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This image depicts a farmhouse and several people in the yard. A farmer is also driving a buggy toward the background of the image.

This image depicts two men sitting in chairs on the front porch of a house. A woman seems to be bringing drinks to them from inside of the house. There is also a dog on the front porch as well as chickens in the yard. Artist signed and wrote "011" in…

This image depicts a man, likely James Ramey, as he aims a gun out of view. He has two rabbits on his belt and appears to be on his own in the forest. "James Ramey as a young man", "Uncle James 1927", and "Ridgeway Va" written on lower left corner.

This image appears to be depicting the slaughter of a pig. There are several people standing in the background, and a small dog in the foreground. "3447689" written in lower right.

This image appears to be depicting the slaughter of a pig. There are several people standing in the background, and there is another pig off to the right side of the image.

This image depicts three people standing at a pig pen, feeding the pigs corn on the cob. There is a farmhouse in the background as well as some chickens.

This image depicts a woman walking toward the viewer while balancing something large on her head. She is walking away from a cabin-like structure where a man is sitting on the stoop. They are in a heavily wooded area. "Grand Daddy Dave" written on…

This drawing depicts three cabin-style houses and seems to also list the owners of these houses in the description at the bottom of the image. There is a man sitting on the stoop of the first cabin and a woman seems to be walking down the road as…

This image depicts a farmer plowing a field while being led by two donkeys. There is a farmhouse with smoke rising from the chimney on the right side of the image. "On the Ramey farm" written on the bottom left, signed "Sonnie" and dated…

This image depicts what is assumedly "Grandaddy" who is working in the fields with two horses. There is a farmhouse in the background as well. Artist signed as "Sonnie". "Sun up Sun-Down Grandaddy 1944" also written in lower left. "#2004" written in…

This image depicts a man plowing a field with two donkeys. There is a farmhouse off to the right side of the image, and the sun is setting over the mountains in the background. "Grandaddy" written in lower right, signed "Sonny Ramey" and dated 1944.

This image depicts a farmhouse. The house has a well, a clothesline, and a god. There is also a truck and a tractor off to the right side of the image. There are also three more houses that recede into the background on the right side. "Aunt Alice…

This image depicts what is assumedly the Perkins Home. This home has a well, a dog, and two vehicles. There also appears to be a church off to the left side of the image. Several cars are parked at the church. "Perkins Home 1949" written in lower…

This image depicts two large buildings. The one on the left is a red brick building, and the one on the right is a building with white siding. A blue car is parked out front. Several other buildings recede into the background on the right side.…

This image depicts two large buildings. The one on the left is a red brick building, and the one on the right is a building with white siding. A bicycle and a blue car are also pictured. "1944 Chestnut Knob" written in lower right.

This image depicts, assumedly Naomi and Sonny at Chestnut Knob. Naomi is putting clothes on the clothesline while Sonny is riding his tricycle in the yard. The farmhouse is in the background as well as two other buildings. "Naomi and Sonny 1943…

This image depicts a small child standing in front of a red car. There are buildings behind him that recede into the background. "Sonny at the Age of 3 1942" written in lower right.

This image depicts a close-up of the farmhouse. There is a fire going as well as a clothesline stretched across the image. A man is seen on the far left side of the image. Another farmhouse is off to the right. Artist signed as "Sonny, David Ramey"…

This image depicts three people walking toward a farmhouse in the distance. They are walking through a heavily wooded area, and they are carrying buckets. The artist signed the work.

This image depicts three people walking toward a farmhouse. There are also chickens, a trailer, and an outhouse by the farmhouse. All three people appear to be carrying buckets. The artist signed the work. Dated 2010.

This image depicts what is assumed to be "Elnora going to bus stop Jessie on the other side of road 1946" according to the artist's notation. There is a "Henry County Public School" bus in front of a large farmhouse. Four people can be seen waving at…

This image depicts the inside of a church. The pews are full of people, and there appears to be a preacher at the front of the room. "1939" in lower right.

This image depicts a church in the snow. There are several people walking toward the church and there are many cars parked in the yard. A sign in the yard reads, "Pine Ridge Baptist". There also appears to be the name of a pastor, but it is cut off.

This image depicts a large building, possibly a church, with several cars and people waiting out front.

This image depicts a church as well as several people walking in front of the building. Six cars are parked beside the church and the sun appears to be setting over the mountains.

This image depicts a large building, possibly a church, with several cars and people waiting out front.

This image depicts a large church building. Several people are walking around the front lawn toward the church. There is a cemetery on the bottom right side of the image as well.

This image depicts a church as well as many families headed toward the church. Several cars full of people are parked in the front yard. Artist signed and dated 2010. "Down by the Lake" written in lower right.

This image depicts a woman preparing something at the stove. There is a small dog at her feet.

This image depicts a lighthouse and a body of water with two boats sailing on it. There is a dock with another two boats tied up. The artist signed the work.

This image depicts a group of six people eating at a table. There is a woman in the background carrying a tray of food. There is an old stove in the background. Initialed and dated 2012.

This image depicts a kitchen scene with six people. There is an old stove against the wall and a woman is holding a tray of food. The other five people are seated at the table and seem to be laughing and chatting. There is a box of "Kellogg Corn…

This image depicts a farmhouse in the snow. There is a clothesline, a trailer, and an outhouse in the foreground. Another house can be seen off to the right side of the background.

This image depicts a group of nine people sitting around a dinner table assumedly praying. There is an old stove in the background of the image. Artist signed and dated work 1943.

This image depicts a farmhouse in the snow. There are two sheds, an outhouse, a trailer, and a woodpile in the yard that are covered with snow. Artist dated work 1946 "Grandaddy's House Ridgeway VA".

This image depicts a farmhouse. The land also has a fire, a clothesline, a trailer, and an outhouse on the land. Another farmhouse can be seen in the background on the right side. Artist dated 1946. "Ramey Land 1946 Ridgeway Va" written in lower…

This image depicts a farmhouse. There are chickens, a fire, and a clothesline in the foreground. Another house can be seen receding into the background.

Reproduction says on back, "Out behind Grandads House,, Ridgeway Va. 1944 Home of Barbara…

This image depicts a farmhouse. There are also pigs, chickens, a trailer, a clothesline, a fire, and an outhouse on the fenced-in property. Three people can be seen walking on the right side of the image.

This image shows two men looking at each other with their arms at their sides, almost like a shrug.

On reverse of DR-A392.

This image depicts a farmhouse. There is a small child in the front yard as well as a pig and some chickens. There is a fire, a trailer, a shed, and an outhouse surrounding the farmhouse. The artist wrote, "Day Break Ramey Farm Sonny" in the…

This image depicts six people standing in front of a building. They appear to possibly be staff. The artist signed the work and wrote, "Plantation" and "1992" in the corner.

This story is about Washington Park, Royal Garden, and Springwood Park. The author talks extensively about how exciting holidays would be at Washington Park since it would be so busy and full of people. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Washington Park, Royal Garden, and Springwood Park. The author talks extensively about how exciting holidays would be at Washington Park since it would be so busy and full of people. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the author's time as a member of the congregation at Mount Zion AME Church. The author also shares that his father served as a janitor there and his mother was on the advisory board for many years. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Henry Street and Gainsboro School. The author shares about all the different kinds of businesses and people were on Henry Street as well as some of the teachers at Gainsboro School. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Henry Street. The author talks about lots of different businesses and how Henry Street was different at different times of day. He also talks about the people who resided and worked on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Henry Street, and the many businesses and people that resided there. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Henry Street coming alive on a Monday morning after a long weekend. The author emphasizes how Nicks Cafe would be open 24/7. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the Hotel Dumas as well as some of the other buildings and people that resided on Henry Street. The author also talks about how he has perceived a change in respect between people over the years. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about some of the places, businesses, and people that resided on Henry Street, especially Hunters Cafe, Jack and Jills Soda Shop, and the Hotel Dumas. The author also talks about how relations among races have changed over time…

This story is about the Horse Shoe Cafe off of Henry Street. The author shares his memories of the affordability of the food and drinks served at the Cafe. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the Automobile Exchange off of Henry Street. The author shares the story of getting his first car here, and despite having to roll it off of the lot, he talks of his love for the car. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about how the author and his family got started in the Gainsboro Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the author's perspective on how interpersonal relationships have changed since he was a child. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about how the author would play in the Library Yard of the Gainsboro Branch Library. Not only would they play in the Yard, but they would also traverse across the street to the Claytor property. The author shares a story from his…

This story is about law enforcement within the Black community. The author talks about Black officers would patrol the parts of town that were predominantly Black and despite their seriousness, they would be more courteous and slower to gun violence.…

This story is about "Sakers Store" located in North East. The author talks extensively about "Mother Saker" and "Bill Saker". The story also reminisces about land and businesses lost to Urban Renewal. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the Urban Renewal Projects that included the destruction of the Commonwealth Neighborhood as well as Old Lick Cemetary. He comments on the removal of bodies from their graves as a result of Urban Renewal. Loose pages from…

This story is about Washington Park and its history of being both a dump and a large gathering place. The author reminisces about the amusement park, Dreamland, as well as how Roanoke has changed and has less opportunity for entertainment. Loose…

This story is about people and places that made up Gainsboro Road. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the "Top Hat Night Club" which took over after the Picadilly Restaurant. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about a childhood friend of the author - Tommy Lee Crowder. Crowder drove 18-wheel trucks to haul supplies across the country. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Gainsboro Road and some of the places that were on that road. The author seems specifically interested in Mount Zion AME Church and the schools in the Gainsboro area. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Henry Street and how the author would sneak some change and leave the house for Henry Street so that he could get the best hot dogs that he knew how to find. Correlates with story number 23 from The Times and Life on Henry Street…

This story is about Nicks Cafe on Henry Street. The author shares some of his memories of one of the men who worked there, "Jonny". Correlates with story number 18 from The Times and Life on Henry Street (page 39). Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about what it was like for the author to come of age during segregation. He shares stories about Henry Street and how you had to look very proper when going out to Henry Street on a Friday night. Loose pages from Taubman. Correlates…

Draft of the table of contents from The Times and Life on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about the "Pie Man" on Henry Street. His pies, especially the Sweet Potato, Peach, and Applie Pies, drew in a crowd from all over Gainsboro. The author talks about never sharing because the pies were just that good. Correlates with…

This story is about Jessie Baker, a local boxer, businessman, and Norfolk and Western Railway Worker. Correlates with story number 14 from The Times and Life on Henry Street (page 31). Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about Economy Shoe Repair. The author remembers the Mr. Green and Cleo who worked at the Shoe Shop. The author also shares a story about how Patton Avenue and Jefferson Street would be closed in front of the library so that people could…

This story is about "Kiser Record Shop" and how the author would go in the store, not to buy records, but just to listen to what new music Mr. Kaiser had in. Correlates with stories 25 and 26 from The Times and Life on Henry Street (pages 55-57).…

This story is about the businesses that made up Henry Street at its prime. The author reminisces on old promises of revitalization on Henry Street. Loose pages from Taubman.

This story is about "the Perkins Home" in "Chestnot Knob Communiety". The author shares an anecdote about his childhood with another kid and his teddy bear. Included photocopy of drawing titled "Perkins House" dated 1943.

This story is about how the author's parents met one another and became a couple before the author was born. Included photocopy of drawing DR-A416.

This story is about the author at age 3 when he was posing for a picture. He also describes some of the surroundings of the images. Included photocopy of a drawing with a red car and a little boy standing in front of it titled "Sonny at the age of 3"…

This story is about the times that the author would spend time at his Grandmother's house with his two cousins.

This story is about "Reverend Jacob Dillard" who was a church leader at Mount Zion AME Church in Gainsboro. Included a folded program from Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Ridgeway, Va., titled "The 40th Anniversary Celebration of Reverend Jacob Dillard,…

This story is about a summer that the author spent at his Grandparent's home in Ridgeway, VA. The author shares an anecdote about missing breakfast after sleeping in.

This story is about a man who killed a small baby. Not paginated

This story is about a small child who drowned because the babysitter left the water on in the bathroom. "(F.1#)" also written at the top.

This story is about a small child who was playing with it's father's loaded gun.

This story is about a small child, "Little Billy." The author talks about how Billy would ride his tricycle, but one day he was run over and died.

This story is about the author traveling back home to his parents' house in Roanoke from Detroit.

This story is about the author's life, and specifically about his time spent with the Norfolk and Western Railway.

This story is about some of the jobs that the author had while working and living in Roanoke. He also details some of his family troubles alongside some trouble with the law. He talks about how his faith and religion were very important to him while…

This story is about small children and babies, and how the author wishes that these people would not be harmed. Age-related damage and decay.

This story is largely about North East, and how urban renewal swept through, especially with the Commonwealth Project in 1955. The author talks about how urban renewal threw people back into debt after paying off their homes. Page has creasing.

This story is about the Roanoke Wheels Club. This club was filled with motorcycle owners and riders, and they would organize trips together to other towns and cities outside of Roanoke.

This story is about 7th Avenue. The author also talks about relationships that he experienced in the neighborhood. He emphasizes how relationships have changed over the years.

This story is about the "Up Town Club" and how people would go to have a good time. The author remarks on how the atmosphere was laid back, and did not include any trouble-makers. Included a full-size copy of a drawing depicting four people outside a…

This story is about some of the people and businesses that were on 7th Avenue North East. Incuded a photocopy of drawing DR-A188.

This story is about how the author and some of his friends would have someone buy them wine. The author also shares about "Lynchburg Shortie" who would want control of the bottle. Liquid wrinkling, few stains.

This story is about some of the people that the author remembers from the area around North East, Tank Town, and the Kimball Neighborhood. DR-M080.3 is on the backside of page 2.

This story is about Gilmer School and some of the people that used to work there. The author specifically shares a story about one of the Janitors, Mr. Robert Brown. The author also talks about how, just like Gainsboro School, it was the only school…

This story is about some of the people who lived on Gainsboro Road. The author also talks about young people and how he feels about some of their priorities and ambitions.

This story starts with a story about the Barber Shop on Gainsboro, but quickly becomes a commentary on relationships between men and women that the author observes. "No#(7)" written on reverse. Water damage, stains, crumpling.

This story is about the houses, businesses, buildings, and people, that were on Gainsboro Road.

This story is about some of the different businesses and neighbors that lived on Gainsboro Road. The author ends the story with, "Just like Henry Street, all of this black negiborhood was taken also, in the name of progress". Included a…

This story is about the Silas Green Show that would come to Roanoke once a year in the summer. The author talks about how the entertainment was much different compared to what was then offered at the time of writing.

This story is about Springwood Park, Royal Garden, and Washington Park. The story focuses on the people who ran Royal Garden, the natural spring, and the dump that the city placed in Washington Park.

This story is about Royal Garden, which was located at Springwood Park. The author shares a story about damming the water at Lick Run instead of paying the 25 cents to get into the swimming pool at Royal Garden. Slight staining.

This story is about the Commonwealth Neighborhood - especially about the Williamson Road and 4th Street NE areas. He talks about the "Saker Strore" and a man names "Bill" who would take people up in his small plane to see Roanoke from the sky.…

This story is about some of the businesses and people from Gainsboro Road and Peach Road. The author also talks about the Black police officers who would patrol in Gainsboro and how much he, and other community members, got to know these officers.

This story is about the Dreamland Amusement Park run by the Hale family as well as how Urban Renewal caused lots of Black business-owners and Black-owned businesses to fail.

This story is about Peach Road and Orange Avenue as well as some of the buildings and businesses that were housed there. The author talks about how the buildings have changed over the years. Slight creasing and small stains.

This story is about Gainsboro Road and Peach Road as well as some of the businesses and people that resided there. The author also talks very lengthily about how costs have changed and how taxes have risen from the time he was writing about to the…

This story is about a few of the businesses on Gainsboro Road. The author talks also shares some anecdotes from his childhood that relate to the businesses. He shares some of the people that made those businesses what they were.

This story is about the American Legion Auditorium as well as the Norfolk and Western Railway and Hotel Roanoke. The author shares anecdotes about his years working and the times that he was able to have fun at the American Legion Auditorium.

This story is about the two women who lived in the Mansion on Patton Avenue. Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Burrell were two wealthy widows of the Gainsboro community, and they were well-known for their lovely car, to which the author refers to as a "Rolls…

This story is about a funeral home that used to be on Loudon Avenue as well as Hunts Taxi Service, which would take the author and his mother downtown. Large oil stain

This story is about "Robert Morman". The author talks about how Morman ran a local club to make some money. The author does not remember many problems, but remembers that people always went to have a good time. Slight creasing.

This story is about the Horse Shoe Cafe as well as some of the other businesses on Henry Street. The author also shares a story about cutting class to spend time on Henry Street. Heavily yellowed, no mechanical damage

This story starts with an anecdote about the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, and gradually becomes more about the Claytor Family, the Claytor Memorial Clinic, and the Service Station "on Gilmer Ave". The author also talks about how he lost touch with…

This story is about the home that the author lived in after moving to Roanoke. The author also talks about his neighbors and some of the other buildings around him. Included a photocopy of drawing DR-A186.

This story is about the journey the author's family took to start their lives in Roanoke and the Gainsboro neighborhood. Included photocopy of image DR-A167.

This story is about "The Car Line" located in Vinton, VA. The author shares anecdotes from his time as a worker with the car line service as well s some of the people he met and worked with.

This story is about the author's time as a Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather. He talks extensively about religion and family values. Page has slight creasing. Signed and dated by David A Ramey SR - 7/12/2014.

This story is about the downtown area of Roanoke as well as some of the buildings and businesses that were housed there. The author also talks about how many of those buildings are closed or sit empty at the time of writing. He also shares a story of…

This story is about the "4 1/2 Block of Everything", being the 4 1/2 Blocks of Henry Street before it becomes 1st Street. The author largely talks about some of the businesses that dominated Henry Street and the Railroad. Page has slight creasing.…

This story is about Lucy Addison High School and Booker T. Washington Junior High School. The author also names some of the teachers and members of staff at those schools. Included a postcard-sized print of DR-A055 labeled "B.90% Addison 1950".

This story is about misunderstandings and the possible fights that come from those misunderstandings. The author also talks about different societal issues that he believes may add to those misunderstandings. Page has slight creases. Included 2…

This story is about the Library Yard which was the yard around the Gainsboro Branch Library. The author also talks about some of the businesses that shared the road with the library.

This story is about the Mount Zion AME Church in Gainsboro. The author talks about the circumstances of his coming to the Church including his family's moving to Roanoke and the Gainsboro area. Water stain on left side of page. Included a photocopy…

This story is about the author's time as a young child at Gainsboro School. He shares about being late on his first day as well as some of the punishments he had to endure for being late and fighting on school grounds. The author also shares some of…

This story is about an experience that the author had while in attendance at Gainsboro School. He watched two boys lift the flag every day. Page has small stains and slight wrinkles, otherwise good condition.

This story starts with an anecdote about a domestic issue where the cops were called, but allowed the man to "walk it off". The author then moves on to talk more about societal issues that he was noticing around him at the time of writing.

This story is about the different business, buildings, and people of Gainsboro Road, Gilmer Avenue, and Patton Avenue. The author talks about his work at the Hotel Roanoke as well as some of the people he remembers from the Hotel. Page has water…

This story is about all of the businesses that were located on Gainsboro Road.

This story is about the building that housed Dell's Cafe and then "The Room." The Room was a place "where you could go and socialize and have a nice time, everybody who like to party and dance would Dress and Go to The Room". The place seemed to be a…

This story is about how the author and his family moved to Roanoke when he was young. He talks about the first few days that he was in Roanoke, and, at the end of the story, he is more reflective about his memories. DR-M045.2 on reverse. Included…

This story is about Royal Garden in Springwood Park. The author apparently did not have enough money to swim in the pool, so he and some others worked to build a dam in Lick Run Creek to make their own swimming pool. Includes scanned copy of the…

This story is about a friend of the author who drove trucks "all over the states and even Canidia". Page has light water stains. Includes copies of the drawings DR-A063 and DR-A061.

This story is about the Hotel Roanoke and the author's involvement with the Hotel. He talks about how his mother worked in the kitchen. His job "was keepiong ash trays clean, picking up pappers and empty trash cans, and helping in the lobby". Page…

This story is about "Hill Top Groc.". The author talks about the owners of the shop as well as how "the hot dogs were some of the best money could buy". The author talks about using his lunch money in junior high school to go buy a hot dog. Included…

This story is about Gainsboro Road and some of the businesses and buildings that filled the street. Page is torn in upper left corner. Light creasing. Includes a scanned copy of drawing DR-A054 with "(A-50) Take a Stroll across Gainsboro".

This story is about "Mr Martians fish market". The author and his mother were seen as regulars at the market as well. Heavy ink bleed and wrinkles.

This story is about the "Mantion on Patton" where Mrs. Burrell and Mrs. Reed lived. The highlight of the story is the "1941 packard car" that the author often admired. Page has light creases. Includes scanned copy of drawing DR-A085 with "(13)", "The…

This story is about the "William Huntington Branch of the YMCA" as well as the different people that frequented the YMCA and what different areas of the YMCA were used for. The author also talks quite a bit about the neighbors that he had on Patton…

This story is about the Gainsboro Branch Library, the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, and some of the other businesses and buildings close to these places. The author talks about some of the people from the YMCA, and how they would react to the author…

This story is about the relationship that members of the Black community had with the Black police officers. Included scanned copy of DR-A060 with label "Trouble on Gainsboro 1951 Then (A-26)".

This story is not only about the Hotel Dumas, but also about the other businesses that were surrounding the Hotel on Henry Street. The author also talks about several of the doctors that worked in Gainsboro. Includes scanned copy of a drawing…

This story is about the author's time as a worker for Norfolk and Western Railway. He mentions his 24 years of service as well. Included scanned copy of the top portion of DR-A036 with label "Rail Road Storys B# 45".

This story seems to be solely a description of an art piece of the author's that is "hanging at Arbys Roast Beef on Williamson Road". Not only is it description, but it is also information on how much the author would sell his art for. Page has some…

This story is about Burrell Memorial Hospital. The author talks about the original building as well as the building constructed in the 1950's, which is still standing today. The author also speaks about some of the doctors and other workers at…

This story is about Gainsboro School. The author talks about a few of the teachers as well as some memorable details and anecdotes especially regarding the Coal Stoves and what happened when students were late to Mrs. Taylor's class.

This story is about the author going to Church on Sundays at Mount Zion AME Church. The author talks about how his mother was an usher as well as how he would use the time to "make eyes at the girls we liked". Included scanned copy of a drawing with…

This story is about the Picadilly Restaurant and its neighbors. The author focuses on the businesses surrounding the Picadilly and the social circumstances present before Urban Renewal. Included scanned copy of drawing DR-A071. Back of copy has…

This story is about how the author would watch others bet and gamble over cards in alleys. The author says, "I guess I learned a lot from watching other play a looseing game". Included scanned copy of a drawing with label "Easy Money (B-18)". Item ID…

This story is about the author's arrival to Roanoke as well as the schools he attended in Roanoke and why he returned. Toward the end of the story, he begins to reminisce on the history of Gainsboro and how it was before Urban Renewal. Scanned image…

This story is about the Hunton Life Saving Crew, "The very first here in Roanoke all Black owned and opprated". The author tells the story of fetching the Crew when a pregnant woman called on him to do so.

This story is largely about the author, his background, and his life. He talks about his family and the jobs he has had to provide for that family. He worked for 23.5 years at Norfolk and Western Railway (now Norfolk and Southern). In this story, he…

This story is about Washington Park and its purpose of being a gathering space for people. The author talks about "people would come to Washington Park on the 4th of July and Labor Day. Those holiday was like going to Bush Garden or Kings Domion".…

This story is about Rev. Noel C. Taylor, the first Black mayor of Roanoke and preacher at High Street Baptist Church. The author talks about Taylor's approachability, but also his disapproval at the changes that occured while Taylor was mayor. The…

This story is about Webb's Garage off of Henry Street. The author talks about how he would ride motorcycles with one of Buster Webb's children. The author also talks about Urban Renewal and the businesses and community that suffered.

This story is about "William Whitton", or Bill, of Bills Clock and Watch Repair. The author shares a story about how Bill would send him to Henry Street to grab his lunch and "make a nickel".

This story is about the "Williams Huntington Branch YMCA" as well as some of the people, including members of the author's family, that lived nearby the YMCA. The author also talks about several of the businesses and buildings around the YMCA as…

This story is about the "Virginia Theather" where the author and his friends would go to see movies. The author talks about how movie tickets would only be 9 cents, but then they went up to 19 cents in "later years". This story is also largely about…

This story is about the "Star City Audotorum" and its popularity in the 1950's and 1960's. The author talks about acts like "Lord Price, Little Richard, James Brown Little Willie John and many other", and how they would then stay at the Hotel Dumas…

This story is about "Royal Garden, what a place,, located in Spring Wood park,," which is now Washington Park. The author also talks extensively about the City Dump that was placed in Washington Park: "You would pass a beautyfull water fall between…

This story is about the Royal Garden Dance Hall, located in Springwood Park (what is now Washington Park). The author talked about how there was all sorts of entertainment there: swimming, dancing, "Black shows,, like Silas Green from New Orleans",…

This story is about the Picadilly Restaurant which later became either the Top Hat or "SadiLite". The author recounts the restaurant owners as well as the reputation of the Picadilly as one of those "places where alchol was being sold". The author…

This story is about Urban Renewal and the Gainsboro Community. The author speaks of the families forced back into debt, "My parents had our home paid for, but like everybody else, Mom and Dad had to go back in dept, and buy another house". The author…

This story is about where the "Johnson an Reed Realitor" building sat in Gainsboro. It is also about how the author's family rented from this company in the mid-twentieth century. The story is also about the neighbors of this business as well as the…

This story is about how the author and his mother attended "Mt Zion AME" when first settling in Roanoke. The author also wrote "The City of Roanoke called progress I personally call it robbry eith papper and a penn" in reference to Urban Renewal and…

This story is about not only "Mr. Martian Fish Market", but also about the neighbors of this business and the people that ran the market. The author also reminisces on the past and the Black community in Roanoke.

This story centers around law enforcement and police officers in Roanoke. The author tells a specific story about being told to leave "Elmwood Park" and not returning until 2009 because of a police officer enforcing the park as segregated. The author…

This story is about the "Gainsboro Libary" and "Mrs Lee" (Virginia Y. Lee). The author talks about how he and his family lived a block away from the library, and how his mother would rent out some of the cookbooks. The author also says that he would…

This story is about the "Fizers Funeral Home", the Rose family and the Henderson Family. The author also talks about "Johnie Boy Henderson" and how he was run over by "a trash truck, while dumping at the city landfill" and how he lived to tell the…

This story is about "Erricks Loungue" and about the people who ran the Lounge as well as another club, The Room. One of the bouncers, "Harold Basham" also drove one of the School Buses, and the author describes him as quite strict.

This story is largely concerned with Dell's Cafe and the building it was situated in. Other neighbors of the business are also mentioned. The author shares memories of how special Dell's was to him and how it was a staple in the community.

This story is about the author's experience with Dr. Wendell Butler, a dentist whose practice was located on Henry Street. The author talks about how bad he needed a tooth pulled, and how Dr. Butler had the author work around the office to make up…

This story is about the author's time in school in Gainsboro at Booker T. Washington Junior High School and Lucy Addison High School. The author speaks about friends and bullies as well as different teachers and their subjects. The author also…

This story is largely about the Gainsboro community before Urban Renewal. The author anecdotally describes places and people in Gainsboro, and specifically on Gainsboro Road, Gilmer Avenue, and Henry Street.

This story is largely about the author's ability to create art about Jesus and other holy people. The author also talks a great deal about his perceptions of others and their spiritual relationships. The author talks about going to Church as well as…

This image depicts "Gods House Baptist" on a snowy day. There are several people walking toward the church as well as some children playing in the snow and gathering around a fire. There is smoke rising from a chimney on the church.

This image depicts the Hotel Roanoke as well as the Norfolk and Western Railway Offices (now Higher Education Center). There are groundskeepers working around some of the trees, and two people walking on the sidewalk outside of the property. The…

This image depicts some of the businesses on Henry Street. From the left, there are "Brooks Drugs", " Show Shine J. Baker", "Day & Night Cab Stand 371-0932", and "Nicks Cafe". All of the businesses appear to be busy and the street is bustling with…

This image depicts the "Prinston Yard Office N&W R.R. Office". The office itself looks like a small building, but a large train is coming through on the train tracks along with several workers on it. The train is marked "1769" with the N&W logo.…

This image depicts Washington Park. Several school buses as well as cars and bicycles are featured. The school buses, from left to right, are labelled as "Wytheville Co.", "Henry Co.", "Bedford Co.", and "Cambel Co.". On the left side of the image,…

This image depicts a bow of fruit situated in front of a picture of Jesus' crucifixion. The bowl also has one candle on the left and one candle on the right. Some of the fruit has fallen out of the bowl, and there is also a glass of a dark red liquid…

This image largely depicts the Henry Street Bridge as it crosses over the Norfolk and Western Railroad Tracks that separate Gainsboro from Downtown Roanoke. Workers of the railway are by the tracks, and other people can be seen walking across the…

This image depicts "Mt Zion AME" Church on the left of the image, and "Gainsboro School" on the right. Houses recede into the background on both sides of the image, and many people fill the sidewalks, streets, and yards.

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This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library in black and white. Eight people can be seen walking or biking in the foreground of the image. St. Andrew's Catholic Church is in the top right corner of the image. The artist notated "1958" in the…

This image depicts the Gainsboro Branch Library. "Negibors Store ABC" is poking out from behind the library. There are two kids playing football in the Library Yard, and a dog is watching them from the side. Other people are seen around the library…

This image shows Jesus in the middle of a landscape, looking at the viewer. His hands show scars from the crucifixion, and his head is encircled by a halo. There are flowers in the bottom of the image.

This image is a streetscape of an unknown area. There are several buildings surrounding the main street at the center of the image, and a larger cityscape toward the background of the image. Several cars and people crowd the sidewalks of the main…

This image shows a body of water with several boats floating across. There is a large cityscape in the background, assumedly Norfolk, VA (notation in the bottom corner). Another seemingly separate cityscape is situated on the right side of the image.…

This image shows three rows of houses as well as several cars and trucks maneuvering the streets those houses are on. There are numerous people walking on the sidewalks as well. Toward the middle of the image, the artist wrote, "A Busy Street". There…

This image shows a streetscape with a large wire tower in the center of the background. There are several buildings surrounding the street. One on the left of the image reads, "Joe Pub" and a building on the right reads, "Restraunt". Several people…

This image is largely focused on a woman and a small boy looking out onto a body of water as well as a large boat and an expansive cityscape. The artist wrote "Crossing the Bay To Norfolk 1945" in the bottom corner.

This image features a "Greyhound Lines" bus in the station as well as three people waving at the bus. The bus appears to be headed to "Washigton". There are four gate signs, and, from front to back, they read, "Gate 7 Washington", "Gate 6 New York",…

This image assumedly takes place in either London or France as noted by the artist in the bottom corner. There are several buildings stretching across the image. The building on the far left side of the image is labelled as "J&S", but it is the only…

This image shows a man on a motorcycle as well as other motorcycles in the background as well. A sign at the top of the image says, "Harley Davison".

This image shows a woman and a young boy walking toward a "Greyhound Lines" bus assumedly headed toward "Norfolk Exp". There seems to be someone directing passengers to the bus as well as a worker pushing a luggage cart. There is another bus in the…

This image features the Royal Garden Dance Hall. On the left, there is also a swimming pool and a small river, assumedly Lick Run, running on the side. There are several people featured in the image as they walk around the dance hall and the swimming…

This image features motorcyclists driving toward the viewer. There are several other cars and trucks driving on the very busy road. A large cityscape is in the background. A building on the left of the image advertises a trucking company and road…

This image features the Royal Garden Dance Hall. Behind and off to the left, there is also a swimming pool shown. There are several people wandering on the lawn and toward the pool as well as an assumedly packed dance hall seen through the windows.…

This image is portraying Henry Street. There are several businesses portrayed, including, "Weebys Groc", "Club 308", "Barber", "Brooks Drugs", "Pool Room", "BPW Cab", and "Horse Shoe Cafe". There are several people walking up and down Henry Street,…

This image is primarily focused on the "Atlantic Sandwich Stand". The sign for the stand also says, "INC PEPSY COLA". The inside of the Atlantic seems very busym and more people are outside of the stand, walking around. To the right of the Atlantic…

This image, as notated by the artist, takes place on "7th St NE". The tanks present toward the top of the image are there to signal that this was a part of Tank Town. Two businesses in the front of the image are listed as "Wine Store" and "B&G Groc".…

This image looks down Gainsboro Road toward the downtown area of Roanoke. On the left side of the foreground, there is the Gainsboro Branch Library and the library yard. Further down Gainsboro Road, the artist has noted the presence of "Negibors…

This image features the several businesses on Henry Street including "Hunters Cafe", "Atlantic Sandwich Stand", "Ebony Club", and "Dumas Hotel". There is also the black and white depiction of the Hotel Roanoke on the left side of the image. Several…

This image features a street view of Henry Street at night. On the left side, the businesses, from front to back are, "308 Club", "Brooks Ph Dr. Brooks", "Pool Hall", "Nicks Caf", and "Merico Club". On the right of the image, from front to back, the…

This image features Jesus surrounded by four children and holding another. Jesus is standing on a path that recedes into the background that shows a large cityscape. Glitter is used as one of the mediums in the piece. The artist signed the piece and…

This image seemingly portrays "Harrison Ave 1959" as notated by the artist in the bottom corner of the image. Most of the image is in black and white except for St. Andrew's Catholic Church at the top of the image. There are several people walking in…

This image takes place at the intersection of Henry Street and High Street. The main focus appears to be "Hunters Cafe" and "Palace Hotel" on the right side of the image. People are seen on the street as well as in the windows of the buildings that…

This image shows four different businesses located on Henry Street. From left to right, "Doctor Butler DDS", "Coffee Shop", "Hotel Dumas", and "Jack & Jills Soda Shop". There are several people seen inside each of the shops as well as two people…

This image portrays "Gainsboro School 1951" as notated by the artist in the bottom corner. The large, red, brick building was located on Gainsboro Road (also referred to as Peach Road at the time). Through the windows of the school, students and…

This image is assumedly of "great niece daughter of nephew William Ramey" as notated by a slip of paper included with the image. There is a young girl pictured with beads in her hair. The artist also wrote, on the piece, "Too Sweet -…

This image is assumedly Lick Run creek at Washington Park. The shaded water source has several people wading through as well as more people walking to and from the water in the grassy area. There are several school buses in the background as well as…

This image shows a river cutting through the center of the image. On the left side there are a couple of houses and a few cars. On the right side, there are more buildings, including a church toward the top of the image. None of the streets or…

This image shows a family standing at a waterfall, assumedly Lick Run in Washington Park. The sign on the left side of the image says "Washington Park" and the sign on the right says, "Springwood Park Trail". The trail circles around the image, and…

This image shows the inside of a church, most likely in the middle of a service. There is a preacher in the pulpit area, and a large choir is congregated behind him. From the center to the bottom of the image, there are several pews full of people…

This image portrays a church, although it is an unlabeled church. The white stone building has several people walking toward it - assumedly for a service. Many cars are parked along the street in front of the church. There are other houses…

This image shows Mt. Zion AME and Gainsboro School. Although slightly illegible, it is assumed that the horizontal street in the image is Gainsboro Road. Mount Zion is the large brick building with the circular stained glass window at the front of…

This image depicts a church service. There appears to be a minister in the pulpit area with a choir further off to the right. The pews seem to be the focal point of the image, and they feature people ranged from sitting to standing with their arms…

This image depicts a minister welcoming in a crowd of people for a service. There are several people walking toward the church. There is a small sign on the left of the image that reads, "Sun Prayer Fri 730". To the right of the image, there seems to…

This image appears to be a minister welcoming in a crowd of people for a service. There are several people outside of the church walking toward the entrance. Next to the church is "Bailys Dept Store". The artist signed the work and also wrote "1990"…

This image shows a church service. There is a preacher in the pulpit area and there is a large choir behind him. There are several rows of pews, and in the pews are people who range from seated to standing and dancing. The artist signed the work.

This image portrays Mount Zion AME Church. The building is shown from the front, and has one stained glass window in the middle of the building. The image shows an intersection, but does not name the streets. Thee are five cars pictured and a couple…

This image portrays Mount Zion AME Church. The large brick building is decorated with several stained glass windows. There is a small section of another building off to the left side.

This image portrays Mt. Zion AME Church. The large brick building is placed at an intersection, and there seem to be two people walking around in the foreground of the image. Artist signed the piece and also wrote "Mt Zion Gainsboro Rd 55 2010" in…

This image portrays St. Andrew's Catholic Church. There are several cars in the parking lot and a couple of buildings off to the side of the church. The artist signed the piece and wrote "2011" in the bottom corner.

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This streetscape shows a busy intersection with many cars and pedestrians. None of the buildings are labelled, but they do seem to be a mix of homes and businesses. The artist signed the piece and also wrote "1992" in the bottom corner.

This image highlights "Hilltop Groceries". The building itself seems to be split between the grocery portion and the "Grill". A Roanoke City truck appears to be coming to collect the week's garbage. There are several cars parked nearby, and there are…

This image takes place at the intersection between Fairfax Avenue Northwest and 11th Street Northwest. This image shows a couple of stores on the left side of the main street pictured. Those stores are "Carter Jones", "Carland Drug", and "Kroger". A…

This image features ten people standing in front of a landscape of Roanoke. The Mill Mountain Star is on the top left of the image. The people pictured, from left to right, are "Judge Harris", "O-Lee Ware", "Rev. Greene", "Paul Adams Chief of…

This image takes place at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Patton Avenue. St. Andrew's Catholic Church is on the upper right side. The Gainsboro Branch Library is in the center of the image, and the Claytor Mansion is on the left side. More…

This image features a white house as the main focus of the image. In the yard of the house, there are two cars, some chickens, a dog, and a bicycle. There are also a couple of trash cans in the yard as well as an additional car parked on the street.…

This image is assumedly taking place on Henry Street. There are two police officers in the front of the image and there are several people in the background of the image, walking around the street and shops. There is a pool hall on the left of the…

This image features Hotel Roanoke on the left side of the image. The hotel is situated above "A&P", assumed to be "A&P Super Stores". There does appear to be a train crossing the tracks in the background.

This image features seven people standing in front of a landscape of Roanoke. From left to right, people are labelled as "Judge Harris", "O.L Ware", "Paul Adams Chief of Police", "Reiigh Quarles Fire Chief", "Noel C Taylor Mayor", "Johnson Roanoke…

This image features the outside of Brooks Pharmacy. Five people are shown both inside and outside of the pharmacy. One of those people tips his hat to the woman shown. The artist signed the piece and also wrote "1995" in the bottom corner.

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This is an interior image of a shoe shine shop. There is one man sitting in a chair, getting his shoes shined by another man. There are two other men in the background seemingly drinking. Another man peers in from the large front window. Signs in the…

This image features an unlabeled, large brick building. A woman stands at the door with an apron on. There are two other men that walk on the sidewalk next to the building. The artist signed the work and also wrote, "1990".

This is an image of the Hotel Roanoke from across the train tracks. In front of the hotel, there is a building labelled as "A&P Super Stores". This store has large windows advertising "Counry Ham 100lb", "20lb Popato", "Pork Chops 5 [cents]", "Coffee…

This image shows one of the roads that intersects with Henry Street. Buildings on the unlabeled street include "Webbs" and Virginia Theater. Other buildings surround the intersection, but are unlabeled.

This is an image of Henry Street with High Street intersecting the middle of the image. Businesses on the left side of the image include a coffee shop, Pool Hall, Horse Shoe Cafe, and a cab stand. On the right side of the image, there are businesses…

This image takes place on Henry Street. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "Henry St, 1954" and signed his name. On the left side of the image, businesses featured include Dumas Hotel, Hunters Cafe, a hotel, a pool hall, and a cab stand. On…

This image takes place on Henry Street, and the intersecting High Street is seen on the left side. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "Yard 1957". The storefronts are listed, from left to right, as Hunters Cafe, Palace Hotel, Uncle Billys,…

This image takes place at the intersection of High Street and Henry Street. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "Henry St. 1954 Hunters Cafe Uncle Billys Palace Hotel Pool Room Horseshoe Cab Stan B&W". The buildings that are labelled, from…

This image takes place on Henry Street. The artist wrote in the corner of the image, "The Yard Alive 1957" as well as his signature. On the right-most side, Ebony Club is pictured. Receding toward the left, there is then Atlantic Sandwich Shop, a…

This image takes place at the corner of High Street and Henry Street. There are several businesses visible from the street including Atlantic Sandwich and Nicks Cafe. There are numerous people walking up and down the street.

Three men are seen assumedly about to fight or argue. The central figure is drinking from a bottle while pushing away the figure on the right. The figure on the left seems to be pulling the drinking man closer to himself. They are assumedly in an…

Drawing of the exterior of the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA. There is a building with a hanging sign that reads "YMCA". Two men are standing beneath the sign, side by side. One man is much shorter than the other, and he is wearing glasses. The…

Drawing of a fork in the road on the intersection between Gainsboro Road and Patton Avenue. On the left is a building with "Negibors Groc Co" written on a sign outside. On the opposite side of the road is the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA. In the…

Drawing of the fork between Gainsboro Road and Peach Road. There is a street sign in the foreground that reads "Peach Rd" and points towards the right of the fork. There are buildings along both sides of the road, both residential and commercial.…

Drawing of Gainsboro Road. In the foreground on the left side is a building with "YMCA" written on a sign outside. There are more buildings lining the road further down. At the end of the road is a church, likely Mount Zion AME Church. Houses and…

Drawing of the Virginia Theatre on Centre Avenue. To the right, next to the theater, is a building with "North Carolina Mutural" written on the window. On the far end of Centre Avenue is a building with "NW Printing" on it. Two smokestacks can be…

Drawing of a street with businesses. The buildings are mostly brick. On the left side there is a building that has "Cafe" and Bakry" written on the windows. Continuing along the same street, on the right, are buildings with "Jewel" "Art" and "Bar"…

Drawing of a police officer directing traffic. On the left side, the officer's arm is raised and he is pointing. His arm on the right side is raised and held out, signaling to stop. There is a large bus behind the officer. People can be seen crossing…

A group of presumably teenage boys stand in a circle on a large green space. Two of them are standing face to face and appear to be batting each other's hands. Two boys standing behind them have their arms raised while watching. Books are lying on…

Drawing of a group of likely teenagers standing outside in an open green space. Most of the boys are wearing similar clothing that has an "A" on the front. One boy, on the far left, has a shirt that appears to say "Maddison" on the back with a…

Drawing of Henry Street facing the Henry Street Bridge. Cars and people can be seen crossing the bridge. Two people in the foreground are engaged in conversation on the sidewalk. They are standing next to a building that has "North Carolina Mutrail…

Drawing of a yard overlooking a road and neighborhood. There is a fence along the yard, and a concrete path through it. To the left is a brick garage that has a car inside of it. Past the fence on the other side of the road are houses, most looking…

A large group of people are drawn sitting around a table inside of a kitchen. A cabinet with plates inside is on the far left. There is also a table that has presumably a food item on a plate and a knife next to it. At the table, an older woman…

Drawing of three people standing as if they were posing for a picture. There is a man on the left with his hands on the shoulder of a young boy holding a stuffed toy. A woman stands on the right and is holding the arm of the young boy. There is a…

Drawing of three people and a baby inside a house. A woman sits in a lounge chair holding a baby. A man stands behind her and rests his hands on the top of the chair. A young boy stands on the right next to the woman and looks down at the baby. There…

Drawing of three boys playing in a park next to a river. The park is dense, vines, trees, and other plants fill most visible space. One boy swings from a rope tied to a tree. Another boy sits on a rock holding a stick in one hand and pointing to the…

Drawing of two houses on a street corner. The house closer to the viewer is brick and has a bike, tricycle, and another wheeled vehicle presumably for children in the yard. The house next door is white and is next to a larger road. Two people stand…

Drawing of a street in a neighborhood. Three nearly identical houses sit side by side. A yellow car drives on the road in front of the houses. There are two people on bikes behind the car. Other houses can be seen in the background. Also in the…

Drawing of two boys facing the viewer. They are standing in a large open space. The older boy has his hand around the younger boy, which appears to be a toddler. The younger boy is holding a stuffed toy. Next to the older boy, on the left, is a…

Drawing of three boys swimming and playing near a river, possibly in Washington Park. One boy is in the water, while another is standing on a rock and holding a rope, preparing to swing. The third boy is sitting on a rock, facing the water. A pair of…

Drawing of three people swimming in a river. There is a large green space, possibly Washington Park, to either side of the river, with foliage, trees, and rocks on the banks. Three bikes are on the left side, as well as discarded clothes hanging from…

Drawing overlooking a neighborhood, likely Gainsboro. There is a large green space in the foreground, where people can be seen walking and riding bikes. A small truck is parked on the bottom right side, where two people can be seen near it. One is…

Drawing of the interior of a hospital room. A woman sits in a bed holding a baby. A man stands next to the bed on the left, with one hand held near his face. On the right is a young boy sitting in a chair, his arms resting on the bed with his palms…

Drawing of a man and a woman standing in front of a car. The man has one hand in his pocket and the other around the woman's shoulders. The woman is holding a baby. There are two buildings behind them. On the left is a brick building with a stained…

Still life of flowers in a wide vase. There are many different types of flowers in the vase. Fallen leaves, petals, and flowers sit around the vase. There is a pair of glasses sitting on the surface to the left of the vase. A round fruit or vegetable…

Still life of a flowers in a red flower pot. The flower pot rests on a blue tablecloth that is bunched up in some spots. A lit candle in a candleholder sits in front of the flower pot on the left. Most of the flowers in the pot are yellow. There is a…

Still life of a red vase full of flowers. The vase has handles on both sides. The flowers are mostly red and yellow. There is a pocket watch sitting on the table in front of the vase. There are fallen leaves and a flower sitting on the table as well.…

Still life of a basket of fruit sitting on a table with a blue tablecloth. There is fruit around the basket as well. A bottle of presumably wine sits in front of the basket. A wineglass that is mostly full sits to the right of the bottle. On the wall…

Drawing of a bowl full of flowers. The bowl rests on a table. There is a grandfather clock behind the bowl to the left. On the right side is a window that shows a house behind a fence. There are mountains in the background. Signed by artist and dated…

Still life of a vase with four flowers. The vase has handles on both sides. Two of the flowers in the vase are drooped and bent over. There is a small pile of fruit behind and to the right of the vase. Signed by artist and dated 2009.

Still life of a basket of fruit. There are fruits such as pears, grapes, bananas, and apples inside and around the basket. On the left of the basket, just behind it, is a bottle of what appears to be wine. In front of the basket, also on the left, is…

Still life of a vase of flowers with handles on both sides. The vase rests on a piece of fabric that is bunched to create folds and gaps. Signed by artist and dated 9/29/09.

Still life of a vase of flowers. The vase has handles on both sides and a drawing of a woman holding a parasol umbrella. The flowers in the vase are large. Some petals and leaves have fallen and rest around the vase. On the right of the vase are two…

Still life of a bowl of food. There are mostly fruits in the bowl, such as grapes and bananas. There are also what are possibly either apples or tomatoes, as well as possibly eggs. A pocket watch and a set of keys sits outside the bowl. Signed by…

Still life of a basket of fruit. The basket has a handle. There are apples, grapes, bananas, pears, and possibly an orange inside and around the basket. On the left of the basket is a bottle of presumably wine. There is a lit candle in a candleholder…

Still life of a blue vase with an image of a ship on it. There are a variety of flowers in the vase, most of which are white with red centers. The wall behind the vase is either striped or paneled. The vase rests on a pink tablecloth that has black…

Still life of a blue vase of flowers. There is a wide variety of flowers in the vase. There is a long slice of watermelon behind the vase. Fallen leaves rest on the surface around the vase. There are apples and a peach on the right side of the…

Still life of a blue vase of flowers. The vase has an image of a ship on it. There are mostly roses in the vase, but other flowers as well. On the right of the vase is a matching teacup, bearing the same ship on the front. There is a dark liquid in…

Still life of various fruits sitting on an even surface. There are apples and grapes and cherries. A clock sits behind the fruit. There is an empty bottle of wine lying on its side in the center of the fruit arrangement, with the last few drops…

Still life of a vase of flowers. The vase is blue and is sitting on a blue and pink striped tablecloth. There are many types of flowers in the vase, most of which are red, pink, and white. A green bottle of what appears to be wine is to the left of…

Drawing of a woman with short hair and bangs. She is presumably wearing makeup, as her eyelashes are long, sharp, and detailed. She is wearing hoop earrings. Signed by artist and dated 2009.

Portrait of the side profile of a man with a beard and moustache. He is wearing glasses and his eyes are closed. There is a beanie on his head. "Chuckie" is written below the drawing. Signed by artist and dated 2009.

Portrait of the side profile of a woman. Her hair is pulled back behind her ears, where it then sits loose just below her jaw. She is wearing clothes with a hood, possibly a jacket or a hoodie.

Portrait of a man. He has short and neat hair. He has a goatee with a moustache that extends towards his jaw. He is wearing a chain necklace. Signed by artist and dated 2009.

Portrait of the side profile of a woman. Her hair is in many small braids and is tied back. There are beads at the ends of her braids. She is wearing large hoop earrings and a necklace made of large circles. Signed by artist and dated 2010.

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Drawing of a young girl. She is turned to the side, facing towards the left. The girl is holding a stuffed toy and wearing a dress with squares and circles on it. She raises a bottle to her mouth. Her hair is sectioned off and tied into many small…

Portrait of a man wearing a red shirt. He has a moustache and beard. His head is slightly tilted. His eye on the right side is shut, and half of his mouth is turn upwards. Signed by artist and dated 2010.

Portrait of a man with short, close-cut curly hair. Signed by artist and dated 2011.

Drawing of Gainsboro Road. A man stands in the center, walking down the sidewalk. One hand is in his pocket and he faces the viewer. Behind him on the left are buildings. The closest has a sign that reads "Fresh Fish". Behind it is another sign that…

Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. He has long hair, a moustache, and a beard. There is a halo above his head and he is wearing blue. Signed by artist and dated 2010.

Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, holding a baby. The man is only visible from the waist up. He is wearing blue robes and has a halo above his head. He is holding the baby with both hands. The baby wraps one arm around the man's neck and presses…

Portrait of a man, likely Jesus, wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns. He has long hair and a moustache and beard. Signed by artist and dated 2011.

Portrait of a man, likely Jesus, wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns. The thorns have pierced his skin, and small lines of blood run down his forehead. He has a halo above his head. There are three crosses in the background on the right,…

Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. Jesus' hair is long and he has a moustache and beard. He is wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns around his head. The thorns have pierced his skin, and small lines of blood run down his forehead. He has a halo…

Portrait of a man, likely Jesus. Jesus' hair is long and he has a moustache and beard. He is wearing what appears to be a crown of thorns around his head. Signed by artist.

"Rev. Terry Lee Ponder 55-April-55-13th 30 to 30- May 15th" written on…

Drawing of a man, possibly Jesus, holding a child. The man is wearing robes and has a halo. He is using both hands to hold the child. The child has its arms wrapped around the mans neck. Signed by artist.

Drawing of a man with long hair and a beard wearing robes, visible from the chest up. A baby holds onto his neck, and both the baby and the man are smiling.

Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, holding a baby. His cheek is pressed against the baby, and the baby wraps its arms around the man's neck. An angel stands on the left, both hands pressed together in prayer. Signed by artist and dated 2008. "22" is…

Portrait of a man. The man has long hair, parted in the middle, as well as a moustache and beard.

Drawing on back of Manila Envelope. Back of envelope says "Easter Drawings".

Drawing of a soldier sitting on a horse. The soldier has a helmet on, which covers most of his face. He holds a spear in one hand and the reigns in the other. There is a sword at his side. Signed by artist and dated 2009.

Drawing of a man in white and blue robes, likely Jesus, who has his arms outstretched. A group of people are beneath him, surrounding him. Some are pointing at him, others have their arms outstretched as well. There are palm trees in the background.…

Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, who stands outside a stone structure. His arms are outstretched and he has a halo on his head. There are holes in his hands and feet, as well as a wound on his side. Three angels are in the scene as well. One stands…

Drawing of three angels standing outside a cave. Two of the angels work to push a large stone, which reveals an entrance. The third angel stands on the opposite side and has his hands on the rock as well. There are plants and trees in the background.…

Drawing of two people holding a man, likely Jesus. The man on the left is wearing white and has his hands beneath Jesus' arms. The man on the right is wearing yellow and is holding Jesus by the legs. A woman stands in between them, one hand raised…

Drawing of a man carrying another man, likely Jesus, down a path. Jesus is heavily injured. Three people follow them closely, two men and a woman. There are other people in the area as well, most walking in the same direction. One man on the right…

Drawing of a woman sitting on the ground holding a man, likely Mary and Jesus. Mary is dressed in blue and is cradling Jesus. Jesus is heavily injured. A group of people stand behind them. One, likely Joseph, is kneeling and places a hand on Mary's…

Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, being taken down from a cross. A group of people surround him, holding him up. There are many injuries on his body, and a halo above his head. Two people, a man and a woman, stand just behind the group, facing the…

Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, that has been crucified on a cross. There are many people gathered around him and the surrounding area, some of which are soldiers. Two people have been crucified in the background as well. The two people closest to…

Drawing of a man that has been crucified, likely Jesus. Two people stand below him, a man and a woman, holding each other. Two other crucified people can be seen in the background. Two soldiers stand to the right.

Drawing of man, likely Jesus, that has been crucified. The top of the cross reads "INRI". The man is wearing a crown of thorns and is heavily injured. Three soldiers stand below him, with one stabbing his side with a spear. Two other people have been…

Drawing of a man, likely Jesus, that has been crucified on a cross. Jesus is bleeding and injured and wearing a crown of thorns. The top of the cross has a small banner that reads "INRI". Two other people have been crucified behind Jesus. A person…

Drawing of an injured man, likely Jesus, carrying a cross on his back. Two soldiers stand just behind him, one of which uses a whip to strike Jesus. A man helps carrying the cross. There are more people and soldiers in the background on the right. On…

Drawing of a bald man carrying a cross. Just behind him is an injured man, presumably Jesus, who is knelt on the ground. There are soldiers on both sides of them, with one on the right raising a whip. Other figures can be seen in the center and on…

Drawing of a man, presumably Jesus, holding onto a large wooden cross. His body is covered in wounds. A man stands behind him, holding the weight of the cross. Three soldiers stand on the right side and are watching and holding spears. Two people are…

A man with a wreath around his head sits on a throne with two Roman soldiers behind him. He points at Jesus, who has two Roman soldiers standing behind him. In the background, there is a crowd of onlookers.

Drawing of a throne room. Three men sit on thrones with three Roman soldiers standing behind them holding spears. The man in the middle appears to be some kind of ruler. To the right, two men stand, one holding a shepherd's crook. To the right, two…

Drawing of four soldiers surrounding a man wearing a robe with a halo. The soldiers are in identical uniforms, with breast plates, helmets, spears, and swords. The soldier on the left side is holding a shield with a bird drawn on it. There are rocks…

Drawing of a dinner scene. Jesus sits at the head of the table, and appears to lead a prayer. Five people sit on the right, four on the left and three at the other end of the table, all with their hands clasped together and heads bent. Behind them,…

Drawing of the Crucifixion. In the center, Jesus is on a cross. Behind him, there are two roman soldiers, one with a spear and one carrying an article of clothing over his arm. In the back is another figure wearing a tunic. On the upper portion of…

Drawing of a nativity scene. A man wearing a purple robe and a crown stands with his hands clasped, and a man wearing a green robe and a crown kneels in front of a manger. At their feet is a jeweled case, and two golden containers. A woman in blue,…

Drawing of three figures in a barn. The figures are presumably Mary, Joseph, and infant Jesus. Mary is sitting and holding Jesus, who has a halo, as Joseph stands next to them with his hands held towards them. A manger full of hay is on the right…

Drawing of a man in robes and a halo sitting on a tree stump holding a sleeping child in his arms. Two rabbits sit on the ground near him on the left side. There are two birds also on the left side, resting on a branch. Two figures approach the man…

A man in robes and a halo sits on a tree stump. A child stands next to him, holding a round fruit towards the man. A young girl stands behind the boy, looking possibly distressed. A bowl of fruit rests on the ground on the left. On the right are…

A man in blue robes and a halo stands in a garden with his arms outstretched. A small child stands near him with its arms raised up. A winged figure stands behind the man, with arms outstretched as well. A third winged figure hugs a child on the left…

A young boy carrying a white stuffed animal walks towards Jesus with his hand outstretched. Behind him, there are two angels, one holding a sword, and two children, one holding a white dog. In the background, a city with white and gold buildings is…

Drawing of a group of people. The ground beneath them is cut stone. There are two central figures in the foreground. The figure on the left has wings and is holding someone in their arms, with only the person's legs being visible. The figure on the…

A boy in white hugs Jesus while two angels stand and watch. To the right, are two palm trees in the background.

A man in blue robes with a halo and marks on his hands sits on a rock. His arms are around a young boy, who stands in front of him with his hands raised towards the man's face. Three figures stand near the man, one holding a basket of fruit and…

A little boy is carried by Jesus. There are angels and other children surrounding Jesus in a green scape. There appears to be a city in the background.

Small scribble on back.

A man in white and blue robes and a halo walks while holding a young child. A figure with wings stands next to him holding flowers. Behind him another figure with wings follows while holding a child. A young child holding a stuffed toy is on the…

Drawing of people standing on a stone path in a garden. A man in blue robes and a halo stands and holds a child. On the left, a young girl reaches towards the man, holding a bouquet of flowers. On the right, a young boy stands and holds a stuffed…

A young sits on Jesus' lap touching his hair in the center of the drawing. They are surrounded by children in white tunics, and angels with bronze wings. In the background, there are more people dressed in white. Artist signed and dated bottom right…

Drawing of a man in an open green space leading a group of people, mostly children. The man is wearing blue robes and has a halo and marks on his hands. His arms are raised in front of him and he looks down at a child, who is pointing to the left. A…

Drawing of figures in a garden. A man in blue robes and a halo stands and lifts a child. The child is facing away from the viewer. A figure with wings stands to the right and is holding flowers. There are many flowers on both sides of the figures.…

Drawing of figures in a garden. A man in blue robes is sitting next to a stone path. A child climbs on his lap. Three more children surround him, one holding him on his back, one sitting in the grass grabbing his robe, and the third standing next to…

A young child walks towards Jesus with his arms outstretched, on a cobblestone path lined with a variety of flowers. Two angels stand in the background with smiles on their faces. Figures in white are crowded in the background, and there a city with…

Drawing of two people walking in a garden. The person on the left is wearing blue robes and has a halo. His arm is around the shoulders of the other person, who is on the right. The man's face appears confused, and both of his arms are raised. There…

A railroad worker holding a small bag prepares to step onto a train. In the background, two workers carrying bags walk. The train number is "1779". In the background behind the train, there appears to a type of ladder.

DR-A226 on reverse.

Drawing of a garden. A man in a blue tunic with a halo above his head walks with his arms around two children. Beside him, there are two angels, and a little girl holding a doll. Behind him, there is another angel holding a baby. At the bottom of the…

Drawing of a person in white approaching Jesus. In the background, there are angels standing and flying. There is a white city on a hill. In the bottom right corner framed in roses, artist wrote "Jesus Needed one More Angel and Faith Answered the…

Drawing of a garden. Five children in white tunics stand around a depiction of Jesus. The children in front hold hands, and one carries a basket of apples. The two in the back hold baskets of brown fruit, and the smallest child eats and apple and…

Drawing of people standing in a garden. The tallest figure is a man with a halo wearing white and blue robes. He is standing on a rock with his arms held open as a boy moves towards him with a smile and his arms open as well. On the right are three…

Drawing of the interior of a stone building. A child holding a doll walks along a red carpet down the center. Figures with wings playing trumpets are on either side of the carpet. In the back stands a figure in blue robes and a halo. His arms are…

Drawing of a large group of people. In the foreground is a man in blue and white robes with a halo. He is shown holding a child. Slightly behind him on the right is a person with wings also holding a child. On the left, there is a mixture of children…

Drawing of three figures standing on a stone road. On the left is a man in blue robes and a halo above his head. He is shown embracing the figure in the center, who is shown with their back facing the viewer. The third figure, on the right, is a…

Three figures walk in an open green space, their backs facing the viewer. On the left is a small child with one arm raised and blocked from view by the center figure. The center figure is a man in blue robes and a halo above his head. One arm is…

Drawing of a group of people sitting and embracing. A man wearing blue robes is sitting on a rock, holding a child. The man has a mark on the backs of both of his hands. Two other children are standing near him, arms wrapped around each other and…

Drawing of a large gathering of people. One figure, shown as larger than the rest, wears white robes with a blue sash and a halo above his head. He his shown picking up a child, who smiles and waves at him. There are many children surrounding him.…

Drawing of a group of people walking together. They are outside, with plants and trees around them. A man in a blue-green and white robe is in the center. He has a halo and is carrying a child. On the left, a small child holds out roses to him.…

Drawing of many people in a large green space. In the center is a man in blue and white robes and a halo above his head. He stands with his arms on the shoulders of two children. The children are holding hands. Another, smaller child holding a…

Drawing of a group of people in an open green space. There is a fence behind them. There is a man wearing blue robes sitting on a rock. He holds a child in his lap. Two other children stand on either side of him. The man's arm is wrapped around the…

Drawing featuring four figures standing in the clouds. In the center is a man in a blue robe with his arms outstretched. He has a yellow circle above his head, likely a halo. Two figures stand next to him, they are dressed identically and both have…

Streetscape of Henry Street with the Henry Street Bridge in the background. Pedestrians and cars are portrayed in the foreground. To the right of the bridge, two Norfolk and Western trains are depicted. Artist signed and dated lower right corner,…

Streetscape of Henry Street with the Henry Street Bridge in the background. On the right side of the image, an unidentified train is on the railway. In the upper right corner there is a large clock. In the foreground of the image, various vehicles…

Norfolk and Western Train, with a conductor wearing a blue uniform, and another railway worker with a orange stripped shirt and blue pants. The train is numbered "1351". Artist signed bottom right corner, and wrote "Midnight" and "West End". 010,…

Landscape of a train crossing over a bridge. The cars on the train have the letters "NW" on them. There is a river passing below the bridge. A fisherman is standing on the bank, one arm raised. A boat is docked in the water next to him.

A man with a blue coat and green pants stands on the front of a Norfolk and Western train, ringing a bell. There are trains in the background of the image.

Image of a railyard. There is a work vehicle in the center with a logo containing the letters "NS" on the side. Three railyard workers are in the loading or unloading beams. There are many railyard workers performing various jobs. The left side shows…

Landscape of a Norfolk and Western train crossing a bridge.

Landscape of a train passing from right to left over a bridge. The train has the letters "NW" written on it, as well as "BO" and "CP". Each train car is numbered, going left from right the numbers are: 072, 995, 70, 056, and 711. Mountains can be…

Cityscape of a Norfolk and Southern Railyard with two trains in the foreground. Artist stated the location as the Buffalo Yard. In the background, a crane destroys buildings, presumably Gainsboro, while two planes fly above. A railyard worker is…

Landscape of a train passing from right to left with mountains in the background. The train extends into the background, wrapping around the mountains. Two of the train cars have "NW" on them, one also has the numbers "1560". The foreground has a…

Cityscape of Henry Street. The Hotel Dumas is in the right with a "Jack Jill" sign in front, and a Norfolk and Western train is on the left. In the back of the image, there is a large clock.

Drawing of a railyard. There are multiple tracks with trains entering from the left. In the center, a railroad worker is using a tool on the tracks. The background features industrial buildings, presumably related to railyard work, as well as…

Cityscape of Henry Street, with a car heading towards the Henry Street Bridge. A Norfolk and Western train is traveling beneath the bridge. There is a clock on a church steeple on the right edge of the image. There is a "Shenadoah" sign at the bottom…

Active train station, assumedly in Roanoke. Station and figures are on the left side, with the trains and tracks on the right side. Most of the figures are carrying suitcases. There is a sign in the foreground on the right side the reads "WBML No. #1…

Railroad worker in the foreground, with a Norfolk and Southern train in the background of the image.

Five people in the center of the image. Assumedly railyard workers, posing in front of a train. The train is a Norfolk and Western train. Artist wrote on bottom right corner "Old Days", dated June 2010. Signed by artist.

Streetscape of the PAS Station at the Hotel Roanoke. Norfolk and Western train in the foreground with railyard workers at the bottom. Hotel Roanoke at the top left. Artist dated image as 1948.

Boy and parents at the Norfolk Western train station, speaking to a woman in a Norfolk and Western uniform who is counting cash. There is a "NW" logo at the top left corner, with a model train on a shelf above it. Above the worker, there is a board…

Interior of Martin's Fish Market. A older man stands in front of the counter with a fish in his hands. A woman in a red outfit stands beside him, looking into the case. A clerk stands behind the register. Behind him, there is a menu- "Porgies $5 00…

Two uniformed police offers break up a fight between two men on Henry Street. The men's clothes are ripped, and one man's shirt lies on the pavement. The man on the left has blood on his hand. A crowd of onlookers, including a man in a white sweater…

Drawing of an alleyway. Two men are standing, facing each other. The man on the left has his arms raised in a defensive position, ready to fight. The man on the right is shown taking off his overshirt, revealing his ab muscles. There are many other…

Image of the Royal Garden. Through the windows, there are shadows of people dancing. A man with an "A" on the back of his sweater stands with two others peering through the window. There is a Coca Cola advertisement on the side. To the right of the…

Image of the interior of the Royal Garden dance hall. On the wall, there is a sign that says "Royal Garden HHH Club" in cursive. Below it, there is a Coca Cola and Dr. Pepper advertisement. In the left corner, there is a speaker. There are people…

Image of a woman in a green and white striped dress standing on the corner in front of Johnson and Reed Real Estate. The two story brick building has "Johnson & Reed" in the two lower level windows, and a sign that says "Johnson and Reed- Relator,…

Street scene of two streets intersecting. The street on the far end, going horizontally, has buildings alongside it. One building has "B&G" on the front window, with another sign on the side that says "PepsiCola". Houses can be seen in the…

Streetscape of Mount Zion AME Church. The Gainsboro School is to the right, and a two story brick home is to the left. Across the street, three children ride bicycles on a large expanse of land presumably belonging to Saint Andrew's Catholic Church.…

Drawing of a farm. There is a dirt path where a man in overalls can be seen holding onto a plow. The plow is being pulled by two animals, either horses or donkeys. On either side of the dirt path are various trees, plants, and rocks. There is a wire…

Drawing of buildings lining a road. On the left is a smaller road with houses on either side. There is a truck, likely a dump truck, that is stopped. There are two people standing outside it holding large cylindrical objects, possibly trashcans. One…

Image of the new Mount Zion AME Church. To the left, there are three houses visible. In the street, there is a yellow car and a pink car driving in opposite directions. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Mt. Zion".

Image of the front of the new Mount Zion AME Church. There are a yellow, red and pink car on the street, and pedestrians walking towards the church. Artist signed and dated bottom right corner, wrote "Mt Zion".

Drawing of businesses. Two people are standing on a street corner, a man and a woman, with their arms wrapped around each other's waists. On the left, there is a man exiting a brick building. In the window is a sign that reads "Jack & Jill". A woman…

Interior of a barber shop. In the center there is a vanity and mirror set up, with various objects and hair products on the shelves. There is a man in a chair wearing a white cloth. Another man stands over him, holding a tool to the sitting man's…

Streetscape of Wells Avenue, with Hotel Roanoke occupying a large portion of the right side. On te sidewalk, a man walks, and there a sign that says "Garage". Behind Hotel Roanoke, Williamson Road runs across, and the American Legion Auditorium is…

Image of Washington Park. In the foreground, families walk towards a red and white banner that says "Welcome to Hales Dreamland Park". To the right, is a yellow stand that has various advertisements- "Popcorn", "Coa Cola 7¢", and "Popcorn 5¢". In the…

Drawing of the intersection between Gainsboro Road and Patton Avenue. There are road signs in the foreground that read "Gainsboro Rd NW" and "Patton AVE NW". There is a green space to the right, where two people on bikes are riding. There is also a…

Drawing of Dreamland at Washington Park. There is a large green space that is partly fenced in. Within the fenced in area is a wooden building, likely the Dance Hall, where people can be seen inside the window. "CockCola" and "PepsiCola" are written…

Image of Peach Road. One the left, the Gainsboro School is partially visible. Next, the grey house on the corner is possibly the home of Willie Davis or Chuck Jordan. The grey brick store with the red and white symbol on the side is Joe Monsour's…

Interior of a store. There are three people inside. One woman stands behind a counter, speaking to another person, wearing orange. An older woman is sat in the middle of the room in a rocking chair. There is also an animal, possibly a cat, walking…

Image of the Claytor home, a two story brick home with two cars parked in front and a white dog in the front yard. A man with a cane walks in the grass across the street. Behind the home, is First Baptist Church of Gainsboro. To the right is the…

Drawing of Henry Street. On the left, a man is walking a dog on the sidewalk. There is an alleyway between two buildings, where two people, one holding a bag, are walking down. The building on the right of the alleyway has "Shoe Shine" written in the…

Streetscape of Harrison Avenue. On the left, a man walks into a two story brick building with "Top Hat" signage above the door and in the window, along with an image of a top hat and cane. Across the street to the right, is an unidentified brick…

Image of a white house with a red porch, and white chair on the porch. A woman in red stands on the side porch, looking out on the yard. There are four chickens in the yard, two dogs, and a clothesline with clothes on it strung between the house and…

Drawing of Orange Avenue. There is a sign in the foreground that reads "Bedford 28 MI, Lynchburg 58 MI". The road has many cars and trucks on it. There is one semi-truck that has "J&J Trucking" on the side. There is a cemetery that is fenced in. To…

Drawing of Kimball Avenue in Kimball Neighborhood (also known as Tank Town). There is a street sign on the left in the foreground that reads "Kimbal Ave NE". There is a man on a bike stopped next to a green car. He is talking to a man who is standing…

Drawing of a large house with roads on either side of it and a road infront of it. The house is fenced in, with no other houses around it. The road infront of it has a sign that reads "Orange Ave NE" with an arrow pointing left and right. There is…

Image of a brown wood building, with a sign that says "US Post Office, Roanoke VA" in front. There is a blue mail truck in the back, and a mail man loads a bag labeled "US MAIL" into a blue car. In the foreground, a mail man loads two bags labeled…

Drawing of a large bus. It is a Greyhound Bus, with "Greyhound Bus Line" written on the side as well as an image of a greyhound. "Richmond" is written near the door. People are on the bus and are seen entering the bus. There are bags and suitcases…

Streetscape with Saker's Grocery Store on the right, and a brick building with a Pepsi Cola advertisement on the side and "FOR SALE" written on a boarded up window. In front of the building, there is a small plane with a star, and "707" on the side,…

Streetscape with Saker's Grocery on the left. Across the street, the 4th Avenue street sign points horizontally. There is a brick building with a Coca Cola advertisement on the side that says "Cook Cola". There is a small plane partially visible on…

Image of Gainsboro Road, where it intersects with Harrison Road. The first building is likely Fizer Funeral Home, the home next to it likely the Henderson's home, the next building is likely Bill's Barber Shop, and the last building is unidentified.…

Drawing of Hughes Funeral Home on Gainsboro Road. The funeral home has "H.F.H" written in both windows. There is a hearse outside, blocking the rest of the front door from being seen. Another hearse is next to the building, between the funeral home…

Image of Patton Avenue. At the bottom of the paper, there is a street sign with "Patton Ave" and "Gainsboro Rd." On the right side of the road, a garage with a car sits a little ways away from the Burrell Mansion. On the right side of the street,…

Drawing of the Ebony Club on Henry Street. The word "Ebony" is written on the side of the tall, white-brick building. Next to the Ebony Club on the right side is a building with multiple doors to various businesses. On one window, "kis" can be seen,…

Image of the inside of the American Legion Auditorium. Couples dance together on the dance floor, others sit on green chairs at tables scattered throughout the room. On the stage, a group of performers in white suit jackets, red shirts and blue pants…

Drawing of the Henry Street Bridge, looking towards downtown Roanoke. Two cars and a truck are driving over the bridge, in both directions. There are people on the left side using the sidewalk and also crossing the bridge. On the left side, towards…

Streetscape of Henry Street. A man in a blue sweater with an "A" on it leans again the exterior wall of a barber shop. On the left side of the street, there are visible signs for the Pool Hall, Brooks Pharmacy, an a blank one in front of the BPW Cab…

Drawing of a blue car on the road, as seen from the front. Three people are next to the car, standing in the road. One man in striped pants is leaning against the car. Behind him a man in red has one arm raised and the other resting on the roof of…

Image centered on the American Legion Auditorium, a gray brick building with "Star City" in red lettering. In front, is a smaller brick building with a Pepsi Cola advertisement on the wall, and "Pool Hall" written in black lettering. To the left, it…

Image of a young man in a blue sweater, holding a sign that says "Gainsboro Road and Beyond, By Ravid Raey", with a small white eagle perched on top. To the right, is the Gainsboro Library with a yellow car parked across the street. To the left is a…

Scene of Washington Park. In the bottom left corner, a sign reading "Welcome to Washington Park" is in between two cars. A line of families, with baskets, pushing a stroller, and riding bikes fill the foreground. There are school buses and regular…

Drawing of Peach Road. Businesses and homes can be seen on both sides of the road. There is another road going towards the left. In the foreground on the left is a wooden two-story bulding on a street corner that has a sign on the side advertising…

Drawing of a fork in the road, with buildings lining most sides of the roads. The road closest to the viewer is Orange Avenue and has multiple businesses with signs. There is a tall sign with lights on top of it on the far left that read "Willett…

Drawing of a road with houses on one side and a large green space on the other. There is a sign in the green space, at the bottom left corner, that reads "Welcome to Washington Park, DAR". The park has many different types of trees. There are houses…

Drawing of a house that is operating as a business. Written in the window on the right is "Bills Clock & Watch Repair". The window to the left reads "Clock Repair". There is also a sign on the left that says "Bills Clock And Watch Repair". The…

Street scene of Henry Street, looking down towards another street. There is a street sign that reads "High St" (assumedly Loudon Avenue). On the left is a store that has "Jack & Jill Soda Shop" in the window and on the door. Next to it, on the street…

Drawing of the corner between Henry Street and Centre Avenue. On the left, Henry Street, the sign for the Dumas Hotel can be seen. On the opposite side of Henry Street, three brick buildings are visible. The closest building has no visible signs. The…

Interior of Webb's Garage. A man in a mechanic's jumpsuit stands in the center. He is holding a floor jack, which is being used to lift a red car on the right. On the wall behind the man is a sign that reads "Webbs Garage". There are chains and…

Interior of Webb's Garage. There is a sign on the back wall on the left that reads "Webbs Garage". There is a car in the center of the drawing. A man is bent near the driver's side door with a wrench in his hand. Another man is underneath the car,…

Drawing of Booker T. Washington Junior High. The school is in the background and is a large, brick building. There is a large green space in front of the school, past a small road, where many people can be seen. Presumably students at the school,…

Drawing of a group of people standing in a large green area, assumedly Washington Park. There are six people, five of which are gathered around a large pile of rocks with a pipe sticking out from the center. Water comes from this pipe, and there is a…

Drawing of four men standing in a loose circle in an alleyway. There are trashcans and trash lining either side. One of the men, who is the shortest and closest to the foreground, holds a bottle of liquid up to align with his face. The man on the far…

Streetscape of Tank Town. On the right, B&G Grocery sits with a Pepsi Cola advertisement on the side. Across the street, there is an unidentified business with a Coca Cola advertisement on the side. In the background there are two rows of houses…

Image of the destruction of the Kimball Neighborhood. At the bottom of the image, a construction worker directs a red truck with "Joe Bandy" past. On the ground, there "Sakers Store" sign to the right, and to the left, the Kimball Ave NE street sign,…

This streetscape shows three children overlooking the Norfolk and Western Railroad tracks. There is a man in overalls walking in from the right of the image. The Hotel Roanoke is the black and white building on the left side of the image, toward the…

Streetscape of Gainsboro Road and Patton Avenue. On the right, a man stands facing the William A. Hunton Branch YMCA. In the lower right corner, there is a Patton Ave. street sign next to a fire hydrant. A man in a striped shirt crosses the street…

Drawing of the American Legion Auditorium, which was used for various purposes. The Auditorium is on the right side, and two people can be seen walking towards the doors. There are many people outside in the road and on the sidewalk, as well as cars…

The Last Days of North East
Rutherford ave,, most people who lived in that area
call Rutherford Ave. Seventh Ave,
Henry Street and all of The North East Section of The City
older people who had paid for there homes, and now had
to move to…

Image of Henry Street. Construction equipment tears down buildings, with signs like Nicks, Hunters and Pool, and Cab still partially visible. Construction workers direct the destruction.

Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street, p. 59.…

Drawing of Henry Street from the perspective of being on the street. There is a yellow car with two people in it that is the central focus. There are other cars and a truck on the road. The Henry Street Bridge can be seen on the left side. Downtown…

Image of 7th Avenue NE in Tank Town. On the right corner, B&G Grocery has signage on the brick, in the window, and on a sign. Pedestrians walk past the grocery. The rest of the street has homes and cars. In the background there are three large…

Image of the interior of Martin's Fish Market. A man in white and a older woman in orange are looking intently at the display case, while an older man stands behind counter. A store clerk attends the register, and holds a wrapped fish. On the wall…

Drawing of the Virginia Theatre from Centre Avenue. The Virginia Theatre is on the right side, only partially visible. Its sign is cut from view, reading as "Virginia Thea-". Behind it is a sign that reads "Webb's Garage". In front of the theatre, in…

Image of the front of the Virginia Theatre. A couple and a child stands at the ticket window, beneath a large yellow sign with "Virginia" written in red lettering next to three red stars. To the right, a woman in a dotted dress walks through the…

Interior of the Royal Gardens Dance Hall. It is a large wooden building with an open interior where many people can be seen dancing and talking. On the left are screened windows. There are people looking into the dance hall from these windows. Above…

Streetscape focused on the Gilmer School, a large, brick two story building. Students and staff are visible through two windows on the first floor, and through the front door. Children and adults walk down the sidewalk headed towards the school. To…

Drawing of Washington Park. There is a large open green area being used for parking, with many cars and school buses lined up in rows. In the background houses can be seen. In the foreground there are many people walking, most in the same direction,…

In the foreground, a couple strolls through Washington Park holding hands with a dog running beside them. To the right, children and adults wade in the creek next to the foot bridge, underneath the weeping willows. To the left, a family walks in the…

Drawing of Peach Road. Two cars pass each other in the center of the image. In the lower bottom right, there is a grey brick building with Pepsi Cola on the side, a house with a fenced in yard, Rutherford Avenue cuts across, then Mount Zion A.M.E.…

Drawn map of Gainsboro. The map is detailed and major roads are highlighted with individual colors. Major roads are labeled, such as Gainsboro Road, Henry Street, and Jefferson Street. Most business buildings are labeled, including all businesses on…

Street scene of Henry Street. A woman is entering a blue taxi labeled "Hunts Taxi" and "Hunts Cab". A man holds the car door for her. People are walking down the sidewalk on both sides. On the opposite side of the street on the left, a building with…

Image of the interior of a bar. A man in a orange pinstriped suit stands behind the bar, and a woman in a red and white dress pours a drink into a cup to the right. To the left, there is a sink, trash can, and cooler of drinks. There is a crowd of…

Street scene of Henry Street. There is a man in a pinstriped suit with his hands in his pockets. He is standing facing the road. A man leans against a building behind him, his leg raised and foot resting on the wall. He is waving at a woman walking…

Streetscape with five unidentified buildings on the right side of the street, and three on the left side. A blue trolley drives down the street, and a figure can be seen standing in the doorway. There are various cars in the road, and pedestrians on…

Drawing of a street in Vinton, Virginia, possibly Pollard Street. There is a blue trolley that has passengers on it. A man, woman, and child are standing outside the trolley, waiting to get on. The tracks continue into the background, going towards…

Image of a vase with various red, yellow, orange, white and pink flowers. On the vase, a ship with a red Cross Pattée on two of the sails. Behind them, the sun rises or sets amidst the clouds. To the right of the vase, there is a cup filled with pink…

A boy and his parents stand in front of the railroad tracks, looking up at the Mill Mountain Star. A Norfolk and Southern train goes towards the left, in the lower right side, there is another Norfolk and Southern train. In the left corner, there is…

Street scene of Henry Street. People are walking on both sides of the street on the sidewalks, and there are multiple cars on the road. On the left side there are many business signs, though the buildings themselves cannot be seen, only part of the…

Streetscape focused on the Gainsboro School. At the bottom of the steps, adults and children walk up and down the sidewalk. An adult in a yellow dress stands at the top of the steps in front of the door, other adults walk around the yard. In the…

Street view of Gainsboro Road. There are cars driving down the street. On the left side are buildings, most being businesses. The closest building is wooden and has two images of fish on the front. "Martian Fresh Fish", is written on the side of the…

Streetscape of the front of building, with a sign that says "Bowens Barber Shop". Three older men are outside of the shop, and a man in yellow is in the doorway, all watching a woman in pink walk by. In the doorway. On the outside wall, to the lieft,…

Street view of Henry Street. A bald man in a suit with a pipe in his mouth is in the foreground. People can be seen walking on a sidewalk behind him. There is a dog to the right of the man. Business signs can be seen on the left. In order from…

Drawing looking down Rutherford Ave NE. On the left side is the edge of a brick building and a row of nearly identical houses. A man is leaning against a wall with a cylindrical object tucked under his arm. There is a car further d own the road. On…

Image centered on the bar at Picadilly Restaurant. A woman with an afro and white uniform stands behind the bar, a man in a blue vest and matching pants stands in front of the bar. In the background, are differently colored bottles. In the upper…

Drawing of three men standing in the road. There are rows of houses behind them, most of which are nearly identical. Two of the men are embracing, one of which has a bottle in his back pocket. The third man is standing close to them, facing forward…

Image of a man being arrested by a uniformed police officer, and put in the back of a police car while handcuffed. The police car has "ROANOKE PD" on the front half of the car, and "RPD 077" on the back half. A crowd of onlookers watched the man's…

Image of the interior of a medical office. Doctor Butler examines a patient. On the wall, there are two certificates. To the left of the patient's chair, there is a small sink. To the right, there is a cart of medical supplies and a trash can. Artist…

Image of Henry Street. A woman in orange speaks to two uniformed police officers. Behind her, a white dog lies on the ground. On the left, the signs read "308", "Barber Shop", "Nicks", "Brooks Pharamacy", and "Nick". The Henry Street is visible in…

Interior of the Horse Shoe, centered on a waitress in a white uniform carrying two drinks. To her right, four men sit at the bar, and one of them looks back at her. On the side of the bar facing outwards, "H S" and a horseshoe are depicted. In the…

Streetscape of a wooden house and a brick house on Gainsboro Road. A man in a red shirt walks down the street with his hand raised, and a white dog runs after him. In the background, rows of houses can be seen, as well as distant pedestrians. An…

Drawing of the outside of a brick building. Above the door is a sign reading "Erricks Loungue". There are numerous people lined outside the building, and many can be seen already inside. There is a blue car with two people inside on the right side of…

Image of the inside of Dell's. The floor is checkered, and two tables with red table clothes are in the front, while two red booths are in the background to the right. In the center of the image, there is a bar tended by two workers, and four people…

Street scene of Centre Avenue. On the left is a large building with a sign reading "Virginia Theater". There is another building next to it. On the left in the foreground there are two people next to a street sign, which says "Centre Avenune". Two…

Streetscape centered on The Horse Shoe with "109" written above the door; a man with an "A" on his sweater exits the building. To the right is the BPW Cab Stand with 'Taxi Stand' written on the window and '576940' written on the building above. A…

Drawing of a large lot full of rows of cars. There is a large brick building with two signs reading "Automobile Exchange". In the foreground on the left is a sign attached to a chain that also reads "Automobile Exchange, Ralph Peck CEO". There are…

Streetscape of the Henry Street Bridge. A Norfolk and Western train labeled "NW" go towards the bridge from the right. In upper left portion of image, a church, presumably High Street Baptist Church, is visible. Artist signed and dated bottom right…

Drawing of a pastor in a church. The pastor is likely Noel C. Taylor, and he is holding a bible while standing on a raised platform. A large cross is on the wall behind him. There are potted plants and flowers around and on the platform. In the…

Drawing of the "Silas Green Show" in Springwood Park in Roanoke, VA. The Royal Garden Dance Hall is off to the left of the image, and large tents for the Silas Green Show are on the right side. Several cars are parked next to the large tents. People…

Drawing of a park during an event. In the foreground on the left is a sign reading "Springwood Park Welcome". There is a wooden building with people standing on the porch. The sun is either setting or rising behind the mountains. There are many cars…

Close up image of a little boy in a striped blue shirt looking at a black car inside of the Burrell Mansion's garage. To the left, the Burrell Mansion is partially visibly with a row of houses behind it. To the right, a house and red car are…

Image of a park in Vinton, centered on a man standing at a table, slicing watermelon. At the edge of the table, a little boy stands wearing a shirt that says "Vinton Boy Club". Behind him, there are various adults standing eating watermelon. At the…

Drawing of Henry Street. The left side of the drawing shows many businesses with their store signs. In order of left to right, the signs read "308 Club", "Community Barber Shop", Pool Hall", "Day and Night Taxi", "Brooks Phar-", "Nicks". People are…

Aerial view of Gainsboro Road. There is a street sign in the foreground on the right side that reads "Gainsboro". There are many buildings and houses along the road, which forks. Cars are seen on the road, and there are a few people walking around as…

Image centered on a biker with "BT" stitched onto his jacket, and a cigar in his mouth. He stands with his hands on the handles of his red motorcycle. In the background, there are seven bikers, conversing or standing over their motorcycles. Further…

Image of a park where nine bikers are on their motorcycles. In the right corner, there is a sign that says "Welcome to Bristol State Park". On the road behind them, there is a blue truck with "Star Line" on the side; further down the road, there is…

Drawing of a large group of people in a green space. The two central figures are a boy and a man, who are holding hands. Everyone is dressed in robes, tunics, and sandals. The boy is pointing at something to the left, possibly to a pedestal…

Drawing of a family standing on a balcony in their pajamas. They are looking down at a building that is on fire. There are firefighters with hoses attempting to put out the fire as well as two firetrucks and another emergency vehicle. A large cloud…

Written text on upper portion of paper- "Mr Negibors was a busness man in the communiety, He owned a Groc Sore, located north of Henry Street, a he also sold almost everything needed in the househole, He also owned and opprated the local theather…

Image of two men boxing in a ring. There are several other people outside of the ring using other equipment as well as watching the match. Signs in the background read, "The Everlast Boxing Club", "Join the YMCA today", "Boxing Match May 8", and,…

Streetscape of Patton Avenue NW. The William A. Hunton Branch YMCA stands to the left, beside it, a few buildings are visible in the background. On the right, one single story and three two story homes stand. On the street, there are three cars, and…

Interior of a store. The walls and floor are wooden, with many shelves full of various products in cans, bottles, and boxes. There are three people, two with aprons, possibly employees, and one woman facing away and talking to one of the people in an…

Streetscape of the Burrell Mansion, with the Patton Avenue NW street sign in the bottom right corner. The yard is fenced in, and on the far left sign, there are rows of homes in both the foreground and background. In front of the mansion, there are…

Image of the interior of the Picadilly Bar & Grill. It has a black and white a checkered floor. At the back of the room, there is a bar with patrons sitting and standing in front of it. More patrons sit, eat and drink at tables around the room. At…

Image of Burrell Memorial Hospital. An ambulance past a sign titled "Burrell Memorial Hospital", while a nurse watches it go past with a patient in a wheelchair behind her. A man with a cane is assisted by a nurse, and a man with crutches walks…

Street view of Henry Street. In the center is a brick building with "Kiser Records" written in the window. There are cars in the road and people walking on the sidewalks outside the store. Just behind the building is a church, possibly High Street…

Store clerk stands holding a broom in front of Hill Top Grocery. The building as "Hill Top Gro" in the windows, with a Coca-Cola advertisement on top. Inside, produce, other products, and the cash register is visible. Outside, a young boy stands to…

Streetscape of Gainsboro Road, with a brick building labeled "Top Hat" in the center. To the left is Martin's Fish Market. On the right, there are rows of homes. Pedestrians walk on the sidewalk and cars are in the street. Airplane flies in top of…

Aerial view of part of Gainsboro. Homes and businesses can be seen, with people walking around on the sidewalks and in a grassy area. In the center is a building with a large sign reading "Dell's Cafe", above the door and on the window. Two buildings…

Aerial view of part of Gainsboro. There are houses and businesses lining the streets. In the background a large white building can be seen on the left, likely Hotel Roanoke. Next to it is a tall building with the United States flag on top. The…

Streetscape of a bloodied car crash victim on a stretcher being attended to by two members of the Hunton Lifesaving Crew. The yellow ambulance has "Hunington Branch Life Saving" on its side over a green cross. The back doors are open, revealing a…

Drawing of a dog sitting next to a spilled vase of flowers. The dog is a smaller breed, with yellow fur and white around its nose. Its face is flat and it has small ears and a tail with a small curl. The dog is holding a flower in its mouth. The…

Drawing of the outside of a church, likely Mount Zion AME Church. The church is made of brick and has stained glass windows on the front, one depicting an angel. Two people are walking up the steps to enter the church. There are four cars outside of…

Streetscape of Henry Street. In the right corner, the street sigh pointing straight across says Patton. The William A. Hunton Branch YMCAA stands across the street. There is a fork in the road, and on the left side stands Neighbor's Grocery, with a…

Drawing of a red car driving on a road. Three people can be seen inside the car, a man, who is driving, a woman in the passenger seat, and a boy looking outside the window from the back seat. They have just passed a sign reading "Welcome to Roanoke".…

Image of a church service at an unidentified church. A preacher in black and white pastoral robes stands at the pulpit. On his left side, there is a woman in a yellow outfit, and to his right there is a man in a white suit. In the far right side, the…

Street scene of Gainsboro Road. There is a man wearing orange walking down a sidewalk. There are numerous other figures on the sidewalk and in a grassy area towards the right. On the road next to the man in orange is a person on a motorcycle.…
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