Virginia Room Digital Collection

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Marguerite Belafonte, wife of Harry Belafonte, signing autographs. April 7, 1959.

Group photograph.

Group photograph.

Musical performance

Musical performance

Group photograph.

Two men in formal attire.

Dancer.

Group photograph.

School dance.

Beauty pageant.

Lillian Paxton (wife of Dr. Paxton?) February 1954.

Dr. Harry Penn and unknown woman.

"This is Your Life" program.

Dancer. "Dodd, Addison High."

Unidentified man receiving a plaque.

Two unidentified women and an unidentified man drinking tea.

A woman and a man with a stack of books.

Musicians

Musicians

Musicians

Junior Y sports team.

Group of young adults snow sledding.

Buffett line.

Unidentified clergyman.

Three women in formal attire.

Two men and two women in formal attire sitting at a table.

Group of young adults celebrating. "Claytor, Olivia Skipper (second from right.)"

Group portrait, men in formal wear.

Group portrait, men wearing boutonnieres and women wearing corsages.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait

Two men and a woman in conversation in a library.

A man and three women around a table.

Group portrait.

Boy Scouts Troop 100, Roanoke, VA.

Boys' football team.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Group Portrait

Circle-Lets Inc. Roanoke Chapter.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

An audience.

Group portrait, in front of the Gainsboro Library.

Group portrait, in front of the Robert C. Ogden Auditorium at Hampton University

National Honor Society Addison Chapter

Formal Pageant

Group photograph of five women wearing corsages.

Group portrait.

Two young women drinking Coca-Cola at Lucy Addison High School. "Angel Law."

Young woman posing in front of Lucy Addison High School.

Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. August 1956.

Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. "Diana." October 25, 1956.

Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. "Janet." 1956.

Young woman posing at Lucy Addison High School. 1957.

"Ruth Robinson."

Young woman posing on a stage

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. 1957.

Young woman posing on a stage. February 6, 1957.

"Shirley." March 1957.

Choir.

Nurse.

Candy striper, hospital volunteer.

Portrait of a Young Woman at Desk.

Portrait of a Young Woman Outside Building. February of 1956.

Lucy Addison High School. Portrait of a group of young women.

Lucy Addison High School. Burrell Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing graduate.

Group portrait.

Group portrait.

Formal pageant.

Formal pageant.

Two couples in formal attire.

Dance.

Dance.

Dance.

Dance.

Lucy Addison High School, young woman posing.

"Grandin Court School"

"Grandin Court School"

"Grandin Court School"

"Mrs. Hollyfield" and Students

Grandin Court School Band

Grandin Court School Band

Grandin Court School Band

Students Boarding Bus

Grandin Court School Choir Performance

Grandin Court Choir Group Photo

Student Group Photo

Student Group Photo

Student Group Photo, 26th of March 1952

Student Group Photo, June of 1953

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students at Play

Grandin Court Students on Playground

Grandin Court Students on Playground

Grandin Court Students on Playground

Grandin Court Student Cowboy group photo

Grandin Court Student Cowboy group photo

Portrait of Grandin Court Teacher / Staff

Grandin Court students, May of 1952

Grandin Court students, May of 1952

Two young girls.

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Lucy Addison High School, Group of students

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Virginia Y. Lee and unknown woman.

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Lucy Addison High School Girls' basketball team.

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Oral History Interview with Michelle Bennett
Interviewer: Sarah Sinoski, Brandon Croci
Interviewee: Michelle Bennett
Date: 27 February 2017
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 1:21:14
Transcription prepared by: unknown

Oral History Interview with Linny Caldwell
Interviewer: Megan O'Neill, Brian Fersini
Interviewee: Linny Caldwell
Date: 23 February 2017
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 66:47
Transcription prepared by: Bridget Reardon,…

Oral History Interview with Garland Gravely
Interviewer: Madison Pinckes, Erik Weed
Interviewee: Garland Gravely
Date: 19 February 2017
Location: Home of Garland Gravely
Total Duration: 50:15
Transcription prepared by: Dacotah McGaffic, J.T.…

Oral History Interview with Robin Jordan
Interviewer: Nicholas Dillon
Interviewee: Robin Jordan
Date: 22 February 2017
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 1:06:29
Transcription prepared by: Yvonne Gravely, Hannah Kolcz,…

Oral History Interview with Martha
Interviewer: Avery Kirkendall, Marcus Stewart
Interviewee: Martha
Date: 22 February 2017
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 1:03:56
Transcription prepared by: Alexa Doiron, Lorien…

Oral History Interview with Don Muse
Interviewer: Sasha Roberts, Brooke Thacker, Victoria Preston
Interviewee: Don Muse
Date: 19 February 2017
Location: Home of Don Muse
Total Duration: 1:01:18
Transcription prepared by: Victoria Preston,…

Oral History Interview with Rissa
Interviewer: Omari Chancellor, Emily Brun
Interviewee: Rissa
Date: 18 February 2017
Location: Roanoke Diversity Center
Total Duration: 56:22
Transciption prepared by: Ta’Tyana Buster, Jac Frost

Oral History Interview with Nancy Kelly
Interviewer: Julia Greider
Interviewee: Nancy Kelly
Date: 17 January 2017
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 1:38:45
Transciption prepared by: Malinda Britt and Erin Hannon

Oral History Interview with Kathryn L. Beranich
Interviewer: Julia Greider
Interviewee: Kathryn L. Beranich
Date: 17 January 2017
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Duration: 1:37:03
Transcription prepared by: Kerri Taylor

This is a guide to the the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) History Project began in 2015 as collaboration between Roanoke College, Roanoke Diversity Center and Roanoke Public Libraries in an effort to collect and preserve…

Oral history interview with Dan Jones
Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal
Interviewee: Daniel Jones
Date: 20 February 2016
Location: Roanoke College History Department, 223 E. Main Street, Salem
Total Duration: 95:28
Transcription prepared by:…

Oral History Interview with Gerry Jennings
Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal
Interviewee: Gerry Jennings
Date: February 23, 2016
Location: Gerry Jennings’s home, Roanoke, Virginia
Total Duration: 1:15:59
Transcription prepared by Erin Hannon

Oral History Interview with James Best
Interviewers: Caitlyn Allen (Madison Kunstman also
present)
Interviewee:James Ernest Best
Date: February 21, 2016
Location: Roanoke College, Miller Hall, 221 College Lane Salem, VA
Total Duration:…

Oral History Interview with Larry Bly
Interviewer: Meghan Kennedy (and Caroline Allison)
Interviewee: Larry Bly
Date: 1 March 2016
Location: System 4 Advertising, 322 Bullitt Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA
Total Duration: 34:52
Transcription prepared…

Oral History Interview with Whitney B. Conley
Interviewer: Julie Frymier
Interviewee: Whitney B. Conley
Date: 26 February 2016
Location: Roanoke College, Miller Hall, Room 219, 221
College Lane, Salem, VA
Total Duration: 55:46
Transcription…

Oral History Interview with Daddy Sam
Interviewer: Marlee Wertz
Interviewee: Daddy Sam
Date: 24 February 2016
Location: Interviewee’s private residence, Roanoke, VA
Total Duration: 60:07
Transcription prepared by: Micheala McDonald, Rachel…

Oral History Interview with Ron Davidson
Interviewer: Sydney Brennert
Interviewee: Ronald “Ron” Davidson
Date: February 28, 2016
Location: Mill Mountain Coffeehouse, 117 Campbell Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA
Total Duration: 52:04
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Oral History Interview with Virginia Lindsey
Interviewer: Alexis Rixner
Interviewee: Virginia Lindsey
Date: 25 February 2016
Location: Roanoke College Fintel Library, 221 College Lane, Salem, VA
Total Duration : 80:04
Transcription prepared…

Interviewers: Caitlyn Allen and Madison Kunstman
Interviewee: Kim O’Donnell
Date: 25 February 2016
Total Duration: 77:42
Transcription prepared by: Will Lucas

Oral History Interview with Rodger Saunders
Interviewer: Holly Thompson
Interviewee: Rodger Saunders
Date: 25 February 2016
Location: Roanoke Diversity Center
Total Duration : 59:02
Transcription prepared by: Laura Groves and Craig Walker

Oral History Interview with Peter Thornhill
Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal
Interviewee: Peter Thornhill
Date: 22 February 2016
Location: Peter Thornhill’s home in Roanoke, Virginia
Total Duration: 56:57
Transcription prepared by: Martha Sadler…

Oral History Interview with Trish Valentine
Interviewer: Kerri Dalton (and Teddy Melnik)
Interviewee: Trish Valentine
Date: 25 February 2016
Location: Roanoke College, Fintel Library, 220 High Street, Salem, VA
Total Duration:…

Oral History Interview with Edna Whittier
Interviewer:Tessa Pleban
Interviewee: Edna Whittier
Date: 2 March 2016
Location: Floyd Public Library, Floyd,VA
Total Duration: 1:37:59
Transcription prepared by: Mahmoud El-­‐Hazzouri and Jessica…

Oral History Interview with Rosemary Wyman
Interviewee: Rosemary Wyman
Interviewer: Rachel Barton
Date: 27 February 2016
Location: Floyd, Virginia
Total Duration: 50:13
Transcription prepared by: Rachel Barton

Interviewer: Mariana Araujo
Interviewee: Mary Boenke
Date: 6 October 2016
Duration: 1:01:49
Transcription prepared by: Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo

Interviewer: Zacch Wooten
Interviewee: Barbara Maberry
Date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 58:59
Transcription prepared by: Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey

Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal
Interviewee: Peggy Shifflett
Date: 14 October 2016
Duration: 56:15
Transcription prepared by: Julia Greider

Interviewers: James Stoneking Jackie Landon
Interviewee: Sally Seagraves
Date: 7 October 2016
Duration: 46:08
Transcription prepared by: David Franczak, James Stoneking, and Jackie Landon

Interviewers: Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler
Interviewee: Erika Joyner
Date: 29 September 2016
Duration: 57:17
Transcription prepared by: Kalyn Fowler and Sarah Groft

Oral History Interview with Anonymous1
Interviewers: Roanoke College students
Date: 24 February 2017
Location: Downtown Roanoke
Duration: 52:17

Interviewer: Princess Carter
Interviewee: Larry Forrest
Date: 15 March 2018
Duration: 50:08
Transcription prepared by: Princess Carter

Interviewer: Caitlyn Lewis; Kitty Bridgewater
Interviewee: Anton Black
Date: 22 February 2018
Duration: 66:22
Transcription prepared by: Caitlyn Lewis

Interviewer: Ashleigh Griffin; Princess Carter
Interviewee: Miss Grace Kelly
Date: 24 February 2018
Duration: 1:41:40
Transcription prepared by: Ashleigh Griffin

Interviewer: Kitty Bridgewater
Interviewee: Carolyn Sue Wilson
Date: 25 February 2018
Duration: 1:22:48
Transcription prepared by: Kitty Bridgewater

Oral History Interview with Gail Burruss
Interviewers: Michelle Eimen
Interviewee: Gail Burruss
Date: February 18, 2019
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 59:20
Transcription prepared by: Katie Thaxton, Michelle Eimen,…

Oral History Interview with Yoedie Cleveland Swain
Interviewer: Elbisa Lindov
Interviewee: Yoedie Cleveland Swain
Date: February 25, 2019
Location: Diva’s House of Hair
Total Duration: 1:02:17
Transcription prepared by: Cameron Sammons and…

Oral History Interview with Riley Chattin
Interviewer: Jillian Barnard
Interviewee: Riley Chattin
Date: February 22, 2019
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 57:35
Transcription prepared by: Becca Horton, Alanna Higdon,…

Oral History Interview with Reverend Catherine Houchins
Interviewer: Joel Bowers
Interviewee: Rev. Catherine Houchins
Date: March 11, 2019
Location: Metropolitan Community Church of the Blue Ridge
Total Duration: 56:00
Transcription prepared…

Oral History Interview with Myer S. Reed
Interviewer: G.S. Rosenthal
Date: 21 October 2019
Location: Roanoke Public Library
Duration: 1:13:49
Transcription prepared by: Megan Reynolds and Kierra Burda

Oral History Interview with Nathaniel Preston
Interviewer: Sebastian Harlow
Interviewee: Nathaniel Preston
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
Date: 22 February 2020
Total Duration: 64:59
Transcription prepared by: Cody…

Oral History Interview with Joe Cobb
Interviewer: Eve Allen
Interviewee: Joe Cobb
Date: 21 February 2020
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
Total Duration: 82:58 (in four parts)
Transcription prepared by: Miranda…

Oral History Interview with Ashley Rhame
Interviewer: Julian Edwards
Interviewee: Ashley Rhame
Date: 23 February 2020
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia
Total Duration: 66:45
Transcription prepared by: Julian Edwards,…

Oral History Interview with Michael Blankenship
Interviewer: Monica Taft
Interviewee: Michael Blankenship
Date: 21 February 2020
Location: Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, 301 Patton Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia
Total Duration:…

Oral History Interview with Toya Jones
Interviewer: Alexis Ebbrecht
Interviewee: Toya Jones
Date: 21 March 2021
Location: Online via Zencastr
Duration: 55:30
Transcription prepared by: Tatiana Cherry-Santos, Caitlin Sharkey, Dylan Sheck, and…

Oral History Interview with Catina Lowery
Interviewee: Catina Lowery
Interviewer: Alexis Mattson
Date: 24 March 2021
Location: Online via Zencastr
Duration: 59:49
Transcription prepared by: Lucy Perry

Oral History Interview with Price
Interviewer: Steph Zemba
Interviewee: Price
Date: 18 March 2021
Location: Online via Zencastr
Duration: 94:18
Transcription prepared by: Erica Gudino, Hannah Brotton, Charlie, Steph Zemba, and Alexus Smith

Oral History Interview with Shamaill Ross
Interviewer: Michelle Ogutu
Interviewee: Shamaill Ross
Date: 23 March 2021
Location: Online via Zencastr
Duration: 1:19:43
Transcription prepared by: Liz Ragsdale, Avery Monahan, and Alejandra Carino

Oral History Interview with Dr. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal
Interviewer: Catherine Jessee
Interviewer: Dr. Gregory Samantha Rosenthal
Date: 6 April 2021
Location: Online via Zencastr
Duration: 1:29:39

Oral History Interview with Liza
Interviewer: Ashley Werner
Interviewee: Liza
Date: February 25, 2022
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 1:09:25
Transcription prepared by: Baillee Heatwole, Da’Vaun Lee, Isabella Moritz,…

Oral History Interview with Tommy Feazell
Interviewer: Ellasen Spangler
Interviewee: Tommy Feazell
Date: February 26, 2022
Location: Private residence
Total Duration: 1:35:33
Transcription prepared by: Amanda Fox, Abbie Lewis, Samantha Meyer,…

Interviewer: Katie Stueckle
Interviewee: Lisa Lamphier
Date: 17 July 2023
Duration: 34:09
Transcription prepared by: Katie Stueckle

Oral History Interview with L Saunders
Interviewer: Madelyne Culkin
Interviewee: L Saunders
Date: February 27, 2022
Location: Fintel Library, Roanoke College
Total Duration: 59:14 (in two parts: 45:57 and 13:17)
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This collection consists of records generated by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society. Included are administrative records and pedigree charts. In addition, issues of Virginia Appalachian Notes were originally included with the…

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society..

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

Virginia Appalachian Notes was published quarterly by the Southwestern Virginia Genealogical Society.

" Market Sqaure, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Hotel Roanoke and Lawn."

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"Mill Mountain"

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"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."

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

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The Eyrie is the annual for Staunton River High School.

A newly completed Williamson Road Branch Library.

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Lucy Addison High School Majorettes in front of the Gainsboro Library.

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Groundbreaking for the new Burrell Memorial Hospital 2 August 1953. Photographer: Steve Brody.

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The nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital at an unidentified function on the hospital's grounds.

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Lucy Addison High School football game at Victory Stadium.

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Aladdin Temple #34 on parade, Patton Avenue in front of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.. “Miss Bertha White, Ill. Commandress, Roanoke, VA.”

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The Crossroads was the annual for Stewartsville High School.

The Crossroads was the annual for Stewartsville High School.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from the 1st Street intersection. S.H. Heironimus and Company visible at left. Its location was 37-39 Campbell.

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The home of William K. Andrews was located in the 600 block of Campbell Avenue.

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Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.

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The home of Robert A. Buckner was located at the corner of Mountain Avenue and 1st Street SW.

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Home located at 732 13th Street SW.

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The old sanctuary of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Built in 1883, the congregation outgrew the small church by 1897. The current structure was dedicated in 1902.

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Commerce Street School, also called First Ward School, was located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd (Commerce) Street. Built in 1890, it was razed in 1929 to make room for the post office.

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Home once located at 342 Campbell Avenue SW.

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

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The home of Tipton T. Fishburn was located at 1001 Patterson Avenue SW.

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S.H. Heironimus and Company was located at 37-39 Campbell Avenue SW.

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The home of Samuel W. Jamison was located at 1016 Franklin Road SW.

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Home located at 617 6th Street SW.

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Home located at 115 Mountain Avenue SW. The home was built by John H. Marsteller.

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The original Ponce de Leon Hotel located at 131 Campbell Avenue SW. The elegant verandas are gone by the time this photograph was taken. In December 1930, the building was totally destroyed by fire, killing one resident and injuring others. It was…

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R.H. Fishburn & Co. was located at 320-322 Loudon Avenue NW.

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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.

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The home of Henry S. Trout was located at 606 Campbell Avenue SW.

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Crowds watch the high-wire act at the United Commercial Travelers carnival.

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An interior view of the United Commercial Travelers Hall, Roanoke Council No. 174. The building was located at 320 Loudon Avenue NW.

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Virginia Brewing Company was located at 1218 Wise Avenue SE.

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A crowd is gathered in front of the Botetourt County Courthouse located at 1 W. Main Street in Fincastle for "Court Day".

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The Crawford Hotel stood on Main Street and was erected by W.D.F. Duval in 1871. It contained 40 to 50 rooms with bath tubs and running water. For a few years, the hotel was owned by the Chapman family and renamed the Lucerne.

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Cadets on the drill field in front of Barracks No. 1, now Lane Hall, on the campus of Virginia Tech.

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The home of J. Allen Watts was located at 116 Mountain Avenue SE.

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The old St. Mark's Lutheran Church was located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street SW. The building was built in 1889 by Greene Memorial Methodist Church. In 1902 St Mark's Lutheran traded their church building at the SE corner of Church…

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The Shenandoah Club was established in 1893 at 24 Franklin Road SW. It was later replaced by the current building.

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Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would…

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The Times Building (left) and J.M. Oakey Funeral Home once occupied the buildings located at 122-124 Campbell Avenue SW.

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Randolph-Macon Academy (later Liberty Academy) was a Methodist preparatory school for boys. It was located in the 800 block of College Street in Bedford.

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The home of John E. Penn was located at 1301 Franklin Road SW.

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This view of the Peaks of Otter includes the Elks' National Home (left) and Randolph-Macon Academy.

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After the first N&W office building burned in 1896, this building took its place. A "twin" building was constructed in 1907.

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An artist's rendering of the casino in Mountain Park. The amusement park opened at the base of Mill Mountain around 1903 and closed in 1922.

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A large group of hikers pose on McAfee Knob. The location is one of the most photographed places along the Appalachian Trail.

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Since its inception in 1903, the Elks National Home has figured as one of the principal institutions of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, today the largest fraternal organization in the nation. The Home at first occupied the Hotel Bedford,…

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The building at 17 Campbell Avenue SW once housed the Evening World offices.

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First Presbyterian Church moved into its second location at the corner of 3rd Street and Church Avenue SW in 1875. This photo shows the 'new' building, constructed in 1888.

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The home of Dr. Joseph A. Gale was located at 616 S. Jefferson Street.

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Botetourt Hall, located on the campus of Hollins University, was built in 1890 as a dining hall.

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Home located at 1130 2nd Street SW.

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Home located at 1405 Patterson Avenue SW.

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"Red Cross Canteen Station, Roanoke, Virginia."

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"Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."

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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 Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Stonewall was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

The Charger was the annual for Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

Pamphlet with photos and text describing the first two years of the Mill Mountain Zoo

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This is a guide to the Ladies United Aid Society Collection. The collection contains items relating to the Ladies United Aid Society and their members, including documents and a scrapbook. In 1893, the Ladies United Aid Society was founded as a…

Appalachian Power Company Service Center, located at 803 River Avenue, SE.

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Appalachian Power, located at 606 1st Street, SW.

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Construction of Appalachian Power building viewed from 1st Street, SW.

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Construction of Appalachian Power building from Franklin Road, located at 606 1st Street, SW.

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Comfort Inn, located at 2545 Lee Highway in Troutville.

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Comfort Inn, located at 2545 Lee Highway in Troutville.

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Dominion Tower construction shown from the roof of 213 S. Jefferson Street.

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Grand opening of the Glidden Paint store, formerly located at 3846 Electric Road.

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J.M. Vaughn Market, formerly located at 140 Railroad Avenue in Eagle Rock, Virginia

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Aerial view of Richfield Living. View shows nursing care center built in 1971 located at 3615 W. Main Street in Salem.

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Aerial view of Richfield Living. View shows nursing care center built in 1971 located at 3615 W Main Street in Salem.

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Aerial view of Richfield Living. View shows nursing care center built in 1971 located at 3615 W Main Street in Salem.

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Aerial view showing site of future Appalachian Power Service Center, located at 803 River Avenue, SE. Roanoke Industrial Center in the foreground.

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Whipple Company Store, located at 7485 Okey L. Patteson Road, Scarbro, WV.

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The Gables Shopping Center, located at 1322 S. Main Street in Blacksburg. Tenenants included Leggett's, Mick or Mack, Sears, A&P, Gables Pharmacy, T,G,&Y, High's Ice Cream, First Virginia Bank, Firestone, and Sherwin Williams Paints.

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Corning plant, located at 3050 N. Franklin Street in Christiansburg.

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Montgomery County Hospital, now LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, is located at 3700 S. Main Street, Blacksburg.

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Shown under construction is the Marriott formerly located on Prices Fork Road in Blacksburg across from the Virginia Tech Golf Course.

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The old Blacksburg High School, later old Blacksburg Middle School, was located in the 500 block of S. Main Street in Blacksburg. The middle school closed in 2002 after completion of the new midle school on Prices Fork Road. The building was razed…

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Burruss Hall on the campus of Virginia Tech.

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National Bank of Blacksburg, located at 901 N. Main Street in Blacksburg

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Blacksburg Christian Church, located at 240 Watson Avenue, Blacksburg.

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Montgomery County Mutual, formerly located at 104 Jackson Street, Blacksburg,

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National Bank of Blacksburg, located at 100 S. Main Street, Blacksburg.

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First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 200 N. Main Street, Blacksburg.

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Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Church Street, Blacksburg.

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First Federal Savings of Roanoke, formerly located at 1206 S. Main Street, Blacksburg.

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First National Exchange Bank, formerly locate at 1204 S. Main Street, Blacksburg.

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The former Roanoke YWCA building located at 605 1st Street, SW.

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Willett, Key, and Tatel Law Office, formerly located at 109 Highland Avenue, SW.

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TR's Map of a portion of Roanoke.

The Memoir was the annual for Troutville High School.

The Memoir was the Annual for Troutville High School.

Aerial view of Roanoke from Colonial Heights

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Aerial view of Roanoke from 13500 feet.

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Aerial view looking east down Campbell Avenue

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Aerial view looking west on Campbell Avenue

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Aerial view of the Municipal Building

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Aerial view of Hotel Roanoke and Roanoke Auditorium.

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Aerial view of Norfolk & Western General Offices.

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Aerial view of Jefferson High School

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Aerial view of Highland Park Elementary School, known as Park Street School at the time of this photo.

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Aerial view of athletic field that would become the location of Victory Stadium and Maher Field.

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Aerial view of Mill Mountain, including the Mill Mountain Incline and Roanoke Hospital.

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Aerial view of the Norfolk & Western Railway yards.

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Aerial view of Roanoke looking west

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Aerial view of Virginia Heights

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Aerial view of northwest Roanoke

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Aerial view of northeast Roanoke

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Aerial view of South Roanoke.

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Aerial view of Raleigh Court

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Aerial view of American Viscose Corporation.

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Aerial view of the Norfolk & Western Railway shops

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Aerial view of Virginia Bridge & Iron Company.tif

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Aerial view of the Iron Furnace and Pyrites plant

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Aerial view of Roanoke Railway & Electric Company's power station, substation, car barn and shops.

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Aerial view of downtown Roanoke looking southwest

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Aerial view of Roanoke Railway & Electric Company's power station, substation, car barn and shops.

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Aerial view of Roanoke Railway & Electric Company's hydroelectric plant

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Aerial view of St. Andrews Catholic Church.

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Aerial view of Mountain View, the J.B. Fishburn home.

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Aerial view of Roanoke Country Club.

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Aerial view of Lakeside Amusement Park.

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Aerial view of Virginia College.

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Aerial View of Hollins College, now Hollins University.

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Aerial view of Roanoke College.

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Aerial view looking north of Roanoke. Williamson Road can be seen bisecting the photo from top to bottom. At the bottom left, the first street left of Williamson is Sycamore Avenue. The street above Sycamore is Thurston Avenue. The entire block…

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Aerial view looking east on Campbell Avenue.

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Aerial view of the Norwich neighborhood.

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Aerial view of Roanoke from the south. The road entering the photo at bottom right is Starkey Road heading north. The Shell country store is currently located where Starkey veers right in this photo. This section of the road is now the path of…

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Aerial view of the Andrews farm, near Roanoke.

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Aerial view of orchards near Roanoke.

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Aerial view of mountains at the south edge of Roanoke.

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Aerial view of Falling Creek Reservoir.

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Aerial view of Salem

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Aerial view of Vinton.

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Aerial view of Cloverdale.

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Aerial view of Troutville.

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Aerial view looking north on Jefferson Street.

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Aerial view of Fincastle.

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Aerial view of the Norfolk & Western Railway shops

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Aerial view of Roanoke from Stone Mountain

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Aerial view of downtown Roanoke looking southeast

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Aerial view of New London in Campbell County, Virginia.

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Cannaday House, also known as Waverly Plantation was purchased by Woodrum Airport in 1934. The house was used as a weather station and terminal for the remainder of the 1928s. It was razed in 1955 to make room for growth of the airport.

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This medical complex on Henry Street at Centre Avenue NW included (top left) Community Drug Store, where Dr. Beverly Adams (bottom left) was a pharmacist. Also in the building was the dental office of Dr. H.T. Penn (on right).

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Gathering for a 1942 postcard at the Lynhaven Smoke Shop, formerly located at 125 N. Henry Street are from left: Mr. Roberts, Lorenzo Redd, Hobart Eggleston, Dr. George A. Moore, owner Bill Marshall and his son, James "Anse" Marshall.

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Group photo of Norfolk & Western Veterans Association Colored Division in front of the Lincoln Theatre. Originally built as the Strand Theatre (circa 1920). The Strand Theater took a new name “The Lincoln Theater”. The theater eventually became the…

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Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Campbell Avenue intersection.

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Unidentified employees of Lynchburg Traction & Light Company in front of the "streetcar barn". Lynchburg Traction & Light Company was the predescessor to the Lynchburg Division of Appalachian Power.

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A bird's-eye view of Downtown Roanoke at Jefferson Street looking toward Mill Mountain. The St. James Hotel is visible in the foreground. At right can be seen the Terry Building.

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