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An interior view of the reception, reading, and music room in connection with Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor. Sheen's was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.

An interior view of Sheen's Ice Cream Parlor, formerly located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW.

Dr. J. Harry Martin performs an eye exam in his office located at 134 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of The Hobbie Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SW.

A view of the dining room inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium…

A view of the reception hall inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium…

A view of the parlor inside Roanoke Sanitarium. Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed…

The bottling department of the Virginia Brewing Company. Virginia Brewing was located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.

Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of Martha Washington Candies, formerly located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of China, Art, & Book Store, formerly located at 15 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of Byrne & McCorkle Drug Store, formerly located at 207 S. Jefferson Street.

An interior view of Keyser-Warren Drug Company, formerly located at 106 Salem Avenue SW.

An interior view of E.S. Becker's Grocery, formerly located at 209 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of Burrell Pharmacy, formerly located at 510 Gainsboro Road NW. Dr. Isaac Burrell is on the left.

Interior view of Roanoke Jewelry Company, formerly located at 107 Campbell Avenue SW.

Interior view of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.

Interior view of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.

Interior view of the first floor and mezzanine of Mitchell's Clothing, formerly located at 307 1st Street SW.

Interior view of Hunter & Company grocers was located at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW. Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson were proprietors.

An interior view of Jefferson Pharmacy, located at 315 S. Jefferson Street.

Interior view of the Virginia Cafe, formerly located at 12 1/2 Salem Avenue SE.

Interior of Hotel Raleigh office and lobby. Hotel Raleigh was located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.

Roy and June Holcomb (center right) and the employees of State Office Supply. The Holcombs were the owners of the store located at 511 S. Jefferson Street.

An interior view of the United Commercial Travelers Hall, Roanoke Council No. 174. The building was located at 320 Loudon Avenue NW.

Interior of the original wooden chapel of Virginia Heights Baptist Church.

The shoe department at Glenn-Minnich.

Street-level entrance of Glenn-Minnich, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue.

Interior of Glenn-Minnich after a recent remodel.

Interior of Glenn-Minnich after a recent remodel.

The College Shop in Glenn-Minnich shown after a recent remodel.

Interior of Glenn-Minnich after a recent remodel.

The Boy Scout Department after a recent remodel at Glenn-Minnich, formerly located 108 W. Campbell Avenue.

Interior of Oakey's Downtown chapel.

US Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau, Jr. speaks at a speakers platform at the Roanoke Auditorium.

The USO Lounge at the Norfolk & Western Passenger Station formally opened on 13 May 1942.

Members inside Virginia Heights Lutheran Church, formerly located at what is now 1320 Grandin Road.

Interior of Jennings-Shepherd, formerly located at 411 1st Street, SW.

Interior view of Community Drug Store on Henry Street. Dr. Beverly Adams was the pharmacist.

Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church.

Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.

An interior view of Roanoke Photo Finishing Company with George Davis behind counter.

In the Coulter Building, the Hancock-Clay Company opened a department store in 1926. This interior view shows some of the dry goods and notions sold by Hancock-Clay. The firm became bankrupt in the early 1930s.

Interior view of the Patrick Henry Hotel lobby.

Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of W.T. Grant department store, formerly located at 27 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of salon in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of fabric department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

Interior view of men's department in Leggett's Department Store, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue, SW.

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

The children's department at Heironimus decorated for Christmas.

View of the housewares department of Heironimus decorated with a fairy tale motif.

View of the fabric department of Heironimus.

Floor displays at Heironimus for McGregor Menswear

A view inside the children's department at Heironimus.

Floor displays at Heironimus for the Calexico Colorama clothing line.

Displays of tableware at Heirnomimus.

This interior view of the Martha Washington Candies store shows what the company considered its “Southern Factory.” Martha Washington Candies Roanoke franchise was started by W.G. Baldwin at 310 S. Jefferson Street in 1914. Mr. Baldwin was of the…

Tuberculosis sanatoriums were numerous in the first half of the last century. By the late 1960s, tuberculosis was controllable and facilities, such as Mount Regis, were converted to other uses usually health related.

Judge William Moffett convened the first session of Circuit Court in the new court room on April 1, 1910, and dedicated the day “for the hearing of matters and reading of papers of local historical interest.”

This card’s description reads, “One of the bedrooms of the Roanoke Sanitarium, Inc. – Institution for the treatment of Nervous and Mental Diseases, Drug and Alcohol Addictions.”

This interior view of the Martha Washington Candies store shows what the company considered its “Southern Factory.” Martha Washington Candies Roanoke franchise was started by W.G. Baldwin at 310 S. Jefferson Street in 1914. Mr. Baldwin was of the…

Vendor stalls inside the Market Building.

Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls inside the Market Building.

An interior view of the Market Building.

Interior of Market Building after removal of vendor stalls for renovation.

Boxes of merchandise stacked inside the Market Building. Signs above indicate portion sizes for various items.

An interior view of the meat market inside the Market Building.

Largely empty stalls inside the Market Building.

Unidentified musicians entertain inside clubhouse of Bent Mountain Hunting Club.

Elbe Reed in his store (right) on Route 221. The man at left is unidentified, but possibly a salesman. The store also served as Bent Mountain Post Office.

Interior of Reed's Store, located at the intersection of Route 221 and Martins Creek Road.

Col. Fletcher Holt in his store on Bent Mountain.

6th graders in Back Creek School classroom.

An interior view of Garland's Drugstore at its original Grandin Road location.

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

A partial view of one of the wards in Coyner Springs Sanatorium.

View of main corridor on lower floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.

Mural behind the pulpit of Christ Episcopal Church, located at 1101 Franklin Road SW.

Soda fountain inside Garland's Drugstore, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road SW.

Interior view of Garland's Drugstore, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road SW.

Interior view of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, formerly located at 1217 Maple Avenue SW.

Interior view of the current sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.

Interior view of the current sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.

Unidentified kitchen staff in the ballroom of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

A typical guest room in the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Lobby of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

The ballroom of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Interior view of the Terrace Dining Room inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Interior view of the coffee shop located inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.

Wet cleaning department at Loebl Dye Works. Men from left are: William Staples, Robert Loebl, Walter Morgenthau and unknown.

Staff members prepare the Williamson Road Branch for opening.

Patrons use reference materials in the Rivinus Room at the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries

View of the pool inside the old YMCA building, formerly located at 425 Church Avenue, now the Locker Room Lofts.

Interior entrance to Roses at Crossroads Mall.

Phillips Shoes in Crossroads Mall.

Interior entrance to Sidney's at Crossroads Mall.

Interior view of Crossroads Mall.

Interior entrance of JC Penney at Crossroads Mall.

Interior of Crossroads Mall. Crossroads was built in 1961 and was the first enclosed shopping center in Virginia.

Merchandise inside Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 318 2nd Street SW.

Production equipment in Sealtest Foods, formerly located at 133 Albemarle Avenue SE.

Production equipment in Sealtest Foods, formerly located at 133 Albemarle Avenue SE.

Cosmetics counter in McKesson & Robbins in Rocky Mount.

Interior view of McKesson & Robbins Pharmacy in Rocky Mount.

Snack bar inside McKesson & Robbins in Rocky Mount.

Work stations inside National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.

An unidentified customer and employee in the showroom of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.

Cash registers at Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Shoppers in Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Shoppers inside Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Interior view of Schulte United Millinery, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue SW.

Employees inside Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW.

Interior view of Garland's Drugstore, formerly located 1327 Grandin Road.

An interior view of the Barn Dinner Theatre. The theatre was created by Roanoker Howard Wolfe as a franchise in 1961. The chain grew to 27 theatres throughout the country. They were characterized by barn inspired architecture and included…

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the theatre's main entrance with marble walls and brass doors.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation unitl 1971; it was razed in 1973. This is a view of the auditorium and balcony as seen from the stage.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of a staircase from the mezzanine to the upper balcony and loges.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of the mezzanine.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows paintings in the foyer as seen from the mezzanine.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the ornately appointed foyer. The placard at left advertises the…

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the loge, just above the orchestra pit.

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This interior view is of the stage from the balcony.

An unidentified employee works with a fur coat at Henri Kessler Furriers, formerly located at 117 Campbell Avenue.

Dining room of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Interior view of Hallmark Hall of Cards, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson St.

Interior view of Reid and Cutshall Furniture. This photo is believed to have been taken in the Brandon Avenue location.

Interior view of Reid and Cutshall Furniture. This photo is believed to have been taken in the Brandon Avenue location. Individuals unidentified.

Interior of the 81-43 Restaurant, formerly located at 8131 Plantation Road.

Interior view of Viking Lanes Bowling Alley, formerly located at 2727 Franklin Road.

Interior view of Viking Lanes Bowling Alley, formerly located at 2727 Franklin Road.

Interior view of Viking Lanes Bowling Alley, formerly located at 2727 Franklin Road.

Unidentified members of the Waverly Place Baptist Church Choir.

An interior view of Crossroads Mall.

An interior view of Goodwill Industries, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.

Employees of Paul C. Agee Insurance Company in the office.

Guests play cards at Craig Healing Springs

The dance floor in full swing at Craig Healing Springs.

Guests enjoy a performance at Craig Healing Springs.

Guests attend a church service held in the Glass House at Craig Healing Springs.

A chef prepares biscuits in the Craig Healing Springs kitchen.

Guests dine in the dining hall at Craig Healing Springs.

Interior view of the dining hall at Craig Healing Springs.

Interior view of the Roanoke Country Club clubhouse, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the…

Roanoke Country Club Christmas dinner and dance

Couples enjoy dancing at a Christmas party at Roanoke Country Club.

Couples enjoy dancing at a Christmas party at Roanoke Country Club.

Banquet table set up for Christmas party at the Roanoke Country Club.

Unidentified barber shop.

Interior view of a Kroger store in Roanoke.

Kroger employees at the Kroger offices, formerly located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.

Kroger employees at the Kroger offices, formerly located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.

Interior view of Garland's Drugstore.

Interior of an indentified saloon on Salem Avenue.

Unidentified employee stocks inventory at Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.

Unidentified employee stocks inventory at Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.

Unidentified building interior showing steel work completed by C.L. Fiedler Structural Steel.

Factory floor of C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.

Unidentified building interior showing steel truss work completed by C.L. Fielder Structural Steel.

An office at C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.

Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.

Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.

Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.

Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.

Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.

Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.

Female workers at General Electric.

Interior of General Electric.

Interior view of Rainbo Bakery, formerly located at 2609 Plantation Road. The building is now used by Berglund Body Works.

Sales counter at Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.

The interior of Fisher's Supply Company, formerly located at 411 1st Street.

Employees pose at the lunch counter at Kress on Campbell Avenue.

Traveling Representatives of the Auto Spring & Bearing Company, Inc. Seated on the left in the second desk is Paul Thompson; Robert Blount is seated at the fourth desk back. In the right row at the third desk is Walter Craig Hamilton, Sr. Other…

Unidentified personnel of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.

An interior view of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.

An interior view of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.

The interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.

Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.

Auto Spring & Bearing unidentified office personnel.

Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.

Interior of First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now Wells Fargo.

Interior of the Academy of Music. Built in 1892 on Salem Avenue near 5th Street, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was demolished in 1953.

The grand interior of the American Theatre. The theatre opened on 26 March 1928. Once located at 115 S. Jefferson Street, the theatre closed in 1970 and was razed in January of 1973 to make way for the First National Exchange Bank.

Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.

Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.

Interior view of Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.

The bimah in Beth Israel Synagogue.

The sancutary of Beth Israel Synagogue.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

The sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1101 Franklin Road

The sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.

Stained glass window in the sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.

Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

Interior view of Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility

Waitstaff poses next to table prepared for a banquet in the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Pastry chef and Kazim Shriner pose next to a pastry display for the Shriners at the Patrick Henry.

Patrick Henry Hotel ballroom prepared for a banquet.

The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.

The lobby of Hotel Roanoke.

A private dining room in Hotel Roanoke.

The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.

A typical guest room in Hotel Roanoke.

The ballroom in Hotel Roanoke.

A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.

English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.

Cigar Counter in Hotel Roanoke.

Palm Court in Hotel Roanoke.

Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

Interior view of the Virginia Heights Book Station. The Virginia Heights Book Station was a precursor to the Raleigh Court Branch Library. It was located in the Masonic Lodge building at Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.

Interior view of Melrose Branch Library after it was relocated from 15th Street and Melrose to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue.

Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.

Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.

The reference room in the old library about 1947.

Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.

Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.

Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.

Ladies in the reference room.

Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.

Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.

Interior view of a typical room in the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Nurses relax in the living room of the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.
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