Neighborhood History Interview with Edward T. Burton
Neighborhood History Interview with Edward T. Burton Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 19 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 18:59 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Edward T. Burton; Arleen Ollie; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with George E. Rogers
Neighborhood History Interview with George E. Rogers Interviewer: Mary Bishop Date: 12 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:05:27 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
George E. Rogers; Mary Bishop; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Richard Chubb
Neighborhood History Interview with Richard Chubb Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 19 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 53:41
Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonzo L. Holland, Sr.
Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonzo L. Holland, Sr. Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 19 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 56:02 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Alphonzo L. Holland, Sr.; Arleen Ollie; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with James Beverly Keeling
Neighborhood History Interview with James Beverly Keeling Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 19 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 19:06 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
James Beverly Keeling; Arleen Ollie; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Ernell Glasby
Neighborhood History Interview with Ernell Glasby Interviewer: Hazel Law Date: 6 November 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 31:22 Transcription prepaperd by: Andrew Sterling
Ernell Glasby; Hazel Law; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Christine Payne
Neighborhood History Interview with Christine Payne Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 10 January 2007 Location: Private residence of Christine Payne Total Duration: 25:13 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Christine Payne; Carla Lewis; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Reginald Shareef
Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Reginald Shareef Interviewer: Anne Beckett Date: 19 October 2016 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 59:17 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Reginald Shareef; Anne Beckett; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Delvis "Mac" McCadden
Neighborhood History Interview with Delvis "Mac" McCadden Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 30 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 42:46 Transcription prepared by: unknown
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Jeanette Willis
Neighborhood Oral History Interview with Jeanette Willis Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 30 October 2006 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 41:03 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Jeanette Willis: Arleen Ollie; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Beatrice Burwell
Neighborhood History Interview with Beatrice Burwell Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 8 November 2006 Location: Elm Park Estates Total Duration: 1:03:34 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Beatrice Burwell; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Walter Claytor
Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Walter Claytor Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 16 December 2006 Location: Harrison Museum of African American Culture Total Duration: 59:49 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Dr. Walter Claytor; Carla Lewis; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Robert Hale
Neighborhood History Interview with Robert Hale Interviewer: Mary Bishop Date: 16 December 2006 Location: Harrison Museum of African American Culture Total Duration: 48:47 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia M. Chubb-Hale
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia M. Chubb-Hale Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 11 January 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 28:20
Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Jane Callahan
Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Jane Callahan Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 10 January 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 35:08 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Mary Jane Callahan; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with E. Elizabeth Spoelma
Neighborhood History Interview with E. Elizabeth Spoelma Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 7 February 2007 Location: Friendship Manor Total Duration: 42:19 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
E. Elizabeth "Libby" Spoelma; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Divers Hackley
Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Divers Hackley Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 14 February 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 56:24 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Mary Divers Hackley; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Florence Farley
Neighborhood History Interview with Florence Farley Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 26 February 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:12:42 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Florence Farley; Carla Lewis; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Evelyn Bethel and Helen Davis
Neighborhood History Interview with Evelyn Bethel and Helen Davis Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 15 March 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:16:44 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Helen E. Davis; Evelyn D. Bethel; Carla Lewis; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Walter Melvin Bryant
Neighborhood History Interview with Walter Melvin Bryant Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 20 March 2007 Location: Private residence of Walter Bryant Total Duration: 55:52 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Walter Bryant; Kellie Thomas; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Rev. Carl Tinsley
Neighborhood History Interview with Rev. Carl Tinsley Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 22 March 2007 Location: Private residence of Carl Tinsley Total Duration: 1:29:25 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Rev. Carl T. Tinsley; Kellie Thomas; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Rebecca Raper Austin
Neighborhood History Interview with Rebecca Raper Austin Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 23 March 2007 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 55:47 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Rebecca R. Austin; Arleen Ollie; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Ann C. Keffer
Neighborhood History Interview with Ann C. Keffer Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 29 March 2007 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 46:29 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Ann Connolly Keffer; Kellie Thomas; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Harold Bowman
Neighborhood History Interview with Harold Bowman Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 8 June 2007 Location: Mountain View Recreation Center Total Duration: 36:21 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Harold Edwin Bowman; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Janice Hale
Neighborhood History Interview with Janice Hale Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 8 June 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 31:14 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Janice Idena Hale; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Rodolph Wakim
Neighborhood History Interview with Rodolph Wakim Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 8 June 2007 Location: St. Elias Church Total Duration: 26:43 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Rodolph Wakim; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Robert Garland
Neighborhood History Interview with Robert Garland Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 12 June 2007 Location: Private residence of Robert Garland Total Duration: 1:36:18 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Robert Allen Garland; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Shirley Hudgins
Neighborhood History Interview with Shirley Hudgins Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 18 June 2007 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 23:41
Neighborhood History Interview with Katherine Pullens
Neighborhood History Interview with Katherine Pullens Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 24 March 2008 Location: Private residence of Katherine Pullens Total Duration: 57:40
Neighborhood History Interview with Westley Rogers
Neighborhood History Interview with Westley Rogers Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 2 July 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:49:29
Neighborhood History Interview with Marie McGeorge
Neighborhood History Interview with Marie McGeorge Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 21 August 2007 Location: Jackson Park Branch Library Total Duration: 25:20
Neighborhood History Interview with Wilma Warren
Neighborhood History Interview with Wilma Warren Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 17 September 2007 Location: Our Lady of the Valley Total Duration: 1:21:30 Transcription prepared by: Brian Clark
Neighborhood History Interview with Claudia Akers
Neighborhood History Interview with Claudia Akers Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 17 September 2007 Location: Our Lady of the Valley Total Duration: 1:04:07 Transcription prepared by: Brian Clark
Neighborhood History Interview with Dian Tapscott
Neighborhood History Interview with Dian Tapscott Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 3 October 2007 Location: Private residence of Dian Topscott Total Duration: 26:17 Transcription prepared by: Brian Clark
Neighborhood History Interview with William Highfill, III
Neighborhood History Interview with William Highfill, III Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 19 November 2007 Location: Private residence of William Highfill Total Duration: 1:07:05 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
William "Hank" Highfill, III; Brian Clark; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Emerson Lamb
Neighborhood History Interview with Emerson Lamb Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 26 November 2007 Location: Our Lady of the Valley Total Duration: 1:07:04 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Emerson Lamb; Brian Clark; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Corbin Wilson
Neighborhood History Interview with Corbin Wilson Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 17 December 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:03:15
Neighborhood History Interview with A. Byron Smith
Neighborhood History Interview with A. Byron Smith Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 29 August 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 42:41 Transcription prepared by: unknown
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia Wolfe
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia Wolfe Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 29 August 2007 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:02:18
Neighborhood History Interview with James Bullington
Neighborhood History Interview with James Bullington Interviewer: Ashley Maynor and Pam Young Date: 5 February 2008 Location: Private residence of James Bullington Total Duration: 59:75 (in two parts)
James Bullington; Ashley Maynor; Pam Young
Neighborhood History Interview with Sheila Anderson
Neighborhood History Interview with Sheila Anderson Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 23:17 Transcription prepapred by: Amy Burns
Sheila Anderson; Cheryl Ramsey; Amy Burns
Neighborhood History Interview with Barbara Earley Brown
Neighborhood History Interview with Barbara Earley Brown Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 23 February 2008 Location: unknown Total Duration: 42:06
Neighborhood History Interview with Gladys Hilton Buckner
Neighborhood History Interview with Gladys Hilton Buckner Interviewer: Tanya Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 28:48 Transcription prepared by: Krissy Price
Gladys Hilton Buckner; Tanya Weigel, Krissy Price
Neighborhood History Interview with Charlotte and Evelyn Clements
Neighborhood History Interview with Charlotte and Evelyn Clements Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 36:38
Evelyn L. Clements; Charlotte Clements; Cheryl Ramsey
Neighborhood History Interview with Madeleine Daniels
Neighborhood History Interview with Madeleine Daniels Interviewer: Brenda Finley Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 8:22 (in two parts) Transcription prepared by: Sarah Lavender
Madeleine E. Daniels; Brenda Finley; Sarah Lavender
Neighborhood History Interview with Annie Enoch
Neighborhood History Interview with Annie Enoch Interviewer: Brent Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Total Duration: 29:41
Neighborhood History Interview with Mildred Fairfax
Neighborhood History Interview with Mildred Fairfax Interviewer: Ellie Conlin Date: 23 February 2008 Location: unknown Total Duration: 27:03
Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Hines with Geneva Ogden
Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Hines with Geneva Ogden Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 49:04
Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Willie Mae Ingram
Neighborhood History Interview with Willie Mae Ingram Interviewer: Ashley Maynor Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 32:25
Neighborhood History Interview with Alice Johnson
Neighborhood History Interview with Alice Johnson Interviewer: Tanya Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 27:16
Neighborhood History Interview with Lillie Johnson
Neighborhood History Interview with Lillie Johnson Interviewer: Brent Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 25:12
Neighborhood History Interview with William Lawrence
Neighborhood History Interview with William Lawrence Interviewer: Brent Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 16:22
Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Mitchell
Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Mitchell with Gilmore Perry Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 36:42 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Lawrence Mitchell; Gilmore Perry; Cheryl Ramsey; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia C. Morrison
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia C. Morrison Interviewer: Tanya Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 25:37 (in two parts)
Virginia Elizabeth Cooper Morrison; Tanya Weigel
Neighborhood History Interview with Anita Louise Ollie
Neighborhood History Interview with Anita Louise Ollie Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 26:21
Neighborhood History Interview with Regina Holmes Peeks
Neighborhood History Interview with Regina Holmes Peeks Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 43:02 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Regina Holmes Peeks; Cheryl Ramsey; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Gilmore Perry, Jr. with Lawrence Mitchell
Neighborhood History Interview with Gilmore Perry, Jr. with Lawrence Mitchell Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 36:35 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Gilmore Perry, Jr.; Lawrence Mitchell; Cheryl Ramsey; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Shirley Perry
Neighborhood History Interview with Shirley Perry Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 24:51 Transcription prepared by: Catherine Jessee
Shirley Bennett Perry; Alicia Sell; Catherine Jessee
Neighborhood History Interview with B. Ray Phanelson
Neighborhood History Interview with B. Ray Phanelson Interviewer: Pam Young Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 49:09 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
B. Ray Phanelson; Pam Young; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Sarah Showalter
Neighborhood History Interview with Sarah Showalter Interviewer: Pam Young Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 23:14 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Sarah Hodge Showalter; Pam Young; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Laura Toliver
Neighborhood History Interview with Laura Toliver Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 12:52 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Laura Marguerite Toliver; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Wilson
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Wilson Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 29:05 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Gloria Jean Wilson; Alicia Sell; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Vivian Woody
Neighborhood History Interview with Vivian Woody Interviewer: Arleen Ollie Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 29:16 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Vivian Woody; Arleen Ollie; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Frederick Douglas Hairston, Jr.
Neighborhood History Interview with Frederick Douglas Hairston Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 4 May 2008 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 28:53 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Frederick Douglas Hairston, Jr.; Carla Lewis; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Michael Franklin
Neighborhood History Interview with Michael Franklin Interviewer: Brian Clark Date: 14 April 2008 Location: Mountain View Recreation Center Total Duration: 34:05 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Michael A. Franklin; Brian Clark; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones
Neighborhood History Interview with Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones Interviewer: Sarah Lavender Date: 11 June 2008 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 1:37:02 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones; Sarah Lavender; Andrew Sterling
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
Neighborhood History Interview with Lular Ree Clark Lucky
Neighborhood History Interview with Lular Ree Clark Lucky Interviewer: Ashley Maynor Date: 26 June 2008 Location: Private residence of Ms. Lucky Total Duration: 1:20:36 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Lular Ree Clark Lucky; Ashley Maynor; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Elizabeth A. Cregger
Neighborhood History Interview with Elizabeth A. Cregger Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 17 November 2008 Location: Private residence of Ms. Cregger Total Duration: 1:21:41
Neighborhood History Interview with Francis J. Gill
Neighborhood History Interview with Francis J. Gill Interviewer: Theresa Gill-Walker Date: 9 March 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 42:54 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Francis J. Gill; Theresa Gill-Walker; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Sandra Smith Jordan
Neighborhood History Interview with Sandra Smith Jordan Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 9 March 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:26:54
Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Bennett
Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Bennett Interviewer: Sarah Swenson Date: 1 April 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 34:39 Transcription prepapred by: Andrew Sterling
Lawrence Bennett; Sarah Swenson; Andrew Sterling
Experiences as a principal in area schools.
Neighborhood History Interview with Richard Chubb Interviewer: Sarah Swenson Date: 6 April 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 40:42
Neighborhood History Interview with Estelle McCadden
Neighborhood History Interview with Estelle McCadden Interviewer: Wafa Al-Daily Date: 6 April 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:00:07
Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Parker
Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Parker Interviewer: Meghan Shea-Keenan Date: 4 November 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 33:56
Neighborhood History Interview with Jimmy Cook
Neighborhood History Interview with Jimmy Cook Interviewer: Theresa Gillespie Date: 20 April 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 38:17
Neighborhood History Interview with Perneller Chubb-Wilson
Neighborhood History Interview with Perneller Chubb-Wilson Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 18 June 2009 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:22:12
Neighborhood History Interview with Cecil "Duke" Brown
Neighborhood History Interview with Cecil "Duke" Brown Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 25 June 2009 Location: Melrose Branch Library Total Duration: 55:07 Transcription prepared by: Krissy Price
Cecil "Duke" Brown; Alicia Sell, Krissy Price
Neighborhood History Interview with Antinette Beane
Neighborhood History Interview with Antinette Beane Interviewer: C.L. Bohannon Date: 5 November 2009 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 38:42 Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Antinette Beane; C.L. Bohannon; Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Roy Nelson McFarland, Jr.
Neighborhood History Interview with Roy Nelson McFarland, Jr. Interviewer: Michaele J. Moore Date: 18 February 2010 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 47:57
Roy Nelson McFarland, Jr.; Michaele J. Moore
Neighborhood History Interview with Arleen Ollie
Neighborhood History Interview with Arleen Ollie Interviewers: Ashley Lewis; DeAsia Calloway; Chantel Wilson Date: 4 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 37:12 Transcription prepared by: Ashley Lewis
Arleen Ollie; Ashley Lewis; DeAsia Calloway; Chantel Wilson
Neighborhood History Interview with William Penn
Neighborhood History Interview with William Penn Interviewer: Drew Mines Date: 4 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 21:13
Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Anderson
Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Anderson Interviewers: Peter Townsend; Alijah Webb; Elijah Williams Date: 10 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 43:08
Charles Anderson; Peter Townsend; Alijah Webb; Elijah Williams
Neighborhood History Interview with Mae Huff
Neighborhood History Interview with Mae Huff Interviewer: unknown Date: 15 March 2010 Location: unknown Total Duration: 1:00:15
Neighborhood History Interview with Delois C. Broady
Neighborhood History Interview with Delois C. Broady Interviewer: Robert Dulin Date: 15 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 30:24 Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon
Delois C. Broady; Robert Dulin, Chelsea Seddon
Neighborhood History Interview with Caralene Mathis Lewis
Neighborhood History Interview with Caralene Mathis Lewis Interviewer: Nick Potts Date: 15 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 29:19
Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Sue Mason
Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Sue Mason Interviewer: Mary Blitz Date: 16 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 41:56
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale Interviewer: Chris Boucher Date: 16 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 35:24
Virginia Mignon Chub-Hale; Chris Boucher
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria A. Dowe
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria A. Dowe Interviewer: Chris Fetterman Date: 17 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 35:52
Neighborhood History Interview with John and Mattie Johnson
Neighborhood History Interview with John and Mattie Johnson Interviewer: Nathan Abernethy Date: 18 March 2010 Location: Lucy Addison Middle School Total Duration: 1:05:49
John H. Johnson, Mattie Johnson; Nathan Abernethy
Neighborhood History Interview with Malcolm Shaw
Neighborhood History Interview with Malcolm Shaw Interviewer: Michaele J. Johnson Date: 12 April 2010 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 42:57
Neighborhood History Interview with Ray L. Garland
Neighborhood History Interview with Ray L. Garland Interviewer: Alicia Sell Date: 4 October 2007 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 47:27
Neighborhood History Interview with Marcus and Danielle Preston
Neighborhood History Interview with Marcus and Danielle Preston Interviewer: Kellie Thomas Date: 23 October 2007 Location: Main Library Total Duration: 37:31
Marcus Preston; Danielle Preston; Kellie Thomas
Neighborhood History Interview with Ruth Bennett
Neighborhood History Interview with Ruth Bennett Interviewer: Brent Weigel Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 27:35 Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon
Ruth E. Bennett; Brent Weigel, Chelsea Seddon
Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonza M. Easley
Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonza M. Easley Interviewer: Joey Klein Date: 23 February 2008 Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church Total Duration: 51:25
Neighborhood History Interview with Fola McCray Dickey
Neighborhood History Interview with Fola McCray Dickey Interviewer: Carla Lewis Date: 17 July 2008 Location: Gainsboro Branch Library Total Duration: 1:00:08
A Guide to the SAR Fincastle Resolutions Chapter Records
Sons ofthe American Revolution, Fincastle Resolutions Chapter
This is a guide to the records of the Sons of the American Revolution, Fincastle Resolutions Chapter Records. This collection consists of records of the Sons of the American Revolution Fincastle Resolutions Chapter beginning in 1967 through 2009, with the bulk of records generated in the 1990s. Records include correspondence, membership rosters, meeting minutes, financial reports, information on chapter programs, news clippings, newsletters, photographs and other audio-visual materials. Materials are housed in two record storage boxes and one drop-front storage box. Correspondence, membership roster, meeting minutes, financial reports and newsletters appear to be incomplete. Each guide included in this collection represents the original donation and any addenda presented at later dates. Accruals are expected.
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraires
Obituary Index for the Roanoke Times from January 1960-December 1965.
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School
Partial obituary index for the Roanoke Times from 1923-1950. Also includes limited listings from the Roanoke Daily News beginning in 1890.
A Guide to the Anita M. Cranford Collection
The Anita M. Cranford Collection consists of Ms. Cranford's genealogical research on the Myers, (von) Rieppel and Morsack families. In addition to family charts, there are a number of original photographs of various family members.
A Guide to the Clifton A. Woodrum Collection
The is a guide to the the Clifton A. Woodrum Collection. This collection consists of one record storage box of material, presumably collected by Woodrum over the course of his life. It is known that at least some of the material was collected by his wife, Lena, as indicated by notes in the collection and the fact the some materials were collected posthumously. The collection includes correspondence files, both personal and professional in nature, news clippings, photographs, and publications that discuss his political career. Also included are a number of scrapbooks that contained news clippings, primarily related to his political career. For preservation purposes, the scrapbooks were dismantled and photocopies were made of their contents. Each “scrapbook” is housed in its own folder with the contents arranged in the order presented in the scrapbooks. The collection of material seems to have begun in 1922 and ended shortly after Woodrum’s death in 1950.
A Guide to the Howell Family Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Howell Family Genealogical Collection. The Howell Family Genealogical Collection consists of research materials documenting the John and Mary Howell Family of Aberystwyth, Wales who settled in Virginia and their descendants. While the most of the collection focuses on Virginia Howells, the collection also consists of Howells throughout the United States. In addition to family group sheets, charts and publications, this collection also includes handwritten notes by various members of the Howell Family, presumably contacted by the compiler. Research appears to encompass dates from the late 1600s through the early 1990s. Also included are Volumes 1-4 of the Job(e) Journal, a quarterly periodical published by Bill Jobe of Studio City, California.
A Guide to the Science Fiction Fantasy Fanzine Collection
This collection consists of 1 document storage case of materials related to Roanoke Valley sci-fi fantasy fanzines. Included are issues of the Jinnia Clan Journal, Jinnia Clan Journal Junior, Wyrd, Overflow, and Marturian. Programs from early Mysticon and RoVaCon conferences are also included. The bulk of material runs from 1974 through 1983. There is no full-run of any one of the above mentioned fanzines in this collection.
Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton operated a dental practice on Wells Avenue.
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
GB03 Lucy Addison High School Majorettes
Lucy Addison High School Majorettes in front of the Gainsboro Library.
GB04 Lucy Addison High School Girls' Basketball Team
Lucy Addison High School Girls' basketball team.
Groundbreaking for the new Burrell Memorial Hospital 2 August 1953. Photographer: Steve Brody.
GB09 Nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital
The nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital at an unidentified function on the hospital's grounds.
Dr. James H. Roberts was a co-founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital, Magic City Medical Society, and the William A. Hunton YMCA.
GB10 Lucy Addison High School Football Game
Lucy Addison High School football game at Victory Stadium.
Christopher Chamberlin Williams of Williams Funeral Home, now Serenity Funeral Home. Mr. Williams served on the Board of Trustees for both the Gainsboro Library and the William A. Hunton YMCA.
A Guide to the Harry E. Silcox Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Harry E. Silcox Genealogical Collection. The collection consists of one document storage case containing 11 folders. Some of the material included in the collection is correspondence, family group records, handwritten notes, news clippings, photographs and photocopies of records. Genealogical information ranges from 1700 through the mid-1990s. The order of materials kept by Harry Silcox was maintained during the processing of this collection. Primary surnames included are: Ackers, Fadely, Moore, Nunn and Silcox.
Civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill in front of his childhood home at 401 Gilmer Avenue, now the Oliver Hill House.
GB21 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior
Interior of the original sancuary of the First Baptist Church in Gainsboro. The building was designed by architect Henry Harwell Huggins and was located at 407 North Jefferson Street. A cornerstone for the church was laid and ground was broken in 1898 while the building was dedicated on May 6, 1900. The building continued to be the home of the First Baptist Church until 1982 when the congregation moved to its current location at 310 North Jefferson Street. The old sanctuary at 407 North Jefferson Street was destroyed by fire in April 1995.
Virginia Y. Lee was the Gainsboro Library's fourth librarian (1928 – 1971). She was born on November 22, 1906 in McComas, West Virginia and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated Valedictorian from Lucy Addison High School in 1924 and earned her degree from Hampton Institute's School of Library Science. Lee is credited with acquiring funds from the City of Roanoke for a new library to be built in Roanoke's Gainsboro Neighborhood after the existing library outgrew its location in the basement of the William A. Hunton YMCA. The new library was dedicated on May 10, 1942 at 15 Patton Avenue NW. Lee is also recognized for compiling a literary and historical African American collection that drew opposition from Roanoke City Council. When asked to remove the collection from the library, Lee hid the collection in the basement and continued collecting materials. Today the Gainsboro Library’s Virginia Y. Lee Collection is named in her honor. Virginia Y. Lee died January 11, 1992.
The Spectator was the annual for Viaud School.
Lucy Addison was born enslaved in Fauquier County, Virginia on December 8, 1861. After graduating from the Quaker-run Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia in 1882 with a degree in teaching, Addison began her life-long career as an educator. In 1886 she relocated to Roanoke, Virginia to take a teaching position at the Gregory and Gainsboro Schools. She was promoted to Assistant Principal in 1888 and accepted a position as Principal for Harrison School in 1917. After expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison, Addison repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. In 1927 Addison retired from Roanoke City Public Schools. A year later Lucy Addison High School was built and named in her honor. Lucy Addison High School served as Roanoke’s only African American high school until desegregation, finally closing as a high school in 1973. During her life, Addison served on several advisory boards including the Board of Trustees for the Burrell Memorial Hospital and the Advisory Board for the Gainsboro Library. Addison died in Washington D.C. on November 13, 1937.
Daisy Schley was a nurse at Burrell Memorial Hospital.
Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. was born April 2, 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia. In 1907 Claytor began a medical practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Claytor was a founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital and was Emeritus Chief of the hospital’s department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Claytor was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for First Baptist Church in Gainsboro and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. died October 23, 1951.
Dr. Frank William Claytor was born April 8, 1913 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the oldest son of Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. and Roberta M. Woodfin Claytor. After graduating from Knoxville College in 1933, Claytor earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937. Claytor was Chief of the Department of Medicine and Medical Director at Burrell Memorial Hospital. Dr. Frank W. Claytor died October 6, 1972.
GB43 Dr. Ellwood Downing and Mrs. Della Downing
Dr. Ellwood Davis Downing was prominent dentist and civic leader. Downing was born September 9, 1891. He was the son of Rev. Lylburn L. Downing, pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Downing served as an officer in WWI and WWII and was an avid tennis player, having twice won the ATA National Doubles Tennis Championship and served as General Field Secretary for the American Tennis Association. Downing also served as President of the Board of Trustees for Burrell Memorial Hospital and President of the Magic City Medical Society; was a 32 degree Freemason and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Downing died October 29, 1963.
Dr. Ellwood Davis Downing was prominent dentist and civic leader. Downing was born September 9, 1891. He was the son of Rev. Lylburn L. Downing, pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Downing served as an officer in WWI and WWII and was an avid tennis player, having twice won the ATA National Doubles Tennis Championship and served as General Field Secretary for the American Tennis Association. Downing also served as President of the Board of Trustees for Burrell Memorial Hospital and President of the Magic City Medical Society; was a 32 degree Freemason and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Dr. Elwood Downing died October 29, 1963.
This document has focused on the memories of many residents from videotaped interviews (converted to disks) north and south of U.S. Route 460 in eastern Roanoke County and southern Botetourt County to the Bedford County line, and west on Alternate 220 toward Read Mountain. There are certainly other families of significance that do not occur on the list that follows this page. To those families, apologies are in order. Those residents who agreed when approached are the ones that appear. Families with the surnames of Callahan (Callaghan), Davis, Dent, Donald, Gordon, Hall, Leonard, Martin, Smith, Swartzel, Tyler, Whitt, and Witt have been important contributing members of the southern Botetourt communities of Coyner Springs, Webster, Blue Ridge, and Laymantown.
Eastern Roanoke County, Southern Botetourt County
Deacons and Trustees of First Baptist Church Gainsboro
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership increased, the congregation moved several times until, in 1876, they purchased the old brick St. John’s Episcopal Church at Big Lick. In the mid-1890s, trustees of the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church, then known as the First Baptist Church, Colored, purchased land on the corner of Gilmer Avenue and Jefferson Street. Under the leadership of Rev. Richard R. Jones, the church began efforts to build a new place of worship, finally laying a cornerstone and breaking ground in 1898. The Gothic brick sanctuary with an imposing gable façade tower was designed by architect Henry Harwell Huggins and was dedicated on May 6, 1900. By the time Rev. Richard Jones’ retirement in 1904, most of the church’s construction debt was repaid. Over the following years the congregation, led by Rev. E. E. Ricks, raised funds to place pews in the gallery and match a financial gift from Andrew Carnegie to install a pipe organ. From 1918 to 1957, Rev. Arthur L. James was pastor. Notably, he began the first daily vacation bible school in the city; presided over the Helping Hands Club and the Men’s Club, who were responsible for publication of The Church News, which was reported to be the only black newspaper in Southwest Virginia at the time; and began a weekly radio broadcast, the Black Home Devotional Hour, with the help of the church’s senior choir. From 1959 to 1966, the church was under the leadership of Rev. E. L. Green, who in addition to serving the congregation was a member of two biracial committees that were credited with aiding the integration of public facilities in Roanoke. Rev. David Lee Collins was the pastor from 1968 to 1970, followed by Rev. Kenneth B. Wright from 1973 to 2015. Wright led the congregation to build a new sanctuary a block to the west and south of the original church on Wells Avenue and Jefferson Street. The new building was completed in 1982. In 1995 the original sanctuary on Gilmer Avenue and Jefferson Street was destroyed by fire.
GB58 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior
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Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Campbell Avenue intersection.
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from the 1st Street intersection. S.H. Heironimus and Company visible at left. Its location was 37-39 Campbell.
Unidentified employees of Lynchburg Traction & Light Company in front of the "streetcar barn". Lynchburg Traction & Light Company was the predescessor to the Lynchburg Division of Appalachian Power.
A bird's-eye view of Downtown Roanoke at Jefferson Street looking toward Mill Mountain. The St. James Hotel is visible in the foreground. At right can be seen the Terry Building.
Golfers teeing off at Roanoke Country Club.
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Campbell Avenue Intersection. The Didier Grocers building at right, in earlier days, housed the street railway offices and provided a waiting room for the cars. In the middle of Jefferson Street, a horsecar can be seen heading for Norfolk Avenue.
Passengers board and disembark streetcars on 9th Street SE near American Viscose.
Line Crew of the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company. From left are: Jim Payne (foreman), unidentified, Stannoke Maxey (lineman), last two unidentified.
A panoramic view showing Mill Mountain looming over the Walnut Avenue Steam Plant of the Roanoke Railway & Electric Company.
Frank Haley (left) and Al Firebaugh of the Meter Cut-In Crew.
Roanoke Railway & Electric steam dummy Number 2, Carrie, with a Roanoke and Salem coach attached is shown, reportedly on its maiden run in 1890.
Roanoke Railway & Electric Company Walnut Avenue Steam Plant. In front of the plant is the old streetcar barn
Brill car Number 44 after a collision with a Virginian Railway locomotive under the Walnut Avenue bridge.
Another view of Brill car Number 44 after a collision with a Virginian Railway locomotive under the Walnut Avenue Bridge.
A utility wagon of the Roanoke Railway & Electric Company and its companion mule.
Rev. Arthur L. James was born August 1, 1877 in Madison, Florida Howard and Lula James. During WWI James served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces as secretary under the War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. From 1918 to 1957, James served as pastor at First Baptist Church Gainsboro. During his leadership the church experienced its highest membership, peaking at 2,193. Notably, James began the first daily vacation bible school in the city; presided over the Helping Hands Club and the Men’s Club, who were responsible for publication of The Church News, which was reported to be the only black newspaper in Southwest Virginia at the time; and began a weekly radio broadcast, the Black Home Devotional Hour, with the help of the church’s senior choir. Rev. Arthur L. James died September 8, 1968.
GB60 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, Bible School
Rev. E. E. Ricks was served as pastor of First Baptist Church Gainsboro from 1915 to 1918.
This is a large five story building of fire resistive construction erected in 1916, having a built-up roof, concrete and terrazzo floors, and direct plaster interior finish. There are two open stairs from the first to the the third floor, one enclosed stairs from the ground to the fifth floor, one enclosed elevator from the first to the third floor and a small enclosed elevator from the basement to the fifth floor; the lighting is electricity and the heating is low pressure steam. The building is in excellent condition. Occupancy: Municipal offices and courtrooms, Police Department and City Jail. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $1.05 Million.
This is a two story building and basement brick building with metal roof, plank floors with the exception of the basement floor which is concrete, plastered interior finish and one open stairs from basement to second floor, electric lights and low pressure steam heat, The building is in fair condition. Occupancy: Welfare offices and clinics. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $52K.
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This is a two story frame building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights and coal stove hear. This building is approximately 50 years old an in fair condition. Occupancy: Offices, drugstore, dwelling. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $8K.
This is a one story brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered walls and metal ceiling, electric lights and cooking gas range. This building is approximately 30 years old and in fair condition. Occupancy: Restaurant. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
This is a two story and basement brick building with slate roof, wood floors with the exception of the basement which is concrete, plastered walls with the exception of the basement which is open, electric lights and low pressure steam heat. This building is approximately 50 years old. Occupancy: Offices. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $10K.
One story part basement frame building, new composition roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, electric lighting, hot air heat. Building in good condition. Occupancy: Church of Christ. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $5K.
A two story and basement and part one story and basement brick building, metal roof, wood floors except basement which is earth, plastered interior finish, electric lights and steam heat; fair condition. Occupancy: Office and apartments. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $31K.
One story frame dwelling with composition covered roof and wood floor. Building in fair repair; occupied as tenant dwelling. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $2.5K
Two buildings of similar construction. Each building of cinder block walls with large frame doors, wood joisted roof covered with composition, concrete floor, electric lighting; stove heat. Buildings recently erected and in good repair.
This is a one-high story building with roof of gypsum plank on unprotected steel, cinder block walls, concrete floor. One side is open. Building of recent construction and in good repair. Occupancy: Nose-in hangar and office. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $30K.
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This is a one story building of cinder block construction, all metal roof, concrete floor, electric lighting and steam heat. Occupancy: airplane hangar and supplies storage. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $25.5K
This is a one story building of cinder block construction, all metal roof, concrete floor, electric lighting and steam heat. Occupancy: airplane hangar, with woodworking, machine shop and spray. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $24.5K.
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Four Quonset hut buildings of similar construction. Buildings of all metal on concrete dwarf walls, asphalt floors, electric lighting; no heat. Buildings new and in good condition. Occupancy: airplane storage. Valuation: Each hangar is valued at $8K.
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This is a one story building of cinder block construction with a metal roof on wood boards on metal truss, concrete floor, electric lighting, stove heat. Occupancy: Offices, waiting room and restaurant. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $15K.
This is a two story and part basement brick building, metal roof, concrete floors, with the exception of the second which is wood boards, open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster. One stairs basement to first floor, two stairs first to send floor. Electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. This building is approximately sixty years old and in good condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - central alarm station, dormitories, kitchen, bath. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $77K.
This is a two story brick building with composition roof on wood boards. First floor has open interior finish, metal ceiling and concrete floor. Second floor has plastered interior finish and wood floors. One stairs first to second flood. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. Building approximately 80 years old and in good condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $31K.
This is a two story and part basement brick building of ordinary joisted construction with composition roof; open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster, concrete floors with the exception of the second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to first floor, one stairs first to second floor. Electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Building approximately 35 years old and in excellent condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $35K.
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. Approximately forty years old, good condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $20K
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. Approximately 40 years old, good condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $20K.
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with composition shingled roof on wood boards over concrete slab, open interior finish with exception of second floor which is plastered, concrete floors. One stairs first to second floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. Approximately 40 years old and in good condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. The sound value of this building is approximately $29K.
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with slate roof, open interior finish with exception of second floor which is plaster, concrete floors - wood surface on second floor. One stairs basement to second floor. Electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 20 years old, excellent condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $62K.
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with composition roof on a concrete slab; Plastered interior finish with exception of basement which is open; concrete basement, terrazzo first floor, wood boards on second floor. One stairs basement to second floor. Electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Building is approximately 20 years old and in excellent condition. Occupancy: First floor - fire fighting apparatus. Second floor - dormitories. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $48K.
This is a one-two story and part basement of brick veneer, frame and cinder block, ordinary joisted construction with approved roof. Part of first floor concrete, stove heat; indifferent repair. Occupancy: 1617 - Life Saving Station. 1619-21 - Fire fighting apparatus. 1623 - First floor - Library and dormitories. Second Floor - vacant. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $13K.
A large two story and basement building, frame clapboard and wood shingle construction, wood shingle roof, board floors, wood board interior finish, electric lighting, heat from stoves and fireplaces; in poor condition. Occupancy: First floor - dance pavilion, kitchen. Second floor - living quarters, large part vacant. Valuation: the salvage value of this building is approximately $20K.
A one story frame, approved roof dwelling, electric lighting, stove heat; no basement and in fair repair. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3K.
A two story building of brick and stone stuccoed construction with composition shingle roof, wood board floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights, coal-fired Arcola heat. Approximately 50 years old and in good condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $5.5K.
A one story octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4500.
A two story frame clapboard building with composition shingle roof, wood floors with exception of basement which is concrete, plastered interior finish with exception of basement which is open finish, one stairs basement to first floor and one stairs first to second floor. Electric lighting; heated by steam from central plant in shop and paint room. Occupancy: Basement - storage and laundry. First floor - 2 living rooms, dining room, kitchen. Second floor - four bedrooms, bath. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $9K.
A one storage octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $500.
A one story frame stuccoed building with concrete shingle roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Building in good condition. Valuation: The sound valuation of this building is approximately $2.4K
A two story and part basement brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, three stairs first to second floor, one stairs basement to first floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. About 100 years old and in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $42K.
A one and a half story part basement building of frame construction with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting and stove heat. About 150 years old. Valuation: The salvage value of this building is approximately $3K.
A two story brick building with frame addition and approved roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, stove heat and electric lighting. Building in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3.5K.
A one story and basement frame, approved roof building, with wood floor. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
A two story brick building with composition roof, first floor is concrete and second floor wood boards, plastered interior finish, electric lights, hot water heat (heating equipment cut off in fireproof room). Approximately fifty years old in good condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $25K.
A three story brick building with a metal roof, wood floors with the exception of first floor which is concrete, wood lath and plaster interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Approximately 50 years old and in poor condition. The building is an old apartment building, the first floor of which has been converted into a meter shop. Occupancy: Meter shop and pipe storage. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $34K.
A one story brick building, composition roof, open interior finish, concrete and wood floors, electric lighting; fire resistive addition. Building in good condition. Occupancy: Steam reciprocating pumps and boilers. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $28.3K
A two story and basement building of frame construction, composition shingle roofm plastered interior finish, wood floors on first and second, concrete basement, steam heat and electric lighting. Excellent condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $10.5K.
A one story and basement building, frame construction, metal roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, concrete basement, electric lighting, steam heat. Building in good condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $5.3K.
A two and one story frame building, composition roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, stove heat. Building in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
A one story and basement building of log and stone construction, composition roof, wood boards and earth floors, open interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Built in 1930 and in excellent condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $8.8K.
A two and one story frame dwelling, metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting. Approximately 40 years old in fair condition. A small frame outbuilding also located on premises. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3K. The sound value of the outbuilding is approximately $100.
A one and a half story building of frame construction, composition roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Building approximately 40 years old and in fair condition. Small frame outbuilding on premises. Valuation: The sound value of this dwelling is approximately $2.3K. The sound value of this outbuilding is approximately $100.
One and two story building with basement. The modern fire resistive building was completed in 1947. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $227K.
"A two story and basement brick building with stucco finish, metal roof, wood floors, except basement, which is brick, plastered interior finish, electric lights, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 125 years old. Occupancy: Basement - Heating apparatus, stack rooms, book repair room. First Floor - Reading rooms, office. Second Floor - Reading rooms, stack room. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $30K."
"One story brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; floor of concrete with mastic tile wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, metal lath and plastered beam ceiling. Electric lighting, stoker-fired low pressure steam heat. Good repair. Occupancy: Public library. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $15K."
One story and part basement brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; joisted floor, oak wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, ceilings metal lath and plaster. Basement partly finished with concrete floor. Electric lights, stoker-fired hot water heat. Very good repair. Occupancy: Public library. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $42K.
"A two story and part basement brick building of fire resistive construction, roof of composition on concrete slab, concrete floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 25 years old and in good condition. Occupancy: First floor - kitchen, dining room, reception and sleeping rooms. Second Floor - sleeping rooms. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $92K."
This is a three story and basement and part two story and basement brick building of fire resistive construction with a roof of composition on concrete slab, concrete floors throughout. One open stairs from basement to third floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. This building is approximately 15 years old and in good condition. Occupancy: Offices, matrons' quarters, detention rooms, classroom and kitchen. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $105K.
A two and one story part basement building of brick and frame construction with composition shingled roofm concrete floors with tile and wood surfacing, plastered interior finish,electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Built in 1939 and in excellent condition. Occupancy: First Floor - White and colored ward rooms and private rooms, x-ray offices and examination rooms, kitchen. Second Floor - Nurses' quarters. Basement - Heating equipment and storage room. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $180K.
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School. Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
The Famous Children's Zoo of Mill Mountain
Pamphlet with photos and text describing the first two years of the Mill Mountain Zoo
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It Seems As If Everyone in Roanoke, Virginia Visits Children's Zoo
Article written by Robert P. Hunter, then Parks and Recreation manager for the City of Roanoke. Published in the July 1956 edition of Park Maintenance magazine.
Park Maintenance magazine
Mr. Thomas Payne's first class. Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Harrison School Faculty 1948/1950. Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to include high school classes at Harrison and she repeatedly lobbied the Virginia Board of Education for full accreditation. Addison’s efforts were finally recognized in 1924 when the Virginia Board of Education accredited Harrison School as a secondary school. That same year, Harrison School graduated its first class high school class, becoming the first public high school for African Americans in Southwest Virginia. After the opening of a Lucy Addison High School in 1928, Harrison School continued as an elementary school until the 1960s. From 1985 to 2009 the Harrison School building housed the Harrison Museum of African American Culture.
Application submitted to the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau by the City of Roanoke for coverage of city owned properties.
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Franklin Road intersection. Visible at left is the Elks Lodge and the Elmwood Diner. Also visible is Hammond Printing and Litho Works.
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Looking south on Jefferson Street. Visible are Holiday's Shoe Store, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Thomas McAn Shoes, The Sportsman Restaurant and Heironimus.
Looking west on Church Avenue from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Sportsman Restaurant, Parker Photo Studio, Junior Achievement of the Roanoke Valley, Kaybee Store and Moskin's Store.
Looking west on Franklin Road from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Knights of Pythias building, Star Barber Shop, Roanoke Valley Heart Association, GAC Finance, Riley's Cafe, Thornton & Creasy Drugs, and Holdren's
Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are Heironimus, The Sportsman Restaurant, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are John Norman Clothing, the Park Theatre, State Office Supplies and Gifts, the Coulter Building, People's Drugstore and the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Looking west on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. Visible are Leggett's, George T. Hitch Jewelers, Singer Sewing Machines, Beckner's and Easter's.
A view of the pond in Elmwood Park. The Terry House is visible on the hill.
The pond in Elmwood Park. The Greyhound Bus Station is visible in the background.
Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.
Looking north on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.
The Norfolk & Western Pocahontas passenger train, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
Passengers aboard the Norfolk & Western Pocahontas, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
Norfolk & Western GP9 #516 locomotive pulling the Pocahontas near the N&W shops.
Overlook once on Mill Mountain in front of Rockeldge Inn seen at dusk.
A view of the Jefferson Theatre and Heironimus on Jefferson Street.
Norfolk & Western employees stand in the doorway of the Pochontas, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Beehive was the annual for William Fleming High School until 1937 when the title was changed to Colonel.
Index to the Journal of the Historical Society of Western Virginia
This document is a subject index to the Journal of the Historical Society of Western Virginia. Originally called the Journal of the Roanoke Historical Society, on February 15, 1972, the Historical Society changed its name to the Roanoke Valley Historical Society, and the Journal accordingly changed its name thereafter to the Journal of the Roanoke Valley Historical Society. In 1997, the Historical Society again changed its name to the History Museum and Historical Society of Western Virginia, and theJournal became the Journal of the History Museum and Historical Society of Western Virginia with publication of the 1999 Journal. With publication of the 2006-2007 issue, the Journal became the Journal of the Historical Society of Western Virginia. Journal articles relate the rich history of Southwestern Virginia.
Journal of the Historical Society of Western Virginia
A Guide to the Hazel Harvey Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Hazel Harvey Genealogical Collection. The Hazel Harvey Genealogical Collection contains research about the Bradford, Graham, Vaden, and related families of Montgomery and Roanoke Counties and the surrounding area. The notes, family group sheets, letters and a few photographs were collected and compiled mainly during the 1980s and 1990s by Hazel Bradford Harvey of Roanoke, Virginia.
This document is an alphabetical listing of nearly 10,000 obituaries printed in the Floyd Press from 1944-1990. The Floyd Press is available on microfilm in the Virginia Room for these years.
Floyd Press
A Guide to the George E. Wade Collection
This is a guide to the George E. Wade Collection. The collection conists ofpersonal notes, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, business receipts, photographs, postcards, programs, and historical artifacts which are largely from the Roanoke area. The items date from the 1870s to the 1990s.
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.
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.
Starcropolis
Anonymous
The Comprehensive City Plan came about with a renewed interest in city planning. that looks to the future and to "visualize the coming needs of the city". As in 1907, John Nolen, landscape architect and city planner, was chosen to develop the plan.
A Guide to the Raleigh Court Elementary School Scrapbook Collection
This is a guide to the Raleigh Court Elementary School Scrapbook Collection. The Raleigh Court Elementary School scrapbook collection consists of scrapbooks from each school year or range of years from 1960-1996, with some years missing. Scrapbooks contain photographs and slides, memorabilia, PTA announcements and memoranda, news clippings, brochures and flyers. Each school year’s or range of years’ scrapbook contains a variety of information related to students, faculty, activities and the Raleigh Court Parent Teacher Association.
A Guide to the Papers of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club
This is a guide to the Papers of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, which consists of organizational records throughout the club’s existence. Records in this collection include meeting minutes, treasurer’s reports, club yearbooks, news clippings, correspondence, awards and scrapbooks. Records are well-kept and span 1941-1991, with the bulk of records ranging from the 1960s-1980s. Meeting minutes were kept in record ledgers for a number of years, before being recorded on loose-leaf paper. Scrapbooks were kept intact and are stored chronologically in separate boxes from the remainder of the collection.
Interviewer: Mariana Araujo Interviewee: Mary Boenke Date: 6 October 2016 Duration: 1:01:49 Transcription prepared by: Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo
Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Project
Mary Boenke, Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo
Oral History Interview with Barbara Maberry
Interviewer: Zacch Wooten Interviewee: Barbara Maberry Date: 5 October 2016 Duration: 58:59 Transcription prepared by: Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey
Barbara Maberry, Zacchariah Wooten, Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey
Oral History Interview with Peggy Shifflett
Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal Interviewee: Peggy Shifflett Date: 14 October 2016 Duration: 56:15 Transcription prepared by: Julia Greider
Peggy Shifflett, Gregory Rosenthal, Julia Greider
Oral History Interview with Sally Seagraves
Interviewers: James Stoneking Jackie Landon Interviewee: Sally Seagraves Date: 7 October 2016 Duration: 46:08 Transcription prepared by: David Franczak, James Stoneking, and Jackie Landon
Sally Seagraves, James Stoneking, David Franczak, Jackie Landon
Oral History Interview with Erika Joyner
Interviewers: Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler Interviewee: Erika Joyner Date: 29 September 2016 Duration: 57:17 Transcription prepared by: Kalyn Fowler and Sarah Groft
Erika Joyner, Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler, Sarah Groft
"Roanoke's first dinner theatre in the round, "The Barn", a Howard D. Wolfe production of old atmosphere, gourmet food, cocktails and the best of Broadway. Presenting nightly, year 'round to those who know the state's most attractive entertainment."
This old mill was located on Carvins Creek and is just below where the current Carvins Cove reservoir dam is located.
Fan Tail Falls northeast of Lexington, Virginia.
"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - "The Magic City", key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."
First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.
"Wasena Bridge, Roanoke Virginia. This bridge spans the Norfolk & Western Railroad and the Roanoke River. Just behind the trees on the left is the Transportation Museum and in the background are the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains which surround Roanoke."
"Jefferson Street and Walnut Avenue Bridges, Roanoke Virginia."
"Franklin Road Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia".
"Franklin Road Bridge by night. Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke, Virginia, "The Star City of the South". This city is the headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city-replete with fine schools and colleges, excellent hotel accommodations, varied recreational advantages-convenient to a world of natural beauty, resorts and historic lore."
"View from N&W Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The air-conditioned home office building of the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, Erected 1949. Located on US 221 West. 3 1/2 miles from the center of Roanoke; contains 75,000 square feet of floor space and all modern conveniences including cafeteria for employees. Organized in 1916, The Shenandoah Life offers life insurance and annuities and does business in 11 southeastern states and the District of Columbia."
"Bird's eye view of the Viscose Silk Mills, Roanoke, Virginia"
"Lindsey-Robinson & Co., Roanoke, Virginia"
"Red Cross Canteen Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Aerial view of Carvin's Cove near Roanoke, Virginia, serving the latter as a water supply and recreational area. Favorite spot for picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, and fishing."
"Carvin's Cove, the City of Roanoke, Virginia's watershed, which covers more than 12,000 acres, is a recreational area for camping, boating, and fishing."
"Carvin's Cove Lake, near Roanoke, Virginia."
"Carvin's Cove Lake, a great place for water sports, near Roanoke, Virginia."
"Spillway Carvin's Cove Lake, municipally owned reservoir near Roanoke, Virginia. Carvin's Cove is a five-mile artificial lake in Roanoke and Botetourt Counties, Virginia and can furnish 12,000,000 gallons of water daily to the nearby City of Roanoke. Popular as a recreation area, the lake furnishes excellent boating and fishing."
"First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1900, this church is known throughout the community for its magnificent Gothic structure and rare imported stained glass windows. Photography in this case was unique in that three different exposures were made to make this true night view possible."
"St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church is located on top of a high hill and surrounded by beautiful grounds. It has several fine memorial windows and the altar is most beautiful. The congregation is very large, numbering about 1,300 people."
"St. Andrew's Church and School. Roanoke, Virginia."
"Interior St. Andrew's Cathedral, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"St. Mark's Lutheran Church, corner of Highland and Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Raleigh Court Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.61 Greene Memorial United Methodist
PC 99.62 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial Methodist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.63 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.64 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial M.E. Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.7 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
"Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 2015 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Belmont M.E. Church, South, corner of Jamison Avenue and Eighth Street, SE, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, organized 1919. Educational building erected 1922; The auditorium of Colonial design throughout, with complete cooling system, was erected in 1938. Located in the Magic City of Roanoke, Virginia, the gateway to Southwest Virginia."
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Manse, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia." The manse was the residence of the minister.
"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Trinity M.E. Church, South, Roanoke, Virginia."
" Roanoke's beautiful new Civic Center. The coliseum, seating 11,000, and the auditorium seating 2,475, are separated by an open plaza which forms the roof of the Exhibit Hall. This $15 million Civic Center attracts sports events and conventions, as well as theatre, dance, rock groups, and many other activities."
" Country Club house from golf course, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke Valley looking northward from the 15th green of the Roanoke Country Club, showing some of the lovely mountains which enhance Roanoke, Virginia."
"Crystal Spring Reservoir. Just below Crystal Spring, the Roanoke Gas and Water Company have built a fine reservoir of concrete, about 225 by 175 by 20 feet in size; it is surrounded by an iron fence and adorned with an artistic fountain. Roanoke is supplied with water from Crystal Spring, which gushes forth from the foot of Mill Mountain at the rate of 6,000,000 gallons per day."
"Crystal Spring Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Crystal Springs Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Home of Lodge No. 197, BPO Elks, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Entrance to Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Entrances and play grounds, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The lake at Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Entrance, Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. A beautiful and carefully tended place devoted to the memory of the dead."
"Partial view of Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. Established 1916. All lots perfectly cared for-free of charge."
"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Engine house and headquarters, Roanoke Fire Department, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Residence of J.B. Fishburn, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The old J.B. Fishburn home, Roanoke, Virginia., with its beautiful gardens which was willed to the city and now houses the department of Parks and Recreation."
"View on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia."
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Hollins College, a liberal arts college founded in 1842, is the oldest chartered women's college in Virginia. The college is located near Tinker Mountain, a landmark to generations of Hollins students and the scene each fall of an all-campus hike and picnic on Tinker Day."
"Hollins Institute near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.2 Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library
"Hollins College, situated seven miles from the City of Roanoke. Oldest college for women in Virginia founded by Charles Lewis Cocke. Began with Valley Union Seminary of 1842. An accredited liberal arts college with an endowment and board of trustees. A Southern college with a nationwide patronage."
PC 114.21 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins Institute, Virginia."
PC 114.22 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"The Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins College, Virginia."
PC 114.23 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia. Named in honor of the central figure in the history of Hollins College through the nineteenth century."
"Library, science hall and theatre, Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia."
"Portion of south quadrangle with dormitories, Hollins College, Virginia."
"Campus scene-Hollins College near Roanoke, Virginia. This picture shows Pleasants Hall (science building), was founded in 1842 by Charles Lewis Cocke."
"Hollins College, Virginia. Founded 1842. Tinker."
"Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Memorial Hospital and Crippled Children's Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Memorial and Crippled Children's Hospital by moonlight, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The new Roanoke Memorial Hospital is the most modern in Western Virginia. The cost was around three million dollars. This hospital provides 300 beds with modern operating rooms, laboratory and other hospital facilities."
"Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Belleview and Lake Avenues, SE, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the base of Mill Mountain, this ultra-modern hospital has over 325 beds and serves Roanoke and Southwestern Virginia. It is also widely known for its outstanding treatment of polio and crippled children patients. Completely modern nurses' quarters adjoin the hospital building."
"Burrell Memorial Hospital, founded in 1914 by Drs. L.C. Downing, J.B. Claytor, Sr., J.H. Roberts, W.S. Williman, and J.S. Cooper and named in honor of Dr. I.D. Burrell, Physicial-Pharmacist, was reconstructed in 1955 and is a voluntary, community-owned, non-profit association organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes."
This is a guide to the Papers of D. Saylor Good which primarily contains correspondence. Good wrote letters to members of his extended family throughout the country in an effort to trace the following ancestors: William Good (Guth, Goode), Jacob Good, Susannah Good Coffman (Kaufman) and Abraham Good. Good maintained copies of the letters he sent as well as those he received in return to his inquiries. In some cases, correspondence between him and his family members continued for a number of years. In addition to relatives, Good also wrote many Clerks of Court offices in Virginia and other states in an effort to locate various documents, such as wills and deeds. The collection also includes news clippings (primarily of obituaries, but also containing marriage notices and other family news), and greeting cards and postcards that Good received throughout the years.
"Hitching Post Motel, US Highways 11 and 220...2 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Windel, Owners and Managers."
"Jolly Jay Tea Room and Blue Eagle Tourist Court, also One Stop Service Station. Complete modern equipment. Located on US 11, one mile north of Roanoke, Virginia. D.T. Oyler and sons, proprietors."
"Plaza Motor Court, open all year. 22 rooms - hot water heat, innerspring mattress each bed, high class restaurant adjacent on US 11 and 220. 4513 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Thomas Scordas, Proprietor, Manager."
"English Village, five miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Intersection US Route 11 and VA 117. If you are going to be late arriving, wire English Village and we will gladly make reservations for you. Cottages heated and equipped with tile showers, toilets, and complete Simmons furniture. Unless time of arrival is given, reservations cannot be held after 9:00pm. C.R. Davidson, Proprietor."
"Hotel Lenox, opposite west exit N&W passenger station. In the heart of Roanoke, Virginia."
"Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, each with bath - 125 air conditioned. Fine coffee shop. Airlines office in lobby. Bus station nearby. Located on the edge of the business district. Information on Blue Ridge Parkway. Routes US 11, 220, 221. John A. Shires, General Manager."
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 400 rooms with bath, ceiling fan, circulating ice water. Garage direct entrance to lobby. Fay M. Thomas, Manager."
"Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park - Roanoke, Virginia. This view from Elmwood Park in the heart of Roanoke shows part of the Roanoke Public Library and the Patrick Henry Hotel, located on S. Jefferson Street."
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel and Annex, Roanoke, Virginia."
"New Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres, which accessibility is so desirable. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the city run within two square miles of the Ponce de Leon. 200 beautiful outside rooms, each with individual bath, circulating ice water and electric fan."
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia., ocated in the heart of the city, is a beautiful structure of modernistic design containing 200 attractive outside rooms. The interior arrangement follows a Spanish motif in keeping with name, and occupying a prominent place in the lobby is the 'Ponce de Leon Fountain of Youth."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the city run within two square miles of the Ponce de Leon. 200 beautiful outside rooms, each with individual bath, circulating ice water and electric fan."
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel located in the center of the business and shopping district, Roanoke, Virginia. All rooms air-conditioned. Coffee shop and private dining rooms with free guest parking lot adjacent, make this one of the city's most attractive and convenient hotels for the discriminating guest."
"Depot, Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Hotel Roanoke, a modern version of an Old English Inn, situated in a park of ten acres in the heart of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. In the background at the left are the old and new General Office Buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. F.E. Foster, Proprietor. Open all Year."
"Hotel Roanoke and Motor Inn, Roanoke, Virginia 24006. A delightful, modern version of an Old English Inn, located in its own ten acre park in the center of Roanoke. 425 air-conditioned rooms. Gourmet restaurants. Free parking. Heated outdoor swimming pool. Privileges at Pickwick Club. Carl G. Thurston, General Manager."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. One of the South's finest of hostelries, catering to many state and national conventions yearly."
"Of striking Old English architecture, Hotel Roanoke emphasizes comfort and convenience throughout. Located in the midst of its own beautifully landscaped ten acre grounds, within a few minutes' walk of the shopping and theatre district of Roanoke, this unique 325 room hotel is ideally suited for conventions, individuals and family groups."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern, air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acres park in the heart of the city. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby. On the Norfolk and Western Railway."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned, 325 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. Kenneth Hyde, General Manager. George L. Denison, Resident Manager."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Hotel Roanoke, a completely air conditioned modern version of an Old English Inn, is located on a beautifully gardened tract of land in the heart of the city. It is famed as a convention center and known as the showplace of the South."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. A modern air conditioned version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. George L. Denison, Resident Manager. Kenneth Hyde, General Manager."
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Ample free parking space. A ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
"A modern version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Modern 50 car garage in direct connection with the lobby. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
" A modern 250 room version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A new 50 car garage connects directly to lobby. George L. Denison, Manager."
"Mason's Creek between Roanoke and Salem, Virginia."
"Home of the famous Star of Roanoke and Children's Zoo. The mountain, 1847 ft. above sea level, is 975 ft. above the city."
"Roanoke, Virginia as seen from atop Mill Mountain, almost a thousand feet above the city. The lookout structure in center provides a vantage point for the excellent view of the superbly beautiful Roanoke Valley."
"Birds-eye view of Roanoke, Virginia from Mill Mountain."
"Aerial view of Roanoke, Virginia, showing Mill Mountain."
"Looking across business section, Mill Mountain in background, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The loop on Mill Mountain. A stretch of the magnificent concrete, which winds up the sides of Mill Mountain at Roanoke, Virginia. The mountain, approximately 2,000 above sea level, is in the corporate limits of the city,"
"The Loop on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Mill Mountain and Incline Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Incline Railroad on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
"The incline railroad, Roanoke, Virginia. Car ascending Mill Mountain."
"Mill Mountain incline and Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
"Contructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City, the largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameterm on a 100 foot structure - tall as an eight-story office building. Nine rows (2,000 feet) of neon tubing."
"Roanoke, Virginia's famous star atop Mill Mountain, which shows part of the City of Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ordinarily white, the star changes to red when there has been a traffic fatality. This picture is taken from a helicopter."
"Constructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City. Largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameter, on a 100 foot structure - as tall as an eight story office building. Nine rows (2,000 feet) of neon tubing."
"Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe... Famous entrance to Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories to delight the hearts of children and adults alike. The zoo was originated and sponsored by the Civitan Club of Roanoke as a City-wide project in 1952."
"The grey castle of medieval style is large enough for visitors to walk into. Cages inside the building contain parakeets, love birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, skunks, terrapins and other small animals."
"Noah's Ark, one of the many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories to delight the hearts of children and adults alike. The zoo was originated and sponsored by the Civitan Club of Roanoke as a City-wide project."
"S.S. Noah's Ark, Children's Zoo on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia. Youngsters may go aboard Noah's Ark and find cages containing grey foxes, a hoot owl, red fox and a groundhog. Carp, bass and goldfish swim in the pool around the ship."
Willie the Blue Whale, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and othe familiar stories to delight the hearts of children and adults alike. The zoo was originated and sponsored by the Civitan Club of Roanoke as a City-wide project in 1952."
"Children and adults alike enjoy going around the zoo on the Zoo Choo. The engineer blows the whistle and the trains runs through a 100 ft. concrete tunnel. The miniature train can carry 36 people and is one of the favorite attractions. The Zoo Choo was sponsored and is operated by the Roanoke Jaycees."
Three Little Pigs, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
"Children find this Virginia whitetail doe tame enough to pet. In the adjoining pen is the doe's mate."