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PCS 3.21
The Hotel Pierce was located on the site that would be become the Hotel Dumas.
PCS 53.0
Interior view of Burrell Pharmacy, formerly located at 510 Gainsboro Road NW. Dr. Isaac Burrell is on the left.
PCS 16.8
The home of Dr. Isaac D. Burrell was located at 117 Patton Avenue NW.
MIC18 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
UCT32
After the first N&W office building burned in 1896, this building took its place. A "twin" building was constructed in 1907.
UCT15
R.H. Fishburn & Co. was located at 320-322 Loudon Avenue NW.
SBH 065.1
Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.
SBH 061.1
Lucy Addison High School. Students in Home Economics Class.
SBH 065
Lucy Addison High School. Basketball game.
SBH 064
Lucy Addison High School. “Track meet, Lynchburg, VA.”
SBH 063
Lucy Addison High School. Students in Shop Class.
SBH 062
Lucy Addison High School. Students gathered around a food cart.
SBH 061
Lucy Addison High School. Students in Home Economics Class.
SBH 060
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students in formal attire.
SBH 059
Lucy Addison High School. Dancers. “Olivia Skipper and Carolyn Carpenter.”
SBH 058
Lucy Addison High School. Students dancing. “Carolyn Law and Louis Claytor.”
SBH 057
Lucy Addison High School. Dancers.
SBH 056
Lucy Addison High School. Dancer. “Joann Smith.”
SBH 055
Lucy Addison High School. Dancer.
SBH 054
Lucy Addison High School. Dancers.
SBH 053
Lucy Addison High School. Cheerleaders.
SBH 052
Lucy Addison High School. Singers.
SBH 051
Lucy Addison High School. Music teachers playing piano. “Finny and Powell.”
SBH 049
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of male students in formal attire.
SBH 048
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of students in formal attire.
SBH 047
Lucy Addison High School. Group portrait of female students outside.
SBH 046
Lucy Addison High School. Group of female students in gym clothes.
SBH 045
Lucy Addison High School. Students at a school pep rally in the school’s gymnasium.
SBH 044
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. Students at a school function in the school’s gymnasium.
SBH 043
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. School Band and Botetourt County School Bus.
SBH 042.1
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. on parade near St. Andrews Catholic Church.
SBH 042
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes. on parade near St. Andrews Catholic Church.
SBH 041
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes.
SBH 040.1
Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Downtown Roanoke.
SBH 040
Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Downtown Roanoke.
SBH 039.2
Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.
SBH 039.1
Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.
SBH 039
Lucy Addison High School. School Band and Majorettes on parade through Gainsboro Neighborhood.
SBH 038.1
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.
SBH 038
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at Victory Stadium.
SBH 037.2
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
SBH 037.1
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
SBH 037
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
SBH 036
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
SBH 035
Lucy Addison High School. Majorettes at school.
SBH 034
Lucy Addison High School Majorettes.
SBH 033
Lucy Addison High School Majorettes.
SBH 032
Lucy Addison High School, Graduation Photograph "Mary Brandon"
SBH 31
Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women posing outside of the school with a car.
SBH 030
Lucy Addison High School, Group of students
SBH 029
Lucy Addison High School, Student leaving school
SBH 028
Lucy Addison High School, "Homecoming"
SBH 027
Lucy Addison High School, group of students
SBH 026
Lucy Addison High School, Young women dancing
SBH 025
Lucy Addison High School, Group of young women
SBH 024
Lucy Addison High School, two young women posing
SBH 023
Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing
SBH 022
Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing
SBH 021
Lucy Addison High School, two young women posing
SBH 020
Lucy Addison High School, three young women posing
SBH 019
Lucy Addison High School, “Connie Isabel.”
SBH 018
Lucy Addison High School, “Lou Robin Roseboro.”
SBH 017.1
Lucy Addison High School, portrait of a young woman
SBH 017
Lucy Addison High School, portrait of a young woman
SBH 016
Lucy Addison High School, “Ruth Robinson” posing
SBH 015
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing, "August 1956, Mary.”
SBH 014.26
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.25
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.24
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.23
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.22
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.21
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.20
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.19
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.18
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.17
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.16
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.16
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.15
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.14
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.13
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.12
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.11
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.10
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.9
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.8
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.7
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.6
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.5
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.4
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.3
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.2
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014.1
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 014
Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing
SBH 013
Lucy Addison High School, performer
SBH 012.2
Lucy Addison High School, dancers
SBH 012.1
Lucy Addison High School, dancers
SBH 012
Lucy Addison High School, dancers
SBH 011.4
Lucy Addison High School, performance.
SBH 011.3
Lucy Addison High School, performance.
SBH 011.2
Lucy Addison High School, performance.
SBH 011.1
Lucy Addison High School, performance
SBH 011
Lucy Addison High School, performance
SBH 010
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
SBH 010.5
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
SBH 010.4
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
SBH 010.3
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
SBH 010.2
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
SBH 010.1
Lucy Addison High School, stage performance
SBH 09
Lucy Addison High School. Three young women.
SBH 05.1
Young couple in formal attire. “Byron Morris and Carolyn C. Patterson.”
SBH 02
Lucy Addison High School. Couple in formal attire.
RVNH40295 Rish Equipment
Rish Equipment Company, formerly located at 405 Centre Avenue, NW.
RVNH40294 Gilmer Avenue
Gilmer Avenue NW. Reliable Service Grocers visible at left.
RVNH40275 Schley Home
Home of William S. and Daisy Schley, located at 203 Gilmer Avenue NW.
RVNH40251 High Street Baptist
Postcard depicting High Street Baptist Church.
RVNH40218 Tom's Service Station
Tom's Service Station, formerly located on the corner of Henry Street and Wells Avenue.
RVNH40117 Community Drug Store
The Community Drug Store, formerly located on the corner of Henry Street and Centre Avenue NW.
GB135
Rev. Lylburn L. Downing of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
GB130
Millie Paxton.
GB128
St. Gerard’s Catholic Church.
GB127
St. John’s AME Zion Church.
GB124
Group portrait
GB123
Group of children participating in a pageant or play.
GB122
Group of children sitting in a room.
GB121
Geneva Ford, library staff member, at the Gainsboro Library.
GB120.1
Children posing in front of a Book Week display at the Gainsboro Library.
GB120
Children posing in front of a Book Week display at the Gainsboro Library.
GB119
Mother and infant at the Gainsboro Library.
GB118
Children working on a project at the Gainsboro Library.
GB117
Children reading books at the Gainsboro Library.
GB116
Young man reaching for a book at the Gainsboro Library
GB115
Gainsboro Library display with Virginia Y. Lee.
GB114
Library display at the Gainsboro Library.
GB113
Virginia Y. Lee at the Gainsboro Library.
GB112.1
Gainsboro Library, interior.
GB112
Gainsboro Library, interior.
GB111
Gainsboro Library, interior, child sitting at a table.
GB110.2
Gainsboro Library, interior, with children.
GB110.1
Gainsboro Library, interior, with children.
GB110
Gainsboro Library, interior, with children.
GB109
Gainsboro Library, interior. Virginia Y. Lee, center.
GB108
Gainsboro Library, interior, with a group of library patrons. YMCA location.
GB107
Group of children in front of the Gainsboro Library.
GB106
Children dressed in costume in front of the Gainsboro Library.
GB105
Gainsboro Library, exterior, with a children’s class.
GB104.1
Economy Shoe Repair on Henry Street.
GB104
Economy Shoe Repair on Henry Street. Shop owner Earnest O. Greene.
GB102
Unidentified group photograph of women.
GB101
Unidentified group photograph at night.
GB100
Group of women in formal attire in front of a stage with instruments.
GB99
Gainsboro School First Grade Class 1946. Teacher Mattie Bell Morris (back row).
GB98
Teachers on an Appalachian Electric Power Company Tour. First from left, Hollis Williams (Carver High); fourth from left, unnamed but identified as a Home Economics teacher at Addison; first from right, Coach Cannanday (Carver High); third from…
GB97
Group portrait of teachers. Front row seated, second from left, Mattie Bell Morris; third from left, Sadie Lawson; front row seated, first on right, Marie Bailey; third from right, Ms. Hackley. Back row, fourth from left, Ms. Hackley.
GB96
Ella F. Bowden, First Librarian of the Gainsboro Library, 1921-1923.
GB95
Rev. Arthur L. James, First Baptist Church.
GB94.6
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB94.5
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB94.4
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB94.3
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB94.2
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB94.1
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB94
Burrell Memorial Hospital. Construction of the 1955 building.
GB93
Order of the Eastern Star group photograph.
GB91
Order of the Eastern Star group photograph in front of the Allegany-Dunbar Freemason’s Prince Hall.
GB87
Ebenezer A. M. E. Church.
GB80.1
Gainsboro Library when it was located in the old Odd Fellows/YMCA Building. “First persons to register at GB.” Right to Left: Mrs. Sally Lawson, C. C. Williams, J. L. Reid, Mrs. E. R. Dudley, Rev. A. L. James, Dr. E. R. Dudley and Mrs. Ida Closs
GB80
Gainsboro Library when it was located in the old Odd Fellows/YMCA Building. Gainsboro Reading Club
GB79
Virginia Y. Lee and unidentified woman in front of the Gainsboro Library.
GB78
Woman’s Professional & Business Club.
GB77.1
Unidentified group photograph in front of a transformer station.
GB77
Unidentified group photograph in front of a transformer station.
GB75
Unidentified man playing piano and unidentified woman singing. Far right: Mr. Dowe and third from right: Rev. Edwards.
GB74
Rev. Douglas and unidentified woman.
GB73.1
Bishop L. E. Willis and Shadrack Brown Jr.
GB73
Bishop L. E. Willis, Wilbert McNair, Shadrack Brown Jr., Samuel Wade, and Norton B. Wilder.
GB72.3
First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. Dr. Noel C. Taylor.
GB72.1
First Baptist Church Gainsboro. Rev. Charles Green.
GB72
First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. Roy Williams.
GB71
Dinner at the Hunton Branch YMCA, Gainsboro Road. Circa late 1930’s or Early 1940’s.
GB41
Group photograph.. Dr. Harry Penn, back row, first from left.
GB40
Large group at a long table. Dr. Harry Penn, second from right, back row, plaid suit.
GB39
Left to right: John Claytor III, Sandra Elizabeth Claytor Peery, John B. Claytor Jr., and Ruth Williams Claytor. “Easter 1969.”
GB37
Group photograph with Ruth Claytor (in light colored coat) in front of Canada’s Ice Cream on Henry Street.
GB36
Dr. Elwood D. Downing, front far left, and an unidentified group of men.
GB35
Dr. John B. Claytor Jr.
GB28
Virginia Y. Lee and unknown woman.
GB22
Group photograph with Atwood’s Capitol View Tours bus.
GB14
Girls’ athletics group and spectators.
GB05
Aladdin Temple #34 on parade, Patton Avenue in front of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.. “Miss Bertha White, Ill. Commandress, Roanoke, VA.”
RNRV34 High Street Baptist
Presentation of an auto to Reverend W. E. Lee, of High Street Baptist Church for the church’s 41st anniversary.
CS 199
Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Nurse Daisy Schley pictured with a patient
CS 197
Reverend Robert James Jr. and his family. His wife Bernice is pictured center with the Reverend to her right.
CS 194
First Baptist Church
CS 192
Pictured: Mr. J. Lovelle Taylor (Freemason)
CS 188
Unknown school play, possibly on American history
CS 185
Downing family portrait. Dr. Ellwood Downing pictured center-right and his wife Della Downing pictured center-left
CS 184
Della Downing pictured on the left side, second from the back
CS 182
Church service.
CS 180
Ruth Lash pictured on the left, in front of Harrison School
CS 171
Unknown female’s exchange of an envelope
CS 168
High Street Baptist Church event. Man with white shirt and black bowtie is Dr. Frederick G. Sampson
CS 045.2
Possible debutante portrait. Envelope: Ms. Ida Kerne
CS 164
Unknown banquet
CS 163
Unknown group portrait
CS 161
Classroom portrait. Ronnie Jordan (?) pictured top left by the door
CS 160
Classroom portrait. Ruth Anderson identified top left by the tree. Ms. Taylor, the teacher, identified in the center of the second row
CS 159
Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event
CS 158
Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church
CS 144.2
Debutante Ball
CS 144.1
Debutante Ball
CS 135
Portrait of Joseph Fuller Jr
CS 130
Group portrait. From left to right: Patricia Waller, Ruth Anderson, Edna Prunty, Delia or Leila Bryant, unidentified, Fulford, unidentified, Maxine Thomas, unidentified, Mrs. Broady
CS 129.1
Unknown group portrait, possibly a sorority
CS 128.1
Debutante Ball
CS 125.1
A. Byron Smith and wife, Miriam (from left, seated), Deacon Hanks (man standing to the right with gray hair).
CS 123.1
Dr. J.H. Roberts and his wife pictured at Christmastime
CS 122.12
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.7
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.6
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC. Far left corner--Richard Penly and Mrs. Shirlene Penly. Estelle McCadden is pictured 3rd from the right in the first row of chairs and Mr. Lewis Peery is pictured in the farthest row, 2nd from the left
CS 122.5
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.2
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 121.4
Hunton Life Saving Crew
CS 118
Unknown portrait of two working females, possibly waitresses
CS 114
Envelope: Rev. Horatio Edwards
CS 113
Award reception. Envelope: Mary Rayford, Audrey Wheaton’s Mom
CS 111
Colonial Stores storefront
CS 108.2
Unknown male walking in an aisle past an audience, possibly a debutante escort
CS 106
Debutante ball
CS 105
Freemasons. Herbert Shovley identified in the front row on the far lefthand side
CS 104
Unknown group portrait
CS 103
Unknown ceremony or an award reception
CS 093.2
Unknown award recognition
CS 093.1
Unknown award recognition
CS 092.2
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 092.1
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 091.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Nona Harris, Bessie Coles, Helen or Halle or Hall, unidentified, unidentified, Becky Hale
CS 090.4
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): Connie Johnson Hamlar, unidentified, unidentified, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Connie and Gwendolyn are sisters). Back row (left to right) : unidentified, Doris Elam, Nina Bolden, Baylice Cooper
CS 087.4
Pictured: Front row (left to right)--Ruth Lash, unidentified, Mary Curtis Steptoe, Kitty McCain, Middle row (left to right)--Elizabeth Snyder, Edna Prunty, next two unidentified, Back row--Sister Hall Martin, Prunty
CS 087.2
Group portrait
CS 086
Shriners group portrait
CS 085.5
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.4
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.1
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 084.4
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured left, Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured center.
CS 084.3
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured left of the podium and Rev. Wright pictured at the podium.
CS 084.2
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured right.
CS 084.1
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured.
CS 082
Unknown children’s church choir performance
CS 081.6
Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards
CS 081.5
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.4
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.3
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.2
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.1
Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured
CS 080.20
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.17
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.9
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.6
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.5
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 078.2
Unknown banquet
CS 078.1
Unknown banquet
CS 077.2
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 077.1
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 076.5
Unknown classroom portrait
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Unknown banquet
CS 070.18
Unknown banquet
CS 070.17
Unknown banquet
CS 070.16
Unknown banquet
CS 070.15
Unknown banquet
CS 070.14
Unknown conference
CS 070.13
Unknown banquet
CS 070.10
Unknown banquet
CS 070.4
Unknown banquet
CS 070.2
Unknown banquet
CS 070.1
Unknown banquet
CS 069.1
Unknown school play or student performance
CS 068.1
Unknown school choir performance
CS 066.6
Unknown group portrait
CS 066.4
Unknown group portrait
CS 062.3
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.2
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.1
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 060.2
Unknown event
CS 060.1
Unknown event
CS 057.6
Harrison Elementary School faculty Halloween costume portrait
CS 057.5
Harrison Elementary School costume party. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on top shelf.
CS 057.4
Harrison Elementary School costume party
CS 056.5
Sorority event
CS 056.4
Sorority event
CS 055.2
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 055.1
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 054.1
Recognition ceremony at Burell Hospital.
CS 001.3
Teachers and Business Organization. 1957. Envelope: "Mrs. G. West Home Gertrude Preston West and Mrs. J Calloway Wells Ave. N.W."
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
RRHA566
402 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA565
333 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA563
Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA562
301 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA561
337 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA560
321 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA559
353 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA558
321 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA557
315 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA556
333 Madison Avenue, Gainsboro
RRHA551
Madison Avenue
YMCA 102
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 101
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 100
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 099
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 098
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 097
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 096
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 095
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 094
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Awards 1969 Annual Meeting."
Back of photograph: "Awards 1969 Annual Meeting."
YMCA 093
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Sixth from Left: Dr. E. D. Downing
Eighth from Right: Dr. Harry Penn
Sixth from Left: Dr. E. D. Downing
Eighth from Right: Dr. Harry Penn
YMCA 092
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Father and Son banquet 1961."
Back of photograph: "Father and Son banquet 1961."
YMCA 091
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 089
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 088
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 087
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 086
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "1969 Annual Meeting."
Back of photograph: "1969 Annual Meeting."
YMCA 085
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: Oldest Father, Father and Son Banquet 1962."
Middle: Mac Barlow
Back of photograph: Oldest Father, Father and Son Banquet 1962."
Middle: Mac Barlow
YMCA 084
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "L. B. Allen, Father and Son Banquet 1962."
Back of photograph: "L. B. Allen, Father and Son Banquet 1962."
YMCA 083
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Dr. Harry Penn on right and Dr. F. W. Claytor on far right, seated.
Dr. Harry Penn on right and Dr. F. W. Claytor on far right, seated.
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 081
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: Father and Son Banquet 1960."
Second from Left: Mr. Bean Sr., Winner of the Award for Oldest Son Present
Second from Right: Lewis Peery
First on Right: Walter Wheaton
Back of photograph: Father and Son Banquet 1960."
Second from Left: Mr. Bean Sr., Winner of the Award for Oldest Son Present
Second from Right: Lewis Peery
First on Right: Walter Wheaton
YMCA 080
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: " Father and Son Banquet."
Back of photograph: " Father and Son Banquet."
YMCA 079
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "1967 Father and Son Banquet, father and son who look alike."
Back of photograph: "1967 Father and Son Banquet, father and son who look alike."
YMCA 078
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 077
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 076
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 075
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 074
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 073
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 072
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Dr. Harry T. Penn, third from left.
Dr. Harry T. Penn, third from left.
YMCA 071
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Noel C. Taylor, at podium.
Back of photograph: "Golden Anniversary, High Street Baptist Church."
Noel C. Taylor, at podium.
Back of photograph: "Golden Anniversary, High Street Baptist Church."
YMCA 070
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Leo B. Marsh"
Back of photograph: "Leo B. Marsh"
YMCA 069
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "1957 Football Banquet."
Back of photograph: "1957 Football Banquet."
YMCA 068
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "1956 Banquet, Father and Son."
Back of photograph: "1956 Banquet, Father and Son."
YMCA 067
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 066
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 065
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 064
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 063
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 062
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 061
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Education Committee Presentation 1953."
Back of photograph: "Education Committee Presentation 1953."
YMCA 060
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "YMCA Membership Campaign 1953."
Back of photograph: "YMCA Membership Campaign 1953."
YMCA 059
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Group photograph in front of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Group photograph in front of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
YMCA 058
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "YMCA Miss Harvey Concert 1952."
Back of photograph: "YMCA Miss Harvey Concert 1952."
YMCA 057
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 056
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 055
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 054
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 053
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 052
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
At podium: Shirley Stuart
At podium: Shirley Stuart
YMCA 051
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Star City Auditorium."
Back of photograph: "Star City Auditorium."
YMCA 050
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 049
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
YMCA 048
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA Back of photograph: "Father and Son Banquet, Look Almost Alike, 1957."
YMCA 047
William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Football Banquet 1957"
Back of photograph: "Football Banquet 1957"
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Gordon Williams on right.
Gordon Williams on right.
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Father and Son Banquet 1968."
Back of photograph: "Father and Son Banquet 1968."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of photograph: "Father and Son Banquet."
Moorman Heller on left.
Back of photograph: "Father and Son Banquet."
Moorman Heller on left.
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
African American Baseball Team
African American Baseball Team
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Dr. Harry Penn, center, holding glass.
Dr. Harry Penn, center, holding glass.
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "Father and Son Annual Banquet."
Back of Photograph: "Father and Son Annual Banquet."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Father and Son Banquet
Father and Son Banquet
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "1969 Annual Meeting."
Back of Photograph: "1969 Annual Meeting."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "Founders Day."
Back of Photograph: "Founders Day."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "'56 Father and Son Banquet."
Back of Photograph: "'56 Father and Son Banquet."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Dr. Harry Penn on right
Dr. Harry Penn on right
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: " Father and Son Banquet, November 19, 1957, Star City Auditorium, 6:30 pm."
Back of Photograph: " Father and Son Banquet, November 19, 1957, Star City Auditorium, 6:30 pm."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "Father and Son Banquet."
Back of Photograph: "Father and Son Banquet."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "'56 Father and Son Banquet."
Back of Photograph: "'56 Father and Son Banquet."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Harrison Hale on right
Harrison Hale on right
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "Father and Son Banquet, October 30, 1958."
Back of Photograph: "Father and Son Banquet, October 30, 1958."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Boys playing table tennis.
Boys playing table tennis.
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Back of Photograph: "With complements of your President, M. H. Means."
Back of Photograph: "With complements of your President, M. H. Means."
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
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William A. Hunton Branch YMCA
Lucy Addison High School Band at Victory Stadium.
Lucy Addison High School Band at Victory Stadium.
Davis 43.214 N&W General Offices
The former general office building of Norfolk and Western, located at 108 N. Jefferson Street, now houses the Roanoke Higher Education Center.
GB69 Harrison School
Harrison School Faculty 1948/1950.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
GB68 Harrison School
Mr. Thomas Payne's first class.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
GB67.6 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.5
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.4 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.3 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.2 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.1 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
IRB 128 Gainsboro
One story and part basement brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; joisted floor, oak wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, ceilings metal lath and plaster. Basement partly finished with concrete floor. Electric…
GB61 Rev. E. E. Ricks
Rev. E. E. Ricks was served as pastor of First Baptist Church Gainsboro from 1915 to 1918.
GB60 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, Bible School
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
GB58 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
Deacons and Trustees of First Baptist Church Gainsboro
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
GB44 Bings Social Club
Bings Social Club
GB33 Dr. F. W. Claytor
Dr. Frank William Claytor was born April 8, 1913 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the oldest son of Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. and Roberta M. Woodfin Claytor. After graduating from Knoxville College in 1933, Claytor earned his medical degree from Meharry…
GB32 Dr. John B. Claytor Sr.
Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. was born April 2, 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia. In 1907 Claytor began a medical practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Claytor was a founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital and was Emeritus Chief of the hospital’s department of…
GB31 Dr. John B. Claytor Sr.
Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. was born April 2, 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia. In 1907 Claytor began a medical practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Claytor was a founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital and was Emeritus Chief of the hospital’s department of…
GB25 Virginia Y. Lee
Virginia Y. Lee was the Gainsboro Library's fourth librarian (1928 – 1971). She was born on November 22, 1906 in McComas, West Virginia and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated Valedictorian from Lucy Addison High School in 1924 and earned her…
GB24 Virginia Y. Lee
Virginia Y. Lee was the Gainsboro Library's fourth librarian (1928 – 1971). She was born on November 22, 1906 in McComas, West Virginia and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated Valedictorian from Lucy Addison High School in 1924 and earned her…
GB21 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior
Interior of the original sancuary of the First Baptist Church in Gainsboro. The building was designed by architect Henry Harwell Huggins and was located at 407 North Jefferson Street. A cornerstone for the church was laid and ground was broken in…
GB13 C. C. Williams
Christopher Chamberlin Williams of Williams Funeral Home, now Serenity Funeral Home. Mr. Williams served on the Board of Trustees for both the Gainsboro Library and the William A. Hunton YMCA.
GB12 Dr. J. H. Roberts
Dr. James H. Roberts was a co-founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital, Magic City Medical Society, and the William A. Hunton YMCA.
GB09 Nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital
The nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital at an unidentified function on the hospital's grounds.
GB08 W. F. Hughes
W. F. Hughes of Hughes Funeral Home.
GB06 Burrell Memorial Hospital
Groundbreaking for the new Burrell Memorial Hospital 2 August 1953. Photographer: Steve Brody.
GB04 Lucy Addison High School Girls' Basketball Team
Lucy Addison High School Girls' basketball team.
GB03 Lucy Addison High School Majorettes
Lucy Addison High School Majorettes in front of the Gainsboro Library.
GB01 Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton
Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton operated a dental practice on Wells Avenue.
McCain3 Lincoln Theatre
Group photo of Norfolk & Western Veterans Association Colored Division in front of the Lincoln Theatre. Originally built as the Strand Theatre (circa 1920). The Strand Theater took a new name “The Lincoln Theater”. The theater eventually became the…
McCain1 Medical Complex
This medical complex on Henry Street at Centre Avenue NW included (top left) Community Drug Store, where Dr. Beverly Adams (bottom left) was a pharmacist. Also in the building was the dental office of Dr. H.T. Penn (on right).
Davis 22.97 St. John's AME Zion
Originally Bethany Presbyterian Church, the building was later used by First Methodist Episcopal Church before becoming St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, formerly located on Gilmer Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue NE.
Davis 22.95 Mt. Zion AME
Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, formerly located on Gainsboro Road near Rutherford Avenue NW.
Davis 46.333 Vance's Esso
Vance's Esso Station, formerly located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue NE.
Davis 46.334 Bower Esso
Bower Esso Station, formerly located at 101 Commonwealth Avenue NE.
Davis 56 Rev. James and Parishioners-2
Reverend A.L. James (fourth from right) of First Baptist Church and parishioners.
Davis 21.531 Jefferson Street Baptist
Jefferson Street Baptist Church, formerly located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Wells Avenue NW.
Davis 21.7 High Street Baptist
High Street Baptist Church, formerly located at 23-25 Centre Avenue NW. The congregation built a new sanctuary at 2302 Florida Avenue NW in 1971. This building was razed in 1974.
Davis 23.5 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
The old Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue (once 5th Avenue) and 3rd Street NW. The stained glass window is the Jackson Window, installed in 1905 by Rev. L.L. Downing, the pastor of the Fifth Avenue…
Davis 21.22 First Baptist Gainsboro
First Baptist Church was located at 407 N. Jefferson Street. Built between 1898 and 1900, it was used by the congregation until a new sanctuary was built in 1982. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The building was…
Davis 22.16 St. Paul's UMC
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 502 Gilmer Avenue NW.
Davis 21.411 Hill Street Baptist
A group of children in front of Hill Street Baptist Church. This building was located on 5th Street NW. It was razed in 1978 as a result of "urban renewal".
Underwood 32 St Andrews
Aerial view of St. Andrews Catholic Church.
Underwood 14 N&W Offices
Aerial view of Norfolk & Western General Offices.
Underwood 13 Hotel Roanoke
Aerial view of Hotel Roanoke and Roanoke Auditorium.
CPC 40 Wells Avenue
Looking west on Wells Avenue.
Davis2 25.16 St. Andrews
St. Andrews.
Davis 56 Rev. James and Parishioners
Reverend A.L. James of First Baptist Church (Front row, 3rd from right) and parishioners.
Davis 46.332 Vance's Esso
Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.
Davis 46.331 Vance's Esso
Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.
Davis 25.22 St Andrews Service
St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
Davis 25.21 St Andrews Service
St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
Davis 25.2 St Andrews Interior
The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
Davis 25.14 St Andrews
St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
Davis 25.13 St Andrews
St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902
Davis 25.12 Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.
Davis 25.11 St Andrews
St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
Davis 25.1 St Andrews
St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
Davis 16.2091 Hotel Roanoke
An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.
Davis 16.209 Hotel Roanoke Aerial
An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 15.615 Gainsboro Branch Library
Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.
Davis 15.612-2 Library Shelving
Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
Davis 15.612 Library Shelving
Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
Davis 15.611 Gainsboro Branch Library
Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.
Davis 15.61 Gainsboro Library Interior
Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.
Davis 11.671 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
Davis 11.67 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
RNC 9 St. Andrews
St. Andrews Catholic Church.
RNC 84 Gregory Avenue
Gregory Avenue at the intersection with 2nd Street NE.
RNC 66 2nd Street
Looking north on 2nd Street NE at the intersection with Patton Avenue.
RNC 72 2nd Street
Looking north on 2nd Street just beyond Patton Avenue..
RNC 65 2nd Street
Looking north on 2nd Street NE. Lick Run is the stream at right. Extreme right is the location of I581.