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<rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/PCS67.1">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[PCS 67.1]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.<br />
]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1930]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Bob Stauffer]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[postcard]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[PCS67.1]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/PCS30.0">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[PCS 30.0]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Davis &amp; Stephenson was an insurance agency located at 112 Kirk Avenue SW.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1912]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Bob Stauffer]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[postcard]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[PCS30.0]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.9">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.9 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[unknown]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1971]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.9]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/RVNH40315">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[RVNH40315 Kirk Avenue]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Looking east on Kirk Avenue SW.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[unknown]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[<span class="linkify-target">The Roanoke Valley in the 1940s </span>]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1951]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Roanoke City Police Department]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Digital Image]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[RVNH40315]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/FE200">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[FE200 WDBJ Radio]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Virginia&#039;s second commercial radio station, WDBJ-AM, had been broadcasting for twelve and a half years when it moved to its new quarters at 124 Kirk Avenue SW in January 1937.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photography]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1940]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[FE200]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/RRHA279">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[RRHA279]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Kirk Avenue]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1967]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Digital Image]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[RRHA279]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/city013">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[SR013 Masonic Temple]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[The Masonic Temple was located on the northwest corner of 1st and Kirk Street.  In 1915, the street level was occupied by Reams, Jones and Blankenship furniture store.  The store’s slogan was “Marry the girl – we’ll furnish the home.”  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[unknown]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1920]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Nelson Harris, George Wade]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:isVersionOf><![CDATA[Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards by Nelson Harris (2005)]]></dcterms:isVersionOf>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Digital Postcard]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[city013]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/VRD2.6">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[VRD 2.6 Kirk Avenue]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Wholesaling operations on Kirk Avenue as seen from Market Street.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[City of Roanoke]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1965]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[VRD2.6]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis2.26">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Davis 2.26 Anchor Building]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[The Anchor Building under construction.  Built by Roanoke Gas Company, it was completed in 1910 and is located at the corner of 1st Street and Kirk Avenue.  The building was used by Roanoke Gas until 1931 when Shenandoah Life Insurance Company purchased the building.    ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photograph]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1909]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[Davis2.26]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.7">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.7 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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&#039;s main entrance with marble walls and brass doors.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.7]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.6">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.6 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.6]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.5">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.5 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.5]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.4">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.4 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.4]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.3">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.3 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.3]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.2">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.2 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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 film &quot;Love&quot;, starring Greta Garbo and John Gilbert.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.2]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31.1">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.1 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31.1]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/MP31">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[MP 31.0 American Theatre]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[MP31]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis65.022">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Davis 65.022 Junior Hose Company #2]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photography]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[April 1890]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[Davis65.022]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis65.021">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Davis 65.021 Vigilante Fire Station #1]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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 &quot;new&quot; Station #1 was built on Church Avenue. Prior to the building being razed in 1977, the building was occupied my several tenants, the last being Hanover Shoes and Stein&#039;s Clothiers.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photography]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1888]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[Davis65.021]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis65.02">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Davis 65.02 Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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, __ Wingfield, P.C. Shade, __ Peters, __Cook, __ Poteet, __Wingfield, John McDermott, __ Story, __ Brook, __ Wingfield and C.T. Whaling. 2nd row L to R: James R. Terry, __ Baughman, __Wilson, W.R. Hesse, J.P. Swallenberg, R.M. Angell, James G. Knepp, Owen Duggan, George W. Sisler, __Dodson, C.F. Ray, __ Peters, and __Wiley. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photography]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[April 1890]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Photograph]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[Davis65.02]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis45.52">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Davis 45.52 Levi Witt Carriage &amp; Wagon]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Levi Witt Carriage &amp; Wagon Works, formerly located at 10 Kirk Avenue.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photography]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[6/26/01]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[Davis45.52]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis43.1">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Davis 43.1 Shenandoah Building]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[George C. Davis Photography]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[6 May 1948]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[Davis43.1]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/RNC5">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[RNC 5 Mick or Mack]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Mick or Mack, formerly located at 310 2nd Street. ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Roanoke Public Libraries]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[Circa 1928]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[negative]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:type><![CDATA[Still Image]]></dcterms:type>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[RNC5]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description></rdf:RDF>
