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"Contructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City, the largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameterm on a 100 foot structure - tall as an eight-story office building. Nine rows…

"Roanoke, Virginia's famous star atop Mill Mountain, which shows part of the City of Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ordinarily white, the star changes to red when there has been a traffic fatality. This picture is taken from a helicopter."

"Constructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City. Largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameter, on a 100 foot structure - as tall as an eight story office building. Nine rows…

"Mountain, Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Mountain Park"

"Casino & fountain, Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Scenes at Mountain Park by night, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The Magic City, key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain…

"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"General Offices, Headquarters of Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Norfolk & Western Railway Office Building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"The general office buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway in Roanoke, Virginia, headquarters of the company which employs over 6,000 persons in the city alone. Executive and supervisory departmental offices are located in these buildings, from…

"Engine No. 2171 just built by the Norfolk & Western Roanoke Shops poses for the camera."

"Norfolk & Western No. 603 Class J passenger engine at Roanoke Shops."

"No. 600, No. 1203 and No. 2123, respresenting the main types of modern Norfolk & Western steam power."

"Roanoke Transportation Museum Virginian Railway's Number 135. Former Virginian Electric Number 135 is viewed in front of the old Virginian Depot in Roanoke, Virginia on March 29, 1983 prior to being placed on display in the Roanoke Transportation…

"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive Number 1218. Norfolk & Western Railway's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218, was built by the Roanoke Shops in June of 1943. After many years of Main Line service with the N&W, Number 1218 served as a stationary boiler…

"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive 1218. Norfolk & Western's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218 rolls past her birthplace, Norfolk & Western's East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia, where she was built in June of 1943. After serving the Norfolk & Western,…

"Virginian - Southern Railway Consolidation 722 and Shenandoah & Atlanta Pacific 750 blast through Montvale, Virginia on the Norfolk & Western Railway with the Roanoke Chapter, NRHS Special Virginian, August, 28 1971."

"Norfolk & Western Railroad Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Norfolk & Western Station, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Norfolk & Western Station from Auditorium, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Roanoke, Virginia - The Star City of the South. This city is headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city - replete with fine schools and…

"Norfolk & Western Train Station, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Sunset view of Roanoke, Virginia with Norfolk & Western terminal in center."

"Moonlight scene showing new viaduct, Roanoke Hotel and N&W office building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"City Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."

" New Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."

"US Post Office and Government Building, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia. Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity of 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in summer, and heated in winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of…

"Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity for 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of Elmwood Park, it is within the…

"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."

"High School, Roanoke Virginia."

"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Shenandoah Club, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Patterson Avenue Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Main Street, Wasena, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking west, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, west from Jefferson Street, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking west at night, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Night-time on Campbell Avenue, looking east, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - Magic City of the South, key to…

"Jefferson Street, looking north, Roanoke, Virginia - Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The…

"Jefferson Street, looking north from Church Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson Street, looking south, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Jefferson Street looking south at night, Roanoke Virginia."

"Intersection on Jefferson Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Thirteenth Street, Roanoke, Virginia."

"View on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Clarke Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Terry Building, Roanoke Virginia"

"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)…

"Military Classic of the South - More than 25,000 persons fill Victory Stadium at Roanoke, Virginia for the annual VMI-VPI football game on Thanksgiving Day. The Virginia Military Institute Corps of Cadets (seen in foreground) from Lexington,…

"The Corps of Cadets of Virginia Polytechnic Institute in formation on the football field in a colorful pre-game appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VPI in Victory Stadium in Roanoke, Virginia."

"US Highway No. 11 near Roanoke, Virginia."

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"US Highway No. 220 South from Roanoke, Virginia to Rocky Mount and Martinsville."

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"Views of Roanoke"

"View of Roanoke, Virginia"

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"Night view of Roanoke, Virginia"

"Main building, US Veterans Administration Hospital, near Salem, Roanoke."

"Andrew Lewis High School, Salem"

"Roanoke County Courthouse and confederate monument, Salem."

"Carver School, Salem. Roanoke County consolidated high school for negroes."

"Lake Spring Park, Salem"

"Administration Building, Lutheran Orphanage of the South, Salem"

"Longwood Salem Community Center, Salem"

"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem"

"Twelve O'Clock Knob, Salem"

"Roanoke Valley on the line of the Norfolk & Western Railway, Virginia."

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"Trolley car crossing stream near Roanoke, Virginia."

"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."

"Roanoke, Virginia is the third largest city in Virginia, situated in a natural bowl between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountains. Mill Mountain, a city park in the heart of the city rises 1,000 feet above the city, Hollins College is nestled at…

"Roanoke, Virginia as seen from Mill Mountain. This superb view of Roanoke and surrounding country is taken from Mill Mountain, where the world's largest man-made star is located and gives Roanoke its name as the Star City."

"Bird's-eye view of Roanoke,Virginia from Mill Mountain."

"Bird's-eye view from Mill Mountain of Roanoke, Virginia, Star City of the South."

"Downtown Roanoke, Virginia looking north on Jefferson Street with the Main Branch of the Roanoke Public Library in the foreground."

"South Roanoke"

"Virginia Heights"

"Virginia Heights Bridge and Roanoke River"

"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"

"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"

"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"

"Virginia College (Young Ladies), Roanoke, Virginia"

"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…

"Central YMCA, Roanoke, Virginia"

"Andrew Lewis High School, Salem, Virginia"

"Lutheran Children's Home of the South, Salem, Virginia."

"Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"

"Air view, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"

"Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia - President's Home - This Georgian townhouse, official home of the President of Roanoke College, is one of the most elegant residences in western Virginia. Founded in 1842, Roanoke is a liberal arts college for men…

"The commons and dormitories. Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia near Roanoke."

"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia near Roanoke"

"Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"

"Entrance to Langhorne Place, Salem, Virginia."

"Tourist Camp Fort Lewis Courts. Steam heat, tile private baths, innerspring mattresses, closed garages. One of the best in the east, 8 miles west of Roanoke, Virginia. One-half mile west of Salem, Virginia. US Route No. 11. Open all year. Mr. and…

"Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair Brown, Rev. G.L. Brown. Salem, Virginia October 20, 1908"

"Cooper Home, Salem, Virginia"

"Main Street, Salem, Virginia"

"Street scenes, Salem, Virginia"

"High School, Salem, Virginia"

"College Avenue, Salem, Virginia"

"Group of buildings, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"

"Poff Home, Salem, Virginia" Better known as Fort Lewis Mansion.

"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia"

"Lutheran Orphanage, Salem, Virginia"

"Baptist Orphanage, Salem, Virginia"

"McVitty Home, Salem, Virginia"

"Mount Regis Sanatorium, Salem, Virginia"

"Langhorne Home, Salem, Virginia"

"Elizabeth College, Salem, Virginia"

" Post Office, Salem, Virginia"

" Veterans Administration Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia near Salem."

"Veterans Administration Hospital Roanoke-Salem, Virginia. In the foreground is the grandstand and patient recreational area. In the rear center is shown the general medical and surgical ward building and to the right, the administration building."

"Main Building, US Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, Virginia, near Roanoke."

"Recreation building, Veterans Administration Hospital, near Salem, Virginia."

" Sunrise scene, US Veterans Administration Facility, showing Buildings 1 and 2. Roanoke, Virginia, near Salem."

"Main Street, looking west. Salem, Virginia."

"Main Street at night looking west, Salem, Virginia."

"Grave of Gen. Andrew Lewis, East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Virginia. One of the early settlers in Virginia was General Andrew Lewis, pioneer hero of the Battle of Point Pleasant. In 1767, he was allotted a grant of land consisting of 625 acres and…

"Roanoke Women's College, Salem, Virginia."

"Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem, Virginia."

"Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem, Virginia. Roanoke County was established on March 230, 1838. The first courthouse was erected in 1841 (on site of the present courthouse). The present courthouse was built in 1909, added onto in 1949 and partially…

"Lutheran Orphan Home, Salem Virginia. J.T. Crabtree, Supt."

"Lakeside Amusement Park, Route No. 11, Salem, Virginia. Just one of many rides at the park, Lakeside's famous Sky-lift, taking people on a 9 minute, 1800 ft. panoramic trip high above the park."

"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside", Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."

"Concrete swimming lake, Lakeside, Roanoke, Virginia. Two million gallons fresh water changing constantly."

Scene of the Roanoke River.

"Roanoke's first dinner theatre in the round, "The Barn", a Howard D. Wolfe production of old atmosphere, gourmet food, cocktails and the best of Broadway. Presenting nightly, year 'round to those who know the state's most attractive entertainment."

This old mill was located on Carvins Creek and is just below where the current Carvins Cove reservoir dam is located.

Fan Tail Falls northeast of Lexington, Virginia.

American Legion Auditorium.

"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - "The Magic City", key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."

First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.

"New Wasena Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Wasena Bridge, Roanoke Virginia. This bridge spans the Norfolk & Western Railroad and the Roanoke River. Just behind the trees on the left is the Transportation Museum and in the background are the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains which surround…

"Jefferson Street and Walnut Avenue Bridges, Roanoke Virginia."

"Franklin Road Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia".

"Franklin Road Bridge by night. Roanoke, Virginia."

"Roanoke, Virginia, "The Star City of the South". This city is the headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city-replete with fine schools…

"View from N&W Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia."

"The air-conditioned home office building of the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, Erected 1949. Located on US 221 West. 3 1/2 miles from the center of Roanoke; contains 75,000 square feet of floor space and all modern conveniences including…

"Bird's eye view of the Viscose Silk Mills, Roanoke, Virginia"

"Lindsey-Robinson & Co., Roanoke, Virginia"

"Red Cross Canteen Station, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Aerial view of Carvin's Cove near Roanoke, Virginia, serving the latter as a water supply and recreational area. Favorite spot for picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, and fishing."

"Carvin's Cove, the City of Roanoke, Virginia's watershed, which covers more than 12,000 acres, is a recreational area for camping, boating, and fishing."

"Carvin's Cove Lake, near Roanoke, Virginia."

"Carvin's Cove Lake, a great place for water sports, near Roanoke, Virginia."

"Spillway Carvin's Cove Lake, municipally owned reservoir near Roanoke, Virginia. Carvin's Cove is a five-mile artificial lake in Roanoke and Botetourt Counties, Virginia and can furnish 12,000,000 gallons of water daily to the nearby City of…

"First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Manse, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia." The manse was the residence of the minister.

"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Trinity M.E. Church, South, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1900, this church is known throughout the community for its magnificent Gothic structure and rare imported stained glass windows. Photography in this case was unique in that three different…

"St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church is located on top of a high hill and surrounded by beautiful grounds. It has several fine memorial windows and the altar is most beautiful. The congregation is very large, numbering about…

"St. Andrew's Church and School. Roanoke, Virginia."

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

"St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"St. Mark's Lutheran Church, corner of Highland and Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Raleigh Court Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Roanoke's largest methodist church."

"Greene Memorial Methodist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Greene Memorial Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Greene Memorial M.E. Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 2015 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Belmont M.E. Church, South, corner of Jamison Avenue and Eighth Street, SE, Roanoke, Virginia."

"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, organized 1919. Educational building erected 1922; The auditorium of Colonial design throughout, with complete cooling system, was erected in 1938. Located in the Magic City of Roanoke, Virginia, the gateway to…

"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."

"The Virginia College, Roanoke,Virginia"

Daughers of Liberty members seated in a parade float.

A composite of the individuals involved in the Hillsville Massacre: Sidna Allen, Floyd Allen, Claud Allen, Friel Allen, Wesley Edwards, Victor Allen, Bird Marion.

Participants in Bowman's Kiddie Club, a radio show for children broadasted on WRBX.

Crowds line the streets of Fincastle as a parade makes it way through town.

Ray's Restaurant and Melrose Beauty Shoppe were located in the 2300 block of Melrose Avenue NW.

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

Davidson's Restaurant was located at the corner of Peters Creek Road and Williamson Road.

The Virginian was located on Williamson Road.

Bradford's Seafood and Steakhouse was located at 2523 Franklin Road SW.

Home located at 1335 Clarke Avenue SW.

Home located at 1164 Montrose Avenue SE.

Home located at 325 Mountain Avenue SW.

The home of Ira Meals was located at 318 Church Avenue SW.

Home located at 3015 Avenham Avenue.

Home formerly located at 921 2nd Street SW.

Home located at 1332 Maple Avenue SW.

Home formerly located at 307 Bullitt Avenue SE.

Moulse home located off of Twelve O'Clock Knob Road in Roanoke County.

The home of Dr. Isaac D. Burrell was located at 117 Patton Avenue NW.

The Birches was the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Caldwell. It is located at 1525 Memorial Avenue SW.

Roanoke Grays baseball team.

Unidentified man and boy ride in horse-drawn carriage in Downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke Furniture Company in its 'new home' in the Anchor Building, located at 305 1st Street SW.

Roanoke Furniture Company was located at 305 1st Street SW.

Crowd surrounds a Vinton-bound trolley. Location unknown.

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Auto Tire Company was located at 501 2nd (Commerce) Street SW.

The Jolly Jay Tea Room was located one mile north of Roanoke on Route 11.

Composite of the 1909 Roanoke College baseball team.

Composite of the 1909 Roanoke College baseball team.

Roanoke High School football team.

Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company. Harrs Hardwood was located in Norwich.

Jefferson High School marching band.

Group photo of Roanoke Railway and Electric streetcar drivers.

Crowds bustle at the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Roanoke Police Chief Moore speaks to an unidentified man in front of the Terry Building.

Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.

Looking east from 16 W. Campbell Avenue.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street SW.

An unidentified couple walks in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue SW.

Fire engulfs Michael's Bakery at 501 2nd Street SW. The fire started in Crystal Spring Laundry next door to the bakery and quickly spread to other buildings.

Roanoke Hardware Company was located at 22 Campbell Avenue SW.

Crystal Spring reservoir.

Silver Gables Tourist Court was located at 3404 Brandon Avenue SW.

Silver Gables Tourist Court was located at 3404 Brandon Avenue SW.

Michigan Tourist Court was located two miles east of Salem on Route 11.

Lee-Hy Auto Court was located west of Roanoke on Route 11.

Woodhaven Tourst Home was located at 2802 Williamson Road.

The Redwood Motel is located at 18021 Virgil H Goode Highway in Rocky Mount.

The 220 Motel was located 2 miles south of Roanoke on US 220.

Wedgewood Guesthouse was located at 737 13th Street SW.

Rest Haven Tourist Home was located 2 miles north of Roanoke on Route 11.

Mt. Scenery Tourist Court was located at 3111 Williamson Road NW.

The Gay Lee Motel was located 20 miles west of Roanoke on US 460.

The Skyline Motel is located at 5458 Franklin Road.

Plaza Tourist Court was located at 3011 Williamson Road. NE

The Dun Roamin' Motel and Lodge was located at 1803 Williamson Road NE.

The Hotel Pierce was located on the site that would be become the Hotel Dumas.

The Mountain View Inn was located in Natural Bridge.

Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.

Air Castle Tourist Court was located at 7121 Williamson Road.

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

The Savoy was located at 518 2nd Street SW, currently 450 2nd Street SW.

The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed…

The Hotel Stratford was located at 102-106 N. Jefferson Street.

Davis & Stephenson was an insurance agency located at 112 Kirk Avenue SW.

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

Silverman & Heyman Clothiers was located at 11 Salem Avenue SE.

C.A. Berry Painting, Paper Hanging, and Decorating was located at 28 Church Avenue SW.

Roanoke Notion Company was located at 210 Salem Avenue SW.

Hock's Meats was located at 15 Salem Avenue SW.

Looking north from the 900 block on Franklin Road SW

The Frederick J. Kimball Memorial Fountain, carved out of red granite, was erected in 1907 by Kimball’s friends in a Shenandoah Avenue Park near the N&W passenger station. It provided water for "man and bird and beast". Horses drank from the front…

Thomas Raike and William Massey stand next to their truck, Raike and Massey sold beauty supplies for Belle-Terra Products.

Group photo of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorassan Rajah Temple No. 195 band on the steps of the Elks Club once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.

Roanoke Lodge #197 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The lodge stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road where Anthem is now located.

Sealtest Varieties' boys, left to right: Buster Wingfield, Tommy Pendleton, Roy Hardy, and Jimmy English.

Hunter Coal Company was located at 1600 Cleveland Avenue SW.

Lawrence Campbell, Walter Dale, and Gertrude Dale at 6 Campbell Avenue SE.

Burney Edward Witt was known as the Elliston Yodeler.

Main Building on the campus of Hollins University.

Main Building on the campus of Hollins University.

A panoramic view of the Hollins University campus.

West Building on the campus of Hollins University.

Richard Poff is given a pen by President Dwight Eisenhower. The pen was used to sign the bill enabling railroad men who have paid into the Railroad Retirement Fund and Social Security to draw from both.

Twins Billy and Hiram Fenster were newsboys for the Union News Company. The boys sold newspapers and magazines aboard trains.

A view of the valley from McAfee Knob.

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

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

Lester Leap and Jacob Patterson in front of their grocery store, Hunter & Company at 143-145 Salem Avenue SW.

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

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

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

Enon Baptist Church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in the Roanoke Valley. Built in 1855 across from the entrance of present-day Hollins University, the church was established by Charles Cocke, president of Hollins Institute.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 4040 Williamson Road.

Progressive Brethren Church was located at 620 Salem Avenue SW.

First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. The church and parsonage were located on the corner of Gilmer Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue NE.

The parsonage of St. James Methodist Episcopal Church was located in the 300 block of 5th Street NW.

The old First Baptist Church, formerly located on opposite side of 3rd Street from the current building.

Young Business Men's Class of First Baptist Church.

Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is located at 402 2nd Street SW.

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

Nelson Hardware Company warehouse. The building is located at 207 Bullitt Avenue SE.

People's Furniture Company was located at 118-120 Salem Avenue SW.

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

Roanoke Country Club was originally located in South Roanoke.

Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

Wildheim Game Farm was a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

An aerial view of Wildheim Game Farm, a private zoo owned by J.J. Bower on Peters Creek Road. The zoo contained thousands of birds and small animals from all over the world.

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

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

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

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

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

Martha Washington Candies was located at 310 S. Jefferson Street.

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

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

Trolley tracks wind in front of Hill Crest Hall, the female dormitory for American Viscose.

Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948.

Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948.

Birds-eye view of American Viscose. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948. Hill Crest Hall, a…

Hill Crest Hall was the female dormitory for employees of American Viscose.

A view of First Street in Vinton.

Vinton Roller Mills, along Glade Creek, grew out of mills originally built by David Gish that pre-dated the Civil War. By the Twentieth Century, the remaining mill was owned and operated by James Bowie and produced three kinds of flour. By 1924, the…

Fairland Lake Club was located at 2611 Ordway Drive NW.

Encampment of the 2nd Virginia Regiment of the National Guard at Maher Field.

Adams, Payne, and Gleaves was located along the south end of Jefferson Street.

Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works

Strobel's Airship at the Roanoke Fair. The airship was designed by Charles J. Strobel, after the general idea of the Zeppelin, and took a championship at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. The airship was filled with hydrogen and had a gas engine that…

The Jefferson Theatre was located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.

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

The Academy of Music was located in the 400 block of West Salem Avenue. The Academy opened 7 October 1892. After World War II, it fell into disuse and was razed in 1953.

Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.

Roanoke Sanitarium was located at 1906 Salem Avenue SW. It was opened by Dr. Walter Slicer in 1911 to treat "nervous and mild mental cases" as well as alcohol and drug addiction. The sanitarium closed in 1913.

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

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

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

The Shenandoah Hospital was located at 712 Campbell Avenue SW.

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.

Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.

Jefferson Hospital, which was founded in 1907 by Dr. Hugh Trout, was a predecessor to Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. Formerly located at 1313 Franklin Road SW, the hospital closed in 1967 and was later razed.

Walter S. Slicer's Hospital was located at 601 S. Jefferson Street. The building was later occupied by National Business College.

Home located on Campbell Avenue. Address unknown.

The Virginia College for Young Women was located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue. The college closed in 1933.

A view of Wasena from the north entrance of Wasena Bridge.

The Corps of Cadets of VMI parades on the football field in a colorful pregame appearance at the Thanksgiving Day classic between VMI and VT at Victory Stadium.

The Elks National Home in Bedford.

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

Thurman & Boone was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.

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

The Mexican Craft Shop was located across from the entrance to Hollins University on Route 11.

State Farm Insurance Company once had an office at 5005 Williamson Road.

Looking west on a flooded Campbell Avenue near the Jefferson Street intersection.

"Commencing yesterday the delivery of ice to consumers by Roanoke Ice Corp. Recently organized to take over the plants of the Consumers Ice Company and the Griggs Packing Company."

S.H. Kress Five & Dime was located at 302 S. Jefferson Street.

Passengers ride the Mill Mountain Incline down Mill Mountain.

A view of Roanoke from the Mill Mountain Incline.

Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain park had a casino, dance pavilion, shooting gallery, and bowling alley.

Men stand on the tracks of The Thriller roller coaster during construction.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Entrance of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Some concession stands at Mountain Park.

Footpaths in Mountain Park.

Mountain Park. Caption reads, 'The last Sunday here soldiers were in Roanoke.'

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Crowds watch as the Mill Mountain Incline makes its journey.

Workers raise the infrastructure for The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Men work on building structures in Mountain Park.

Group photograph of the construction crew at Mountain Park.

The Thriller roller coast under construction at Mountain Park.

Construction of The Thriller roller coaster in Mountain Park.

Various buildings on the grounds of Mountain Park. In addition to The Thriller, Mountain Park had a casino, shooting gallery, dance pavilion, and bowling alley.

Wills & Willauer was located at 111-113 Campbell Avenue SW.

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

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

Roanoke Post Office was located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.

Prominent on the left is a sign for W.B. Dillard Drug Co., Prescription Druggists, Soda and Mineral Waters. Watts Dillard was a prominent Salem business man involved in numerous civic projects. His drugstore, at the corner of Main and College, got a…

For many years, Salem had also benefited from passenger service provided by the Virginian Railroad. Virginian passenger service in Salem ended in 1954, five years prior to its merger with the N&W.

Mountain Lake in Giles County.

Cascade Falls located in Giles County.

Mountain Lake in Giles County.

The President's house at Virginia Tech.

Group photo of National Business College students.

"The student body assembled at the college building on Church Avenue and with well-filled baskets marched to the Norfolk & Western where they boarded a special train chartered for the occasion by Professor Coulter. The management of the Norfolk &…

A penmanship class in National Business College.

Group photo of National Business College students.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Located at Jefferson Street and Williamson Road, the Virginian Railway Station served passengers from 1910 to 1956. It was the only station constructed of brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles network.

Birds-eye view looking northeast toward the Norfolk & Western General Offices and Hotel Roanoke.

The Schulte-United department store afire as firemen try to contain the blaze.

The Randolph Street Market was located at the corner of Williamson Road (Randolph Street) and Campbell Avenue.

George and Willie Muse were born with albanism resulting in the exploitation in circuses and sideshows with the stage names Eiko and Iko. George and Willie's story is detailed in 'Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest' by Beth…

"The largest crowd ever to witness a wrestling bout in Roanoke gave what many regard as the greatest boxing champion that ever lived, Jack Dempsey, a tremendous ovation as he crawled through the ropes to referee the Dan O'Connor-'Father' Lumpkin bout…

Piney Grove Christian Church.The church was located in Roanoke County and was razed in the early 1970s due to the creation/expansion of Route 419. The church was located where the on-ramp is located from 419 to 220 South, near Tanglewood Mall. The…

Picturesque Roanoke is "a series of reproductions from photographic views , taken in the City of Roanoke, and the vicinity thereof, especially for this work".

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer was the annual for Andrew Lewis High School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Pioneer is the annual for Andrew Lewis Middle School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

The Presidents is the annual for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.

Yearbook for Preston Park Elementary School.

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

View of Oral Roberts revival campaign taken from the top of Victory Stadium.

Greene Memorial United Methodist Church junior choir.

Boy Scouts of America, Troop 21 in the old Boy Scout room at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church. Pictured are Henry Deaton, Jr., Jimmy King, Alton B. Parker, and Joe Wright.

Julian H. Rutherfoord Family portrait in front of home located at 412 King George Avenue, SW.

Reenactment of the Last Supper at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.

Group photograph of Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Group photograph of Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Hayes, Seay, Mattern, and Mattern architecural firm, formerly located at 1615 Franklin Road, SW.

Employees working in drafting room at Hayes, Seay, Mattern, and Mattern.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

The entrance of a newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

A newly completed Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Construction of Poff Federal Building, located at 210 Franklin Road, SW.

Group photograph of Greene Memorial United Methodist Chuch choir.

Group photograph of Roanoke Youth Symphony.

Group photograph of Roanoke Youth Symphony.

Group photograph of Roanoke Youth Symphony.

Liberty Limestone Corporation office building, formerly located at 19857 Main Street in Buchanan.

J.W. Burress Construction and Industrial Equipment, formerly located at 1701 Shenandoah Avenue, NW.

Noland Company's former location at 1226 Centre Avenue, NW.

Noland Company's former location at 1226 Centre Avenue, NW.

Window displays at Davidson's Menswear.

Window displays at Davidson's Menswear.

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

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

Composite photograph of Roanoke Railway & Electric Company/Safety Motor Transit Corporation employees. Pictured are: R.M. Pendleton, L.O. Kesler, R.C. Richards, R.B. Crider, B.F. Spencer, E.R. Mitchell, J.W. Hale, E.H. Hammersley, R.C. Nimmo, T.H.…

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Composite photograph of Roanoke Junior Woman's Club members. Pictured are: Florence Chick, Naomi Wade, Louise Simmerman, Frances Parrish, Catherine Phipps, Terecia Wingate, Mildred Stickley, Helen Lorenzen, Dorothy Snedegar, Betty Norris, Vivian…

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Composite photograph of personnel of the Roanoke United States Post Office. Pictured are: E.M. Wright, B.S. Sisson, C.D. Spangler, I.C. Barnhart, J.P. Broughman, O.E. Hammer, C.H. Owen, John Robertson, R.W. Adams, R.P. Grogan, D.T. Alley, W.A. Clark,…

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

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

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

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

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

Group photograph of the William Fleming High School band.

Unidentified men stand outside the Capitol Saloon once located at 23 Salem Avenue, SW.

Second Presbyterian Church junior choir.

Second Presbyterian Church junior choir.

Class graduates of Ferrum College in front of Vaughn Chapel.

Colonial Tourist Home, formerly located at 3824 Williamson Road.

Virginia Employment Commission, formerly located at 1204 Franklin Road, SW.

Universal Ball Company, formerly located in the 1900 block of Progress Drive, SE.

Universal Ball Company, formerly located in the 1900 block of Progress Drive, SE.

Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, located at 215 Church Avenue.

Ched's Department Store, possibly located on Route 460 in Blacksburg.

Ched's Department Store, possible located on Route 460 in Blacksburg.

Gulf Service Station, formerly located at the corner of Plantation Road and Williamson Road. . Tinker Mountain is seen in the background.

Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located at 924 S. Jefferson Street.

Propst-Childress Shoe Company window display. Store was located at 306 S. Jefferston Street.

Employees of Whitehead Plumbing next to trucks at 1114 Moorman Avenue, NW.

W.P. Swartz & Company, formerly located at 421 Luck Avenue, SW.

Group photograph of the Oak Hill Academy Board of Trustees.

Mick or Mack, formerly located in the 5300 block of Williamson Road in what is now Williamson Road Plaza.

The Hitching Post Motel, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.

An early Roanoke aviator who used flight for commercial success was George H. Mason, shown here in 1929 with his Waco. Mason sold textbooks throughout Virginia, the Carolinas, George and Florida. He would circle a town, drawing attention, and then…

Customers at Woodrum Field pose in front of the soon-to-be-demolished terminal building. Shown here, from left are Mike Davis, June Carr, Parker Smith (behind the scope), Lou Urquhart, and Jo Hambrick. Note the American Airlines and Piedmont logos…
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