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The Randolph Street Market was located at the corner of Williamson Road (Randolph Street) and Campbell Avenue.

An interior view of the reception, reading, and music room in connection with Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor. Sheen's was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.

An interior view of Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor, formerly located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.

Wills & Willauer was located at 111-113 Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking west on a flooded Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection.

Dr. J. Harry Martin performs an eye exam in his office located at 134 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of The Hobbie Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SW.

The Shenandoah Hospital was located at 712 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of China, Art, & Book Store, formerly located at 15 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of Roanoke Jewelry Company, formerly located at 107 Campbell Avenue SW.

Lawrence Campbell, Walter Dale, and Gertrude Dale at 6 Campbell Avenue SE.

Roanoke Hardware Company was located at 22 Campbell Avenue SW.

An unidentified couple walks in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street SW.

Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.

Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.

Crowds bustle at the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

The Schulte-United department store afire as firemen try to contain the blaze.

Home located on Campbell Avenue. Address unknown.

Interior of Hotel Raleigh office and lobby. Hotel Raleigh was located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.

A view of Campbell Avenue looking west from Williamson Road.

The Times-World building was home to Roanoke's two newspapers and the CBS affiliate, WDBJ radio and television.

Crowds gather for the grand opening of the new Miller & Rhoads. The department store was located at 32-38 Campbell Avenue SW.

The building at 17 Campbell Avenue SW once housed the Evening World offices.

The Times Building (left) and J.M. Oakey Funeral Home once occupied the buildings located at 122-124 Campbell Avenue SW.

The old St. Mark's Lutheran Church was located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street SW. The building was built in 1889 by Greene Memorial Methodist Church. In 1902 St Mark's Lutheran traded their church building at the SE corner of Church…

The home of Henry S. Trout was located at 606 Campbell Avenue SW.

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…

S.H. Heironimus and Company was located at 37-39 Campbell Avenue SW.

Home once located at 342 Campbell Avenue SW.

The home of William K. Andrews was located in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue.

The Times-World Building on Campbell Avenue.

Window display of Glenn-Minnich after remodeling. The slogans of the store were, "The store with the friendly door." and "Clothes for men and men who stay young."

The Glenn-Minnich store, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue, on closing day. Glenn-Minnich operated from 1913 until 1960 and was founded by C.B. Minnich, Myrl Glenn, and H.A. Glenn.

McNease Shoe Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SE. At left is the owner, Wallace M. McNease. Others unidentified.

Soldiers march in a parade on Campbell Avenue at 3rd Street SW.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from intersection with Jefferson Street.

A streetcar travels along Campbell Avenue near the intersection with Jefferson Street. Terry Building visible at right.

A busy day at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street. The Terry Building is visible in the background.

Vest Furniture Company, formerly located at 109 Campbell Avenue SW. Sid Vest, owner, is pictured in white shirt.

The McBain building, located at 34 Campbell Avenue.

The McBain building, located at 34 Campbell Avenue.

The Municipal Building was built in 1915.

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…

Built in 1905, the building located at 116 Campbell Avenue SW was home to two banks in its early years, Day & Night Bank in this photograph and State & City Bank.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

State & City Building, located at 102 Campbell Avenue SW.

Lyle's Drugstore occupied the right half of this building, located at 101 Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking east from the 100 block of Campbell Avenue.

Originally constructed in 1922, Jefferson High School was Roanoke's largest high school for half a century.

Built in 1905, the building located at 116 Campbell Avenue SW was home to two banks in its early years, State & City Bank in this photograph and Day & Night Bank.

The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.

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…

The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.

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…

Crowds gather along Campbell Avenue to watch the Armistice Day Parade.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue. The Rialto Theatre is visible at left.

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.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue toward the Market Building from the roof of the Colonial American National Bank building.

A contingent of veterans march in the Armistice Day Parade on Campbell Avenue.

Dominion Tower construction shown from the roof of 213 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of salon in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of men's department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

A crowd gathers in front of Heironimus on Campbell Avenue to watch the Roanoke Christmas parade.

Throngs of Christmas shoppers at Heironimus.

Exterior of Heironimus decorated for Christmas.

J.H. Marsteller created ornate marble monuments and headstones. This card was produced for Marsteller in 1907, showing on the left the exhibit of Marsteller at the 1907 Jamestown Exhibition’s Timber and Mineral Building. The image on the right shows…

Construction of Shenandoah Hospital commenced in 1912, opening the next year. The hospital was located on West Campbell Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets. Dr. J.H. Dunkley was president and assisted by Dr. Ira Huff, Dr. W.S. Slicer, Dr. J.T.…

The Calvary Baptist Church on Campbell Avenue had as its early sanctuary this beautiful building which was located directly across the street from the present-day facility. Needing more space for the growing congregation and with the completion of…

View of buildings along Campbell Avenue across from the Market Building, including the Roanoke Weiner Stand, Gulf Mills Department Store, and Bob's Shoe Store.

A view of the Market Building.

The First National Exchange Bank building was built in 1912. Located at 204 Jefferson Street, it has been in continuous operation as a bank for over a century.

Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection. On the right is the First National Exchange Bank; visible on the left are Hanover Shoes, Virginia Dare Dresses and United Cigars.

Looking east on busy Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Kress & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street during paving. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Krees & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.

"Terry Building, Roanoke Virginia"

"Night-time on Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking west at night, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, west from Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking west, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"The Ponce de Leon Hotel located in the center of the business and shopping district, Roanoke, Virginia. All rooms air-conditioned. Coffee shop and private dining rooms with free guest parking lot adjacent, make this one of the city's most attractive…

"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the…

"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."

"The Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia., ocated in the heart of the city, is a beautiful structure of modernistic design containing 200 attractive outside rooms. The interior arrangement follows a Spanish motif in keeping with name, and…

"New Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres, which accessibility is so desirable. Every streetcar and…

"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Ponce de Leon Hotel and Annex, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."

Hotel Shenandoah

Looking west on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. Visible are Leggett's, George T. Hitch Jewelers, Singer Sewing Machines, Beckner's and Easter's.

This is a large five story building of fire resistive construction erected in 1916, having a built-up roof, concrete and terrazzo floors, and direct plaster interior finish. There are two open stairs from the first to the the third floor, one…

Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Campbell Avenue Intersection. The Didier Grocers building at right, in earlier days, housed the street railway offices and provided a waiting room for the cars. In the middle of Jefferson Street, a horsecar…

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from the 1st Street intersection. S.H. Heironimus and Company visible at left. Its location was 37-39 Campbell.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Campbell Avenue intersection.

Hardy Shoes for Men and Boys, formerly located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.

The Rosenberg Building, formerly located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street, was once the home of the Joy Shop, Barr Brothers Jewelers and Oak Hall Clothing.

Barr Brothers Jewelers, formerly located at 4 Campell Avenue SE.

West End Presbyterian Church, located at 1200 Campbell Avenue SW.

West End Presbyterian Church, located at 1200 Campbell Avenue SW.

The Joy Shop, formerly located at 27 W. Campbell Avenue. It would later move to the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Bert's Shoes, formerly located at 9 Campbell Avenue SW.

Leggetts decorated for Christmas, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.

Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.

The old Calvary Baptist Church, formerly located on Campbell Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street. This building was used until completion of the current building in 1925.

Roanoke Police Department in front of the Municipal Building.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue. Sheen's Cafe was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW. The building in the right background with balconies was the original Ponce de Leon Hotel.

Spectators gather in front of the Municipal Building on Campbell Avenue to watch the Golden Jubilee parade.

Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.

Hearse in front of John M. Oakey Funeral Home, formerly located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.

Safety Motor Transit, formerly located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue SE.

Safety Motor Transit, formerly located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue SE.

Interior view of Schulte United Millinery, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of the children's department at Leggett's, formerly located 112 Campbell Avenue.

Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.

Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Storefronts in the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

Storefronts on the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

The first 3 floors of the State & City Building were built in 1905 for the State & City Bank. The additional 5 floors were added in the late 1920s. In 2008, the State & City building became Roanoke's first LEED certified building in the city. It…

An unidentified employee works with a fur coat at Henri Kessler Furriers, formerly located at 117 Campbell Avenue.

Aerial view looking east on Campbell Avenue.

Aerial view of Jefferson High School

Aerial view looking west on Campbell Avenue

Aerial view looking east down Campbell Avenue

Campbell Avenue as seen from the Schulte United building, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue.

Giles Brothers Furniture, formerly located at 108 Campbell Avenue.

View of West Campbell Avenue at 8th Street intersection, 1928.

Northwest corner at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue at intersection with Jefferson Street.

Various business signs along E. Campbell Avenue.

Loyd and Fralin Attorneys, formerly located at 301 Campbell Avenue.

American Motor Inns, formerly located at 103 Campbell Avenue.

Point where Chapman Avenue forks off of Campbell Avenue

Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Removal of street railways on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Southern States Motor Freight truck parked on the 100 block of Campbell Avenue.

The City of Roanoke's first courthouse and jail, formerly located at 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.

Roanoke's first auto parade on Campbell Ave. in front of present Municipal Building. United Commercial Travelers Grand Council parade. Ponce De Leon Hotel in right background.

The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.

The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.

The Ponce de Leon Hotel caught fire on 28 December 1928. All nine Roanoke engines and two ladder trucks were on the scene, including a hose truck from Vinton and an engine from Salem. The original 5 story portion of the hotel was destroyed and would…

Roanoke Police Department group photo taken in front of the original courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue.

S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 419 Campbell Avenue.

Phillips Motor Company was located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and 5th Street.

Employees pose at the lunch counter at Kress on Campbell Avenue.

W.T. Grant Company was located at 17-19 Campbell Avenue. The W.T. Grant Company was a variety store known for its inexpensive merchandise.

Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp., formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue.

Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp., formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue.

Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 309 Campbell Avenue SW.

Remington Rand, formerly located at 502 Campbell Avenue.

First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Wells Fargo.

Built in 1892, the 8 story Terry Building was Roanoke's first "skyscraper". It was located on the Southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Colonial National Bank was housed in the building. Sadly, it was razed in 1927 to make room…

The McBain building was located at 34 Campbell Avenue. Stone Smoke Shop sign visible in front of building. The building was razed in 1956.

The original AEP Office, once located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue.

AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road.

AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road. .

Rorer Hall was built by Ferdinand Rorer in 1878 on the northeast corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street. Caption reads, "Roanoke's first thetre [sic] built by F. Rorer. Opened by John W. Sherman with his first play, "The Brothers". The building…

Cows on market for a livestock auction.

Cars drive through water on Campbell Avenue in front of the Market Building.

Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.

Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.

Old St. Marks Lutheran Church built by Methodists on corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street.

Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Sign for Rialto Theater visible on right. The Rialto was known for showing westerns.

Cornerstone placement at the Masonic Temple, formerly located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.

S.H. Davis Pictures, formerly located at 136 Campbell Avenue.

Butler's Shoes, formerly located on Campbell Avenue.

W.T. Grant Company and McClellan Stores, formerly located 17-23 Campbell Avenue SW.

David Kohen Clothing and Apparel, formerly located at 24 Campbell Avenue SW.

Leggett's, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking West on Campbell Avenue.

Looking West on Campbell Avenue.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street.

Joy Shop located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Joy Shop, formerly located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.

The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.

Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.

Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.

Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.

West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.

Wilson & Company, seen in the foreground, was a wholesale meat company. It was located at 312 Campebell Avenue SE. Hotel Roanoke and N&W General Offices can be seen in background.

Norfolk & Western Salvage Warehouse, formerly located at 201 Campbell Avenue SE.

View of the Municipal Building from 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue.
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