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Davis2 48.38 Tom Huston Peanut.jpg
Tom Huston Peanut Company, formerly located at 1340 W. Main Street in Salem.

Davis2 48.34 Toms Potato Chips.jpg
Tom's Potato Chips and Farm Credit Association, formerly located on the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Williamson Road NE.

Davis2 48.33 Associated Grocers.jpg
Associated Grocers, formerly located at 359 Kessler Mill Road.

Davis2 48.3 Roanoke Grocers.jpg
Roanoke Grocers Inc., formerly located at 1131 4th Street SE.

Davis2 48.2 Roanoke Distributing Company.jpg
Pabst Blue Ribbon delivery trucks parked at Roanoke Distributing Company, formerly located at 907 3rd Street SE.

Davis2 48.14 Garst Brothers Dairy.jpg
Garst Brothers Dairy, formerly located at 1118 Salem Avenue SW.

Davis2 47.9b Dillard Paper.jpg
Dillard Paper Company, formerly located at 2490 Patterson Avenue SW.

Davis2 47.9a Dillard Paper.jpg
Dillard Paper Company, formerly located at 2490 Patterson Avenue SW.

Davis2 47.8c National Cash Register.jpg
Work stations inside National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 47.8b National Cash Register.jpg
National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 47.8a National Cash Register.jpg
National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street,

Davis2 47.76 Roanoke Electric Steel.jpg
An aerial view of Roanoke Electric Steel, formerly located at 20 30th Street NW.

Davis2 47.751 Webster Brick.jpg
Webster Brick (now General Shale), located at 2351 Webster Road.

Davis2 47.75 Webster Brick.jpg
Employees next to trucks at Webster Brick.

Davis2 47.7 Vinton Weaving.jpg
Vinton Weaving Company, now Precision Fabrics Group, is located at 323 West Virginia Avenue.

Davis2 47.62 Virginia Brewing.jpg
Virginia Brewing Company employees with delivery truck outside of the brewery.

Davis2 47.61 Virginia Brewing.jpg
Rear view of Virginia Brewing Company, formerly located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.

Davis2 47.6 Virginia Brewing.jpg
Virginia Brewing Company, formerly located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.

Davis2 47.52 Winston Property.jpg
Winston Property Management, formerly located at 930 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 47.51  Johnson-Carper.jpg
Architectural rendering of Johnson-Carper Furniture Company, formerly located at 3322 Hollins Road NE.

Davis2 47.5 Thaden-Jordan Furniture.jpg
Thaden-Jordan Furniture Company, formerly located at 312 Kessler Mill Road.

Davis2 47.3 Oren Roanoke.jpg
Oren Roanoke Corporation, formerly located at 720 3rd Street in Vinton.

Davis2 47.2 Roanoke Sash.jpg
Roanoke Sash & Door Company, formerly located at 999 13th Street SW.

Davis2 47.14 Warren Gilbert Photography.jpg
Warren Gilbert Photography, formerly located at 4311 Appleton Avenue NW.

Davis2 47.12d McKesson & Robbins.jpg
Cosmetics counter in McKesson & Robbins in Rocky Mount.

Davis2 47.12c McKesson & Robbins.jpg
Interior view of McKesson & Robbins Pharmacy in Rocky Mount.

Davis2 47.12b McKesson & Robbins.jpg
Snack bar inside McKesson & Robbins in Rocky Mount.

Davis2 46.91 Rutrough Motors.jpg
An unidentified customer and employee in the showroom of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.

Davis2 46.9 Rutrough Motors.jpg
An unidentified customer and employees in front of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.

Davis2 43.863 SWVA Savings & Loan.jpg
Employees inside Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW.

Davis2 46.81 Chewning Garage.jpg
Chewning Garage and Body Shop, formerly located at 3034 Wentworth Avenue NW.

Davis2 46.8 Butterfields Golf Carts.jpg
Butterfield's Golf Carts.

Davis2 46.7 Dickerson GMC.jpg
Dickerson GMC, formerly located 715 Patterson Avenue SW.

Davis2 46.62 Magic City Ford.jpg
Magic City Ford, located at 809 Williamson Road NE.

Davis2 46.61 Magic City Ford.jpg
Unidentified girl sits in toy Mustang at Magic City Ford.

Davis2 46.6 Magic City Ford.jpg
Magic City Ford promotion.

Davis2 46.516 BF Goodrich.jpg
B.F. Goodrich Home and Auto, formerly located at 3520 Williamson Road NW.

Davis2 46.5 Moore Tire.jpg
Moore Tire Company, formerly located at 1860 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.34b Gulf Station.jpg
Wasena Gulf Service, formerly located at 1119 Main Street.

Davis2 46.34a Gulf Station.jpg
Wasena Gulf Service, formerly located at 1119 Main Street.

Davis2 46.334 Williamson Esso.jpg
Williamson Road Esso, formerly located at 2715 Williamson Road NE.

Davis2 46.333 Fort Lewis Esso.jpg
Fort Lewis Esso Servicenter, formerly located at 1905 W. Main Street in Salem.

Davis2 46.228 Jarrett-Chewning.jpg
An unidentified employee stands next to a Mercedes on the sales lot of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.227 Jarrett-Chewning.jpg
A Mercedes on the sales lot of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.226 Jarrett-Chewning.jpg
Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.225 Jarrett-Chewning.jpg
Garage interior of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.224 Jarrett-Chewning.tif
Unidentified employees stand in front of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.223 Jarrett-Chewning.jpg
Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 46.222 Jarrett-Chewning.jpg
Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 45.92 Roanoke Gas.jpg
Looking east on Church Avenue in front of Roanoke Gas, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW. The sign was illuminated by gas burners. Sign panels have been removed as the gas burners are being replaced with electric lights.

Davis2 45.91 Roanoke Gas.jpg
Looking east on Church Avenue in front of Roanoke Gas Company, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW. The sign was illuminated by gas burners.

Davis2 45.9 Roanoke Gas.jpg
Main office of Roanoke Gas Company, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW.

Davis2 45.643 ITT.jpg
Construction of ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.

Davis2 45.642 ITT.jpg
Construction of ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.

Davis2 45.641 ITT.jpg
Construction of ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.

Davis2 45.64 ITT.jpg
ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.

Davis2 45.311 Bowman Bakery.jpg
Bowman Bakery, formerly located at 102 5th Street NW.

Davis2 44.82d Barrs Variety Store.jpg
Cash registers at Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Davis2 44.82c Barrs Variety Store.jpg
Shoppers in Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Davis2 44.82a Barrs Variety Store.jpg
Shoppers inside Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Davis2 44.81 Barrs Variety Store.jpg
Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Davis2 44.8 Barrs Variety Store.jpg
Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.

Davis2 44.7144 Kroger.jpg
Kroger, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE next to Sears Town.

Davis2 44.7141 Kroger.jpg
Kroger, formerly located at 1319 Grandin Road SW, now Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op.

Davis2 44.7 Schulte United.jpg
Interior view of Schulte United Millinery, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis2 44.6 Leggetts.jpg
Interior view of the children's department at Leggett's, formerly located 112 Campbell Avenue.

Davis2 44.5h Goodwill Industries.jpg
Goodwill Industries workshop and storefront, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike NW.

Davis2 44.5g Goodwill Industries.jpg
An interior view of Goodwill Industries, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.

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An unidentified employee punches the time clock at Goodwill Industries.

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Unidentified employees make repairs to donated clothing at the Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.

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Unidentified employees work in the Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.

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Unidentified employees work in the Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.

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Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.

Davis2 44.4 Smartwear Irving-Saks.jpg
Window display at Smartwear Irving-Saks, formerly located at 210-212 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 44.328 Joy Shop.jpg
The Joy Shop, formerly located at 27 W. Campbell Avenue. It would later move to the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Davis 44.171 Thurman Property.jpg
Looking north at 401- 407 Jefferson Street. Herbert's Fine Feminine Footwear, Woolworth and Thurman & Boone occupied these storefronts.

Davis 44.17 Thurman Property.jpg
Thurman & Boone, formerly located at 401 Jefferson Street.

Davis2 44.13 Caldwell-Sites Company.jpg
Caldwell-Sites Company Booksellers, formerly located at 105 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 43.86a SWVA Savings & Loan.jpg
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW.

Davis2 43.862 SWVA Savings & Loan.jpg
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW

Davis2 43.861 SWVA Savings & Loan.jpg
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW. View is looking north.

Davis2 43.8 Peoples Federal.jpg
People's Federal Savings and Loan, formerly located in the Liberty Trust Building at 101 Jefferson Street.

Davis2 43.714 Shenandoah Life.jpg
An aerial view of Shenandoah Life Insurance, located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue SW.

Davis2 43.713 Shenandoah Life.jpg
An aerial view of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue SW.

Davis2 43.7 C&P Telephone Float.jpg
Parade float for C&P Telephone Company.

Davis2 43.631 Motor Finance.tif
Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis2 43.63 Motor Finance Company.jpg
Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis2 43.62 Congela Building.jpg
Congela Building, located at 2823 Williamson Road.

Davis2 43.611 Allstate Insurance.jpg
Allstate Insurance, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue SW.

Davis2 43.61 Allstate Insurance.jpg
Allstate Insurance, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue.

Davis2 43.6 Paul C. Agee Insurance.jpg
Employees of Paul C. Agee Insurance Company in the office.

Davis2 43.51 Williamson Building.jpg
The Williamson Building was located at the corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. The address of Graves-Humphreys Hardware was 311 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis 43.411 Roanoke Industrial Loan.jpg
Roanoke Industrial Loan & Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.

Davis2 43.214 N&W Offices.jpg
Railroad employees stand in front of the Norfolk & Western Office building formerly located on 5th Street.

Davis 43.2-1 Norfolk & Western Office Building.jpg
Norfolk & Western Regional Offices, once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.

Davis2 43.15 General Stone and Materials..jpg
General Stone and Materials Corporation, formerly located at 1401 Franklin Road.

Davis2 43.127a AEP.jpg
Appalachian Power, located at 40 Franklin Road SW.

Davis2 43.1271 AEP.jpg
Contruction of Appalachian Power office located at 614 1st Street SW. View looking east on Bullitt Avenue.

Davis2 43.1265 AEP Truck.jpg
Appalachian Power employees haul an electric pole at an unidentified plant.

Davis2 43.1264 AEP Kanawha Plant.jpg
Located near Glasgow, West Virginia, the Kahawha River Plant is a coal-fired power station owned and operated by AEP.

Davis2 43.1263 AEP Truck.jpg
Appalachian Electric Power Company truck.

Davis 43.12 Appalachian Power Company.jpg
Rear view of Appalachian Power Company as seen from Bullitt Avenue.

Davis2 43.11 Shenandoah Building.jpg
The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.

Davis2 39f 40 Sawyer Drive.jpg
House located at 40 Sawyer Drive in the West Club Forest subdivision in Salem.

Davis2 39e 3358 Peakwood-2.jpg
Home located at 3358 Peakwood Drive.

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Home located at 3358 Peakwood Drive.

Davis2 39c 3112 Somerset-2.jpg
Rear view of home located a 3112 Somerset Street.

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Home located at 3112 Somerset Street.

Davis2 39a  3105 Somerset.jpg
Home located at 3105 Somerset Street.

Davis2 39 3547 Kenwick Trail.jpg
Home located at 3547 Kenwick Trail SW.

Davis2 39 337 Parkwood Avenue.jpg
Home located at 337 Parkwood Avenue in Salem.

Davis2 39 2434 Charing Cross.jpg
Home located at 2434 Charing Cross Drive.

Davis2 39 1847 Maiden Lane.jpg
Home located at 1847 Maiden Lane SW.

Davis2 39 1802 Greenwood Road-2.jpg
Home located at 1802 Greenwood Road SW.

Davis2 39 1802 Greenwood Road-1.jpg
Home located at 1802 Greenwood Road SW.

Davis2 39 1130 2nd Street-2.jpg
Home located at 1130 2nd Street SW.

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Home located at 1130 2nd Street SW.

Davis2 36.2d Wilmont Farms.jpg
Safety patrol students from Fairview Elementary School on the corner of 36th Street NW and Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood.

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Looking north on 36th Street NW from Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood. Safety patrol students from Fairview Elementary School monitor traffic.

Davis2 36.2b Wilmont Farms.jpg
Looking south on 36th Street NW from Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood.

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Looking north on 36th Street NW from Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood.

Davis2 36.1d Kimball Acres.jpg
Sign at the entrance of the Kimball Acres subdivision.

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Newly constructed homes along the 500 block of Moran Avenue in the Kimball Acres subdivision.

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Newly constructed homes along the 500 block of Moran Avenue in the Kimball Acres subdivision.

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Newly constructed homes along the 500 block of Moran Avenue in the Kimball Acres subdivision.

Davis2 35.3 Jefferson Apartments .jpg
The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 35.2 Grandin Apartments.jpg
Apartments located at 1801 Grandin Road SW.

Davis2 35.14b OSW Apartments.jpg
Apartments located at 217 Mountain Avenue SW.

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Apartments located at 217 Mountain Avenue SW.

Davis2 35.13 OSW Apartments.jpg
Apartments located at 201 Mountain Avenue SW.

Davis2 35.12 OSW Apartments.jpg
Apartments located at 110 Mountain Avenue SW.

Davis2 33.31 406 Day Avenue.jpg
Home located at 406 Day Avenue SW. This was the home of the photographer, George C. Davis.

Davis 33.1 3rd Street Home.jpg
House located near the intersection of Luck Avenue and 3rd Street. The fire escape on the left is that of the old Lewis-Gale Hospital which stood on the corner. Both the house and the hospital have long been gone.

Davis2 31.501 Mountain View.jpg
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. …

Davis2 31.50 Mountain View.jpg
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. …

Davis 31.11c Fort Greenridge.jpg
Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was…

Davis 31.11b Fort Green Ridge.jpg
Fireplace located inside Fort Greenridge. Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick…

Davis 31.11a Fort Greenridge.jpg
Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was…

Davis 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse.jpg
This 115 foot roundhouse was constructed in sections by J.P. Pettyjohn and Company with the first 21 stalls on July 1, 1918. The first stalls and turntable were put into service on September 15, 1919. The turntable was erected by Norfolk and Western…

Davis 30.1s The Morris House.jpg
Built in 1963 by Jim Yeatts, the Morris House is located at 2831 Wilton Road.

Davis 30.1r Bungalow Style House.jpg
Located at 2607 Rosalind Avenue, this home was built in 1931 and is an example of Bungalow-Style architecture.

Davis 30.1p Colonial Revival House.jpg
Located at 101 27th Street SE in South Roanoke, this Colonial Revival-Style House was designed by architect Robert Allen.

Davis 30.1o Queen Anne Style House.jpg
Located at 414 Walnut Avenue, this home was built by J.H. Gibboney, a chemist at Norfolk & Western. One of many examples of the Queen Anne style of Architecture in the Roanoke Valley.

Davis 30.1n Queen Anne Style House.jpg
Located at 103 Union Street, this home is reflective of the Queen Anne style. It was built in 1901 by M.G. McClung, an editor of the Salem Sentinel.

Davis 30.1m Gothic Revival Style House.jpg
This home was once located at 5415 Plantation Road. A casuality of urban sprawl, this home was an example of Gothic Revival architecture.

Davis 30.1l Evans House.jpg
Located at 213 N. Broad Street in Salem, the Evans house was built around 1882 by John M. Evans in the Second Empire style.

Davis 30.1k Row Houses.jpg
Row Houses like those pictured were an important part of Roanoke's architectural growth. The houses in this photo were once located on Rutherford Avenue Northeast.

Davis 30.1j Virginia Farm House.jpg
Formerly located at 2801 Brandon Place, this house was typical of Virginia Farm Houses of the 19th Century.

Davis 30.1i Pleasant Grove.jpg
Located at 4377 W. Main Street, Pleasant Grove was built in 1853 for Joseph Deyerle. This photo depicts a close-up of the front door of the Georgian style home.

Davis 30.1h Belle Air.jpg
Located at 3820 Belle Air Circle, Belle Aire was built around 1849 by Benjamin Deyerle for Madison Pitzer.

Davis 30.1g Monterey.jpg
Located at 110 High Street, Monterey was built around 1855 by Benjamin Deyerle. It is one of many houses built by Deyerle in the valley and reflects his Greek Revival architectural style.

Davis 30.1f Brown House Store.jpg
Located at 801 E. Main Street in Salem, Williams-Brown House-Store was built around 1845 by tradesman William Williams. The structure was used as both a home and a store. It is now the home of the Salem Museum and Historical Society.

Davis 30.1e Monterey.jpg
Located of of Tinker Creek Lane in Northeast, Monterey was built around 1845. The home is an example of Greek Revival architecture most commonly found in the Gulf Coast States.

Davis 30.1d Speedwell.jpg
Located at 6135 Merriman Road in Roanoke County, Speedwell was built around 1831 by Lewis Harvey. The house contains elements of Greek Revival style architecture.

Davis 30.1c Sun Valley.jpg
Located just off of Williamson Road, this photo depicts the Sun Valley subdivision where Tampa Drive intersects Orlando Avenue.

Davis 30.1b Fishburn House.jpg
Located at 3542 Peakwood Drive, this home was constructed for Robert Fishburn in 1968. Its unique construction was meant to blend with its natural surroundings.

Davis 30.1a Garst Log House.jpg
Once located just off of Garst MIll Road at the intersection of Grandin Road Extension, Garst Log Cabin is believed to be one of the earliest homes in the area. It was built around 1800.

Davis 3.15 Cows on Market.jpg
Cows on market for a livestock auction.

Davis 3.14 Cows on Market.jpg
Cows on market for a livestock auction.

Davis 3.13 1927 Roanoke Flood.jpg
Cars drive through water on Campbell Avenue in front of the Market Building.

Davis2 29d Calvary Baptist.jpg
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis2 29c Calvary Baptist.jpg
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis2 28.3 Christ Lutheran.jpg
Christ Lutheran Church, located at 2011 Brandon Avenue SW.

Davis 28.01b Old Lutheran Church.jpg
Now the site of Brandon Oaks Lifecare Retirement Home, tradition has it that this structure was the first Lutheran Church in the area. A historical marker is located in the area where the church once stood.

Davis 28.01a Old Lutheran Church sign.jpg
Located on Brandon Avenue near the entrance to Brandon Oaks Lifecare Retirement Home, this historical marker makes note of the first Lutheran congregation in the area.

Davis2 27d Holy Trinity.jpg
Construction of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 30 Huntington Boulevard NE.

Davis 27.61 Evangelical Foursquare.jpg
Evangelical Foursquare Church, located at 612 Bullitt Avenue. Building is now used by New Beginnings Pentecostal Church

Davis2 27.55 Hott Bishop Memorial.jpg
Hott Bishop Memorial United Brethren Church, formerly located on Tazewell Avenue.

Davis 25.313 Our Lady of Nazareth.jpg
Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Formerly located at 820 Campbell Avenue, this structure was the first church, completed in 1926. It was used by the church until 1978 when the current structure was completed on Electric Road. The structure in…

Davis 24.12 St Johns Episcopal.jpg
The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. In this photo, the vacant building's lawn is being used for billboards. The signs include: Jamison's Chain Grocery Stores, Colonial National Bank,…

Davis 24.1 St Johns Episcopal.jpg
St. John's Espiscopal Church at its Church Avenue and 2nd Street location. The building was not being used by the church at the time this photo was taken. General Outdoor Adventure Co. was using the building.

Davis2 23.5 Salem Presbyterian.jpg
Salem Presbyterian Church, located at 41 E. Main Street.

Davis2 23.44 First Presbyterian.jpg
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

Davis 23.43 First Presbyterian.jpg
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

Davis 23.35 Belmont Presbyterian.jpg
Belmont Presbyterian Church, located at 1005 9th Street SE.

Davis 22.623 Trinity Methodist.jpg
Trinity Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue.

Davis2 22.4 Woodlawn Methodist.jpg
Woodlawn United Methodist Church, located at 2922 Corbieshaw Road.

Davis 21.61 Pastors of Enon Baptist.jpg
Plaque listing pastors of Enon Baptist Church in Hollins from 1855 -1902.

Davis2 21.554 Villa Heights Baptist.jpg
Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1026 Lafayette Boulevard NW.

Davis2 21.553 Villa Heights Baptist.jpg
Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1026 Lafayette Boulevard NW.

Davis2 2.2491 Melrose Lodge.jpg
Exterior view of the former Melrose Lodge #139 of the Freemasons, formerly located at 21st Street and Carroll Avenue NW. The building is now part of Williams Memorial Baptist Church.

Davis 2.15 Welcome.jpg
United Council of Travelers Welcome banner for a conference in Roanoke.

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Storefronts in the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

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Storefronts on the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis 2.1342 WT Grant Co.jpg
W.T. Grant Company and McClellan Stores, formerly located 17-23 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis 2.1341 David Kohen.jpg
David Kohen Clothing and Apparel, formerly located at 24 Campbell Avenue SW.

Davis2 2.133 Hardy Shoes.jpg
Hardy Shoes for Men and Boys, formerly located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.

Davis2 2.13 Campbell and Jefferson.jpg
The Rosenberg Building, formerly located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street, was once the home of the Joy Shop, Barr Brothers Jewelers and Oak Hall Clothing.

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Looking east on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.

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Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.

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Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.

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Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.

Davis2 19.815 Terrace Apartments.jpg
An aerial view of Terrace Apartments with surrounding streets identified.

Davis2 19.6 Colonial Yorktown.jpg
Colonial Yorktown Apartments, located at 2918 Brandon Avenue SW.

Davis2 19.5 SR Apartment Village.jpg
South Roanoke Apartment Village, located at 3727 Parliament Road SW.

Davis2 19.11 YMCA.jpg
The Railroad Department YMCA, formerly located at 1201 Shenandoah Avenue NW.

Davis2 19.1 YMCA Pool.jpg
View of the pool inside the old YMCA building, formerly located at 425 Church Avenue, now the Locker Room Lofts.

Davis 18.51d CC Water Treatment Facility.jpg
Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility.

Davis2 18.21c Civic Center.jpg
An interior view of a three dimensional architectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.

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Top view of three dimensional architectural model of Roanoke Civic Center.

Davis2 18.21a Civic Center.jpg
Three dimensional architectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.

Davis 17.41 Washington & Lee.jpg
Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel from fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.

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Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel from fire on 23 April 1963.

Davis2 16.7414 Archies House of Beef.jpg
Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Davis2 16.7412 Holiday Inn.jpg
Holiday Inn formerly located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.

Davis2 16.423 Patrick Henry.jpg
The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Roanoke Public Library.

Davis 16.203 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
Hotel Roanoke

Davis 16.2 Hotel Roanoke.jpg
The Hotel Roanoke.

Davis 15.1 RPL opening 5-21-1921.jpg
Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event in Elmwood Park.

Davis2 14.76 Roanoke Memorial Rehab.jpg
Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center, located at 2017 S. Jefferson Street.

Davis2 14.75 Community Hospital.jpg
Community Hospital during construction.

Davis2 14.74 Community Hospital.jpg
Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Chemical Company visible at left.

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Community Hosptial during construction.

Davis2 14.72 Community Hospital.jpg
Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Engraving is visible on the left.

Davis2 13.21 Surface Law.jpg
Law Office of Thomas Surface, formerly located at 501 13th Street SW.

Davis2 13.2 Roanoke County Courthouse.jpg
The old Roanoke County Courthouse, located at 305 E. Main Street in Salem.

Davis2 13.13 Courthouse and Jail.jpg
The City of Roanoke's first courthouse and jail, formerly located at 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.

Davis2 12.5 Narrows Post Office.jpg
Unidentfied individuals in front of the Narrows Post Office.

Davis 12.3 Big Lick Post Office.jpg
Big Lick Post Office was located on the corner of Lynchburg Road (Orange Avenue) and Williamson Road.

Davis2 39 11035 Stewartsville Road.jpg
Home located at 11035 Stewartsville Road.

Davis2 11.96 Roanoke College.jpg
An aerial view of Roanoke College.

Davis2 11.959d duPont Chapel.jpg
duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College

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duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College

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duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College

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duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College

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An unidentified student studies on the campus of Hollins College.

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Unidentified students prepare to play tennis on the campus of Hollins College.

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An unidentified student studies on the campus of Hollins College.

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A view of the campus of Hollins College.

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Students study on the campus of Hollins College.

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The Dana Science Building on the campus of Hollins University.

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Central to the campus of Roanoke College, the Administration Building was the first structure on campus, completed in 1848. Over the years, East and West wings were added.

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East Building on the Hollins University campus. Built in 1856, It is the oldest building in use at Hollins.

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Lord Botetourt High School, located at 1435 Roanoke Road in Daleville.

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Lord Botetourt High School, located at 1435 Roanoke Road, Daleville.

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Southview Elementary School, located on Peters Creek Road. The building is now used for Roanoke County administrative offices.

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Patrick Henry High School.

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The playground at Greenvale Nursery School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.

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Children in the nursery of Greenvale School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard Northwest.

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A teacher reads to children at the Greenvale Nursery School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard.

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Greenvale Nursery School., located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.

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Greenvale Nursery School., located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.

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Jefferson High School football team at Victory Stadium.

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Jefferson High School.

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Lucy Addison High School Class of 1941.

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Lucy Addison High School Class of 1943 in front of Roanoke Auditorium.

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Monroe Junior High School, formerly located at 1122 19th Street NW.

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Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, located at 1802 Liberty Road NW.

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Pleasant View School, often called Moomaw School, which stood on Moomaw land on the corner of Cove and Hershberger Roads.

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The Virginia College for Young Women under construction. The school was formerly located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue.

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Roanoke Gas Company display featuring gas appliances at an unidentfied event.

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Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee celebration kicks off at the 1915 municipal building.

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Cutting the birthday cake during Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee are Miss Diamond Jubilee, Barbara Boitnott, Mayor Walter L. Young and Miss Shenandoah Valley, Edwina Wertz.

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Etzler Magnetic Signs displayed at an unidentified event

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An aerial view of Elmwood Park.

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Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.

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Snow in Elmwood Park.

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Snow in Elmwood Park.

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Japanese Magnolia tree in Elmwood Park.

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Billboard advertisement for Grand Piano located at Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

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1st Street intersection with Franklin Road in front of AEP.

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Looking toward intersection with 1st Street and Franklin Road.

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Parking lot in front of AEP's Roanoke office at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.

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Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.

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Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.

Davis Portrait Inventory.pdf
This is an alphabetical inventory of portraits included in the Davis Photographic Collection. Group portraits of companies and organizations are included, but individuals in group portraits are not identified. Dates were provided where known. …

Davis GL 98 Pitzer Transfer.jpg
Pitzer Transfer Storage Warehouse, formerly located at the corner of Franklin Road and 2nd Street.

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Looking north on Market Street.

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Billboards lining Eleventh Street at Moorman Avenue intersection.

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Looking east on Mountain Avenue at 4th Street intersection.

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Scene in Highland Park.

Davis GL 89 Comprehensive Plan.jpg
Map included in John Nolen's Comprehensive Plan for the City of Roanoke.

Davis GL 88 Wasena Terrace.jpg
Looking east on Wasena Terrace.

Davis GL 87 Grandin Road.jpg
Looking north on Grandin Road from Sherwood Avenue.

Davis GL 86 Washington Park.jpg
Washington Park, located at 1610 Burrell Street.

Davis GL 85 FNEB Detail.jpg
Stonework etched with First National Exchange Bank.

Davis GL 84 Center Parkway.jpg
Center Parkway, 9th Street SE.

Davis GL 81 Schulte United Building.jpg
Campbell Avenue as seen from the Schulte United building, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue.

Davis GL 80 Giles Brothers Furniture.jpg
Giles Brothers Furniture, formerly located at 108 Campbell Avenue.

Davis GL 8 Stone Bridge.jpg
Children play under stone bridge. Location unknown.

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Davis GL 79 Jamison Bakery.jpg
Jamison Company Bakery, formerly located at 541 Salem Avenue.

Davis GL 77 Traffic Congestion Flyer.jpg
Traffic Congestion Flyer circa 1928.

Davis GL 76 Existing Conditions of Roanoke.jpg
Existing Conditions Map of City of Roanoke used in Nolen plan

Davis GL 75 Map of Roanoke.jpg
Map of City of Roanoke and Environs used in the Nolen plan.

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Davis GL 72 Fairacres.jpg
Fairacres, located at 2713 Avenham Avenue, was built in 1912 by W.C. Stephenson. It remained in the Stephenson Family until 1963, when it was purchased by the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs. The club kept the home until 2003. It is now a private…

Davis GL 71 Zone Plan City of Roanoke.jpg
Map of City of Roanoke's Zone Plan used in Nolen Plan.

Davis GL 7 Jefferson Street Looking North.jpg
Aerial view of Jefferson Street looking north.

Davis GL 69 Pond in Elmwood Park.jpg
View of pond in Elmwood Park .

Davis GL 68 Allison Avenue.jpg
A view of the 300 block of Allison Avenue.

Davis GL 66 Melrose Park.jpg
Melrose Park on Melrose Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets.

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Approximately 132 Salem Avenue.

Davis GL 6 Highland Park School.jpg
View of Highland Park Elementary School, located at 1212 5th Street.

Davis GL 59 Panorama.jpg
Panoramic view of Roanoke Valley from Route 221 on Bent Mountain at the top of the climb up the mountain just before it reaches the top.

Davis GL 58 Lynchburg Avenue.jpg
Unknown location on Orange (Lynchburg) Avenue.

Davis GL 57 Mayors Momument.jpg
Mayor's Monument in its original location in Woodland Park at Church Avenue and Sixth Street SE, overlooking the Norfolk and Western Shops. The Mayor

Davis GL 55 Downtown Construction.jpg
View of men working on construction downtown. Totz Department Store can be seen in the background. Totz was located at 117-119 Salem Avenue SW.

Davis GL 52  Old Episcopal Church.jpg
Ruins of an episcopal church in Northeast Roanoke.

Davis GL 5 Montrose Avenue Jog End.jpg
View of the 600 block Montrose Avenue lined with houses.

Davis GL 49 Ninth Street.jpg
View of 9th Street from the intersection with Jamison Avenue.

Davis GL 48 Ponce de Leon.jpg
View of debris behind original Hotel Ponce de Leon.

Davis GL 47 Route 460.jpg
View of Route 460 east of Roanoke.

Davis GL 46 Spring in Weaver Heights Park.jpg
View of the spring once located in Weaver Heights Park.

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Recreation in Highland Park

Davis GL 43 Church Avenue.jpg
View of the intersection of Church Avenue and Second Street SW with the sign for the YMCA on the right.

Davis GL 42 Elmwood Park.jpg
View of Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Davis GL 41 Ponce De Leon Hotel.jpg
View of the rear of the Hotel Ponce De Leon, with the remainder of a building's foundation visible in foreground.

Davis GL 40 Railway Station.jpg
View from Williamson Road of Virginia Railway Station. Jefferson Street bridge in background.

Davis GL 4 Mill Mountain and Roanoke Valley.jpg
View of Mill Mountain and the surrounding Roanoke Valley

Davis GL 38 Public Library in Elmwood Park.jpg
View of the first Roanoke Public Library in Elmwood Park. The library was located in the Terry House, a gift to the city from the Terry Family.

Davis GL 37 Dog Mouth Fountain.jpg
Sketch of the Dog Mouth Fountain. The fountain was acquired by the city in 1898. It stands at the corner of Salem Avenue and Market Street.

Davis GL 36 Roanoke Hospital.jpg
Roanoke Hospital at the foot of Mill Mountain. The Mill Mountain incline can be seen to the right.

Davis GL 35 Panoramic View from Mill Mountain.jpg
A panoramic sketch from Mill Mountain by Louis Ruyl of New York for the Chamber of Commerce. Caption reads, "Showing spurs of the Blue Ridge with the Alleghany Mountains in the distance, and the Roanoke bowl or amphitheater, McAfee's Knob at left,…

Davis GL 34 Tennis Courts at Elmwood.jpg
The tennis courts once in Elmwood Park.

Davis GL 33 Motor Routes to Roanoke.jpg
Chamber of Commerce map showing roads to Roanoke.

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Davis GL 32 Play Day.jpg
"Play Day" at Maher field 12 May 1928.

Davis GL 31 Patterson Avenue.jpg
A view of Patterson Avenue.

Davis GL 30 Campbell Avenue.jpg
View of West Campbell Avenue at 8th Street intersection, 1928.

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View of people playing recreational games in Melrose Park.

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Image of a tanker style truck.

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Davis GL 269 Jefferson Street.jpg
Northwest corner at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Davis GL 26 State and City Bank.jpg
Side view of State & City Bank, once located at approximately 206 Jefferson Street. This photo was taken after a building was razed.

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View of several homes in Southeast.

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North entrance to Shaffer's Crossing.

Davis GL 241 10th Street.jpg
A view of 10th Street NW at Williamson Road and the Oakland School.

Davis GL 237 Walnut Avenue Bridge.jpg
Side view of the Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street bridges.

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Derelict home in Northeast. Exact location unknown.

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View of advertisement signs hanging from the front of buildings along South Jefferson Street.

Davis GL 222 Patrick Henry Hotel.jpg
View of Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park.

Davis GL 22 Single Family Dwelling.jpg
View of a single family dwelling made of brick.

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Davis GL 21.1 Terry Building.jpg
Image of a building being demolished with coat laying on ladder.

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Image of a building being demolished.

Davis GL 20 Salem Avenue.tif
View of Salem Avenue east from Second Street, SW. Buildings lines street with painted advertisements.

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Scene in Elmwood Park viewing the rose garden.

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Scene in Elmwood Park with a view of Patrick Henry Hotel.

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Looking west on Campbell Avenue at intersection with Jefferson Street.

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Windsor Avenue in Raleigh Court

Davis GL 172 Hotel Patrick Henry.jpg
View of Hotel Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park

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Unidentified building near downtown.

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Natural Bridge

Davis GL 16 Neighborhood.jpg
Though not in Roanoke, this Longview, Washington neighborhood scene was used as an example in John Nolen's plan for Roanoke.

Davis GL 14 Pond in Elmwood Park.jpg
View of pond in Elmwood Park.

Davis GL 13 Church Avenue.jpg
View of Church Avenue looking east from Commerce Street (now 2nd Street). Greene Memorial UMC visible on right, old YMCA visible on left.

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View of two men standing beside Watts Springs.

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Fire Escape diagram depicting a "state-of-the-art" fire escape containing a slide.

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Davis GL 110 Campbell Avenue.jpg
Various business signs along E. Campbell Avenue.

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View of Staunton Avenue near 24th Street.

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Vacant store fronts in the 100 block of Salem Avenue.

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Melrose Avenue. Exact location unknown.

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Houses on Maiden Lane.

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PLayground in Norwich neighborhood.

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View of buildings along Rorer Avenue.

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Ice on the Niagara Dam, four miles east of Roanoke on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Cows grazing next to pond on the outskirts of Roanoke. Exact location unknown

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A view of the interior of the Union tunnel beneath the Crater, constructed by the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment under Colonel Pleasants. It was here that a four ton charge of powder was placed and exploded between Elliot's Salient.

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Confederate Tunnels beneath supporting works to Fort Mahone at Pine Gardens. The purpose of the tunnels was to detect any mining that might be attempted by the Union and they were used as storage for ammunition and refuge during heavy cannonading.

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The Crater is the scene of the Battle of the Crater that occurred on 30 July 1864 as part of the Siege on Petersburg. Pennsylvania miners dug a 511 foot tunnel and placed a four ton charge of powder under Pegram's Confederate battery. The explosion…

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Sign for Big Lick, 7 miles, and Botetourt Springs, 6 miles. An inset of the sign from another angle is included.

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Roanoke's first auto parade on Campbell Ave. in front of present Municipal Building. United Commercial Travelers Grand Council parade. Ponce De Leon Hotel in right background.

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Ku Klux Klan convention. Photograph taken in front of the Colonial Club, formerly located at 602 Day Avenue SW.

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Map showing the Great Southern Mail Route.

Davis 8.6 View of the Narrows.jpg
Panoramic view of Narrows, Virginia.

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Fincastle Presbyterian Church located at 108 E. Back Street in Fincastle, Virginia

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Rader Funeral Home is located at 630 Roanoke Road in Daleville. This building was replaced with the current building in 1996.

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Rader Funeral Home is located at 630 Roanoke Road in Daleville. This building was replaced with the current building in 1996.

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Built in 1901 as the home of Theophilus J. Shickel, the home was conveyed to John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in 1936.

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The Roy Lemon trio performs at Craig Healing Springs.

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Guests play cards at Craig Healing Springs

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The dance floor in full swing at Craig Healing Springs.

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Guests enjoy a performance at Craig Healing Springs.

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

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An unidentified group poses in front of the spring house at Craig Healing Springs.

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An unidentified group next to the Glass House at Craig Healing Springs. The brick building the the Oak Lodge.

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A view of the grounds and guest cottages at Craig Healing Springs.

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The Salem Cottage at Craig Healing Springs.

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J.W. Ould Cottage at Craig Healing Springs.

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The central office of Craig Healing Springs.

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The central office at Craig Healing Springs.

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The central office of Craig Healing Springs.

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A chef prepares biscuits in the Craig Healing Springs kitchen.

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A night view of Craig Healing Springs Resort.

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Guests in the swimming pool at Craig Healing Springs.

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Guests dine in the dining hall at Craig Healing Springs.

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Interior view of the dining hall at Craig Healing Springs.

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The Jefferson at Craig Healing Springs was built in 1910. Though some of the buildings still exist, the Jefferson was razed in 1970.

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Main entrance to Craig Healing Springs

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Entrance gate at Craig Healing Springs.

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An unidentified group stands in front of the dining hall and central office of Craig Healing Springs.

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Built circa 1832, Roaring Run Furnace was a hot-blast iron furnace. Located in the Jefferson National Forest, the furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

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Elizabeth Heights Apartments from the corner of Idaho Street and Elizabeth Avenue in Salem.

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Elizabeth Heights Apartments, located from the corner of Idaho Street and Illinois Avenue in Salem.

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Elizabeth Heights apartment complex, located on Idaho and Illinois Streets in Salem.

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Philpott Dam on the Smith River.

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The Philpott Dam on the Smith River during construction.

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Cascade Falls in Pembroke, Virginia.

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Cascade Falls in Pembroke, Virginia.

Davis 68.221 Mill Mountain Observation Tower.jpg
The first observation tower on Mill Mountain was built circa 1892 along with Rockledge Inn. The tower was destroyed during a violent wind storm in 1914. Another tower was constructed to replace it shortly thereafter.

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Mill Mountain Star was constructed in 1949 by the Roanoke Merchants Association to kick off the 1949 holiday shopping season. Though at first the star was not meant to be lit all year, it became popular enough with citizens that it was decided to…

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Entrance to Dixie Caverns.

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"The Musical Room" at Dixie Caverns.

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An interior view of Dixie Caverns.

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The "Magic Mirror" reflecting pool at Dixie Caverns.

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Stalactite formation known as the "Cascades" at Dixie Caverns.

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Stalactite formation known as the "Organ Screen" st Dixie Caverns

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Stalagmite formation known as "The Leaning Tower" at Dixie Caverns

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Flowstone formation known at the "Wedding Bell" at Dixie Caverns.

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Billboard sign for Dixie Caverns.

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Natural Bridge

Davis 67.7 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
The terrace overlooking the golf course at Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be…

Davis 67.6 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
Interior view of the Roanoke Country Club clubhouse, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the…

Davis 67.5 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
Exterior view from the golf course of the Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be…

Davis 67.4 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
Exterior view of the Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the current…

Davis 67.3 Roanoke Country Club.jpg
Exterior view of the Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the current…

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Roanoke Country Club Christmas dinner and dance

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

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

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

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Roanoke Country Club as seen from the fairway. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the current location; it was completed in 1924.

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New concrete bridge built to replace the steel bridge at left. Though the steel bridge was removed, a swinging bridge was erected in its place.

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Old bridge over the James River in Buchanan. The new concrete bridge seen at right. The steel bridge stood in the location of the current swinging bridge.

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Franklin Road Bridge under construction.

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Bridge over the Roanoke River on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Wasena Bridge under construction. The old Wasena Bridge can be seen paralleling the new one. The new bridge was completed in 1940.

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Robert F. Craft Memorial Bridge over the Jackson River. This bridge, replaced the covered bridge next to it.

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Franklin Road Bridge under construction.

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Franklin Road Bridge under construction.

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Franklin Road Bridge under construction.

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A view of Franklin Road Bridge as seen from Reserve Avenue.

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Franklin Road Bridge.

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Walnut Avenue Bridge.

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Norfolk & Western railway bridge over Franklin Road.

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Railway bridge over Franklin Road under construction.

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Walnut Avenue Bridge under construction.

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Walnut Avenue Bridge under construction.

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Walnut Avenue Bridge under construction.

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Jefferson Street Bridge was built in 1926

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Plaque on Memorial Bridge listing all of the Roanoke area soldiers who were killed serving in World War I.

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Plaque on Memorial Bridge listing all of the Roanoke area soldiers who were killed serving in World War I.

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Memorial Bridge was built in 1926 by the WW Boxley Company. The bridge stands as a monument to veterans of World War I.

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Crossing into Raleigh Court, the Memorial Bridge was dedicated on 30 August 1926. It was named to honor World War I veterans.

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Memorial Bridge was built in 1926 by the WW Boxley Company. The bridge stands as a monument to veterans of World War I.

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Wasena Bridge.

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Wasena Bridge shortlyafter completion. Roanoke Ice and Cold Storage visible in background.

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Wasena Bridge shortly after completion.

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Wasena Bridge under construction.

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Wasena Bridge under construction. The new bridge was completed in 1940.

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Wasena Bridge shortly after completion.

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Jefferson Street Bridge was built in 1926.

Davis 65.941 Norfolk and Western Office Fire.jpg
A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.

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A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.

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The Philip Levy Exchange Store alarm was struck at 1:21pm on 31 August 1928. This photo was taken not long after the fire started. Both city ladder trucks were on the scene to combat the fire in the top floors of the four story building.

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Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.

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Ladder trucks 1 and 2 were utilized to fight the fire at the Philip Levy Exchange Store, which was burning on the top floors of the four story building.

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Firemen attempt to extinguish the fire at the Philip Levy Exchange Store at 118 Salem Avenue.

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The Philip Levy and Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. Philip Levy was located at 118 Salem Avenue. Both city ladder trucks were utilized in an attempt to extinguish the fire, which was burning on the top…

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Even after the building's collapse, firemen continue to hose down the smoldering rubble that was once the Philip Levy Exchange Store.

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Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.

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Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.

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The Philip Levy and Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. Philip Levy was located at 118 Salem Avenue.

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The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.

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The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.

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The Ponce de Leon Hotel caught fire on 28 December 1928. All nine Roanoke engines and two ladder trucks were on the scene, including a hose truck from Vinton and an engine from Salem. The original 5 story portion of the hotel was destroyed and would…

Davis 65.86 Steamer #2.jpg
Steamer #2 was purchased by Norfolk & Western and placed into service in September 1907. It is shown here stored at Station #9.

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Testing of fire fighting equipment by the river.

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Fire Station #7 opened on 13 December 1922. It is located at 1742 Memorial Avenue.

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Fire Station #9 opened on 2 October 1929. It is located at 514 24th Street.

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Located at 2328 Crystal Spring Avenue, Fire Station #8 opened on 23 January 1929 and still serves the community today.

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Located at 2328 Crystal Spring Avenue, Fire Station #8 opened on 23 January 1929 and still serves the community today.

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Fireman of Firestation #8. Located at 2328 Crystal Spring Avenue, Station #8 opened on 23 January 1929 and still serves the community today.

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Fire Station #6 opened on 5 September 1911 at 1015 Jamison Avenue. It ceased operation as a fire station in 1979. It is now used as a police substation. Fire Station #6 was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1990 and the National Register…

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Firemen of Fire Station #5. Station #5 opened in 1911. While no longer used as a fire station, the building still stands at 216 12th Street NW.

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Fire Station #5 opened on 5 September 1911. While no longer used as a fire station, the building remains at 216 12th Street.

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Fire Station #5 opened on 5 September 1911. While no longer used as a fire station, the building remains at 216 12th Street.

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Booster trip. Men and location unidentified.

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Fire Station #4 opened on 5 September 1911. It was located at 323 Highland Avenue in Old Southwest. The station closed in 1965 and the building was purchased by Beth Israel Synagogue. The building was razed in 1967.

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Fire Station #3, located at 301 6th Street. Though the building still exists, it is not longer used as a fire station.

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The building that housed Fire Station #3 still exists at 301 6th Street, but is now privately owned. Shown here at left is Engine #3, a Seagrave Brasshead next to Ladder #2, also a Seagrave.

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Fire Station #11, located at 1502 Riverland Road. Station #11 opened on 14 March 1964.

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Ladder #1 (left), a 1918 Seagrave, sits next to the Chief's car, a Hudson, and Engine #1 (right) at Fire Station #1. Fireman on Ladder #1, from L to R: Elsie J. Knowles, __Shillins, James E. Updike, Harry Grubb, Raymond N. Wills, Harry J. Daniels…

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Fire Station #1, located at 13 Church Avenue, was completed in 1907. The building, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was in service as a fire station for 100 years. A horse-drawn hose wagon (left) and ladder truck are seen in front of…

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Fireman in front of Station #1 on Church Avenue. 1st row, L to R: "Pop" Smith, Adam Arnold, Chief James F. McFalls, Joe Bowman and Cleveland Carper Meador. 2nd row, L to R: James W. Nichols, George Witt, O.C. Craft, Clarence Short, Charlie Boone,…

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Members of the Vinton Fire Department.

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Members of the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 and the Junior Hose Company #2 stand in front of Vigilante Fire Station #1 shortly before escorting the body of Mayor William Carr to his burial in City Cemetery.

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Vigilante Fire Station #1 stood on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Shown here shortly before completion in 1888, the fire station remained in use until 1907 when the "new" Station #1 was built on Church Avenue. Prior to the…

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Firemen from the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 post in front of the original Fire Station #1 (formerly located at Campbell Avenue and 1st Street) prior to the funeral of Mayor William Carr. 1st row, L to R: Thomas Engleby, __ Harris, __ Shank, __…

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Roanoke firefighters line up for a Labor Day parade at the present corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. W.P. Mundy livery stable is in the background.
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