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The old sanctuary of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Built in 1883, the congregation outgrew the small church by 1897. The current structure was dedicated in 1902.

Aladdin Temple #34 on parade, Patton Avenue in front of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.. “Miss Bertha White, Ill. Commandress, Roanoke, VA.”

Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church

William A. Hunton Branch YMCA

"Interior St. Andrew's Cathedral, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrew's Church and School. Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church is located on top of a high hill and surrounded by beautiful grounds. It has several fine memorial windows and the altar is most beautiful. The congregation is very large, numbering about…

"St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1900, this church is known throughout the community for its magnificent Gothic structure and rare imported stained glass windows. Photography in this case was unique in that three different…

"Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

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…

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…

Aerial view of St. Andrews Catholic Church.

Aerial view of Hotel Roanoke and Roanoke Auditorium.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Men at work during the construction of St. Andrew's Catholic Church

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.

Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.

St. Andrews Catholic Church.

Looking north on 2nd Street NE at the intersection with Patton Avenue.
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