees in the background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP829
Side view of group of people looking to right of the camera. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP830
Unfinished Houtz Barn with people standing in front of it. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP831
Man on left speaking to group of people on the right with construction materials in background. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP832
Ground dug out for construction of building. Foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP833
Ground dug out behind Houtz Barn with foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP834
Ground dug out for construction of building. Foundation already in progress. Date on back is 17 May 1994.
EP835
Foliage surrounding stream. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP836
Sign that says “Site of Future Regional Information Center” with yellow tape in background. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP837
Side view of Hofauger House with Wray Barn in background on left. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP838
Trees alongside body of water. Taken from bank of lake. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP839
Side view of Houtz Barn unfinished. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP840
Side view of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse under construction. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP841
Dirt path with trees surrounding path. Date on back is 10 May 1994.
EP842
Clearing with trees cut down. Wray Barn and Hogauger house in background. Tents set up near buildings. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP843
People surrounding narrow vehicle. On the left, poster with details. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP844
Taken from overhead, a trail behind Wray Barn. Wray Barn in distance. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP845
From outside of fence, Wray Barn. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP846
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.
EP847
Tables with food and people in line for food in front of Hofauger House. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP848
Woman smiling at camera posing behind small tree. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP849
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. .
EP850
Through trees, side profile of Houtz Barn with unfinished roof and exterior. People on the right..
EP851
From trail, group of people with children walking along trail to Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse. Tent/pavilion set up in background.
EP852
Chimney of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse with tarp on roof.
EP853
Fireplace of Hofauger House.
EP854
Siding of roof for Houtz Barn.
EP855
Bottom stone foundation for Houtz Barn.
EP856
Woman in historical attire plowing garden in fenced area behind Hofauger House.
EP857
Two women in historical attire (Laurie Spangler on right) in historical attire walking away from Hofauger House.
EP858
Stick fencing surrounding dug out area.
EP859
Underground area of building showing brick and cement foundation. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP860
Kemp’s Ford School house with tarp on roof. Wooden ramp leading to doorway. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP861
Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete roof and windows. Machine on left. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP862
Houtz Barn under construction taken from front angle. Construction materials and machine in frame on the right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP863
Houtz Barn from the side with incomplete roof and siding. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP864
Front of Houtz Barn under construction with incomplete stone siding on bottom. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP865
Dirt trail dug out surrounding by trees. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP866
Houtz Barn under construction with machine on right. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP867
People laying down logs by raising it with rope for construction of Wray Barn. Date on back is 05 December 1992.
EP868
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.
EP869
Hofauger House before porch is finished. Logs laying against porch. Date on back is 23 November 1992.
EP870
Hofauger House from distance with porch constructed but not painted. Vehicles in background.
EP871
Foundation of building with stone and brick in disarray. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP872
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.
EP873
Underground stone siding of building next to Hofauger House and Wray Barn. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP874
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.
EP875
From road, Brugh Tavern (original site) in the snow. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
EP876
From outside of fence, Brugh Tavern (original site) with snow melting. Date on back is 04 February 1993.
EP877
Foundation of Houtz Barn during construction in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP878
Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn completed with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP879
Foundation/stables of Houtz Barn with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP880
Man smiling at camera with camera around his neck. In front of Wray Barn in the snow. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP881
Road with snow on ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP882
Road with snow on the ground. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP883
Three individuals looking at map in woman on the right’s hands who is pointing to map. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP884
Three individuals looking past field towards Blue Ridge mountains. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP885
Bern Ewart on right speaking with two men in glasses on Hofauger House porch. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP886
Bern Ewart on right holding map in hands speaking to two men. Tractor in background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP887
Machine on right with individuals on left on foundation of building under construction. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP888
Old building with deteriorating siding.
EP889
Three individuals on left looking at abandoned, weathered building.
EP890
Bern Ewart gesturing to building next to Hofauger Farmstead with two men. Date on back is 08 February 1993.
EP891
Hill top with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP892
From hill, trees with mountains in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP893
Woman bending over smelling flowers in forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP894
From Jefferson National forest, individual on right and in background looking out towards mountains. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP895
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…
EP896
Overlook in Jefferson National Forest. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP897
Overlook in Jefferson National Forest with mountains in background. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP898
Man with camera around neck standing in field next to small tree that is on the left. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP899
Tree with unique shaped branches. Date on back is 24 May 1994.
EP900
Man on left standing in dirt trail. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP901
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.
EP902
Houtz Barn under construction with roof unconstructed. Date on back is 15 April 1994.
EP903
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…
EP904
Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field with Blue Ridge mountains in the background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP905
Rupert Cutler’s vehicle parked in field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP906
Trees in front yard of home with snow covering the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP907
Front of home with snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP908
Powerline with ice on line. Home in background and snow on the ground. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP909
Front yard of home with snow on the ground, road plowed. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP910
Branches on ground with snow covered trees in the background. Date on back is 11 February 1993.
EP911
Snow on yard with ice on fence. Date on back is 11 February 1993 .
EP912
Rhododendron plant with mountain in background. Date on back is 24 June 1994.
EP913
Rhododendron flowers surrounding siding of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP914
Rhododendron tree in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP915
Spring trees in front of home with driveway to home in background. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP916
Close up of Rhododendron flowers. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
EP917
Close up of Rhododendron flowers. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
EP918
Rhododendron plant with hill in background. Date on back is 14 June 1994.
EP919
Pink spring trees in front of home. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP920
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.
EP921
Redbud tree. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
ET1 Elkhorn Tunnel
Two workers stand inside the Elkhorn Tunnel during construction in Mercer County, West Virginia. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.
ET2 Haley, Chisolm, & Morris
Employees of Haley, Chisolm, and Morris pose next to company trucks. The company was contracted by Norfolk & Western to build the Elkhorn Tunnel.
ET3 Elkhorn Tunnel
Construction of the Elkhorn Tunnel in Mercer County, West Virginia. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.
ET4 Elkhorn Tunnel
Employees stand inside the Elkhorn Tunnel during construction. The 7,100 foot tunnel opened to rail traffic in June 1950, replacing a single-track tunnel constructed in 1887.
Eyrie 1975
The Eyrie is the annual for Hidden Valley Middle School.
Eyrie 1977
The Eyrie is the annual for Hidden Valley Middle School.
Eyrie 1980
The Eyrie is the annual for Hidden Valley Middle School.
Eyrie 1985
The Eyrie is the annual for Hidden Valley Middle School.
Eyrie 1986
The Eyrie is the annual for Hidden Valley Middle School.
Eyrie 1988
The Eyrie is the annual for Hidden Valley Middle School.
Family Tracings, 1714-1894
Family tracings of the Callaway, Tilly, Early, Anderson, Franklin and Cook Families of the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell.
FC001 Willis High School
Willis High School in Floyd County, VA. The school closed after the 1961-62 school year.
FC002 Mountain Normal School
Mountain Normal School dormitory at Willis in Floyd County, VA.
FC003 Old Mountain Normal
The long abandoned old Mountain Normal School at Willis in Floyd County, VA. The Normal School opened in 1893.
FC004 Willis High School
Willis High School under construction.
FC005 WHS Cornerstone
The cornerstone of Willis High School.
FC007 Willis High School
Willis High School shortly after opening.
FC008 Willis High School
Willis High School after the addition was completed.
FC010 Willis Elementary School
Willis Elementary School.
FC011 Rollie Phillips Store
Rollie N. Phillips store and gas station, located in the Indian Valley area of Floyd County. Phillips opened his service station in 1927.
FC012 Floyd Esso
Floyd Esso Service Center in Floyd County.
FC013 Mountain Normal School
Mountain Normal School students posing in front of the dormitory building.
FC014 Willis High School
Willis High School. The agricultural building is at right.
FE00 GW Sisler
G.W. Sisler Funeral Home, formerly located at 23 First (Salem) Avenue.
FE001 First Auto
Roanoke's first automobile parked in front of a bicycle shop at 109-111 Church Avenue SW. The first auto was believed to have been owned by T.T. Fishburn. In two years, in 1906, this building would become Roanoke Automobile Company selling Rambler…
FE003 Grand Piano
Grand Piano Furniture was located at 312 2nd Street SW.
FE005 Carolina Cotton Mills
Carolina Cotton and Woolen Mills, formerly located at 505 6th Street SW.
FE006 JE Bernards
J.E. Bernard's Machine Shop, formerly located at 109-111 Church Avenue SW. Roanoke Automobile Company is located next door, specializing in the sale of Ramblers.
FE007 Armistice Day Parade
A contingent of veterans march in the Armistice Day Parade on Campbell Avenue.
FE009 Union Lunch
Union Lunch, formerly located in the area where the Market Building is today.
FE010 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue toward the Market Building from the roof of the Colonial American National Bank building.
FE011 McGuire Building
The McGuire Building, located at 1 Market Square, was built in 1914 and housed W. E. McGuire’s Farmers’ Supply Co. that sold buggies, wagons, fertilizer, seed, and other farm-related equipment and supplies.
FE012 Alleghany Institute Students
Group portrait of Alleghany Institute students. Individuals unidentifed.
FE013 McGuire Building
The McGuire Building, located at 1 Market Square, was built in 1914 and housed W. E. McGuire’s Farmers’ Supply Co. that sold buggies, wagons, fertilizer, seed, and other farm-related equipment and supplies. Tenants in this photo include A&P…
FE014 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue. The Rialto Theatre is visible at left.
FE015 Municipal Building
The Municipal Building from 2nd Street.
FE017 Mountain Trust
Mountain Trust Bank was located in the Strickland Building at 302 S. Jefferson Street.
FE019 Lakeside
Lakeside Amusement Park was built in 1920 on Mason's Creek. The "lake" seen here was the area's first public swimming pool, complete with sand beach. Also visible is the "Thriller" rollercoaster and the bumper car pavilion.
FE022 Church and Jefferson
Intersection showing the Williamson Building on the northwest corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. At the time of this photo, the building housed T.L. Deyerle Company. It would later be home to the Sportsman. The building was razed in…
FE023 Big Lick Hotel
Formerly located on the southwest corner of Williamson Road and Salem Avenue, the Big Lick Hotel would go through several iterations, including a portion of the Shenandoah Hotel, the Lee Hotel and Hotel Earle. The building was gutted by fire in 1991…
FE024 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street. American Theatre on right.
FE027 Title Guarantee
Title Guarantee Trust and Savings Bank, formerly located at 34 Church Avenue SW.
FE028 Fire Ladder
Firemen pose on a ladder pulled by horses. The building in the background was on the corner of 1st Street and Church Avenue.
FE029 Fire Station #1
Fire Station No. 1, located at 13 Church Avenue SE.
FE032 Post Office
Roanoke's second federally funded post office was constructed on the same site as the first, the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street. It was built in 1914 and replaced in 1933.
FE033 Big Lick Livery
In 1898, the Big Lick Livery Stable stood on Henry Street (1st Street SW) just north of Roanoke's first federally funded post office (located on the NE corner of Henry (1st) Street and Church Avenue) which can be seen in the background. In 1890 this…
FE034 Horton Livery
Horton and Roberts Livery Stable stood on Henry Street (now 1st Street SW) just north of the northeast corner of Henry Street and Church Avenue.
FE036 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
FE037 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street.
FE038 Mill Mountain Incline
Mill Mountain Incline.
FE041 Almshouse
The Almshouse or "poor house" was built in 1925. The building is now part of Virginia Western Community College.
FE044 Civil War Veterans
Civil War veterans reunion at Hotel Roanoke.
FE045 Elmwood Pond
The pond once in Elmwood Park.
FE046 Patrick Henry Lobby
Interior view of the Patrick Henry Hotel lobby.
FE047 Market Building
Roanoke's first Market Building. Built in 1886, it was replaced by the current Market Building in 1922.
FE048 FNEB
The First National Exchange Bank building is located at 201 S. Jefferson Street.
FE049 1st Street
Looking north on 1st Street from Church Avenue.
FE050 Patrick Henry Hotel
Patrick Henry Hotel
FE052 Mill Mountain
A view of Mill Mountain. Roanoke Hospital, the Mill Mountain Incline, and the observation tower are all visible.
FE054 Dog Mouth Fountain
Th Dog Mouth Fountain stands on the northwest corner of Salem Avenue and Market Street. Legend has it that those who drink from the fountain will always return to Roanoke.
FE055 Lewis-Gale
Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. J.N. Lewis. The original hospital stood at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue.
FE056 Downtown Roanoke
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Colonial National Bank building.
FE057 1st Street
Looking north on 1st Street from Church Avenue.
FE058 Campbell Avenue
Crowds gather along Campbell Avenue to watch the Armistice Day Parade.
FE061 UCT Carnival
Spectators watch the highwire act, part of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of American carnival.
FE062 Natural Bridge Hotel
The original Natural Bridge Hotel. The hotel burned in 1963 and was replaced by the current hotel in 1964.
FE064 View from Mill Mountain
A view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain with the Riverland neighborhood in the foreground.
FE065 WDBJ
WDBJ station at its third location on the corner of Colonial Avenue and Brandon Avenue.
FE066 Observation Tower
The second observation tower once atop Mill Mountain. The first observation tower was destroyed in a wind storm in 1914. This tower replaced it until 1936, when it was destroyed by fire. George Davis at left.
FE068 Greene Memorial
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. In this photograph, a crowd is gathered to watch as the new La France Fire Engine was hauled to the corner to see if it could throw water as high as the steeple…
FE069 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was…
FE071 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE072 Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hospital, founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was the predecessor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed. The two-story porches no longer exist…
FE073 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School
FE075 Alleghany Institute Students
Group portrait of students and faculty of the Alleghany Institute. Front row, left ot right: Ott Coleman, Jack Airheart, William ?; back row, left to right: B.S. Brooke, Eugene Turner, Ernest B. Fishburn, Billy Malone, D. Thomas Taylor, Romeo…
FE077 City Market
A bustling Market Square.
FE079 RHS Gymnasts
Roanoke High School gymnasts. Caption reads, "Winners Intermediate Gym Contest, '07-'08".
FE080 Poages Mill
Close-up view of Poage's Mill waterwheel on Back Creek.
FE081 Carvins Cove
Waterfall at Carvins Cove.
FE082 Almshouse
The Almshouse or "poor house" was built in 1925. The building is now part of Virginia Western Community College.
FE083 Natural Bridge Hotel
The original Natural Bridge Hotel. The hotel burned in 1963 and was replaced by the current hotel in 1964.
FE084 Muse Family
Calvin and Harriet Muse stand with their sons, George and Willie, after the family is reunited in 1927. George and Willie's story is detailed in 'Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest' by Beth Macy.
FE085 Webster Brick
Webster Brick Company (now General Shale), located at 2351 Webster Road.
FE086 Old 97
The wreck of the "Old 97" was an American rail disaster involving the Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail, while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Due to excessive speed in…
FE088 Machine Works Band
Led by the Roanoke Machine Works band, the funeral procession of William Nolty winds slowly past "Brick Row" on E. Campbell Avenue. "Brick Row" was built as a low-rent housing area for mostly less skilled workers at Roanoke Machine Works. The…
FE089 Old 97
The wreck of the "Old 97" was an American rail disaster involving the Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail, while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Due to excessive speed in…
FE090 Red Mens Band
Hiawatha Tribe Number 66, Red Men's Band at Hotel Roanoke.
FE091 Roanoke Country Club
Golf Course at Roanoke Country Club.
FE092 Neal Tavern
Armistead Neal tavern and boarding house was located on Shenandoah Avenue. For many years, it served the town of Big Lick as a hotel.
FE093 Mill Mountain
A view of Mill Mountain. Building in foreground was the Adams, Payne, Gleaves, Livery Stable No. 2. Abandoned by the time of this photograph, it is used to promote the purchase of war bonds.
FE094 Old 97
The wreck of the "Old 97" was an American rail disaster involving the Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail, while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Due to excessive speed in…
FE098 Pythian Castle
Groundbreaking for Pythian Castle Hall, Osceola Lodge No. 47 on Franklin Road. Shown are George Davis, Stuart A. Barbour, Frank N. Smith, and Charles D. Keffer.
FE103 Natural Tunnel
Natural Tunnel in Scott County. The massive naturally formed cave is so large, it is used as a railroad tunnel.
FE107 Roanoke Bankers
Group portrait of Roanoke bankers in front of the Terry Building.
FE109 Spanish-American Vets
Spanish-American War United States Veterans, Company G, 2nd Virginia Volunteers, Dewey Mess. Pictured are : H.H. Zink, E.M. Carr, Pat Sullivan, A.T. Day, F.M. Moore, C.W. Rolen, J.T. Donnelly, G.D. Black, J.L. Bonavita, G.W. Misel, R.L. Tremain,…
FE111 Hancock-Clay
In the Coulter Building, the Hancock-Clay Company opened a department store in 1926. This interior view shows some of the dry goods and notions sold by Hancock-Clay. The firm became bankrupt in the early 1930s.
FE112 First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street SW.
FE116 Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Old Country Club Road NW, shortly after completion of the clubhouse.
FE117 Salvation Army Hotel
Salvation Army Hotel, formerly located at 201 2nd Street SW.
FE120 N&W General Offices
Norfolk & Western General Offices, located at 8 N. Jefferson Street, replaced the old General Offices after they were destroyed by fire in 1896. This building would be used in this capacity until 1932 when the new office building was completed.
FE121 Belmont School
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.
FE123 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE124 Commerce Street School
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.
FE126 Harrison School
The Harrison School was completed in 1916. Two years later, the first high school classes for African American students began at Harrison School. Three students graduated in 1924, due largely to the persistence of Harrison's principal, Lucy…
FE128 Sherwood Forest
Entrance to Sherwood Forest subdivision, located at Yellow Mountain Road and Nottingham Road.
FE130 Morice Twine Mills
The Morice (formerly Roanoke) Twine Mill in Norwich. Built to house the Norwich Lock Company in 1891, the lock company was a short-lived enterprise. In 1901, the Roanoke Cotton Mill moved into the abandoned building.
FE131 Boggs & Havnaer
Boggs & Havnaer Laundry and Dry Cleaning supplies and equipment, formerly located at 912 3 1/2 Street SE.
FE136 Morningside Elementary
Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.
FE137 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School located at 1004 Montrose Avenue SE shortly after completion. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
FE138 Jamison School
Jamison Elementary School was located on the southwest corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th Street SE. The school was built in 1916 and razed in 1975.
FE139 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School opened in 1928. Located at 40 Douglass Avenue NW, the building now houses Roanoke City Public Schools Administrative Offices.