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Vinton Roller Mills, along Glade Creek, grew out of mills originally built by David Gish that pre-dated the Civil War. By the Twentieth Century, the remaining mill was owned and operated by James Bowie and produced three kinds of flour. By 1924, the…

A view of First Street in Vinton.

During her visit to Roanoke, Sheena visited local businesses. Here the “Queen of the Jungle” (center) is at the Harris & Huddleston Super Market on Pollard Street in Vinton. William Harris (left) and Warren Huddleston (right) pose with her.

People's Bank building located at 201 S. Pollard Street in Vinton.

This fine residence belonged to prominent businessman, J.C. Cook originally of Bonsack. Cook later moved to the Vinton area and owned the land on which the Vinton War Memorial was built.

Southern States Cooperative Mills, located at 1003 Walnut Avenue.

Southern States Cooperative Mills, located at 1003 Walnut Avenue.

Southern States Cooperative Mills, located at 1003 Walnut Avenue.

The old sanctuary of Vinton Baptist Church, Completed in 1923, this sanctuary was used until 1986 when it was razed for the new sanctuary, located at 219 Washington Avenue.

The old sanctuary of Vinton Baptist Church. Completed in 1923, this sanctuary was used until 1986 when it was razed for the new sanctuary, located at 219 Washington Avenue.

Members of the Vinton Fire Department.

Oren Roanoke Corporation, formerly located at 720 3rd Street in Vinton.

Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.

Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.

Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.

Vinton Weaving Company, now Precision Fabrics Group, is located at 323 West Virginia Avenue.

Home located at 11035 Stewartsville Road.

Aerial view of Vinton.

3-dimensional scale model of Southampton Townhomes.

Southampton townhomes, located off of Wyndham Drive in Vinton.

Southampton townhomes, located off of Wyndham Drive in Vinton.

The Crofton subdivision off of Hardy Road in Vinton.

Colonial-American National Bank, formerly located at 210 Washington Street in Vinton..

Aerial view of Burlington Mills Corporation. Located on West Virginia Avenue in Vinton, the building is now used by Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.

Cook Electric Sign atop AEP plant, formerly located at Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group portrait of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners.
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