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

A streetcar travels along Campbell Avenue near the intersection with Jefferson Street. Terry Building visible at right.

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

Group portrait of Roanoke bankers in front of the Terry Building.

"Terry Building, Roanoke Virginia"

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.

Aerial view of downtown Roanoke looking southeast

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

Image of a building being demolished.

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…