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Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.

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

Thurman & Boone was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.

Walter S. Slicer's Hospital was located at 601 S. Jefferson Street. The building was later occupied by National Business College.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.

The Jefferson Theatre was located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.

Adams, Payne, and Gleaves was located along the south end of Jefferson Street.

Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Martha Washington Candies was located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of Byrne & McCorkle Drug Store, formerly located at 207 S. Jefferson Street.

An interior view of E.S. Becker's Grocery, formerly located at 209 S. Jefferson Street.

Group photo of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan Rajah Temple No. 195 band on the steps of the Elks Club once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

An interior view of Jefferson Pharmacy, located at 315 S. Jefferson Street.

Roanoke Police Chief Moore speaks to an unidentified man in front of the Terry Building.

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

S.H. Kress Five & Dime was located at 302 S. Jefferson Street.

The Hotel Stratford was located at 102-106 N. Jefferson Street.

Roy and June Holcomb (center right) and the employees of State Office Supply. The Holcombs were the owners of the store located at 511 S. Jefferson Street.

The Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries, located at 706 S, Jefferson Street.

Two 500 space parking garages were constructed on the corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street to provide greater accessibility to downtown shopping facilities.

Heironimus was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.

The former general office building of Norfolk and Western, located at 108 N. Jefferson Street, now houses the Roanoke Higher Education Center.

The home of Dr. Joseph A. Gale was located at 616 S. Jefferson Street.

A billboard for Piedmont Airlines atop storefronts in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street Piedmont was one of the main air carriers serving the Roanoke Valley during the 1950s. The company was headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.

The original American Theatre building was located at 217 S. Jefferson Street. Built by the Young Men's Christian Association in 1902, it would later be sold to an investment group and converted into a theatre in 1913. This building was razed in…

The "funeral procession" for "Johnny Non-Voter" on Jefferson Street in route to the municipal building. The funeral was a promotion by the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce as a means to get Roanokers to vote in the Democratic primaries for…

Looking north on S. Jefferson Street. Patrick Henry Hotel visible at left; Elmwood Diner visible at right.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from intersection with Jefferson Street.

A balloon float in the Roanoke Christmas parade.

View of a flooded S. Jefferson Street. The Roanoke River crested at 21.6 feet in 1940. Roanoke City Mills is visible on left.

The "funeral procession" for "Johnny Non-Voter" on Jefferson Street in route to the municipal building. The funeral was a promotion by the Roanoke Junior Chamber of Commerce as a means to get Roanokers to vote in the Democratic primaries for…

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

Built in 1926, the Coulter Building is located at 601 S. Jefferson Street.

The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street. This view looks west on Mountain Avenue.

City Hotel was built in 1886 on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Salem Avenue.

Colonial National Bank building, located at 202 S. Jefferson Street.

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road

Hammond's Printing and Litho Works, formerly located on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Luck Avenue,

Shown under construction are the Lorraine Apartments, located at 1221 S. Jefferson Street. This view shows the rear of the building from Maple Avenue SW.

Intersection showing the Williamson Building on the northwest corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. At the time of this photo it was occupied by the Sportsman, Deb Fashions, Thom McCann Shoes. The building was razed in 1977.

Shown under construction are the Lorraine Apartments, located at 1221 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from the 300 block.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Salem Avenue.

Stone Printing Company began doing business at this location in 1891. The stone veneer was added to the building, located at 116 N. Jefferson Street, in 1907.

Fenton China and House Furniture, formerly located at 306 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Colonial Bank building.

Completed in 1883 by the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, the general office building housed the offices for Norfolk & Western after they were moved from Lynchburg. The building was located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Shenandoah…

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.

First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street SW.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Colonial National Bank building.

The First National Exchange Bank building is located at 201 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street. American Theatre on right.

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…

Mountain Trust Bank was located in the Strickland Building at 302 S. Jefferson Street.

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

Window displays at Davidson's Menswear.

Window displays at Davidson's Menswear.

Propst-Childress Shoe Company window display. Store was located at 306 S. Jefferston Street.

Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located at 924 S. Jefferson Street.

Downtown

This card shows how Jefferson Street had changed over the years. This view looks north down Jefferson Street from Mountain Avenue, showing a variety of commercial buildings, apartments and hotels.

The Jefferson Apartments were built in 1912 on South Jefferson Street. The apartments existed for several decades before being razed in the late 1990s. The site of the apartment building was occupied by a house that was moved across Mountain Avenue…

Roanoke City Mills, formerly located at 1750 Jefferson Street. The mill was raised in 2009.

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.

The former general office building of Norfolk and Western, located at 108 N. Jefferson Street, now houses the Roanoke Higher Education Center.

St. John's Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.

Still under construction in this photograph, the Boxley Building was built by W.W. Boxley, then mayor of Roanoke. The building is located at 416 S. Jefferson Street.

Roanoke Transportation Museum float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Marines reenact the raising of the American Flag at Iwo Jima in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Replica 1892 Heironimus float in the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Crowds line Jefferson Street for the Roanoke Centennial Parade.

Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Construction of the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Stone Printing Company, formerly located at 116 N. Jefferson Street.

The 707 Building, located at 707 S. Jefferson Street.

"Downtown Roanoke, Virginia looking north on Jefferson Street with the Main Branch of the Roanoke Public Library in the foreground."

"Looking to the north on Jefferson Street, part of the business section can be seen with Elmwood Park shown in the foreground. Also known as the Star City of the South."

"Intersection on Jefferson Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson Street looking south at night, Roanoke Virginia."

"Jefferson Street, looking south, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson Street, looking north from Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson Street, looking north, Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The…

"Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - Magic City of the South, key to…

"Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park - Roanoke, Virginia. This view from Elmwood Park in the heart of Roanoke shows part of the Roanoke Public Library and the Patrick Henry Hotel, located on S. Jefferson Street."

"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 400 rooms with bath, ceiling fan, circulating ice water. Garage direct entrance to lobby. Fay M. Thomas, Manager."

Patrick Henry Hotel

"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."

"Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, each with bath - 125 air conditioned. Fine coffee shop. Airlines office in lobby. Bus station nearby. Located on the edge of the business district. Information on Blue Ridge Parkway. Routes US 11,…

"Elks Club House, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Home of Lodge No. 197, BPO Elks, Roanoke, Virginia."

First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.

Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.

A view of the Jefferson Theatre and Heironimus on Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.

Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are John Norman Clothing, the Park Theatre, State Office Supplies and Gifts, the Coulter Building, People's Drugstore and the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are Heironimus, The Sportsman Restaurant, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.

Looking west on Franklin Road from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Knights of Pythias building, Star Barber Shop, Roanoke Valley Heart Association, GAC Finance, Riley's Cafe, Thornton & Creasy Drugs, and Holdren's

Looking south on Jefferson Street. Visible are Holiday's Shoe Store, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Thomas McAn Shoes, The Sportsman Restaurant and Heironimus.

Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.

Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Franklin Road intersection. Visible at left is the Elks Lodge and the Elmwood Diner. Also visible is Hammond Printing and Litho Works.

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…

A bird's-eye view of Downtown Roanoke at Jefferson Street looking toward Mill Mountain. The St. James Hotel is visible in the foreground. At right can be seen the Terry Building.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Campbell Avenue intersection.

Home of Dr. Joseph Gale, formerly located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.

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.

The Williamson Building was located at the corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. The address of Graves-Humphreys Hardware was 311 S. Jefferson Street.

Caldwell-Sites Company Booksellers, formerly located at 105 S. Jefferson Street.

View of the building on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Among the businesses occupying this area were the Jefferson Street Pharmacy, Morgan's Restaurant, Katheryne Marechal Beauty Salon, John Norman Tayloring and the Park Theatre. …

First Presbyterian Church located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in…

Strietmann Biscuit Company, formerly located at 1600 S. Jefferson Street.

Entrance of Carlton Terrace, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street in the 900 block, Carlton Terrace is on the right.

Carlton Terrace apartment building, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Corner store formerly located at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street. Walnut Avenue Meat Market, Hutson's Grocery and the American Cafe were among its tenants. The Bridge Inn is just visible at left.

Jefferson Street Baptist Church, formerly located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Wells Avenue NW.

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…

Heironimus and Company when located at 34-38 Campbell Avenue. The history of Heironimus downtown follows: Heironimus and Brugh Dry Goods started in 1890 at 110 Commerce Street and later 206 Commerce Street SW (2nd Street). A new building was…

Fink's Jewelers, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of the coffee shop located inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Close-up showing main entrance to the Patrick Henry Hotel on Jefferson Street.

The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Roanoke Public Library.

The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Elmwood Park.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Church Avenue intersection. Construction of the Liberty Trust Building can be seen in background. Sign advertises J.H. Marsteller's (a car enthusiast and businessman) "Model Garage", formerly located at 16…

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street.

Winston Property Management, formerly located at 930 S. Jefferson Street.

Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center, located at 2017 S. Jefferson Street.

Work stations inside National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.

National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.

National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street,

An unidentified employee stands next to a Mercedes on the sales lot of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

A Mercedes on the sales lot of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Garage interior of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Unidentified employees stand in front of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Moore Tire Company, formerly located at 1860 S. Jefferson Street.

Window display at Smartwear Irving-Saks, formerly located at 210-212 S. Jefferson Street.

People's Federal Savings and Loan, formerly located in the Liberty Trust Building at 101 Jefferson Street.

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

Billboard advertisement for Grand Piano located at Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

Roanoke Motor Car Company, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street. The company sold Chevrolets.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the theatre's main entrance with marble walls and brass doors.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation unitl 1971; it was razed in 1973. This is a view of the auditorium and balcony as seen from the stage.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of a staircase from the mezzanine to the upper balcony and loges.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of the mezzanine.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows paintings in the foyer as seen from the mezzanine.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the ornately appointed foyer. The placard at left advertises the…

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the loge, just above the orchestra pit.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This interior view is of the stage from the balcony.

Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.

Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.

Artist rendering of Heironimus. Artist unknown. Location is 401 S, Jefferson Street.

Superimposed image of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Looking west on Salem Avenue toward the intersection with Jefferson Street.

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

Interior view of Hallmark Hall of Cards, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson St.

Hallmark Hall of Cards store, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson Street.

An aerial view of the Roanoke City Mills, once located at 1750 Jefferson Street. The mill facility was razed in 2009.

Aerial view looking north on Jefferson Street.

Stonework etched with First National Exchange Bank.

Aerial view of Jefferson Street looking north.

View of Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.

View from Williamson Road of Virginia Railway Station. Jefferson Street bridge in background.

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

Side view of State & City Bank, once located at approximately 206 Jefferson Street. This photo was taken after a building was razed.

Side view of the Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street bridges.

View of advertisement signs hanging from the front of buildings along South Jefferson Street.

View of Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park.

Image of a building being demolished with coat laying on ladder.

Image of a building being demolished.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue at intersection with Jefferson Street.

View of Hotel Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park

Thomas Rutherfoord Bonding and Insurance, located at 1 S. 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.

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

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.

First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

Jefferson Street Bridge was built in 1926

Jefferson Street Bridge was built in 1926.

A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.

A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.

Members of the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 and the Junior Hose Company #2 stand in front of Vigilante Fire Station #1 shortly before escorting the body of Mayor William Carr to his burial in City Cemetery.

Vigilante Fire Station #1 stood on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Shown here shortly before completion in 1888, the fire station remained in use until 1907 when the "new" Station #1 was built on Church Avenue. Prior to the…

Firemen from the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 post in front of the original Fire Station #1 (formerly located at Campbell Avenue and 1st Street) prior to the funeral of Mayor William Carr. 1st row, L to R: Thomas Engleby, __ Harris, __ Shank, __…

Roanoke firefighters line up for a Labor Day parade at the present corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. W.P. Mundy livery stable is in the background.

Unidentified man stands next to a streetcar on Jefferson Street.

Original Norfolk & Western General Offices, formerly located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was destroyed by fire on 4 January 1896.

N&W Railroad - View looking east down tracks - N&W General Offices, Hotel Roanoke, and depot at Jefferson Street crossing all visible.

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.

Strietmann Biscuit Company, formerly located at 1600 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking north at 401- 407 Jefferson Street. Herbert's Fine Feminine Footwear, Woolworth and Thurman & Boone occupied these storefronts.

Thurman & Boone, formerly located at 401 Jefferson Street.

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

Built in 1910 as First National Bank, the Liberty Trust Building stands at 101 Jefferson Street.

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…

Mountain Trust Bank , formerly located at 302 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Bank of America.

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

The Norfolk and Western General Offices once stood at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street. The building was destroyed by fire 4 January 1896.

N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.

N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.

N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.

Norfolk & Western Regional Offices, once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.

The Coulter Building at 601-605 Jefferson Street. Built in 1926 and once the home of the Heironimus annex, this building now houses the Western Virginia Water Authority.

Children pack the American Theatre for the Saturday Morning Children's Show. Hayden Huddleston can be seen to the left center in front of the stage.

The grand interior of the American Theatre. The theatre opened on 26 March 1928. Once located at 115 S. Jefferson Street, the theatre closed in 1970 and was razed in January of 1973 to make way for the First National Exchange Bank.

The first location of Stone Printing Company on 2nd Street. The company remained in this building until it moved into 116 N. Jefferson Street in 1908. Men unidentified.

This house was built circa 1855 by Elijah McClanahan. Elijah was the son of William McClanahan who owned over 3,000 acres of land, including Crystal Spring and Mill Mountain. First Presbyterian Church was built on the site in 1929.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902

Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.

St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in…

First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

Looking north of Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue at crowd gathered for Roanoke Fair.

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.

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.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson 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.

Norfolk & Western Office on the 500 block of S. Jefferson Street.

Original Advance Auto Parts, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street. Signs for Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Hotel and Hotel Colonial line the left side of the street. Signs for Rex Taylor's and the Patrick Henry Hotel are visible on the right side of the street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Luck Avenue intersection.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.

Looking north on the 500 block of Jefferson Street.

The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Park Theater visible on right. The marquee reads, "Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Beyond the Rocks". Building to the right of the theatre was vacant at the time.

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.

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.

Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.

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

Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.

Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.

Jefferson Theatre, formerly located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.

Home formerly located at 815 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from Elmwood Park.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue.

The Patrick Henry Hotel.
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