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The Virginia Room Digital Collection includes photographs, oral histories, books, pamphlets and finding aids to items in the Virginia Room. Continue to check back for new additions.

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An aerial view of Wildheim Game Farm, a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Davidson's Restaurant was located at the corner of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road.

Davidson's Esso was located at the intersection of Williamson Road and Peters Creek Road. The station was owned by C.R. Davidson.

Archie’s Lobster House, formerly located at Williamson Road and Peters Creek Road, was Roanoke’s first seafood restaurant when it opened in 1947. Until 1978, it was operated by Archie Parrish. It was razed in 1981.

Peters Creek Esso Station, formerly located at 2700 Peters Creek Road NW.

Two unidentified women pose next to Christmas decorations at the Roanoke Salem Plaza.

Roanoke Salem Plaza opened in 1962. It was the third largest shopping center to open in the valley, with Crossroads being the first and Towers, the second.

Roanoke Salem Plaza opened in 1962. It was the third largest shopping center to open in the valley, with Crossroads being the first and Towers, the second.

Peters Creek Esso Service Center was located at 2700 Peters Creek Road.

Southview Elementary School, located on Peters Creek Road. The building is now used for Roanoke County administrative offices.
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