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The Randolph Street Market was located at the corner of Williamson Road (Randolph Street) and Campbell Avenue.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

State Farm Insurance Company once had an office at 5005 Williamson Road.

The Mexican Craft Shop was located across from the entrance to Hollins University on Route 11.

The Virginian was located on Williamson Road.

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

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 4040 Williamson Road.

The Dun Roamin' Motel and Lodge was located at 1803 Williamson Road NE.

Mt. Scenery Tourist Court was located at 3111 Williamson Road NW.

Woodhaven Tourst Home was located at 2802 Williamson Road.

Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.

Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.

Plaza Tourist Court was located at 3011 Williamson Road. NE

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

Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.

Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 3008 Williamson Road NW.

William Fleming High School. This building would later become Breckinridge Middle School.

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.

Postcard of Friendly Guest House, formerly located at 2606 Williamson Road. It was owned and operated by Blanche Myers and Addie Taylor.

The Plaza Restaurant, formerly located at 3011 Williamson Road.

Plaza Tourist Court, formerly located at 3011 Williamson Road.

Formerly located on the southwest corner of Williamson Road and Salem Avenue, the Big Lick Hotel would go through several iterations, including a portion of the Shenandoah Hotel, the Lee Hotel and Hotel Earle. The building was gutted by fire in 1991…

The Hitching Post Motel, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Gulf Service Station, formerly located at the corner of Plantation Road and Williamson Road. . Tinker Mountain is seen in the background.

Colonial Tourist Home, formerly located at 3824 Williamson Road.

MiniBank in Mick or Mack, formerly located in what is now Williamson Road Plaza.

Mick or Mack, formerly located in the 5300 block of Williamson Road in what is now Williamson Road Plaza.

The Manor House at Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.

Lakeview Motor Lodge, formerly located at 6910 Williamson Road.

"Plaza Motor Court, open all year. 22 rooms - hot water heat, innerspring mattress each bed, high class restaurant adjacent on US 11 and 220. 4513 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Thomas Scordas, Proprietor, Manager."

The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed…

The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

Tom's Potato Chips and Farm Credit Association, formerly located on the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Williamson Road NE.

B.F. Goodrich Home and Auto, formerly located at 3520 Williamson Road NW.

Construction nears completion on Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.

Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.

Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.

Kroger, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE next to Sears Town.

Oakland Elementary School, formerly located at 3229 Williamson Road NW. Oakland is now the Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy at Oakland.

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.

Air Castle Court Motel, formerly located at 7121 Williamson Road.

The Williamson Road Branch found its beginnings as the Williamson Road Book Station, formerly located at 2919 Williamson Road NE.

A newly completed Williamson Road Branch Library.

Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 1519 Williamson Road NE.

Sign for Biff Burger, formerly located at 4317 Williamson Road NE.

Kenney's Patty Wagon Hamburgers, formerly located at 5320 Williamson Road NW.

Williamson Road Esso, formerly located at 2715 Williamson Road NE.

Magic City Ford, located at 809 Williamson Road NE.

Congela Building, located at 2823 Williamson Road.

Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Holiday Inn formerly located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Community Hospital during construction.

Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Chemical Company visible at left.

Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Engraving is visible on the left.

In this aerial photograph, Williamson Road runs along the left side. The small structure in the open space at center is the present-day location of Breckenridge Middle School, formerly William Fleming High School. In 1921, the federal government…

Looking south toward the intersection of Franklin Road and Williamson Road. The parking lots visible here became the Norfolk Southern building, Franklin Plaza, and a parking garage.

Aerial view looking north of Roanoke. Williamson Road can be seen bisecting the photo from top to bottom. At the bottom left, the first street left of Williamson is Sycamore Avenue. The street above Sycamore is Thurston Avenue. The entire block…

Aerial view looking west on Campbell Avenue

View from Williamson Road of Virginia Railway Station. Jefferson Street bridge in background.

A view of 10th Street NW at Williamson Road and the Oakland School.

Williamson Road Plaza, located in the 5300 block of Williamson Road.

Texaco station formerly located in the 5200 block of Williamson Road.

Magic City Ford, located at 809 Williamson Road.

Kenney's, formerly located at 4317 Williamson Road.

Kenney's, formerly located at 5324 Williamson Road.

Hollins Branch of Colonial-American National Bank, formerly located at 7337 Williamson Road.

Unidentified individuals with a carriage in front of Magnolia. Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850…

Jack's Laundromat, formerly located at 5312 Williamson Road.

Unidentified girl sits in toy Mustang at Magic City Ford.

Magic City Ford promotion.

Roanoke Greyhound Bus Depot, formerly located at the corner of Williamson Road and Bullitt Avenue.

Aerial view of Downtown and Community Hospital

Howard Johnson's Motel and Restaurant, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Crossroads Mall, located at the intersection of Williamson Road and Hershberger Road. Built in 1961, Crossroads was the first enclosed shopping center in Virginia.

Interior view of Crossroads Mall. When it was built in 1961, Crossroads was the first enclosed mall in Virginia.

Little Chef Restaurant, formerly located at 1307 Williamson Road.

Archie's Gift Shoppe, formerly located at 7130 Williamson Road. This photo shows a dog kennel display.

Trucks from Hedge Lawn Nurseries. Hedge Lawn was once located on Williamson Road at Floraland Avenue.

H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors, formerly located at 2404 Williamson Road.

The Crossroads branch of Mountain Trust Bank, formerly located at 4920 Williamson Road.

AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road.

Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850 when rail became the primary means of long distance travel. Dr.…

Grace Methodist Church located at 4404 Williamson Road.

The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.

The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.

The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.

Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.

Big Lick Post Office was located on the corner of Lynchburg Road (Orange Avenue) and Williamson Road.

Big Oak Filling Station was located around the 2500 block of Williamson Road.

Vacant storefront on Williamson Road between Church Avenue and Kirk Avenue. The building was once occupied by blacksmith G.W. Copenhaver. The site is now a parking lot.
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