CSE100.15
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Men and women stand together and smile for a photo.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.16
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Men and women stand together and smile for a photo.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.17
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; A man and two women stand together for a photo.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.18
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; A man and a woman enter the dance floor.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.19
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; A group of young people come together to put on a performance.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.2
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.20
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of young people process forward to put on a performance.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.21
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of young people process forward to put on a performance.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.22
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Two groups of young boys carry in carts with other boys playing trumpets inside.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.23
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Two groups of young boys carry in carts with other boys playing trumpets inside.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.24
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Young man in costume standing over an uncostumed man and woman.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.3
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.4
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.5
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Groups of debutante attendees assembled in a half circle to take pictures.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.6
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of men in suits in line for the debutante dance.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.7
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Dance partners enter the floor together in a line.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE100.9
description: Debutante Dance Dec 1954; Group of women stand together seemingly watching the debutantes dance.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: Dec. 1954
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE101.6
description: Unidentified portrait of a woman.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE102.2
description: June 23, 1976; Assumedly Miss Rolling. Portrait in front of a plain background in graduation robe and cap.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 23 June 1976
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.1
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of eight people harvesting crops. Man on the far right is President Sidney J. Phillips. Assumedly located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.10
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips and, possibly, Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips stand in a kitchen, looking at a piece of paper that says, "Nehi Bottling Company."
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.11
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips and, possibly, Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips stand in a kitchen, looking at a piece of paper that says, "Nehi Bottling Company."
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.12
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips standing at the open fridge.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.13
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of four women stand around a table sorting and packing mail. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips second from right. Assumedly located at the Post Office within the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.14
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of four women stand around a table sorting and packing mail. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips second from right. Presumably in the Post Office within the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.2
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips stands among the crops. Unknown building in the background. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.3
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips stands among the crops. Unknown building in the background. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.4
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips stands among the crops. Unknown building in the background. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.5
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking into some kind of radio equipment. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Birthplace.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.6
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips speaking into some kind of radio equipment. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.7
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of five adults and one baby stand in front of a car at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial for a picture. President Sidney J. Phillips stands on the far left. Mrs. Ada Chapell on far right.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.8
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; Group of five adults and one baby stand in front of a car at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial for a picture. President Sidney J. Phillips stands on the far left. Mrs. Ada Chapell on far right.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE103.9
description: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips and, possibly, Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips stand in a kitchen, looking at a piece of paper that says, "Nehi Bottling Company."
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 30 Aug. 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE104.1
description: May 1949, 1950; Group of students participating in a bricklaying exercise. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE104.2
description: May 1949, 1950; Group of students participating in a bricklaying exercise. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE104.3
description: May 1949, 1950; Groups of students standing in front of bricklaying works. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE104.4
description: May 1949, 1950; Groups of students standing in front of bricklaying works. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE104.5
description: May 1949, 1950; Groups of students standing in front of bricklaying works. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.1
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Damaged mid-twentieth century automobile. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.10
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown a diagram. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.11
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips (left), talking with an unidentified man with two students in the background. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.12
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; President Sidney J. Phillips (left), talking with an unidentified man with two students in the background. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.13
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students working on radio, electrical, or mechanical machinery. Assumedly the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.14
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown something on the chalkboard by a teacher. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.15
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown something on the chalkboard by a teacher. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.16
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students at typewriters. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.17
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Unidentified men sitting at a desk in front of a chalkboard.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.18
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Unidentified men sitting at a desk in front of a chalkboard.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.19
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Two unidentified women sitting across from a desk from each other. Assumedly located at the Roanoke Branch of the Booker T. Washington Industrial Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.2
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Damaged mid-twentieth century automobile. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.20
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Beauty school students completing client requests. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.21
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Beauty school students completing client requests. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.22
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Student looking down at two brick fireplaces. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.23
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Brick fireplace. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.3
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Large group of students gathered around damaged mid-twentieth century vehicle. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Library
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.4
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Groups of students working on automobiles; assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.5
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Groups of students working on automobiles; assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.6
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students being shown a diagram. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.7
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students working on bricklaying and construction exercises. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.8
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Two students working on top of a construction project. President Sidney J. Phillips (right) speaking with an unidentified man. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE105.9
description: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950; Group of students working on a construction project. Assumedly the Roanoke branch of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: May 1949, Feb. 1950, March 1950
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.1
description: 1949; President Sidney J. Phillips looking at an unidentified building. Assumedly located at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.2
description: 1949; Unidentified building assumedly on the land of the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.3
description: 1949; Group of students working on the roof of the partially constructed Hopkins hall. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.4
description: 1949; Unidentified partially constructed building. Assumedly at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.5
description: 1949; Two unidentified men standing in front of the Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.6
description: 1949; Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CSE106.7
description: 1949; Group of students standing in front of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. Well sculpture honoring Booker T. Washington is in front of the students. Located at Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial.
creator: Herman R. Clark
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1949
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

CW Map
description: A cat map of the Gainsboro Library.
creator: CW
publisher: Roanoke Public Library
date: 12 July 2025
contributor: Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

David A. Bowers
description: Date of Birth: May 11, 1952 Mayor from July 1, 1992 to June 30, 2000 and July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2016
creator: unknown
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 1.01 Big Lick 1881-82
description: Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: circa 1882
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.1 Franklin Road Bridge
description: Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 March 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.12 View from McBain building.
description: View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.13 State & City
description: The first 3 floors of the State & City Building were built in 1905 for the State & City Bank. The additional 5 floors were added in the late 1920s. In 2008, the State & City building became Roanoke's first LEED certified building in the city. It is located at 102 Campbell Avenue, SW.
creator: George C. David Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room for permission to use.
type: Still Image
identifier: Davis 1.13

Davis 1.14 Mill Mountain
description: Looking southeast toward Mill Mountain from just across Day Avenue between 1st Street and Jefferson Street. The large multi-story building left of center was Jefferson Apartments. Nearly all of the buildings seen in the foreground have been razed.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 1.21 Elks Carnival High Wire Act
description: Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.253 2nd and Day
description: The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 1.31 Walnut and Jefferson
description: Corner store formerly located at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street. Walnut Avenue Meat Market, Hutson's Grocery and the American Cafe were among its tenants. The Bridge Inn is just visible at left.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1938
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 1.311 Knepp & Co.
description: Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1890s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
identifier: Davis 1.311

Davis 1.312 Roanoke heaviest snowfall
description: Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: December 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.32 Carlton Terrace
description: Carlton Terrace apartment building, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5 November 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 1.321 Carlton Terrace
description: Looking north on Jefferson Street in the 900 block, Carlton Terrace is on the right.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5 November 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 1.322 Carlton Terrace
description: Entrance of Carlton Terrace, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5 November 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 1.323 Carlton Terrace Building
description: Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5 November 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 1.41 Crystal Spring
description: "Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.413 McClanahan's Mill
description: Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 1.414 Crystal Spring gazebo & house
description: Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.8 Memorial Bridge Playground
description: Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
identifier: Davis 1.8

Davis 1.81 Tinker Creek
description: Looking east on Orange Avenue NE at Tinker Creek.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image
description: Looking east on Orange Avenue at Tinker Creek.

Davis 1.822 N&W freight station
description: Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Early 1950's
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.91 Elmwood Park
description: A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.92 Elmwood Park
description: View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.921 Elmwood Park
description: View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.93 Elmwood Park
description: View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.94 Elmwood Park
description: A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.95 Japanese Magnolia
description: Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Spring 1931
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.951 Japanese Magnolia at night
description: A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Spring 1931
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 1.97 Springtime in Elmwood
description: Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Late 1940s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 100 General Outdoor Advertising
description: General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.1 Liberty Bell
description: Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 October 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.12 Liberty Bell Reception
description: Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 October 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.21 Labor Day Picnic
description: Labor Day, 1891
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 7 September 1891
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 101.22 Glidden Tour
description: Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1911
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 102.1 Heironimus and Brugh Float
description: Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 18 June 1892
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 106 Golden Jubilee
description: Spectators gather in front of the Municipal Building on Campbell Avenue to watch the Golden Jubilee parade.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 31 January 1934
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 11.01 Class of Alleghany Institute
description: Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.1 Belmont Elementary
description: Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.12 Belmont Elementary
description: Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.15 Melrose Class
description: Students of Melrose School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 11.2 West End Elementary
description: West End Elementary school.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.21 West End School
description: West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.211 West End School
description: Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.22 Morningside Elementary
description: Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1929
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.23 Gilmer School
description: Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.28 Back Creek School
description: The original Back Creek School, located just off of Route 221, was used until the current Back Creek Elementary was constructed in 1937.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 18 June 1936
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.31 Norwich School
description: Norwich School opened in 1891 in the 2200 block of Roanoke Avenue SW. The school was closed in 1979.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.32 Monterey Elementary School
description: Monterey Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.33 Fairview Elementary School
description: Fairview Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.331 Fairview Elementary
description: Fairview Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.34 Westside Elementary School
description: Westside Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.341 Westside Elementary
description: Westside Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.35 Hurt Park Elementary School
description: Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.351 Hurt Park Elementary
description: Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.36 Raleigh Court Elementary School
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.361 Raleigh Court Elementary School
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.362 Raleigh Court Elementary
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.363 Raleigh Court Elementary
description: Raleigh Court Elementary School
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1961
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.4 Lee Junior High
description: Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.45 Woodrow Wilson Middle
description: Woodrow Wilson Middle School, located at 1813 Carter Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.5 Stonewall Jackson Middle School
description: Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.51 Stonewall Jackson Middle
description: Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.6 Lucy Addison High School
description: Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.61 Lucy Addison High School
description: Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.62 Lucy Addison High
description: Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.65 Jefferson High School
description: Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.6521 Jefferson High School Students
description: Jefferson High School junior class.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.6522 Big Brother Club
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.66 Patrick Henry High School
description: Patrick Henry High School under construction.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.66-2 Patrick Henry High School
description: Patrick Henry High School under construction.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.67 Roanoke Catholic School
description: Roanoke Catholic School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.671 Roanoke Catholic School
description: Roanoke Catholic School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.711 Preston Park Elementary
description: Preston Park Elementary School.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.73 Oakland Elementary
description: Oakland Elementary School, formerly located at 3229 Williamson Road NW. Oakland is now the Noel C. Taylor Learning Academy at Oakland.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.8 Andrew Lewis High
description: Andrew Lewis High School, (now Middle School) is located at 616 S. College Avenue in Salem.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.9 Classroom
description: Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.
creator: George C. Davis Photgoraphy
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 11.95 Roanoke Technical Institute
description: Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: September 1966
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 11.951 Roanoke College
description: Aerial view of Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1924
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 12.1 Roanoke Post Office
description: Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 12.2 Post Office
description: Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: August 1898
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 12.4 Commonwealth Building
description: Originally constructed as the United States Post Office and Federal Courthouse in 1932, the Commonwealth Building is located at 220 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 13.11 Courthouse and Jail
description: Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1905
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 13.14 Roanoke County Courthouse
description: The old Roanoke County Courthouse, located at 301 E. Main Street in Salem was completed in 1910. Offices moved to a new building in 1985. The building is now owned by Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.01 St. Charles Hospital
description: The St. Charles Hospital was located at 533 Mountain Avenue SW. It was opened in 1913 under the direction of Dr. J.C. Burke. It closed in 1934. The building is now used as apartments.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 14.1 Burrell Memorial Hospital
description: Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell Avenue, in 1921. By the early 1950s, Burrell Memorial had outgrown this building and a new hospital was constructed in 1955 on the same site. l
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1921
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.11 Burrell Hospital Staff
description: Doctor and nursing staff standing in front of first Burrell Memorial Hospital. This building is the former Alleghany Boys Institute. Burrell was the only African American hospital in Roanoke during segregation. Individuals unidentified.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.12 Burrell Memorial Hospital
description: Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell Avenue, in 1921. By the early 1950s, Burrell Memorial had outgrown this building and a new hospital was constructed in 1955 on the same site.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.2 Shenandoah Hospital
description: Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.21 Shenandoah Hospital
description: Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.22 Shenandoah Hospital
description: Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.32 Jefferson Hospital
description: Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.33 Jefferson Hospital Nursing Class
description: The nursing class of 1947 on the steps of Jefferson Hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 22 May 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.331 Jefferson Nursing Class
description: Jefferson Hospital nursing class of 1944.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 15 August 1944
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 14.34 Jefferson Hospital
description: Jefferson Hospital, founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was the predecessor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 14.35 Jefferson Hospital
description: Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.41 Lewis-Gale Hospital
description: Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. This photo was retouched.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.42 Lewis-Gale Hospital
description: Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. The photo was retouched, as the street was not paved at the time the photo was taken.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.47 Lewis-Gale Hospital
description: Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. J.N. Lewis. The original hospital stood at the northwest corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 14.481 Lewis-Gale Hospital Nursing Class
description: Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1941
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.51 Roanoke Hospital
description: Founded in 1899, Roanoke Hospital was the predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 14.6 Gill Memorial
description: Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.7 Community Hospital
description: Aerial view of Community Hospital. Orchard Hill is in the background.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.81 Nurses' Building
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1956
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.82 Catawba Sanatorium
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1956
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.83 Nurse's Room
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1956
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 14.84 Catawba Sanatorium
description: The main hospital building at Catawba Sanatorium.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 14.9 Coyner Springs
description: Front view of center section, showing entrance and offices on lower floor and nurses' quarters on second floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.91 Coyner Springs
description: View of front of Coyner Springs Sanatorium, built in 1939 as a tuberculosis sanatorium on the former grounds of Coyner Springs Resort.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.92 Coyner Springs
description: Side view of Coyner Springs Sanatorium showing courtyard and "colored" entrance.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.93 Coyner Springs
description: Rear view of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.94 Coyner Springs
description: View of main corridor on lower floor of Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 14.95 Coyner Springs
description: A partial view of one of the wards in Coyner Springs Sanatorium.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 15.01 Pearl Hinesley
description: Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.02 Library Opening Day
description: A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 21 May 1921
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.11 Roanoke Public Library
description: View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1 November 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.112 Library Float
description: Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.12 Library Entrance
description: Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.121 Terry House
description: A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.13 Library & Elmwood Park
description: Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.14 Old Library Building
description: Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.15 Roanoke City Library
description: The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1963
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.21 RPL Storytime
description: Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.211 Storytime at Roanoke Public Libraries
description: Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 November 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.212 Patrons in Reference
description: Ladies in the reference room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.22 Main Library Interior
description: Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.221 Main Library Interior
description: Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.222 Reading & Reference Room
description: Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.23 Patrons in Reference
description: The reference room in the old library about 1947.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.61 Gainsboro Library Interior
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1921
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.611 Gainsboro Branch Library
description: Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.612 Library Shelving
description: Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.612-2 Library Shelving
description: Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.615 Gainsboro Branch Library
description: Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1941
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.617 Gainsboro Branch Library
description: A female member of the US Air Force at a children's program at the Gainsboro Branch Library.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 15.62 Melrose Branch Library
description: The Melrose Book Station, located at Melrose Avenue and 15th Street. In 1929, the "Book Station" was moved to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue. In 1933 it was moved to a vacant store at 1801 Melrose Avenue. In 1948, the branch was relocated again to 2318 Melrose Avenue, until the present building was completed in 1977.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: November 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.621 Melrose Branch Library
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 June 1929
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.625-1 Melrose Branch Library
description: Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.625-2 Melrose Branch Library
description: The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.625-3 Melrose Branch Library
description: The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.63 Raleigh Court Library
description: The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.631 Virginia Heights Book Station
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.71 Fishburn Library
description: The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.711 Fishburn Library
description: Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.72 Fintel Library
description: Fintel Library at Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 15.721 Fintel Library
description: Fintel Library at Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.1 Ponce de Leon
description: The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 20 September 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.201 Hotel Roanoke Fire
description: In July 1898, a fire started in the kitchen of the hotel. This photo makes the fire appear worse than it actually was, as the hotel was only closed for several months. Notice the furniture on the lawn; hotel guests and employees removed what they could from the building to prevent the spread of fire. The hotel reopened in 1899.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: July 1898
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2011 Hotel Roanoke, 1886
description: The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1886
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.202 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1886
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2021 Hotel Roanoke
description: An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1885
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2022 Hotel Roanoke
description: Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.204 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.205 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.206 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.207 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1905.
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.209 Hotel Roanoke Aerial
description: An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2091 Hotel Roanoke
description: An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.21 Hotel Roanoke
description: The Hotel Roanoke has gone through mulitple renovations, due to fire and to increase its size. This undated photo depicts the hotel in one of its many "phases". Despite the renovations, the hotel has maintained its distinctive style.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.210 Hotel Roanoke Sign
description: Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2101 Hotel Roanoke
description: The Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2102 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.22 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.23 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.24 Hotel Roanoke Construction
description: The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.25 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.251 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1957
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.26 Hotel Roanoke
description: Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.261 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.262 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.263 Hotel Roanoke
description: Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.264 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.265 Hotel Roanoke
description: Hotel Roanoke
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.266 Hotel Roanoke
description: Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 October 1938
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.267 Hotel Roanoke
description: Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 October 1938
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.268 Hotel Roanoke
description: Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1917
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.269 Hotel Roanoke
description: West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 24 November 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
title: Davis 16.2690 Hotel Roanoke
description: West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke
date: 1917

Davis 16.271 Palm Court
description: Palm Court in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.272 Cigar Counter
description: Cigar Counter in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.273 English Lounge
description: English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.274 Private Parlor
description: A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.275 Ballroom
description: The ballroom in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.276 Guest Room
description: A typical guest room in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.277 Regency Room
description: The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.278 Private Dining Room
description: A private dining room in Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.279 Hotel Lobby
description: The lobby of Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.2791 Writing Room
description: The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Crica 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.28 Hotel Roanoke
description: Looking north at Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.31 Rorer Park Hotel
description: Rorer Park Hotel. The hotel was purchased by the citizens of Roanoke and presented to the Alleghany Institute, a school for boys. The Institute used this structure for three years.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.411 Patrick Henry
description: Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.414 Patrick Henry Hotel
description: View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.415 Patrick Henry
description: The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.41a Patrick Henry
description: The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.421 Patrick Henry Hotel
description: The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.422 Patrick Henry
description: Close-up showing main entrance to the Patrick Henry Hotel on Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.43 PH Ballroom
description: Patrick Henry Hotel ballroom prepared for a banquet.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.431 Patrick Henry Hotel Display
description: Display in the coffee shop window for the VMI/VPI game.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.4311 PH Coffee Shop
description: Interior view of the coffee shop located inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.4321 PH Dining
description: Interior view of the Terrace Dining Room inside the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.434 PH Ballroom
description: The ballroom of the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.435 PH Lobby
description: Lobby of the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.436 PH Guest Room
description: A typical guest room in the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.437 PH Kitchen Staff
description: Unidentified kitchen staff in the ballroom of the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.4371 Pastry Display
description: Pastry chef and Kazim Shriner pose next to a pastry display for the Shriners at the Patrick Henry.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.4375 Dining Room
description: Waitstaff poses next to table prepared for a banquet in the Patrick Henry Hotel.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.5 Raleigh Tavern
description: Raleigh Tavern, Roanoke's first hotel, was located on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue NE. Built in the early 1800s and long known as Pate's Tavern, it was a popular stopping-place on the north-south stages or on the road from Lynchburg west to Seven Mile Ford. The building was abandoned at the time this photo was taken.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.6 Air Castle Court
description: Air Castle Court Motel, formerly located at 7121 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.71 Monticello Motel
description: Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.72 Big Oak Motel
description: Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.731 Hitching Post Motel
description: The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.7411 Holiday Inn
description: The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950s
contributor: Stephen E. Fox
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.75 Motel Hollins
description: Motel Hollins, formerly located at 1231 Lee HIghway.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 August 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 16.76 Roanoke Shangri La Motel
description: View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.77 Roanoker Motor Lodge
description: The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1964
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 16.78 Roanoker Motor Lodge
description: The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photograph
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 16.9 Shenandoah Hotel
description: 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 by fire in August 1991 and later razed.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 17.11 Alumni Gymnasium
description: A rendering by Frye and Stone Architects of the Alumni Gymnasium at Roanoke College.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.121a RC Class of 1950
description: Members of the Roanoke College Class of 1950 pose for a portrait with faculty members in front of the Administration Building.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 15 September 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.121b H. Sherman Oberly
description: Sixth President of Roanoke College, Dr. H. Sherman Oberly, is pictured on the right next to an unidentitifed faculty member.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 17.12a Roanoke College Faculty
description: The faculty of Roanoke College pose for a group portrait in front of the Administration Building.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 30 October 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.2 Civic Center Model
description: An archetectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1968
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.51a Water Treatment Facility
description: Unidentified water treatment facility.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.51c CC Water Treatment Facility Interior
description: Interior view of Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 18.52 Roanoke Wastewater Treatment Plant
description: Roanoke Wasterwater Treatment Plant off of Brownlee Avenue in Southeast.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.01 Victory Stadium
description: Victory Stadium opened in 1942. It would host many events in its 6 decade existence, including the annual Thanksgiving Day Harvest Bowl football game between Virginia Tech and Virginia Military Institute. The stadium was razed in 2006.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1942
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 19.14 YWCA
description: The YWCA located at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.141 YWCA
description: The Young Women's Christian Association formed a Roanoke chapter in 1914. This building was built around 1930 at the 605 1st Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1932
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 19.811 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.812 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.813 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.814 Terrace Apartments
description: A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 13 December 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19.82 Denniston Apartments
description: Apartment complex located in the 2300 block of Denniston Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 9 January 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 19.821 English Gardens
description: English Gardens apartment complex at the corner of Memorial Avenue and Fauquier Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 9 January 1952
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 19a RRYMCA
description: Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 19b RRYMCA
description: A rear view of the Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1 Jefferson and Franklin
description: The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Park Theater visible on right. The marquee reads, "Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Beyond the Rocks". Building to the right of the theatre was vacant at the time.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1922
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.111 North on Jefferson
description: Looking north on the 500 block of Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1112 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1113 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street from Luck Avenue intersection.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1114 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street. Signs for Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Hotel and Hotel Colonial line the left side of the street. Signs for Rex Taylor's and the Patrick Henry Hotel are visible on the right side of the street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1115 South on Jefferson
description: Looking south on Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1940s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.111a Advance Auto
description: Original Advance Auto Parts, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.112 N&W Office
description: Norfolk & Western Office on the 500 block of S. Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.12 Kazim Temple Band
description: Kazim Temple Band in Christmas parade. Looking northeast on Jefferson Street from the corner of Day Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.121 Jefferson and Franklin
description: View of the building on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Among the businesses occupying this area were the Jefferson Street Pharmacy, Morgan's Restaurant, Katheryne Marechal Beauty Salon, John Norman Tayloring and the Park Theatre.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 2.1311 Joy Shop
description: Joy Shop, formerly located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1312a Joy Shop
description: Joy Shop located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1313 Barr Brothers
description: Barr Brothers Jewelers, formerly located at 4 Campell Avenue SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 2.1321 East on Campbell
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1322 East on Campbell
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1323 East on Campbell
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1333 West on Campbell
description: Looking west on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1334 West on Campbell
description: Looking west on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1335 West Campbell
description: Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1336 West on Campbell Ave.
description: Looking West on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: December 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1337 West on Campbell
description: Looking West on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.134 Leggett's
description: Leggett's, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.135 Butler's Shoes
description: Butler's Shoes, formerly located on Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.1381 S.H. Davis Pictures
description: S.H. Davis Pictures, formerly located at 136 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.14 Cornerstone Laying Masonic Temple
description: Cornerstone placement at the Masonic Temple, formerly located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1888
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.16 Salem Avenue
description: A view of Salem Avenue at 2nd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.161 2nd Street
description: A view of 2nd Street. George Davis is leaning against the lamp post.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1916
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.162 Salem Avenue
description: Looking east on Salem Avenue from Henry Street (now 1st). This row of storefronts included a bowling alley; liquor store,;L.A. Tolbert Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing; Brady's Bar and Restaurant; a barbershop and a pool hall.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.163 Campbell Avenue
description: Looking east on Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection. On the right is the First National Exchange Bank; visible on the left are Hanover Shoes, Virginia Dare Dresses and United Cigars.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 2.21 Jefferson and Campbell Intersection
description: Intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Sign for Rialto Theater visible on right. The Rialto was known for showing westerns.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1927
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.22 J. Kefauver & Sons Repository
description: The Kefauver Repository was a large warehouse built on the site of the present Municipal Building between 1874 and 1878 and faced Commerce St. It was known as Kefauver's Folly in that Kefauver & Son originated the Central Manufacturing Company and used this repository to store their finished products and real estate. After the failure of the firm, the building gradually deteriorated until it was torn down and the land sold to the city as a site for the Court House about 1877. This picture is given to the library through the courtesy of Mrs. Gladys Lotts of Buena Vista, Virginia.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1876
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.23 J.M. Gambill
description: Proffit Cobbler Shop and J.M. Gambill Wholesale Grocers on Salem Avenue. Edward Franklin Proffit on left.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.24 Elks Lodge 197
description: Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.241 Elks Lodge
description: Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 2.242 Elks Lodge
description: Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 2.243 Elks Parade Car
description: Car decorated for a parade with Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks regalia.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 7 April 1947
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 2.249 Pythian Building
description: Knights of Pythias, Oceola Number 47, located at 5 Franklin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 2.25 Roanoke Fair
description: Looking north of Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue at crowd gathered for Roanoke Fair.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1910
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 2.26 Anchor Building
description: The Anchor Building under construction. Built by Roanoke Gas Company, it was completed in 1910 and is located at the corner of 1st Street and Kirk Avenue. The building was used by Roanoke Gas until 1931 when Shenandoah Life Insurance Company purchased the building.
creator: George C. Davis Photograph
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1909
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 2.27 Professional Arts Building
description: Constructed in 1929, the Professional Arts Building, formerly known as the Medical Arts Building, is located at 30 Franklin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 2.28 Boxley Building
description: Still under construction in this photograph, the Boxley Building was built by W.W. Boxley, then mayor of Roanoke. The building is located at 416 S. Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1922
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 2.31 Roanoke Supply Company
description: Unidentified group of Shriners standing on sidewalk in front of Roanoke Supply Company store, located at 101 W. Salem Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.1 Belmont Baptist
description: Belmont Baptist Church on Stewart Ave. SE and 9th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.11 Belmont Baptist
description: Belmont Baptist Church, located at 825 Stewart Avenue SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.209 First Baptist
description: The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the new building.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.211 First Baptist
description: First Baptist Church, located at 515 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.212 First Baptist
description: First Baptist Church, located at 515 3rd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1935
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.215 First Baptist Church Doors
description: Doors of First Baptist Church at 515 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.22 First Baptist Gainsboro
description: First Baptist Church was located at 407 N. Jefferson Street. Built between 1898 and 1900, it was used by the congregation until a new sanctuary was built in 1982. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. The building was destroyed by fire in April 1995.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.309 Calvary Baptist
description: The old Calvary Baptist Church, formerly located on Campbell Avenue between 5th Street and 6th Street. This building was used until completion of the current building in 1925.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.411 Hill Street Baptist
description: A group of children in front of Hill Street Baptist Church. This building was located on 5th Street NW. It was razed in 1978 as a result of "urban renewal".
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.511 Oakland Baptist Church
description: Oakland Baptist Church at 3623 Roundhill Avenue
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.512 Oakland Baptist
description: A newly constructed Oakland Baptist Church on right with an inset of the original Oakland Baptist at left.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.52 Vinton Baptist
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.521 Vinton Baptist
description: 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.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1937
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.522 Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group portrait of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 September 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.523a Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 22 July 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.523d Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 9 August 1953
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.523e Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 2 August 1959
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.524 Vinton Baptist Group
description: Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 22 July 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.531 Jefferson Street Baptist
description: Jefferson Street Baptist Church, formerly located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Wells Avenue NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.542 Virginia Heights Baptist
description: Interior view of the current sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.543 Virginia Heights Baptist Church
description: Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.545 Virginia Heights Baptist
description: Interior view of the current sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.54a Virginia Heights Baptist
description: The first sanctuary of Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.55 Villa Heights Baptist
description: Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1020 Lafayette Boulevard NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.551 Villa Heights Baptist Church
description: Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1020 Lafayette Blvd. NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.552 Villa Heights Bible School
description: Group photo of Bible School attendees at Villa Heights Baptist Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 19 June 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 21.7 High Street Baptist
description: High Street Baptist Church, formerly located at 23-25 Centre Avenue NW. The congregation built a new sanctuary at 2302 Florida Avenue NW in 1971. This building was razed in 1974.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 21.8 Melrose Baptist
description: Melrose Baptist Church, formerly located at 1130 Melrose Avenue NW. The building is now used by Holiness Tabernacle Church of God in Christ.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.1 Tazewell Avenue Methodist
description: Tazewell Avenue Methodist Church, formerly located at 401 Tazewell Avenue SE, is now part of the Rescue Mission.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.15 Lee Street Methodist Episcopal
description: Lee Street Methodist Episcopal Church, formerly located at 3rd Street and Harrison Avenue NE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.16 St. Paul's UMC
description: St. Paul's United Methodist Church, located at 502 Gilmer Avenue NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.2 Greene Memorial UMC
description: Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 402 2nd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1910s
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.21 Greene Memorial UMC
description: Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 402 2nd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.22 Greene Memorial UMC
description: Greene Memorial United Methodist Church, located at 402 2nd Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 22.3 Melrose UMC
description: Melrose United Methodist Church, formerly located at 1301 Melrose Avenue NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image
title: Davis 22.32 Melrose UMC

Davis 22.33 Melrose United Methodist
description: Melrose United Methodist Church, formerly located at 1301 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.34 Melrose UMC Choir
description: Melrose United Methodist Church choir.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 5 May 1946
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.4 West End UMC
description: West End United Methodist Church, located at 550 13th Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 22.41 West End UMC
description: West End United Methodist Church, located at 550 13th Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.42 West End UMC
description: West End United Methodist Church, located at 550 13th Street SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.45 Pilgrim Holiness
description: Pilgrim Holiness Church, formerly located at 599 19th Street NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.5 Belmont UMC
description: Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue SE. The building is now used by Metropolitan Community Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.51 Belmont UMC
description: Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue SE. The building is now used by Metropolitan Community Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.52 Belmont United Methodist Church
description: Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue, is now Metropolitan Community Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.6 Trinity UMC
description: Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 December 1946
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.61 Trinity UMC
description: Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 14 December 1946
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.621 Trinity UMC
description: Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.622 Trinity UMC
description: Trinity United Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.624a Trinity Methodist Group
description: Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 August 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.624b Trinity UMC Group
description: Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 August 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.624c Trinity UMC Group
description: Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 6 August 1958
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.63 Trinity Methodist Church
description: Trinity Methodist Church located at 305 Mountain Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 15 January 1948
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.71 Raleigh Court UMC
description: Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, located at 1706 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1923
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.711 Raleigh Court UMC
description: Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, located at 1706 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1923
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.712 Raleigh Court UMC
description: Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, located at 1706 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1929
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.713 Raleigh Court UMC
description: Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, located at 1706 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1929
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.716 Raleigh Court UMC
description: Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, located at 1706 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.717 Raleigh Court UMC
description: Raleigh Court United Methodist Church, located at 1706 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1923
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 22.81 Northview Methodist Church
description: Northview Methodist Church located at 521 Ridgecrest Drive in Hollins.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.82 Grace Methodist Church
description: Grace Methodist Church located at 4404 Williamson Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.911 Mount Pleasant Methodist
description: Mount Pleasant Methodist Church located at 3035 Mount Pleasant Boulevard.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 22.95 Mt. Zion AME
description: Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church, formerly located on Gainsboro Road near Rutherford Avenue NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Images

Davis 22.97 St. John's AME Zion
description: Originally Bethany Presbyterian Church, the building was later used by First Methodist Episcopal Church before becoming St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, formerly located on Gilmer Avenue near Commonwealth Avenue NE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.1 Old First Presbyterian
description: Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the Southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.11 Old First Presbyterian
description: Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.2 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian located at 1837 Grandin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.21 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.211 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.213 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, located at 1837 Grandin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.214a Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.2151 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Stained glass window in the sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.2152 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: The sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 23.216 Raleigh Court Presbyterian
description: Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, located at 1837 Grandin Road.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1950
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.31 Belmont Presbyterian
description: Belmont Presbyterian Church located at 1005 9th Street Southeast.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.34 Belmont Presbyterian
description: Belmont Presbyterian Church located at 1005 9th Street Southeast.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.41 First Presbyterian
description: First Presbyterian Church located at 2101 Jefferson Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.5 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
description: The old Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue (once 5th Avenue) and 3rd Street NW. The stained glass window is the Jackson Window, installed in 1905 by Rev. L.L. Downing, the pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. He had this window installed because Thomas J. Jackson taught the Reverend Downing’s parents to read and write and instructed them in the ways of the Presbyterian Church. Though this structure burned in the 1950s, the window was unharmed and was installed in the new Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church located at 301 Patton Avenue NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.51 Second Presbyterian
description: Second Presbyterian Church, located at 214 Mountain Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.52 Second Presbyterian
description: Second Presbyterian Church, located at 214 Mountain Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.61 West End Presbyterian
description: West End Presbyterian Church, located at 1200 Campbell Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 23.611 West End Presbyterian
description: West End Presbyterian Church, located at 1200 Campbell Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 24.01 St Johns Episcopal
description: Remaining walls of St. John's Episcopal Church. St. John's was the first Episcopal in the Old Lick area of Roanoke County. The cabin in the background once belonged to Bernie Rideout Holland, a former slave of General Edward Watts. Built in 1850, the St. John's congregation eventually outgrew the small church. A new church was built in 1892 at the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. St. John's is now located at 1 Mountain Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 1933
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 24.02 St. Johns Episcopal
description: St. John's Episcopal Church, located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 24.13 St Johns Episcopal
description: The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Built in 1874, the church was used by Trinity United Methodist when St. John's built its new structure on Jefferson Street. In 1901, Trinity moved to its new chapel on Mountain Avenue. Christ Episcopal used the chapel from 1901-1918.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 24.18 St. John's Parish
description: St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in this photo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1922
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 24.181 St Johns Parish
description: St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in this photo.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 24.2 Christ Episcopal
description: Christ Episcopal Church choir stands next to the church, located at 1101 Franklin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 24.214 Christ Episcopal
description: The sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1101 Franklin Road
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 24.215 Christ Episcopal
description: Mural behind the pulpit of Christ Episcopal Church, located at 1101 Franklin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 25.1 St Andrews
description: St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.11 St Andrews
description: St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.12 Ryan Hall
description: Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.13 St Andrews
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.14 St Andrews
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.15 St. Andrews Construction
description: Men at work during the construction of St. Andrew's Catholic Church
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1901
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.2 St Andrews Interior
description: The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.21 St Andrews Service
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.22 St Andrews Service
description: St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.311 Our Lady of Nazareth
description: Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in this photo is now used by Roanoke Area Ministries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.312 Our Lady of Nazareth
description: Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in this photo is now used by Roanoke Area Ministries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 25.313 Our Lady of Nazareth
description: Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in this photo is now used by Roanoke Area Ministries.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
contributor: Courtesy of Nelson Harris
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Digital Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 26 Beth Israel
description: The sancutary of Beth Israel Synagogue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 26.1 Beth Israel
description: The bimah in Beth Israel Synagogue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1925
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 26.11 Beth Israel Group
description: Beth Israel clergy on the steps of the synagogue, located at 920 Franklin Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.1 First Church of Christ Scientist
description: The First Church of Christ. Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.11 First Church of Christ Scientist
description: First Church of Christ Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.2 First Christian Church
description: First Christian Church, locate at 344 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.22 Belmont Christian
description: The old Belmont Christian Church sanctuary, located at 11th Street and Jamison Avenue SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.27 Melrose Avenue Christian
description: Melrose Avenue Christian Church, formerly located at 2126 Melrose Avenue NW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.31 Roanoke Church of Christ
description: Roanoke Church of Christ, located at 2606 Brandon Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 4 January 1955
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.5 Central Church of the Brethren
description: Interior view of Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.51 Central Church of the Brethren
description: The Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.53 First CoB
description: The old First Church of the Brethren, located at 730 Loudon Avenue NW, is now Loudon Avenue Christian Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.54 Troutville CoB
description: The old Troutville Church of the Brethren, formerly located in the 5100 block of Lee Highway.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 27.57 9th Street CoB
description: Ninth Street Church of the Brethren, located at 1103 9th Street SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.571 9th Street CoB
description: Ninth Street Church of the Brethren, located at 1103 9th Street SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1930
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.591 Ghent Brethren Church
description: Ghent Grace Brethren Church, located at 1511 Wasena Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.62 Melrose Avenue SDA Church
description: Melrose Avuenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 1601 Melrose Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27.63 Glad Tidings
description: Glad Tidings Assembly of God, formerly located at 1217 Maple Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27.631 Glad Tidings
description: Interior view of Glad Tidings Assembly of God, formerly located at 1217 Maple Avenue SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1945
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 27a Trinity Holiness Church
description: Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 26 September 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27b Trinity Holiness Church
description: Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 26 September 1949
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 27c Holy Trinity Parishioners
description: Parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 27 April 1951
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 28.1 St Marks Lutheran
description: Old St. Marks Lutheran Church built by Methodists on corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 28.11 St. Marks Lutheran
description: The first St. Marks Lutheran Church, once located on the southeast corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Though this building no longer stands, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is now located on the site.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 28.33 Virginia Heights Lutheran
description: Virginia Heights Lutheran Church was the predecessor of Christ Lutheran Church. This chapel was located at what is now 1320 Grandin Road. Built in 1917, the chapel was in use by the congregation until 1948.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 28.34 Virginia Heights Lutheran
description: Virginia Heights Lutheran Church was the predecessor of Christ Lutheran Church. This chapel was located at what is now 1320 Grandon Road. Built in 1917, the chapel was in use by the congregation until 1948.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image

Davis 29.9 Church of God
description: Church of God parishioners
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 29a Calvary Baptist Church
description: Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 29b Calvary Baptist Church
description: Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 3.1 City Market
description: A view of the City Market area looking south on Market Street.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1936
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 3.11 Old City Market
description: Old City Market. Old assembly hall in background. Circa 1890.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 3.12 Playing at the City Market
description: Old city market. Looking toward Hotel Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 30.2 2501 Inglewood Road
description: Home located at 2501 Inglewood Road SW.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1960
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 31 J.N. Maxey Home
description: J.N. Maxey Home
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: unknown
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 31.31 Rockledge Inn
description: Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would permanently close in 1929. In 1964, the renovated Rockledge Inn opened at the Mill Mountain Theater. The theater would use the structure until it burned in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.311 Rockledge Inn
description: Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would permanently close in 1929. In 1964, the renovated Rockledge Inn opened at the Mill Mountain Theater. The theater would use the structure until it burned in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.312 Rockledge Inn
description: Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would permanently close in 1929. In 1964, the renovated Rockledge Inn opened at the Mill Mountain Theater. The theater would use the structure until it burned in 1976.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.41 Howbert Cabin
description: At the corner of Floyd Avenue and Main Street in Wasena stood this house, part of the Howbert Farm. It was rented for many years by the Custer Family, who posed on the porch for this photograph.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1895
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.43 Magnolia
description: 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. Henry C. Hart purchased Magnolia in 1876. He ran a hydrotherapy clinic in the house for many years. Magnolia was razed in 1974.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1900
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.44 Howbert House
description: The Howbert house and farm was built by George Howbert circa 1900. Howbert sold the house and farm to the Wasena Land Company in 1910 for development as a suburb of Roanoke. The house still stands at 918 Howbert Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1905
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.45 McClanahan House
description: This house was built circa 1855 by Elijah McClanahan. Elijah was the son of William McClanahan who owned over 3,000 acres of land, including Crystal Spring and Mill Mountain. First Presbyterian Church was built on the site in 1929.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1920
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.46 Draper-Ingles Cabin
description: Located at Ingles Ferry in Radford, the Mary Draper Ingles cabin, also known as the Ingles Family Farmstead, was the home of Mary Draper and her husband, Thomas Ingles. Mary Draper Ingles was abducted by Shawnee Indians in 1755 and taken to Big Bone Lick, Kentucky. Mary escaped captivity and traveled over 800 miles on foot back home. Though the original cabin is gone, a replica stands in its place.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1890
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.48 Mountain View Gardens
description: Gardens on the Mountain View property, home of J.B. Fishburn.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.51 Terry House
description: The Terry House in Elmwood Park. The home was used as Roanoke's first public library until it the current structure was built in 1952. The home was used as recreational offices until it was razed in 1964.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1864
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 31.6 Gale House
description: Home of Dr. Joseph Gale, formerly located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1915
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: Photograph
type: Still Image

Davis 34.1-1 Easter Sunrise Service at Highland Park
description: Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 8 April 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 34.1-2 Easter Sunrise Service
description: Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 8 April 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 34.1-3 Easter Sunrise Service
description: Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: 8 April 1928
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 35.1 OSW Apartments
description: This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1966
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 35.11 OSW Apartments
description: This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1966
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Davis 39 RMH Nurses Home
description: Roanoke Memorial Hospital nurses' home, formerly located in the 1600 block of Belleview Avenue SE.
creator: George C. Davis Photography
publisher: Roanoke Public Libraries
date: Circa 1940
rights: Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
format: negative
type: Still Image