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A scene in Elmwood Park.

The pond once in Elmwood Park.

Downtown East

Downtown East

Downtown East

Elmwood Park, Downtown East

"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"The lake at Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Entrances and play grounds, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Entrance to Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

The pond in Elmwood Park. The Greyhound Bus Station is visible in the background.

A view of the pond in Elmwood Park. The Terry House is visible on the hill.

The Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

"A two story and basement brick building with stucco finish, metal roof, wood floors, except basement, which is brick, plastered interior finish, electric lights, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 125 years old. Occupancy: Basement - Heating…

A one story octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4500.

A two story building of brick and stone stuccoed construction with composition shingle roof, wood board floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights, coal-fired Arcola heat. Approximately 50 years old and in good condition. Valuation: The…

Unidentified group of children pose in Elmwood Park. Terry House in background.

The Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park, was the first library in the city.

Aerial view looking north on Jefferson Street.

Aerial view of Jefferson Street looking north.

View of pond in Elmwood Park .

Mayor's Monument in its original location in Woodland Park at Church Avenue and Sixth Street SE, overlooking the Norfolk and Western Shops. The Mayor

View of Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.

View of the first Roanoke Public Library in Elmwood Park. The library was located in the Terry House, a gift to the city from the Terry Family.

The tennis courts once in Elmwood Park.

View of Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park.

Scene in Elmwood Park viewing the rose garden.

Scene in Elmwood Park with a view of Patrick Henry Hotel.

View of Hotel Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park

View of pond in Elmwood Park.

Community Hospital as seen from Elmwood Park.

Unidentified nurses pose next the pond once located in Elmwood Park.

Swans in the pond once located in Elmwood Park.

Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park. The Terry House was gifted to the City of Roanoke in 1921 for use a library. It operated in this capacity until a new library was built in 1952.

Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

A view in Elmwood Park.

View of gazebo in Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue, looking toward the SE corner of Elmwood Park.

Intersection of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue, looking toward the SW corner of Elmwood Park. Terry House visible through the trees.

View of the Terry House and Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Aerial view of Downtown and Community Hospital

The Terry House in Elmwood Park. The home was used as Roanoke's first public library until it the current structure was built in 1952. The home was used as recreational offices until it was razed in 1964.

Kazim Temple Band in Christmas parade. Looking northeast on Jefferson Street from the corner of Day Avenue.

The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.

The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.

View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.

The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.

Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.

A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.

Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.

View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.

Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event in Elmwood Park.

A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.

An aerial view of Elmwood Park.

Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.

Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.

Snow in Elmwood Park.

Snow in Elmwood Park.

Japanese Magnolia tree in Elmwood Park.

A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.

View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.

View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.

View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.

A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.

Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.
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