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CSE106.6
“1949 Booker Washington Birth Place May” “Booker Washington Cabin 1949;” Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved.
CSE096.1
"Star City Steam Cleaning Co. c/o Mr. [?] Alliphont;" Photo of four chicken coops at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE093.6
"Star City Steam Cleaning Co. c/o Mr. [?] Alliphant;" Large group of people gathered for a portrait in both Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star attire.
CSE093.5
"Star City Steam Cleaning Co. c/o Mr. [?] Alliphant;" Large group of people gathered for a portrait in both Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star attire.
CSE093.4
"Star City Steam Cleaning Co. c/o Mr. [?] Alliphant;" Large group of people gathered for a portrait in both Freemason and Order of the Eastern Star attire.
CSE093.3
"Star City Steam Cleaning Co. c/o Mr. [?] Alliphant;" Group of eleven women gathered in Order of the Eastern Star attire.
CSE093.1
"Star City Steam Cleaning Co. c/o Mr. [?] Alliphant;" Group of eight men gathered in Freemasons attire
CSE092.26
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Group of men in white overalls posing with an unidentified woman in front of the Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved.
CSE092.25
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" President Sidney J. Phillips, far left, standing with a group of people in front of the Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.
CSE092.24
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Mrs. Ada Chapell (right) with unidentified woman posing in front of the Temporary Booker T. Washington Birthplace Post Office.
CSE092.23
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Driveway to Booker T. Washington National Monument decorated for autumn. Several mid-twentieth century cars in the driveway. Tuck Industrial Hall on the left, and Virginia Cottage on the far left.
CSE092.22
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" President Sidney J. Phillips (left) shaking hands with an unidentified man (right) under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE092.21
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" President Sidney J. Phillips (far left), standing with group of five other men on stage at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." Father Donlen is…
CSE092.20
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" President Sidney J. Phillips (left) shaking hands with an unidentified man (right) under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE092.19
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE092.18
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified an speaking to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.17
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified an speaking to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.16
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified woman speaking to the crowd under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.15
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified woman speaking to the crowd under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.14
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified woman speaking to the crowd under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg." at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.13
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified woman being sworn in at the podium at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE092.12
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified woman being sworn in at the podium at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE092.11
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Unidentified woman being sworn in at the podium at Booker T. Washington National Monument under banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE092.10
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Group of women singing to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.9
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Group of women singing to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.8
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Group of women singing to the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE092.7
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Photo from the stage of the crowd gathering at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Tuck Industrial Hall in the background. A corner of Virginia Cottage off to the far left.
CSE092.6
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Small crowd gathering in front of stage at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved, shown on the right.
CSE092.5
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Aerial photo of a crowd gathering at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in the top right corner.
CSE092.4
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Chairs set up for a group of people at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved on the right. Empty stage also shown.
CSE092.3
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Driveway to Booker T. Washington National Monument decorated for autumn. Several mid-twentieth century cars in the driveway. Tuck Industrial Hall on the left.
CSE092.2
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Crowd gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in the background.
CSE092.1
"Booker Washington April 1951 27 Prints;" Crowd gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in the background.
CSE091.13
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet.
CSE091.12
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet.
CSE091.11
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet.
CSE091.10
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Crowd gathered at banquet tables for Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet.
CSE091.9
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Group of five men standing in white dress shirts and bowties. Buttons read, "Booker T. Washington Memorial Half-Dollars on Sale Here."
CSE091.8
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" President Sidney J. Phillips (far right) standing with three adults and a baby for a photo at Booker T. Washington Annual Banquet.
CSE091.7
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Group of six women standing around a table at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Mrs. Ada Chapell is on the far left.
CSE091.6
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Mrs. Ada Chapell walking around tables at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet.
CSE091.5
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" President Sidney J. Phillips shaking hands with unidentified man at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet.
CSE091.4
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" President Sidney J. Phillips speaking to the crowd at Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet.
CSE091.3
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Two men changing a lightbulb in the banquet hall.
CSE091.1
"Booker Washington Feb. 28th;" Banquet tables set up and room decorated for Annual Booker T. Washington Banquet. Sign reads, "Cast Down Your Bucket Where You Are."
CSE090.7
"Jan 3, 1950 Booker Washington 5 Pictures;" President Sidney J. Phillips standing over two unidentified men while also next to a portrait of Booker T. Washington.
CSE090.6
"Jan 3, 1950 Booker Washington 5 Pictures;" Outside of the temporary Booker T. Washington Post Office.
CSE090.4
"Jan 3, 1950 Booker Washington 5 Pictures;" Woman, possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, stocking shelves.
CSE090.3
"Jan 3, 1950 Booker Washington 5 Pictures;" Woman, possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, stocking shelves.
CSE090.2
"Jan 3, 1950 Booker Washington 5 Pictures;" Small baby sitting on a changing table in front of a portrait of Booker T. Washington.
CSE088.7
"To Be Printed Booker Washington Mr. A Mrs. Board;" Man and woman posed with three small children.
CSE088.5
"To Be Printed Booker Washington Mr. A Mrs. Board;" Male graduate in graduation robes with three other people in front of Tuck Industrial hall.
CSE088.4
"To Be Printed Booker Washington Mr. A Mrs. Board;" Male graduate in graduation robes with a woman.
CSE088.3
"To Be Printed Booker Washington Mr. A Mrs. Board;" Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips (right) with baby and unidentified man in front of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved.
CSE088.2
"To Be Printed Booker Washington Mr. A Mrs. Board;" Two unidentified speakers speaking on stage at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Banner above them reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE088.1
"To Be Printed Booker Washington Mr. A Mrs. Board;" Pile of rubble. Unidentified buildings in the back.
CSE087.1
"Booker Washington Aug. 1950;" Mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle parked outside of what is presumably the Roanoke branch of the Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CSE086.6
"Booker T. Mr. Bensom and Church Mr. Hythaw copy my;" Unidentified church. Mural in the background and several chairs on the altar.
CSE086.3
"Booker T. Mr. Bensom and Church Mr. Hythaw copy my;" Painted signs at Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CSE086.1
"Booker T. Mr. Bensom and Church Mr. Hythaw copy my;" Three students of Booker T. Washington Trade School painting signs.
CSE084.12
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Oct. 1949 Booker Washington;" Three people laying concrete for the floor of a partially constructed building. Possibly Hopkins hall. Presumably students of Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CSE081.8
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Cow with President Sidney J. Phillips (right) with three other unidentified women in front of Well Sculpture and Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved.
CSE081.7
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Cow outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. President Sidney J. Phillips featured.
CSE081.6
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Cow outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved. President Sidney J. Phillips featured.
CSE081.5
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Cow outside of Booker T. Washington Memorial Cabin where he was born enslaved.
CSE081.4
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Cow outside at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE081.3
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Cow outside at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE081.2
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Damaged mid-twentieth century car. Assumedly at Roanoke Branch Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CSE081.1
"Booker Washington May 1949" "June 6 Neg. 1949 Booker Washington;" Mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle. Assumedly at Roanoke branch Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CSE080.14
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Two women stand and pose for their candid picture.
CSE080.13
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" A group of four students listening to a teacher at the front of the room.
CSE080.12
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" A group of four students listening to a teacher at the front of the room.
CSE080.11
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" On the left, two students wash the hair of a client. On the right, two students sit with a client whose hair is being dried. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.
CSE080.10
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Two students styling the hair of a small client at the Booker T. Washington Beauty School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.
CSE080.9
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" One student styling a customer's hair at the Booker T. Washington Beauty School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.
CSE080.8
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Two students washing someone's hair at the Booker T. Washington Beauty School. Assumedly Roanoke Branch.
CSE080.7
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Several students performing bricklaying assignments inside.
CSE080.6
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Several students performing bricklaying assignments inside.
CSE080.5
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" President Sidney J. Phillips (second from left) looking at Well Sculpture.
CSE080.3
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Group of seven graduates in black and white graduation robes and caps. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them as well as his quote, "Case Down Your Bucket Where You…
CSE080.2
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" President Sidney J. Phillips pictured with cow.
CSE080.1
"Booker Washington May 1949" "Booker Washington Trade School [?] Beauty Group;" Black and white cow.
CSE079.29
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture with Fr. Donlen.
CSE079.28
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture.
CSE079.27
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" St. Gerard's Men's Basketball team. Group of seven men posed for their picture.
CSE079.25
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips with unidentified man and baby in front of Booker T. Washington memorial cabin where he was born enslaved.
CSE079.24
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Group seated inside for an assumed seminar. Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips off to the far left, standing.
CSE079.23
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Group seated inside for an assumed seminar.
CSE079.22
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Group seated inside for an assumed seminar.
CSE079.21
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Two men standing in front of corn and hay structures.
CSE079.20
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Unidentified man with baby.
CSE079.19
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Group of children running in front of a group of students playing musical instruments.
CSE079.18
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE079.17
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE079.16
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE079.15
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE079.14
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Photos from behind the crowd, looking toward the stage with banner, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE079.13
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."
CSE079.12
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."
CSE079.11
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Aerial photo of the crowd of people gathered at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Hopkins hall in background with sign that reads, "Walter Hopkins Memorial Hall."
CSE079.10
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Mrs. Ada Chapell and baby.
CSE079.9
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" President Sidney J. Phillips, right, and, possibly, his wife, Virgnia Hurt Phillips, left, at podium.
CSE079.8
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Unidentified man at the podium, speaking to crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE079.7
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Aerial photo of a group of people on stage and one man at the podium, addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument. Tuck Industrial Hall in the back left.
CSE079.6
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Photo taken from behind the stage. Virginia Cottage to the left, Tuck Industrial hall in the background, and Hopkins hall to the right of the stage.
CSE079.5
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Aerial photo of a group of people on stage and one man at the podium, addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument.
CSE079.4
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Two speakers addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE079.3
"Booker Washington To Be Printed;" Two speakers addressing the crowd at Booker T. Washington National Monument under a banner that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE078.3
"Mr. Albaphant Baby and Mathi[____];" Unidentified baby on a bed.
CSE078.2
"Mr. Albaphant Baby and Mathi[____];" Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, on left, holding baby with unidentified woman on the right in front of mid-twentieth century Ford vehicle.
CSE077.1
"March 11, 1967 Name: Mrs. Darlha Davis Order: 1 - 8x10 6BF Remarks: April 15, 12BF;" Assumedly portrait of Mrs. Darlha Davis. Photo of her with glasses and without glasses in front of plain background.
CSE075.4
"1982 Church Pictures;" Photo of a photo. Large group of people gathered outside for a picture.
CSE073.20
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Madeline Parham, Business, Biology, Cafeteria Manager, Carver School.
CSE073.12
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Florence Prunty, English, Civics, Carver School.
CSE073.11
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope;" Woman poses for portrait against plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame.
CSE073.10
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope;" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Glasses on and off. Mrs. Flossie West, Home Economics, Carver School.
CSE073.8
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her.
CSE073.5
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Edna Prunty, 1st grade, Carver School.
CSE073.4
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Man posing for his portrait against a plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame. Mr. James Price, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, and coach at Carver…
CSE073.3
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Man posing for his portrait against a plain background. Wall behind background is slightly in frame. Mr. James Price, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education, and coach at Carver…
CSE073.1
"Negatives of Unidentified Portraits in the Same Envelope (1949-1950);" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Books are lined up on shelves behind her. Mrs. Jessie Jones, 3rd grade teacher at Carver school.
CSE072.1
"Baby 1956. Mrs. Mary C. Richardson. $24.00;" Baby in a crib, facing a table with a cake, card, and floral arrangement.
CSE069.10
"1982 Church Pictures;" A man and a woman have their portrait taken in a kitchen. More candid than portraiture.
CSE069.8
"1982 Church Pictures;" Man sat for his portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home.
CSE069.5
"1982 Church Pictures;" Woman sat for her portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home.
CSE068.11
"1982 Church Pictures;" Man posing for a portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or another home.
CSE068.9
"1982 Church Pictures;" Photo of the church "Garden of Prayer #7." Church is still standing at the corner of 8th and Madison in Roanoke, VA.
CSE068.6
"1982 Church Pictures;" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or other home.
CSE068.5
"1982 Church Pictures;" Woman posing for a portrait against a plain background. Appears to be in Clark Studio or other home.
CSE066.10
"1982 Church Pictures;" Photo of a photo. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Girls gathered for a portrait inside someone's home.
CSE066.6
"1982 Church Pictures;" Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.
CSE066.5
"1982 Church Pictures;" Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.
CSE066.4
"1982 Church Pictures;" Photo of a small house. Two adults and a small child appear in frame.
CSE065.24
"1982 Church Photos;" Young man on crutches posing for a portrait. His knee is wrapped up and he is wearing Converse High-Tops.
CSE065.22
"1982 Church Photos;" Young man on crutches posing for a portrait. His knee is wrapped up and he is wearing Converse High-Tops.
CSE065.18
"1982 Church Photos;" Woman posing for a photograph against a plain backdrop. Assumedly posed in Clark Studio.
CSE065.16
"1982 Church Photos;" Group of fifteen women posing for a photograph. Sign in the back reads, "Honor Post Membership 1943-1944."
CSE065.15
"1982 Church Photos;" Group of five graduates in graduation robes and caps by a staircase.
CSE065.13
"1982 Church Photos;" Image of a police officer possibly directing traffic.
CSE065.12
"1982 Church Photos;" Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.
CSE065.11
"1982 Church Photos;" Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.
CSE065.10
"1982 Church Photos;" Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.
CSE065.9
"1982 Church Photos;" Mt. Zion AME Roanoke Church; still standing on Melrose Ave. NW in Roanoke, VA.
CSE065.8
"1982 Church Photos;" Unidentified building. Assumedly a church; signs of stained glass in top center window.
CSE065.7
"1982 Church Photos;" Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.
CSE065.6
"1982 Church Photos;" Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.
CSE065.5
"1982 Church Photos;" Noel C. Taylor accepting an award from a man in robes in front of a crowd. Religious mural in the background.
CSE065.4
"1982 Church Photos;" Group of five women standing to the left side of the podium. Noel C. Taylor at the podium.
CSE065.3
"1982 Church Photos;" Group of five women standing to the left side of the podium. Noel C. Taylor at the podium.
CSE065.2
"1982 Church Photos;" Noel C. Taylor at the podium, handing a gift to a woman.
CSE065.1
"1982 Church Photos;" Assumedly High Street Baptist Church meeting area. Noel C. Taylor at the podium. Three other unidentified women to the left.
CSE064.12
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Group of three people holding an assumed birthday cake.
CSE064.11
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
CSE064.10
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
CSE064.9
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
CSE064.8
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
CSE064.7
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
CSE064.6
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Crowds of people gathered around banquet table.
CSE064.5
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Group of five people standing behind a banquet table. Other people in the background walking in.
CSE064.4
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Group of eight choir singers gathered for a picture.
CSE064.3
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Two choirs singing in High Street Baptist.
CSE064.2
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Two choirs singing in High Street Baptist.
CSE064.1
"High Street Church Party Sep. 1954 Birthday;" Large banquet tables set up with months of the year on them. In order from left to right, May, January, December, February, June.
CSE061.1
"Construction of a Structure;" Two students atop a wooden structure. President Sidney J. Phillips in the foreground of the photo on the right.
CSE059.39
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Baby chicks pictured in a chicken coop.
CSE059.38
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Baby chicks pictured in a chicken coop.
CSE059.37
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.
CSE059.36
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.
CSE059.35
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.
CSE059.34
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Class or group gathered in a room listening to unidentified woman talk about sewing.
CSE059.33
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Three people gathered around a sewing desk. Unidentified woman speaks to the class.
CSE059.32
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Three people gathered around a sewing desk. Unidentified woman speaks to the class.
CSE059.31
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of three men gathered around the grave of James Burroughs. One man plays the trumpet.
CSE059.30
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of three men gathered around the grave of James Burroughs. One man plays the trumpet.
CSE059.29
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of five men by Well sculpture. Virginia Cottage in background.
CSE059.28
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of six people in front of Burroughs house.
CSE059.27
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.
CSE059.26
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.
CSE059.25
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.
CSE059.24
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Virginia Cottage in frame.
CSE059.23
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.
CSE059.22
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified speakers talking to crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in frame.
CSE059.21
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of nine men on stage singing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE059.20
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Typewriters set up on stage in front of Burroughs house.
CSE059.19
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of students (possibly electricians or radio technicians) giving a demonstration.
CSE059.18
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of bricklayers giving a demonstration on stage.
CSE059.17
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Group of students in white jumpsuits ("Booker T. Washington Trade School") giving an automobile demonstration to another group of men.
CSE059.16
"Booker Washington April 2, 1950 April 5 May 1;" Unidentified man speaking to the crowd in front of Burroughs house. Hopkins hall in the background.
CSE035.17
"Booker Washington June 10th;" Assumedly mid-twentieth century era Ford car with someone in the driver's seat.
CSE035.16
"Booker Washington June 10th;" Six graduates in white graduation robes stand around the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington. Portia Washington Pittman shakes hands with another woman in front.
CSE035.14
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips shakes hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Portia Washington Pittman stands in the background.
CSE035.13
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips shakes hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Portia Washington Pittman stands in the background.
CSE035.12
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips shaking hands with a graduate in white graduation robes. Unknown man in background.
CSE035.11
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips assumedly speaking to others while seated at a desk, holding a hammer. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind him.
CSE035.10
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips assumedly speaking to others while seated at a desk, holding a hammer. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind him.
CSE035.9
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman speaking at a desk. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them.
CSE035.8
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman speaking at a desk. Portrait of Booker T. Washington behind them.
CSE035.7
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips speaking with a female student. Poster of Booker T. Washington behind them.
CSE035.5
"Booker Washington June 10th;" Room set up like a bedroom with laundry hanging as well. In a floral arrangement, there is a sign that reads, "Applied Home Economics and Sewing."
CSE035.4
"Booker Washington June 10th;" Room set up like a bedroom with laundry hanging as well. In a floral arrangement, there is a sign that reads, "Applied Home Economics and Sewing."
CSE035.3
"Booker Washington June 10th;" Picture of a cow with a car and the Tuck Industrial Hall in the background.
CSE035.2
"Booker Washington June 10th;" Portia Washington Pittman pictured with a cow in front of the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.
CSE035.1
"Booker Washington June 10th;" President Sidney J. Phillips and Portia Washington Pittman pictured with a cow alongside the Well Sculpture to honor Booker T. Washington.
CSE034.22
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.
CSE034.21
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Graduates and other school members process away from the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born. Also passing Virginia Cottage.
CSE034.20
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Graduates and other school members process away from the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born. Also passing Virginia Cottage.
CSE034.19
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.
CSE034.18
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Graduate standing with glass bottle of soda, another man inside the concession stand hands the graduate another.
CSE034.17
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Group of graduates and others stand for a portrait by a sign that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE034.16
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Group of graduates and others stand for a portrait by a sign that reads, "Thomas G. Burch Memorial Bldg."
CSE034.15
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
CSE034.14
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
CSE034.13
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Pictures inside of a classroom at Booker T. Washington Elementary.
CSE034.12
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Large circle of people in graduation robes and caps surrounding the memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born.
CSE034.11
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Group of five men, two gradautes, to perform. Assumedly at graduation.
CSE034.10
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.
CSE034.9
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.
CSE034.8
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.
CSE034.7
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" People, including President Sidney J. Phillips, giving speeches to graduates. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on the wall on the left, portrait of Booker T. Washington on the wall on the right.
CSE034.5
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Four graduates sipping sode out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.
CSE034.4
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Three women sipping sode out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.
CSE034.3
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Three women sipping sode out of glass bottles in front of concession stand.
CSE034.2
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" President Sidney J. Phillips, right, shaking hands with another man in front of the Well Sculpture in honor of Booker T. Washington.
CSE034.1
"May 13, 1951 Booker Washington At Birth Place 20 Shots;" Possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, far right, holding a child next to two men in front of the Well Sculpture in honor of Booker T. Washington.
CSE032.2
"Rev. Stone 6BF" Assumedly Rev. Stone of Hill St. Baptist. Portrait taken in front of plain background.
CSE032.1
"Rev. Stone 6BF" Assumedly Rev. Stone of Hill St. Baptist. Portrait taken in front of plain background.
CSE031.2
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?]" "Rev. Brooks;" Color Photo. Rev. James Goode standing with two people as the people eat their meal.
CSE031.1
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?]" "Rev. Brooks;" Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
CSE030.1
"Unidentified Group Portrait."
CSE029.12
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. Long table of people eating in a wood-panelled room.
CSE029.11
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.10
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.9
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.8
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.7
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.6
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.5
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room in line for a meal. Room has plain walls.
CSE029.4
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls.
CSE029.3
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls.
CSE029.1
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Color Photo. People gathered in a room eating a meal. Wood-panelled walls.
CSE028.10
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Audience gathered for Mass at St. Andrew's. Stained glass panels along walls.
CSE028.9
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Audience gathered for Mass at St. Andrew's. Stained glass panels along walls.
CSE028.8
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.7
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.6
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.5
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.4
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.3
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.2
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE028.1
"Rev. James Goode And Mr. Amos Saunds [?];" Interior of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Color Photo. Assumedly Rev. James Goode, performing Mass. Other clergymen present on altar.
CSE026.8
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" Two women shaking hands. Woman on left is Mrs. Ada Chapell. Woman on right is assumedly Mrs. Alice Smith Jones.
CSE026.7
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" Mrs. Alice Smith Jones being sworn in as Postmistress at Booker T. Washington Post Office. Mrs. Jones is facing a man and they both have their right hands raised.
CSE026.6
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" Mrs. Alice Smith Jones being sworn in as Postmistress at Booker T. Washington Post Office. Mrs. Jones is facing a man and they both have their right hands raised.
CSE026.5
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" Two women shaking hands with man at far right.
CSE026.4
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" Portrait of an unidentified woman.
CSE026.2
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" Five women standing behind desk for portrait. Woman on far right is possibly Postmistress Virginia Hurt Phillips. 2nd from left is Mrs. Ada D. Chapell.
CSE026.1
"Booker Washington Birth Place June 30, 1955;" President Sidney J. Phillips, left, shaking hands with unidentified woman in front of memorial cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.
CSE025.5
"May 9, 1950 Booker Washington;" President Sidney J. Phillips talks to another man by the chickens and chicken coops. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background.
CSE025.4
"May 9, 1950 Booker Washington;" Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background.
CSE025.3
"May 9, 1950 Booker Washington;" Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background.
CSE025.2
"May 9, 1950 Booker Washington;" Chickens running around a coop. Virginia Industrial Hall, Burroughs house, Virginia Cottage, and other cars in the background.
CSE025.1
"May 9, 1950 Booker Washington;" President Sidney J. Phillips with adult and baby pigs.
CSE024.17
"Booker Washington;" People gathered inside of a building. Portia Washington Pittman in front row.
CSE024.16
"Booker Washington;" People gathered inside of a building.
CSE024.15
"Booker Washington;" People congregating and coming from inside the Virginia Industrial Hall.
CSE024.14
"Booker Washington;" Four people in front of Virginia Cottage. In front, there is a sign that reads, "Buildings On These Grounds Are Being Renovated and Remodeled By Community Workers Teachers and Students Of The ROANOKE BRANCH Of the Booker T.…
CSE024.13
"Booker Washington;" Crows listening to speaker, assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE024.12
"Booker Washington;" Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE024.11
"Booker Washington;" Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE024.10
"Booker Washington;" Three people addressing the crowd assumedly at 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Celebration. Standing in front of Burroughs house.
CSE024.9
"Booker Washington;" Two men working at some sort of machine. Man at back seems to be holding a saw, and man at the front seems to be stretching some sort of material.
CSE024.8
"Booker Washington;" Group of three at a table. Middle person is possibly Mrs. Virginia Hurt Phillips, wife of President Sidney J. Phillips and one of the postmistresses of the Booker T. Washington National Monument Post Office.
CSE024.7
"Booker Washington;" Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background.
CSE024.6
"Booker Washington;" Large group of people circled around what is assumedly a musical performance. Virginia Industrial Hall in the background.
CSE024.5
"Booker Washington;" Large group of people outside of a bus. Black dog in front of the people. Concession stand in the back right.
CSE024.4
"Booker Washington;" Same group of people as 24.3, but taken from behind the group. The people are facing the Post Office and Burroughs house building and the reconstructed cabin where Booker T. Washington was born enslaved.
CSE024.3
"Booker Washington;" Group of people seated, assumedly for Booker T. Washington 4th Annual Birthday Celebration. Virginia Industrial Hall in the back.
CSE024.2
"Booker Washington;" Car entering for "Booker Washington Birthplace, VA The 4th Annual Booker T. Washington Birthday Celebration Will be Held on These Grounds April 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Public is Invited."
CSE024.1
"Booker Washington;" Four students work on bricklaying.
CSE023.11
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Farmer looking at the camera with the Booker T. Washington Elementary School building in the back right of the image.
CSE023.10
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.9
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.8
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.7
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.6
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.5
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Class pictures outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Classes range in size.
CSE023.4
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.
CSE023.3
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter in line to speak to teacher. Other girls lined up behind Mrs. Chapell's daughter.
CSE023.2
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter inside the school.
CSE023.1
"Booker Washington School Picture of Class Sept. 15, 1954 Mrs. Chapel and Daughter;" Mrs. Ada Chapell and daughter outside of Booker T. Washington Elementary. Both in dresses.
CSE022.20
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall.
CSE022.19
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Pictures of the Virginia Industrial Hall.
CSE022.17
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Group of two people at a gathering. There is a man on the left holding a cigarette, and the woman on the right is in a long dress.
CSE022.16
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far…
CSE022.15
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Large group of people gathered in front of buildings. Building on far left is the building designated as the US Post Office, and the building on the far right is the replica cabin of Booker T.…
CSE022.14
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, "Cast down your bucket where you are" from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a…
CSE022.13
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Two people, Portia Washington Pittman on right, looking at a sculpture of a well. Quote on top reads, "Cast down your bucket where you are" from Booker T. Washington. It is designated for those a…
CSE022.12
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure.
CSE022.11
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Four students work on bricklaying for what appears to be a chimney or fireplace structure.
CSE022.10
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured.
CSE022.9
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Three students offer a bricklaying demonstration to some of the group members from CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman is the woman that is pictured.
CSE022.8
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Assumedly a group of students offering a demonstration of building to some of the group members pictured in CSE022.7. Portia Washington Pittman looking at camera.
CSE022.7
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Group of eleven people pictured outside the Virginia Industrial Hall. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips fifth from left, Portia Washington Pittman, far…
CSE022.5
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Four women nad one child pictured holding dresses in front of a photo of Booker T. Washington and two quotes from Mr. Washington.
CSE022.4
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" One man and Portia Washington Pittman pictured holding a mop in the air.
CSE022.3
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Group of five men; one man is assumedly giving a demonstration on an automobile part. Portia Washington Pittman at the far right.
CSE022.2
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center and Portia Washington Pittman is pictured third…
CSE022.1
"1949 Booker Washington Birth Place Mr. Bean Class;" Group of eleven people pictured around two tables. Assumedly some sort of board or group of teachers. President Sidney J. Phillips pictured at center and Portia Washington Pittman is pictured third…
CSE021.6
"Booker Washington Feb. 26, 1955;" Groups of people walking around pathways. Cars are pictured in the background as well as the Tuck Industrial Hall. Other buildings include Virginia Cottage, poultry houses, and a concession stand.
CSE021.5
"Booker Washington Feb. 26, 1955;" Large group of people; image from the front of the crowd.
CSE021.4
"Booker Washington Feb. 26, 1955;" Large group of peole; image from the back of the crowd.
CSE021.3
"Booker Washington Feb. 26, 1955;" Woman appears to hand item off to man standing on stoop of Hopkins Hall. Other people are around them; there is a bed on the stoop as well.
CSE021.2
"Booker Washington Feb. 26, 1955;" Crowd of people gathered around machinery (most likely automotive or farm related) Hopkins Hall is pictured in the background.
CSE021.1
"Booker Washington Feb. 26, 1955;" Large crowd of people gathered in front of one of the buidlings. Tuck Industrial Hall in the background on the left; Burroughs house in the background in the center; and Hopkins Hall on the right.
CSE003.2
"Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co."; Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens. Back of truck shown.
CSE003.1
"Roanoke Dressed Poultry Co."; Owned and Operated by J. Brumberg and Sons" "1027 Norfolk Ave SE" Two men holding a chicken next to a truck full of caged chickens.
CSE002.5
"Banquet High St. Church Mrs. Brown 1947" Photo taken from balcony area of High St. Baptist down toward pulpit area of the altar.
CSE002.4
"Banquet High St. Church Mrs. Brown 1947" Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.
CSE002.3
"Banquet High St. Church Mrs. Brown 1947" Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.
CSE002.2
"Banquet High St. Church Mrs. Brown 1947" Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.
CSE002.1
"Banquet High St. Church Mrs. Brown 1947" Several tables set up and decorated for a banquet. People seated at all of the tables conversing and enjoying their meal.
CSE001.11
"Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951" Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation: Images of the crowd at graduation, including graduates. There is a balcony area above the ground floor pews.
CSE001.10
"Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951" Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation: Images of the crowd at graduation, including graduates. There is a balcony area above the ground floor pews.
CSE001.9
"Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951" Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation: Two men on stage; man on the left is in catcher's uniform, handing a baseball to the man on the right, dressed in a suit.
CSE001.7
"Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951" Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation: Man giving speech in a graduation robe. Audience sits before him.
CSE001.6
Envelope 1: “Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951” Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation
Man giving a speech in a graduation robe. There are two men and a woman sitting in the background; Sidney J. Phillips is the man sitting…
Man giving a speech in a graduation robe. There are two men and a woman sitting in the background; Sidney J. Phillips is the man sitting…
CSE001.5
“Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951” Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation
Man giving a speech in graduation attire. There are two men (Sidney J. Phillips to far left) and a woman sitting in the background.
Man giving a speech in graduation attire. There are two men (Sidney J. Phillips to far left) and a woman sitting in the background.
CSE001.4
“Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951” Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation
Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Other graduates in the background walking across the stage.…
Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Other graduates in the background walking across the stage.…
CSE001.3
“Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951” Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation
Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Woman not in graduation clothes hands diploma to man.
Graduate (man) shaking hands with president, Sidney J. Phillips, in graduation attire. Woman not in graduation clothes hands diploma to man.
CSE001.2
“Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951” Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation
Graduate (woman) shaking hands with other woman on stage. Graduate is wearing white. Graduate passed man in graduation robe and cap.
Graduate (woman) shaking hands with other woman on stage. Graduate is wearing white. Graduate passed man in graduation robe and cap.
CSE001.1
“Booker Washington May 16th at High St. Church 1951” Booker T. Washington Trade School Graduation
Graduate (man) leaving the stage after shaking hands with two people. Woman on the left, man on the right; man is wearing graduation robe and cap.
Graduate (man) leaving the stage after shaking hands with two people. Woman on the left, man on the right; man is wearing graduation robe and cap.
A Guide to the Business Ledger of H.A. Webber
This is a guide to the business ledger of H.A. Webber. The H.A. Webber Ledger is a handwritten business ledger recording the transactions of H. A. Webber from 1873 to 1891, especially 1879-1880. H.A. Webber was a shoemaker and also ran the Roanoke…
PC 134.0 Woodrum Field
"Woodrum Field, Roanoke, Virginia. Located just outside the city limits of Roanoke, Virginia is the municipal terminal for three major airlines: Piedmont, Eastern and American - with a total of 50 flights daily. This ultra-modern airport serves as…
PC 132.10 Downtown Roanoke
"Night view of Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 132.4 Greetings from Roanoke
"Looking to the north on Jefferson Street, part of the business section can be seen with Elmwood Park shown in the foreground. Also known as the Star City of the South."
PC 130.0 Victory Stadium
"Victory Stadium, Roanoke, Virginia, as seen from atop Mill Mountain. With a seating capacity of 25,000, which can be increased to 29,000 with the use of bleachers, is where the Thanksgiving Day Classic Football Game is held each year between (VMI)…
PC 122.51 N&W Passenger Station
"Norfolk & Western Train Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.0 General Offices
"General Offices, Headquarters of Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.835 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. One of the South's finest of hostelries, catering to many state and national conventions yearly."
PC 115.6 Roanoke Memorial
"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…
PC 98.0 Carvin's Cove
"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."
Samuel Griggs
Samuel Griggs
Date of Birth: April 1827
Mayor, Town of Big Lick: July 1, 1876 to June 30, 1878
Date of Death: June 21, 1903
Date of Birth: April 1827
Mayor, Town of Big Lick: July 1, 1876 to June 30, 1878
Date of Death: June 21, 1903
PC 116.834 Hotel Roanoke
"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…
PC 116.833 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.83 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. F.E. Foster, Proprietor. Open all Year."
A Guide to the Records of the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League
This items is a guide to the records of the Greater Raleigh Court Civic League. The Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Records (now Raleigh Court Neighborhood Association) document the neighborhood organization formed in 1978 to protect and further…
SHH005 Santa Claus
Christmas window display at Heironimus utilizing the editorial written by Virginia O'Hanlon to the New York Sun on 21 September 1897 asking 'Is there a Santa Claus?'. The editorial prompted the reply of one of the paper's editors, Frances Church, to…
Grandin Court Elementary School 1978
1978 annual for Grandin Court Elementary School.
Grandin Court Elementary School 1976
1976 annual for Grandin Court Elementary School.
PC 129.0 Terry Building
"Terry Building, Roanoke Virginia"
PC 122.2 Norfolk & Western Depot
"Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 112.04 General Offices
"General Offices, Norfolk & Western Railway Co., Roanoke, VA."
PC 119.10 Rockledge Inn
"Rockledge Inn, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.8 Hotel Roanoke
"Depot, Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.1 Hollins College
"Hollins Institute near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 108.0 Fire House
"Engine house and headquarters, Roanoke Fire Department, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 92.2 Ruins of Old Mill
This old mill was located on Carvins Creek and is just below where the current Carvins Cove reservoir dam is located.
PC 92.0 Roanoke River
Scene of the Roanoke River.
Crusader 1988
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1971
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1970
The Crusader is annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1969
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
Crusader 1968
The Crusader is the annual for Glenvar High School.
MP 5.36 Oakeys Downtown
Interior of Oakey's Downtown chapel.
SHH025 Parade Spectators
A crowd gathers in front of Heironimus on Campbell Avenue to watch the Roanoke Christmas parade.
SHH023 Heironimus
Exterior of Heironimus decorated for Christmas.
Davis2 29d Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.
JLSB1 J.L. Stern Battalion
Jo Lane Stern Battalion, Company B, in front of the Roanoke Auditorium. Col. Jo Lane Stern, inspector general of the State, mustered in the Jo Lane Stern Battalion of Virginia volunteers in Roanoke, composed of four full companies, numbering 267 men…
LSC4 Roanoke Life Saving Crew
Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew equipment display arranged for the public.
FE305 Roanoke Country Club
Greens and fairways at Roanoke Country Club. The clubhouse is just visible in the background.
FE304 Observation Tower
The first observation tower on Mill Mountain was constructed in 1910 and destroyed by a violent wind storm in 1914. It was replaced shortly thereafter by another observation tower, which burned in 1936.
FE303 Prospect Road
Mill Mountain’s Prospect Road, commonly called the Loop Road or Old Toll Road, still has the same basic design when it originated as a graded carriage road in 1891. Today, the road is part of the Roanoke Valley’s greenway system within Mill Mountain…
FE302 Melrose Baseball
Melrose Athletic Club baseball team and mascot.
FE301 Market Square
In the days before trucks were ubiquitous, farmers brought their goods to the City Market in buckboards, carts, and Conestoga wagons.
FE300 Roanoke Auditorium
Roanoke Auditorium was located along Wells Avenue NE, between Williamson Road and 2nd Street. Built in 1916, it was purchased in 1947 by the American Legion and thence called the American Legion Auditorium. It served the city well as an all-purpose…
FE299 Buena Vista
Buena Vista was contructed by Colonel George P. Tayloe around 1840.
FE298 Coulter Building
Built in 1926, the Coulter Building is located at 601 S. Jefferson Street.
FE297 Jackson Ferry Shot Tower
Jackson Ferry Shot Tower in Wythe County. The tower is 75 feet tall and was used for manufacturing lead shot. Construction began shortly after the American Revolution and was completed in 1802. The shot tower is now Shot Tower State Park.
FE296 McGuire Building
The McGuire Building and Market Square.
FE295 Peoples Bank
People's Bank building located at 201 S. Pollard Street in Vinton.
FE294 Shenandoah Building
The Shenandoah Building is located at 305 1st Street.
FE293 Jefferson Apartments
The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street. This view looks west on Mountain Avenue.
FE292 Crystal Spring
A view of Crystal Spring Park, pump house, and reservoir. Crystal Spring was one of the city's earliest landscaped parks. It was designed and managed by Roanoke Gas and Water Works.
FE291 School Administration
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal…
FE290 City Hotel
City Hotel was built in 1886 on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Salem Avenue.
FE289 Medical Arts Building
Located at 30 Franklin Road, the Professional (or Medical) Arts Building was built in 1929.
FE288 McBain Building
The McBain building, located at 34 Campbell Avenue.
FE287 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal…
FE286 Roanoke Auditorium
Roanoke Auditorium was located along Wells Avenue NE, between Williamson Road and 2nd Street. Built in 1916, it was purchased in 1947 by the American Legion and thence called the American Legion Auditorium. It served the city well as an all-purpose…
FE285 Colonial Bank Building
Colonial National Bank building, located at 202 S. Jefferson Street.
FE284 Roanoke Lodge #197
Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road
FE283 Post Office
Roanoke's second federally funded post office was constructed on the same site as the first, the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street. It was built in 1914 and replaced in 1933.
FE281 Phelps & Armistead
Phelps & Armistead Furniture, formerly located at 312 2nd Street SW. The building would later be occupied by Grand Piano.
FE280 Hammond Printing
Hammond's Printing and Litho Works, formerly located on the southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Luck Avenue,
FE279 McBain Building
The McBain building, located at 34 Campbell Avenue.
FE278 Prospect Road
Mill Mountain’s Prospect Road, commonly called the Loop Road or Old Toll Road, still has the same basic design when it originated as a graded carriage road in 1891. Today, the road is part of the Roanoke Valley’s greenway system within Mill Mountain…
FE277 Municipal Building
The Municipal Building at night.
FE276 Municipal Building
The Municipal Building was built in 1915.
FE275 Victory Stadium
Athletic field and grandstands at Victory Stadium. The stadium was built in 1942 and razed in 2006.
FE274 Victory Stadium
Athletic field and grandstands at Victory Stadium. The stadium was built in 1942 and razed in 2006.
FE273 Market Building
The Market Building appears largely unchanged today from when it was built in 1922.
FE272 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was…
FE271 Roanoke Public Warehouse
Roanoke Public Warehouse was located at 403 Salem Avenue.
FE270 Main Street
Aerial viewing showing Main Street in Salem near the intersection with Union Street and Academy Street.
FE269 Roanoke Knitting Mills
Roanoke Knitting Mills began operations in 1903 at 306 Elm Avenue SE. It closed by 1909.
FE268 Lorraine Apartments
Shown under construction are the Lorraine Apartments, located at 1221 S. Jefferson Street. This view shows the rear of the building from Maple Avenue SW.
FE267 Williamson Building
Intersection showing the Williamson Building on the northwest corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. At the time of this photo it was occupied by the Sportsman, Deb Fashions, Thom McCann Shoes. The building was razed in 1977.
FE266 Lorraine Apartments
Shown under construction are the Lorraine Apartments, located at 1221 S. Jefferson Street.
FE265 Mill Mountain
A view of Mill Mountain showing a relatively undeveloped foreground.
FE263 Day & Night Bank
Built in 1905, the building located at 116 Campbell Avenue SW was home to two banks in its early years, Day & Night Bank in this photograph and State & City Bank.
FE261 Christ Episcopal
Christ Episcopal Church, located at 1101 Franklin Road SW.
FE260 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street from the 300 block.
FE258 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Salem Avenue.
FE257 Lee Junior High
Lee Junior High School was built in 1912 at the intersection of Franklin Road and 2nd Street SW. It was razed in 1973 to clear the site for construction of the Richard H. Poff Federal Building.
FE256 Stone Printing
Stone Printing Company began doing business at this location in 1891. The stone veneer was added to the building, located at 116 N. Jefferson Street, in 1907.
FE255 Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hospital, founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was the predecessor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.
FE250 Police Car
Parked in front of the city jail, is this blue and white, fifty horsepower Cadillac patrol wagon. It could carry as many as eight prisoners in its enclosed compartment, while the policeman had to ride exposed to the elements.
FE241 Blue Ridge Springs
Blue Ridge Springs was one of a number of summer resorts in Southwestern Virginia. It boasted the healing powers of dyspepsia in its natural spring. Like many resorts of its kind, Blue Ridge Springs fell into disrepair during the Great Depression. …
FE239 Grandin Road
Looking northeast on Grandin Road at the intersection with Shirley Avenue.
FE236 N&W Shops
Aerial view of Norfolk & Western east end shops.
FE226 Maiden Lane
Looking west from the 1900 block of Maiden Lane. The neighborhood is still under development at the time of this photograph.
FE225b Maiden Lane
Looking east on the 2000 block of Maiden Lane SW. The neighborhood is still under development at the time this photograph was taken.
FE225a Westover Avenue
Looking east on the 2000 block of Westover Avenue SW. The neighborhood is still under development at the time of this photograph.
FE224 Grandin Road
Looking south on Grandin Road from the 1700 block.
FE222 Primitive Dentistry
Onlookers in Ballyhack watch as the seated gentleman in this photograph is having a tooth extracted by the lady in front of him, while the one behind him holds his head still.
FE214 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue.
FE211 Witten-Martin Furniture
Located at 213 1st Street SW, the Masonic temple was constructed in 1911. For many years, the first floor was occupied by various retail establishments, as evidenced in this photograph when Witten-Martin Furniture Company occupied the space.
FE208 Crockett Springs
Crockett Springs Resort, near Shawsville, was one of a number of summer resorts in Southwestern Virginia that boasted the healing powers of its spring waters. The resort opened in 1889 and closed shortly before 1940. The hotel was razed in 1966.
FE206 Mountain Lake
Canoers on Mountain Lake. The second Mountain Lake Lodge, built in 1875, can be seen in the distance. The current stone lodge replaced this structure in 1936.
FE205 Police Switchboard
Switchboard at Police headquarters. Sargeant Dick Arnold uses the phone as motorcycle officer John Lemon looks on.
FE203 Virginia College
The Virginia College for Young Women was located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue. The college closed in 1933.
FE202 Blue Ridge Springs
Blue Ridge Springs was one of a number of summer resorts in Southwestern Virginia. It boasted the healing powers of dyspepsia in its natural spring. Like many resorts of its kind, Blue Ridge Springs fell into disrepair during the Great Depression. …
FE201 State & City Building
State & City Building, located at 102 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE200 WDBJ Radio
Virginia's second commercial radio station, WDBJ-AM, had been broadcasting for twelve and a half years when it moved to its new quarters at 124 Kirk Avenue SW in January 1937.
FE199 Terra Alta
"Terra Alta" located at 1348 Prospect Road SE.
FE198 Mountain Trust Bank
The temporary quarters of Mountain Trust Bank, formerly located at 34 W. Church Avenue.
FE196 Roanoke Baseball
Roanoke Baseball Team. Front row, left to right: Dusty Coons, ? Wrigley, ? Lynch; middle row, L to R: unidentfied, unidentfied, Pop Tate (manager), G. McGann, ? Hill; back row, L to R: Ed McGinnis, unidentified, unidentified, and ? Williams.
FE195 Campbell Avenue
Lyle's Drugstore occupied the right half of this building, located at 101 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE189 Fenton China
Fenton China and House Furniture, formerly located at 306 S. Jefferson Street.
FE188 Burrell Memorial
Roanoke's first African American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell…
FE185 Campbell Avenue
Looking east from the 100 block of Campbell Avenue.
FE182 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Colonial Bank building.
FE178 Elmwood Park
A scene in Elmwood Park.
FE175 Roanoke High School
Roanoke High School was built in 1898 on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW. It became the school administration building in 1924 after Jefferson High School opened. It was razed in 1968 for construction of the Municipal…
FE171 Roanoke Photo Finishing
An interior view of Roanoke Photo Finishing Company with George Davis behind counter.
FE162 N&W General Offices
Completed in 1883 by the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, the general office building housed the offices for Norfolk & Western after they were moved from Lynchburg. The building was located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Shenandoah…
FE159 Mountain View
Mountain View, a 40 room elegant turn-of-the-century mansion, was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn. Mr. Fishburn donated Mountain View to the City in 1955 with the stipulation that it be used solely and exclusively for public recreation purposes.…
FE157 Ole Monterey
Built in 1920, Ole Monterey Golf Course is the second oldest golf course in the City of Roanoke.
FE156 Crystal Spring Laundry
Crystal Spring Laundry was located at 720 Franklin Road SW.
FE153 Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Old Country Club Road NW.
FE151 Wasena Elementary
Wasena Elementary School is located at 1125 Sherwood Avenue SW.
FE150 Jefferson High School
Originally constructed in 1922, Jefferson High School was Roanoke's largest high school for half a century.
FE147 State & City Bank
Built in 1905, the building located at 116 Campbell Avenue SW was home to two banks in its early years, State & City Bank in this photograph and Day & Night Bank.
FE146 Roanoke Hospital
Roanoke Hospital was built in 1893 with the aid of Norfolk & Western and the Roanoke Gas and Water Company. Carilion Roanoke Memorial now occupies the site of the old hospital.
FE144 Highland Park Elementary
Built in 1920, Highland Park Elementary School is located at 1212 5th Street SW.
FE142 Roanoke Printing Company
Roanoke Printing Company occupies the Bolling Building, formerly located on the southwest corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street SW.
FE140 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School located at 1004 Montrose Avenue SE. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
FE139 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School opened in 1928. Located at 40 Douglass Avenue NW, the building now houses Roanoke City Public Schools Administrative Offices.
FE138 Jamison School
Jamison Elementary School was located on the southwest corner of Jamison Avenue and 14th Street SE. The school was built in 1916 and razed in 1975.
FE137 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School located at 1004 Montrose Avenue SE shortly after completion. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
FE136 Morningside Elementary
Morningside Elementary School, located at 1716 Wilson Street SE.
FE131 Boggs & Havnaer
Boggs & Havnaer Laundry and Dry Cleaning supplies and equipment, formerly located at 912 3 1/2 Street SE.
FE130 Morice Twine Mills
The Morice (formerly Roanoke) Twine Mill in Norwich. Built to house the Norwich Lock Company in 1891, the lock company was a short-lived enterprise. In 1901, the Roanoke Cotton Mill moved into the abandoned building.
FE128 Sherwood Forest
Entrance to Sherwood Forest subdivision, located at Yellow Mountain Road and Nottingham Road.
FE126 Harrison School
The Harrison School was completed in 1916. Two years later, the first high school classes for African American students began at Harrison School. Three students graduated in 1924, due largely to the persistence of Harrison's principal, Lucy…
FE124 Commerce Street School
Commerce Street School, also called First Ward School, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd (Commerce) Street. Built in 1890, it was razed in 1929 to make room for the post office.
FE123 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE121 Belmont School
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
FE120 N&W General Offices
Norfolk & Western General Offices, located at 8 N. Jefferson Street, replaced the old General Offices after they were destroyed by fire in 1896. This building would be used in this capacity until 1932 when the new office building was completed.
FE117 Salvation Army Hotel
Salvation Army Hotel, formerly located at 201 2nd Street SW.
FE116 Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Old Country Club Road NW, shortly after completion of the clubhouse.
FE112 First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street SW.
FE111 Hancock-Clay
In the Coulter Building, the Hancock-Clay Company opened a department store in 1926. This interior view shows some of the dry goods and notions sold by Hancock-Clay. The firm became bankrupt in the early 1930s.
FE109 Spanish-American Vets
Spanish-American War United States Veterans, Company G, 2nd Virginia Volunteers, Dewey Mess. Pictured are : H.H. Zink, E.M. Carr, Pat Sullivan, A.T. Day, F.M. Moore, C.W. Rolen, J.T. Donnelly, G.D. Black, J.L. Bonavita, G.W. Misel, R.L. Tremain,…
FE107 Roanoke Bankers
Group portrait of Roanoke bankers in front of the Terry Building.
FE103 Natural Tunnel
Natural Tunnel in Scott County. The massive naturally formed cave is so large, it is used as a railroad tunnel.
FE098 Pythian Castle
Groundbreaking for Pythian Castle Hall, Osceola Lodge No. 47 on Franklin Road. Shown are George Davis, Stuart A. Barbour, Frank N. Smith, and Charles D. Keffer.
FE094 Old 97
The wreck of the "Old 97" was an American rail disaster involving the Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail, while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Due to excessive speed in…
FE093 Mill Mountain
A view of Mill Mountain. Building in foreground was the Adams, Payne, Gleaves, Livery Stable No. 2. Abandoned by the time of this photograph, it is used to promote the purchase of war bonds.
FE092 Neal Tavern
Armistead Neal tavern and boarding house was located on Shenandoah Avenue. For many years, it served the town of Big Lick as a hotel.
FE091 Roanoke Country Club
Golf Course at Roanoke Country Club.
FE090 Red Mens Band
Hiawatha Tribe Number 66, Red Men's Band at Hotel Roanoke.
FE089 Old 97
The wreck of the "Old 97" was an American rail disaster involving the Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail, while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Due to excessive speed in…
FE088 Machine Works Band
Led by the Roanoke Machine Works band, the funeral procession of William Nolty winds slowly past "Brick Row" on E. Campbell Avenue. "Brick Row" was built as a low-rent housing area for mostly less skilled workers at Roanoke Machine Works. The…
FE086 Old 97
The wreck of the "Old 97" was an American rail disaster involving the Southern Railway mail train, officially known as the Fast Mail, while en route from Monroe, Virginia, to Spencer, North Carolina, on September 27, 1903. Due to excessive speed in…
FE085 Webster Brick
Webster Brick Company (now General Shale), located at 2351 Webster Road.
FE084 Muse Family
Calvin and Harriet Muse stand with their sons, George and Willie, after the family is reunited in 1927. George and Willie's story is detailed in 'Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest' by Beth Macy.
FE083 Natural Bridge Hotel
The original Natural Bridge Hotel. The hotel burned in 1963 and was replaced by the current hotel in 1964.
FE082 Almshouse
The Almshouse or "poor house" was built in 1925. The building is now part of Virginia Western Community College.
FE081 Carvins Cove
Waterfall at Carvins Cove.
FE080 Poages Mill
Close-up view of Poage's Mill waterwheel on Back Creek.
FE079 RHS Gymnasts
Roanoke High School gymnasts. Caption reads, "Winners Intermediate Gym Contest, '07-'08".
FE077 City Market
A bustling Market Square.
FE075 Alleghany Institute Students
Group portrait of students and faculty of the Alleghany Institute. Front row, left ot right: Ott Coleman, Jack Airheart, William ?; back row, left to right: B.S. Brooke, Eugene Turner, Ernest B. Fishburn, Billy Malone, D. Thomas Taylor, Romeo…
FE073 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School
FE072 Jefferson Hospital
Jefferson Hospital, founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was the predecessor of Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed. The two-story porches no longer exist…
FE071 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The second Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW.
FE069 Ponce de Leon Hotel
The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was…
FE068 Greene Memorial
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. In this photograph, a crowd is gathered to watch as the new La France Fire Engine was hauled to the corner to see if it could throw water as high as the steeple…
FE066 Observation Tower
The second observation tower once atop Mill Mountain. The first observation tower was destroyed in a wind storm in 1914. This tower replaced it until 1936, when it was destroyed by fire. George Davis at left.