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DR-A070 Main Places on Henry St.
Streetscape of Henry Street. In the foreground, a man in a green plaid shirt speaks to two uniformed police officers, while another man in blue points at them. On the left side of the image, in order, are signs for businesses: the 308 Club (private…
DR-A069 Gainsboro 1954
Drawing of a large open space surrounded by businesses and homes. In the foreground, there is an open green space where figures can be seen walking, biking, and playing games. There are benches and trees. To the left, part of a one-story brick…
DR-A068 Library Yard 1952
Image centered on a fight between two men, while a woman waves her arms next to them. Behind them, there is a police car, and uniformed officers approach from the right and the left. Behind the officers, onlookers stop and watch. In the background, a…
DR-A067 Untitled (Burrell Memorial Hospital)
Image of Burrell Memorial Hospital. A small white ambulance is parked in front of the porch. A woman in a white dress stands just behind it. Another woman in white is visible in a window on the second floor of the hospital. In the front yard, a…
DR-A066 Untitled (Martin's Fish Mkt.)
Drawing of a street. There is a wooden building with a picture of a fish above the door and a window sign reading "Martins Fish Market". Next to it on the right is another door and window sign, this time reading "Barber Shop". There is a red and…
DR-A065 Untitled (Nick's Cafe, Lincoln Theater, Dumas Hotel)
Streetscape of Henry Street. On the left side, Nick's Cafe has a man exiting the business, and two others standing on the sidewalk. A woman in a striped red dress walks towards the Lincoln Theater, and a man in a white suit jacket walks towards her.…
DR-A064 Henry Street '65
Drawing of Henry Street. In the center on the road is a yellow car. There is a person in the driver's seat. A man stands next to the car, leaning onto it on the driver's side. Buildings line both sides of the road. On the left there is a building…
DR-A063 Truck Stop Lot Lizards (A Boy Named Thomas)
Image of a truck stop. In the center of an image, there is a blue truck with a white semi trailer, and the words Safe Way Trucking in red lettering under a logo. A man climbs into the drivers seat. To the right, is a white truck with "Carolina Lines"…
DR-A062 Untitled (Burrell Memorial Hospital)
Image of a yellow ambulance with Hunton on the side. Four men, presumably doctors and members of the Hunton Life Saving Crew, stand in front of the ambulance wearing white coats and holding first aid boxes. In the bottom right corner there is a sign…
DR-A061 Untitled ("My Friend Tommy Crowder")
Streetscape featuring a brown house with chickens in the side yard. An olive pickup truck sits facing the road, and a green car is behind a tree with the hood popped open; a dog house is beside it. Behind the home, there is a busy street with cars…
DR-A060 Gainsboro Community 1952
Drawing of a boy and two police officers on a sidewalk. There is a bike and a dog to the left of the boy. The boy is pointing towards his left and holding up two fingers. One officer's baton is raised in the same direction as the boy's arm. A police…
DR-A059 Gainsboro School 1952, Mrs. Taylor
Depiction of the Gainsboro School. Three rows of students sit facing a whiteboard. The boards contents have "3+3=6", "6+4=10", and "14+6=20". At the front of the classroom, there is a coal stove, and a broom leans against the wall. One the left wall,…
DR-A058 Royal Garden Swimming Hole 1955
Drawing of a river passing through a forested area on the left and a wooden building on the right. There are people swimming in the water and standing alongside the bank. Clothes are hung in trees and left on the ground. There is a bike on the bottom…
DR-A057 Friendly Fight
Drawing of four people in an alleyway. Three of the people are significantly taller than the fourth person, who is drinking from a bottle while he is encouraged by the three taller men. Trashcans, trash, and empty bottles line the alleyway. A figure…
DR-A056 Patton Ave. NW, 100 Block, Gainsboro Community 1948
Streetscape on Patton Ave. NW 100 Block. In the center, a man in a blue vest, a woman in a red dress, a little boy holding a stuffed animal, and a little girl wearing a red striped vest all stand together in front of an orange car. A brown dog is in…
DR-A055 Addison High School, 1948
Drawing of Addison High School. The high school is in the center of the drawing, with cars lined up in front of it. There are people outside in the grass doing various activities such as sitting, running, talking, and riding bikes. In the foreground,…
DR-A054 Untitled
Streetscape of Gainsboro Road. Two men dressed in blue and white walk down the street; one is carrying a brown bag and a green drink. Behind them, a woman in a yellow dress walks in the opposite direction with a man in a red striped shirt. In the…
DR-A053 Hill Top, Ginny's Groc., Peach Rd.
Drawing of Peach Road. People can be seen outside walking down the sidewalk and in the grass. Two figures in the foreground are walking with their arms around each others' waists. There is a child on a bike next to them and a dog behind them. On the…
DR-A052 Untitled (Norfolk & Western Office)
Office room with black and white checkered floors. A man sits in a red chair behind a desk. A man stands in front of the desk and to the right, holding his hat in his hand. Behind the desk, pictures of trains and certificates are displayed on the…
DR-A051 Untitled (Walking with Jesus)
Drawing of a boy and a man in nature. The boy is on the left and is wearing a white toga-like outfit with sandals. He is holding a plush bear. The man is sitting on a tree stump and is wearing blue robe/tunic with sandals. His hair is long and there…
DR-A050 4th of July, 1956
Landscape of Washington Park. At the bottom right of the page, a man, woman and child hold a picnic blanket and basket. Throughout the background, there are buses and cars. Families lounge on picnic blankets with baskets, eating and drinking. In the…
DR-A049 Untitled (Johnson & Reed)
Streetscape centering a brick building with a "Johnson & Reed sign" above the door, and "Johnson & Reed Real Estate" on the window. A woman in a yellow dress stands outside of the business. On the upper windows, there are two advertisements- "Dr.…
DR-A048 Untitled (The Bridge/10 Ton)
Drawing of Henry Street Bridge. On the left is a building with a sign reading "Ecomy Repaire". People are seen walking down the sidewalk. There are cars driving in both directions across the bridge. On the right are railroad tracks and trains. There…
DR-A047 Night Life on Henry Street
Night scene of Henry Street. A man leans against a street lamp in conversation with a woman. Directly next to them is Weeby's Grocery, which has its lights on. Signs for other businesses on Henry Street are visible, such as 308 Club, Brooks Pharmacy,…
DR-A046 Untitled ("Arriving at Sunday Service")
Image of an unidentified red brick church with stained glass windows. In the center, is a minister in dark pastoral robes welcoming a brightly dressed couple and child into the sanctuary. On the left side, a line of church goers walk from the parking…
DR-A045 Mom, Dad and Me
Landscape centered on a red car with two adults in the front and a child in the backseat, The car idles at an intersection, marked by a sign pointing ahead to Salem with the route "US 11". To the right, there is a sign pointing right towards Roanoke,…
DR-A044 Untitled ("Library Yard, 1954")
Streetscape of a man in a blue and orange sweater shaking the hand of a man in a white suit jacket in the foreground. In the background are various pedestrians in brightly colored clothing. St. Andrew's Catholic Church is depicted in the the upper…
DR-A043 Untitled (Norfolk, VA 1945)
Seascape of a brown dock on the water. From left to right: a navy sailor stands with a woman in yellow. A woman in a white coat stands with a little boy holding a stuffed animal. A sailor stands with a woman in orange and a little girl in pink. A…
DR-A042 Untitled
In the center of the image, two uniformed police officers question an man in pajamas. To the side, a woman, presumably his wife, also in her pajamas, stands with her hair in rollers, holding a cooking pot. Two children, a boy and a girl, are standing…
DR-A041 Untitled (Neighbors Groc.)
"Negibors Groc, The store was really located on Gainsboro Road just a couple of blocks from Henry Street, directly across the street from Negibors Store. Was the the Huntington Branch YMCA It was opprated by a man named Mr. Lee, and a fellow people…
DR-A040 Misunderstanding
Street scene of Henry Street. A crowd is gathered in the road as two men fight. The Horse Shoe Cafe can be seen on the far right side. There is a car outside of the cafe. A dog is in the foreground on the right, just behind a fire hydrant and a…
DR-A039 Gainsboro Rd., Peach Rd.
Streetscape of a wooden house on the curb of Gainsboro Road, that belongs to either Willie Davis or Chuck Jordan. On the left side, is a brick building, the Gainsboro School with an American flag on the side. On the right side is Joe Mansour's…
DR-A038 Untitled (Hotel Roanoke)
Street view of Hotel Roanoke. Cars are parked on the left side in a parking lot, three people can be seen walking on a sidewalk in the center of the work. A sign on the right side reads "Hotel Roanoke Parking" and points towards the cars. Two men in…
DR-A037 Untitled (Welcome to Washington Park, Roanoke VA)
Landscape painting, with "Welcome to Washington Park, Roanoke VA" sign in the bottom right corner. Three orange buses, two visibly labeled Franklin County Public Schools and Henry County Public School are in the center of the image. Children and…
DR-A036 Untitled
Snowscape with a small, two story, brick house in the center of the image, and a green pickup truck in the driveway. An adult in a blue coat holds a snow shovel in one hand, and waves at the unidentified train in the left corner. A child in a white…
DR-A035 Untitled
A Norfolk and Western train is in the center of the image. Two railway workers, one with light blue overalls and the other with a dark blue suit are visible in the first car. The second train car is labeled "U.S. MAIL". An empty set of tracks is at…
DR-A034 Untitled
A man in an olive coat, green suit and hat walks over the Henry Street bridge in the foreground. In the background, the Hotel Roanoke is in the upper right corner. A plane flies over the Hotel Dumas in the far right corner. Two unidentified trains…
DR-A033 Untitled (Automobile Exchange)
Railroad tracks and trains are shown passing beneath a bridge. On the left cars are lined up next to a sign reading "Automobile Exchange". There is a road with cars driving on it. People can be seen walking next to the road and at the Automobile…
DR-A032 Untitled ("City with a Star")
Cityscape of downtown Roanoke with the Wells Fargo Building in the center and the Mill Mountain Star to the right. Norfolk and Western train at the bottom of the image. Clock at the far right.
Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 2. Displayed…
Story in Gainsboro Road and Beyond, p. 2. Displayed…
DR-A031 "Under Henry Street Bridge 1954"
A man in foreground wearing overalls, assumedly works for the railroad. The Henry Street bridge is on the left edge of the image. There is a Norfolk and Western train coming towards the foreground. The Hotel Dumas is to the left of the figure in the…
DR-A029 Untitled ("On Henry Street in Bad Times I")
This streetscape shows the signs for "Atlantic Sandwich Stand Pepsi Cola" and "Ebony Club" on one side of the street, and the front of the "Dumas" Hotel on the other side. Two men are assumedly exchanging a greeting. Other people and a car fill the…
DR-A028 Untitled ("The Community Barber Shop")
This is an interior image of "The Community Barber Shop". One man is cutting another's hair while two others are seen in the background. Numerous hair tools and products can be seen on the barber's shelf. There is a crack in the wall in the top of…
DR-A027 Untitled ("Weeby's Groceries / 308 Club")
This streetscape is at the corner of Wells Avenue and Henry Street. Weeby's Grocery is at the middle of the image, and someone is seen exiting the building. Several cars are parked alongside the street. Signs receding into the background read, "308"…
DR-A026 Untitled ("The Pie Man I")
This image features a group of four people standing at an intersection. There are several buildings in the background, and the two to the right are labelled, "Horse Shoe" and "Cab Stand". The Cab Stand even has a phone number listed as "374-7911".…
DR-A025 Untitled ("The Gateway to Downtown")
This streetscape is leading the viewer toward the First Street Bridge. The bridge runs over the train tracks, and one of the train's cars is clearly labelled, "NW", assumedly referring to Norfolk and Western Railways. Numerous people and cars are…
DR-A024 Untitled ("Rise and Fall of Henry Street")
This image shows the active demolition of Henry Street. An orange bulldozer is at the center of the image; it pushes away bricks and other debris. A sign in the bottom left reads, "Nicks", referring to Nick's Cafe on Henry Street. The Ebony Club is…
DR-A023 Untitled ("Kiser Record Shop II")
The interior of the Kaiser Record Shop is shown in this image. Several people are shown in the shop, and numerous signs and decorations are displayed on the walls. There is a picture on the wall that shows someone outside of the Dumas Hotel,…
DR-A022 Untitled ("The Ebony Club II")
The large stage of the Ebony Club is prominent in the background. A band of eight is performing on stage. Several people are standing up at the stage, while others are dancing or sitting at tables enjoying their drinks.
Story in The Times and…
Story in The Times and…
DR-A021 Untitled ("Couple Toasting at the Ebony Club")
The large stage of the Ebony Club is prominent in the background. A band of eight people is performing for the crowd. As the title suggests, a couple is toasting in the foreground. Numerous other couples are dancing, and two tables are shown on each…
DR-A020 Untitled ("Economy Shoe Shop")
Three people are pictured, assumedly inside of a cobbling business. There is a woman peeking into the back of the shop, holding a pair of shoes, and two men standing at a work desk, shining and repairing shoes. There are numerous pairs strewn around…
DR-A019 Untitled ("Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon")
Exterior view of "Louise & Lillian's Beauty Salon". The one visible street sign puts the building on the corner of Wells Avenue. Two women are seen on the sidewalk as well as a man walking from the left. There are numerous houses lining the right of…
DR-A018 Untitled ("Nick's Cafe on Henry Street II")
Interior image of Nick's Cafe on Henry Street. Several people are sitting at the counter, and three workers are behind the counter. The atmosphere is lively and social. The exterior window as well as a doorway to the kitchen are also visible. A sign…
DR-A017 Untitled ("Kiser Record Shop I")
Streetscape of Henry Street is shown. First Street Bridge recedes into the background. "Kiser Records" is the primary storefront emphasized in the image. Several cars are parked along Henry Street.
Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street…
Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street…
DR-A016 Untitled ("Downtown Roanoke Today")
Image is an aerial view of Roanoke looking toward South Roanoke. The Star on Mill Mountain is the main focal point of the background. Other featured buildings assumedly include St. Anthony's Catholic Church in the bottom left corner, the Hotel…
DR-A015 Untitled ("On Henry Street in Bad Times II")
Viewer is looking into the establishment, "Atlantic Sandwich Stand Coak Cola". There is one man in the foreground preparing a hot dog while several men are sitting at the counter. Signs in the back read, "Pie 10 cents", "Fish San 10 cents", "Coffee…
DR-A014 Untitled ("Weeby's Groceries")
A streetscape is shown at a four-way stop. The street going from the bottom left toward the upper right, is Wells Avenue. The cross street is Henry Street. The large building on the right of the drawing is listed as "Weeby's" referring to Weeby's…
DR-A013 Untitled ("The Ebony Club I")
Two storefronts are pictured: the one of the left reads, "Atlantic Sandwich" and the sign also notes "Coak Cola", and the store on the right is the Ebony Club. Several people are seen entering both establishments. Point of view is set from across the…
DR-A012 Untitled ("Engine 760")
A train is headed toward the viewer billowing smoke behind it. The engine number is 760. A man is off to the right, standing next to the engine. A small red truck is in the right of the background. The train recedes into the background.
On the…
On the…
DR-A011 Untitled ("Henry Street Singing Groups")
Several men are singing on the street in front of the Ebony Club. There is another business featured on the glass behind them, the last word is "Sands".
Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 44. Displayed in the Harrison Museum…
Story in The Times and Life on Henry Street (2012), p. 44. Displayed in the Harrison Museum…
DR-A010 Untitled ("Dumas Hotel")
Streetscape of Henry Street is shown. Sign in top right corner reads, "Dumas Hotel". Building in the back left corner reads, "North Carolina Mutual". First Street Bridge is in the background. Several people are socializing on the sidewalk.
Sketch…
Sketch…
DR-A009 Untitled ("Once Upon a Time on Henry Street")
Streetscape of Henry Street is shown. Large orange car is parked on the street. First Street Bridge is in the background alongside several buildings. Building on the left states, "Nicks Cafe", and the letters "ABC" are on the bottom right of the…
DR-A008 Untitled ("Need a Cab")
Man helps a woman into teal "Day & Night Cab 369-5411".Building on the left states, "Horse Shoe Cafe", and the building to the right states, "Day & Night Cab". A few houses and anther cab are pictured in the background.
Story in The Times and Life…
Story in The Times and Life…
DR-A007 Untitled ("Brooks Drug Store on Henry Street I")
A man, possibly the druggist, stands while looking at something in his hands. Man is inside Brooks Pharmacy. Numerous drugs, books, vials, and other medicinal tools are shown. A woman is standing at the window, assumedly to pick up a medication. Sign…
DR-A006 Untitled ("Older Guys")
Three younger boys are talking to two older boys alongside on a street. A road recedes into the background. An orange and white car passes in the background. Numerous houses are also present in the background.
Evidence of another drawing started…
Evidence of another drawing started…
DR-A005 Untitled ("Harry Pool Hall Manhattan")
Image features a pool hall with several men playing around the three tables. Several men are also smoking as they play. A cobweb hangs from the top left corner. A fridge on the left side reads, "Coak Colas", and three signs on the left side read,…
DR-A004 Untitled ("The Pie Man II")
Image is of the inside of a store. There is an older woman off to the left, assumedly a worker in the store, taking somehting out of the oven. Three boys stand at the counter, one is counting change. There is a bin for "Flower", and "Oil" on the…
DR-A003 Jessie Baker 1951
Assumedly the boxer Jessie Baker from 1951. The boxer is in "Everlast" shorts, and there is a large crowd behind him. On the left side of the image, there appears to be a commentator box. There are several signs in the background; they read,…
DR-A002 Untitled ("Nick's Cafe on Henry Street I")
Streetscene of Henry Street. First Street Bridge in background. Yellow car with license place "4673" is parked on the street and gray car is behind it. Building on the left side of the image is "Nicks Cafe". The letters "ABC" are at the bottom right…
DR-A001 Untitled ("Brooks Drug Store on Henry Street II")
Streetscene of Henry Street. Several buildings featured, building to the rightmost edge is labelled as "Brooks Drug" with an assumed Druggist standing at the door. Next building to the left is labelled as "Pool Hall."
Featured in The Times and…
Featured in The Times and…
A Guide to the Daleth Study Club Records
The collection consists of meeting minutes, chapter yearbooks, additional club records, and some correspondence received. Meeting minutes begin with the club’s founding in 1930 and continue through 1972, only missing the club years 1936-37 and…
CW Map
A cat map of the Gainsboro Library.
PC 116.851 Hotel Roanoke
"A modern version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Modern 50 car garage in direct connection with the lobby. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
PC 116.85 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Ample free parking space. A ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
Crystal Spring Elementary School 2009
Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.
Crystal Spring Elementary School 1976
Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.
Crystal Spring Elementary School
Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.
Crystal Spring Elementary School 1995
Annual for Crystal Spring Elementary School.
Cornett 1948
The Cornett was the annual for the Cornett School of Business.
A Guide to the Continental Societies Inc., Roanoke Chapter Records
This is a guide to the Continental Societies Inc., Roanoke Chapter Records. These records contain items related to the Continental Societies Inc., Roanoke Chapter and their activities, and they include documents, news clippings, programs, and…
A Guide to the Gainsboro Neighborhood Organization Collection
The Gainsboro Neighborhood Organization Collection consists of two (2) record storage boxes, consisting of two hundred and thirty two (232) folders altogether. The collection includes various documents including meeting minutes, agendas, membership…
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia is a Chamber of Commerce publication that highlights its "location, climate, water supply, manufacturing, commercial and educational advantages, and general desirability as a place of residence."
SHH026 Children's Department
The children's department at Heironimus decorated for Christmas.
SHH006 Revlon Display
Window display at Heironimus advertising Revlon's Ultaviolet line of cosmetics.
SHH001 Revlon Display
Window display for Revlon's Ultraviolet line of cosmetics at Heironimus.
The Colonel 1940
The Colonel was the annual for Colonial High School.
SR082 Main Street
Main Street has become the setting for one of Salem’s most successful civic and commercial events – Olde Salem Days. The event began in 1981 with an estimated 12,000 visitors. By 1985, under the sponsorship of the Jaycees, “Days” drew some 40,000…
GBOV02
Mr. Roscoe R. Banks. First YMCA Member, Past Chairman of the Board of Members, Elected Honorary Board Member William A. Hunton Branch YMCA, Roanoke, VA. 1927-1956.
GB155
Large group of people in fancy attire. Banquet tables in the background.
GB151
Table from GB148 in the background, another banquet table set up in front.
GB148
Eight men gathered around an apparent banquet table. Unidentified man, Dr. F. W. Claytor, Dr. John B. Claytor Sr., unidentified man, Dr. Ellwood D. Downing, three unidentified men.
GB147
Four men posing against a wall with the sign, “Hospital Development Fund Campaign for Burrell Memorial Hospital Division 5 Organization” From left to right: unidentified man, Dr. Ellwood D. Downing, Dr. John B. Claytor Sr., Dr. F. W. Claytor.
GB97
Group portrait of teachers. Front row seated, second from left, Mattie Bell Morris; third from left, Sadie Lawson; front row seated, first on right, Marie Bailey; third from right, Ms. Hackley. Back row, fourth from left, Ms. Hackley.
CS 101
Freemasons
CS 072.4
Willaim Bernard Robertson (far right), Elsie Scott standing.
CS 072.3
Unknown woman speaking. Elsie Scott standing
CS 072.1
A. Byron Smith
CS 019.1
William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.
CS 017.1
Sallye Coleman
CS 200.1
Debutante Ball
CS 199
Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Nurse Daisy Schley pictured with a patient
CS 197
Reverend Robert James Jr. and his family. His wife Bernice is pictured center with the Reverend to her right.
CS 196.1
Tracy Broady is 5th girl from left.
CS 195
Unknown assembly audience
CS 194
First Baptist Church
CS 193
Unknown makeup artist, possibly at the Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CS 192
Pictured: Mr. J. Lovelle Taylor (Freemason)
CS 191
Either Saint Paul United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church. Identified: Constance Johnson (first row, far right), Mary Jeffries? (front row, second from the left)
CS 188
Unknown school play, possibly on American history
CS 185
Downing family portrait. Dr. Ellwood Downing pictured center-right and his wife Della Downing pictured center-left
CS 184
Della Downing pictured on the left side, second from the back
CS 182
Church service.
CS 181
Front row (left to right): Reginald Clark, Reverend Ulsa Broady, MiKenley Craighead, Mason. Middle row (left to right): Murall Yvall, Mitchell Hankis, Robert Scaks, Alex Hancock. Back row (left to right): Armstead, E.C. Preston, Abner Jones, Joe…
CS 180
Ruth Lash pictured on the left, in front of Harrison School
CS 177
Unknown group portrait outside a Piedmont Airlines plane, A. Byron Smith is man in middle.
CS 176
Group portrait holding commemorative Booker T. Washington stamps at the Booker T. Washington Birthplace Memorial in Franklin County, VA. President Sidney J. Phillips third from left, Portia Washington Pittman, daughter of Booker T. Washington, is the…
CS 171
Unknown female’s exchange of an envelope
CS 170
Identified: Mary March (center), Samuel Williams (front row, far left), Charell (front row, second from left), Gilbert March (front row, second from right), and O.W. Jones (front row, far right)
CS 168
High Street Baptist Church event. Man with white shirt and black bowtie is Dr. Frederick G. Sampson
CS 166
Unknown audience, man in second row, middle, center, sitting alone is either Tony or Terry Atwater.
CS 045.2
Possible debutante portrait. Envelope: Ms. Ida Kerne
CS 165
Picture made at YMCA Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave. Heller Kindergarten.
CS 164
Unknown banquet
CS 163
Unknown group portrait
CS 162.1
Esquire Club. From left to right: Jeremiah Robertson Sr., John Dillon, unidentified, Walter Allen, Jack Hilton, unidentified, Mose Lipscomb, Lilburn Hilton, William Johns, Alton Sharper, Joe, unidentified, unidentified, Thomas Robertson, George…
CS 161
Classroom portrait. Ronnie Jordan (?) pictured top left by the door
CS 160
Classroom portrait. Ruth Anderson identified top left by the tree. Ms. Taylor, the teacher, identified in the center of the second row
CS 159
Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event
CS 158
Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church
CS 150
Unknown textile factory workers
CS 144.2
Debutante Ball
CS 144.1
Debutante Ball
CS 143
Heller Kindergarten portrait made behind the Gainsboro Library during the May Day festival
CS 142
Unknown church service
CS 141.1
Group portrait of the Dining Car Employees or The Moles on Henry St. Front row (left to right): Ruth Anderson, Hazel Hall, Hershey Steptoe (Mary Steptoe), James or Pete Woodliff, Irene or Estelle Woodliff. Back row (left to right): Gertrude Logan,…
CS 140.1
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): first 2 unidentified, Mary Jeffries, Juanita Ford, unidentified, Mrs. Brown or B. Kasey. Back row: S. Ford (?), Bill Thompson, W. Jeffries (?), Al Holland Sr., unidentified
CS 139
Group portrait. From left to right: first 2 unidentified, Dorothy Sheppeson (?) Greene, Odelle Mebane, Eunice Poindexter, unidentified, Alma Finney Tyree Robertson (?), unidentified, Nina Charlton, Bolden, Ed Green, Markhiem or Macklain
CS 137
Same church as CS 136, possibly a pageant.
CS 136.2
High Street Baptist Church event. February 1976. Deacon William Whitaker.
CS 135
Portrait of Joseph Fuller Jr
CS 134.4
Group portrait. First row (left to right): Rev. Metz Coker, Patricia Waller Henry, Jack Watson, next 2 unidentified, McCarthy Woods. Second row: Leroy Campbell, next 4 unidentified, Valerie Lash. Third row: Ms. Woods, Mr. Williams, Mr. Meadows, next…
CS 133.1
St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Far-right corner: Marionetta Sprauve Shaw (far left corner is unidentified). First row (left to right): Lillie Patterson, unidentified, Christine Payne or Arnesia Keeling Payne, unidentified, Fizer-Simmons. Second row…
CS 130
Group portrait. From left to right: Patricia Waller, Ruth Anderson, Edna Prunty, Delia or Leila Bryant, unidentified, Fulford, unidentified, Maxine Thomas, unidentified, Mrs. Broady
CS 129.1
Unknown group portrait, possibly a sorority
CS 128.1
Debutante Ball
CS 127
The Harrison Baseball Team. 1928-1930. Numerical order: 1. Crawford 2. Jim Jones 3. Bob Jefferson 4. Jess Smith 5. “Bubber” McAfee 6. Edward Calloway 7. Bobley Colson 8. Lee Calloway 9. Jack Calloway 10. Banks 11. Matthews 12. “Wildman” Coffer 13.…
CS 126.1
Freemasons outside Prince Hall. Front row (left to right): Frank Broady, unidentified, J. Luvelle Taylor, unidentified, William Beane, unidentified. Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Billy Taborn, unidentified, Clifton Whitworth, William…
CS 125.2
Front row (left to right)--A. Byron Smith, wife, Miriam, Lessie Polk, Raymond Polk
CS 125.1
A. Byron Smith and wife, Miriam (from left, seated), Deacon Hanks (man standing to the right with gray hair).
CS 123.1
Dr. J.H. Roberts and his wife pictured at Christmastime
CS 122.12
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.7
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.6
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC. Far left corner--Richard Penly and Mrs. Shirlene Penly. Estelle McCadden is pictured 3rd from the right in the first row of chairs and Mr. Lewis Peery is pictured in the farthest row, 2nd from the left
CS 122.5
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.2
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 121.4
Hunton Life Saving Crew
CS 120.1
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Marilyn Curtis, next 2 unidentified, Frances Keene, Barbara Taylor, William Keene (Buster), Broady or Brown. Back row (left to right): unidentified, Rev. Ulas Broady, rest…
CS 118
Unknown portrait of two working females, possibly waitresses
CS 114
Envelope: Rev. Horatio Edwards
CS 113
Award reception. Envelope: Mary Rayford, Audrey Wheaton’s Mom
CS 112.4
Pictured: Far left: Elmer Thomas. Far right: Maxine Thomas, Carolyn Law and Curtis Parker center.
CS 112.3
Debutante portrait
CS 112.2
Debutante portrait
CS 112.1
Debutante portrait
CS 111
Colonial Stores storefront
CS 108.2
Unknown male walking in an aisle past an audience, possibly a debutante escort
CS 106
Debutante ball
CS 105
Freemasons. Herbert Shovley identified in the front row on the far lefthand side
CS 104
Unknown group portrait
CS 103
Unknown ceremony or an award reception
CS 102
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Front row (left to right): Donna Lee, Elizabeth Thomas or Coltman, Carolyn Patterson (or Koger?), Nadine Davis Wheaton, Sadie B. Lawson. Middle row (left to right): Katy Wheaton? (or Butler), rest unidentified. Back row…
CS 100
Group portrait not identified.
CS 099.3
Group Portrait. St. Matthew Church of God, Abbot St. Front row (left to right): Florine Fulford or Fuller, Nona Harris, Dorothy Taylor or Walker. Back row (left to right): E. Hash or Nancy Hash, Prunty, Edna Nash (Temple of the Way Out Church?) or…
CS 098
Unknown banquet. Located in the Ballroom of the Hotel Roanoke. Circa 1960s.
CS 097
Atwood’s capital view tour with unknown members of the Booker T. Washington Trade School
CS 093.2
Unknown award recognition
CS 093.1
Unknown award recognition
CS 092.2
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 092.1
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 091.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Nona Harris, Bessie Coles, Helen or Halle or Hall, unidentified, unidentified, Becky Hale
CS 090.4
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): Connie Johnson Hamlar, unidentified, unidentified, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Connie and Gwendolyn are sisters). Back row (left to right) : unidentified, Doris Elam, Nina Bolden, Baylice Cooper
CS 087.4
Pictured: Front row (left to right)--Ruth Lash, unidentified, Mary Curtis Steptoe, Kitty McCain, Middle row (left to right)--Elizabeth Snyder, Edna Prunty, next two unidentified, Back row--Sister Hall Martin, Prunty
CS 087.2
Group portrait
CS 086
Shriners group portrait
CS 085.5
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.4
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.1
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 084.4
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured left, Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured center.
CS 084.3
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured left of the podium and Rev. Wright pictured at the podium.
CS 084.2
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured right.
CS 084.1
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured.
CS 082
Unknown children’s church choir performance
CS 081.6
Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards
CS 081.5
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.4
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.3
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.2
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.1
Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured
CS 080.20
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.17
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.9
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.6
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.5
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 078.2
Unknown banquet
CS 078.1
Unknown banquet
CS 077.2
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 077.1
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 076.5
Unknown classroom portrait
CS 075.10
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, next 5 unidentified, Nina Medley, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr.. Middle row: Marilyn Curtis, unidentified, Helen Terry, Elise Scott,…
CS 075.3
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, unidentified, Elsie Scott, unidentified, unidentified, Nina Medley, Bonnie Terry, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr. Middle Row (left to…
CS 071.1
Freemasons group portrait. Front row (left to right): Matthew Banks, Melvin Anderson, James Stewart, unidentified, Paul Scott. Back row (left to right): O.W. Jone, Otho Wright, Elijah Williams, unidentified
CS 070.19
Unknown banquet
CS 070.18
Unknown banquet
CS 070.17
Unknown banquet
CS 070.16
Unknown banquet
CS 070.15
Unknown banquet
CS 070.14
Unknown conference
CS 070.13
Unknown banquet
CS 070.10
Unknown banquet
CS 070.7
Left: George Harris, Center: unidentified, Right: Lawrence Hunter
CS 070.4
Unknown banquet
CS 070.2
Unknown banquet
CS 070.1
Unknown banquet
CS 069.1
Unknown school play or student performance
CS 068.1
Unknown school choir performance
CS 067.3
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony
CS 066.6
Unknown group portrait
CS 067.2
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony
CS 066.4
Unknown group portrait
CS 062.3
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.2
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.1
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 060.2
Unknown event
CS 060.1
Unknown event
CS 058.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Dorothy Taylor or Mrs. Fulford, Delia or Leila Bryant, unknown, Maxine Thomas (Dr. Reginald Shareef’s Mother), Mrs. Broady
CS 057.6
Harrison Elementary School faculty Halloween costume portrait
CS 057.5
Harrison Elementary School costume party. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on top shelf.
CS 057.4
Harrison Elementary School costume party
CS 057.1
Harrison Elementary School. Left: Maxine Foutz Thomas (?). Center: Marionette Shaw Sprouve. Portrait of Sidney J. Phillips on top shelf.
CS 056.5
Sorority event
CS 056.4
Sorority event
CS 056.1
Sorority group portrait. From left to right: Gloria Wingfield, Carolyn Kroger Patterson, Christine Logan Powell, Carolyn Murphy, Carolyn Law, Jean Whitten, Joyce Preston, Marilyn Spencer, Clara Boyo, Gloria Waddell, unknown, Juaniva Crowder, Clara…
CS 055.2
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 055.1
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 054.5
Recognition ceremony at Burrell Hospital. Pictured: Dr. George Moore shaking Dr. Henry Penn's hand and Attorney Lawrence speaking at the podium
CS 054.1
Recognition ceremony at Burell Hospital.
CS 053.2
Downing family portrait
CS 046
Group Portrait. From left to right front row : Evelyn Scott Pullen, Courtney (?) Neeley, Elaine Davis Stoval, Gloria Downing, Eloise Downing (or Law?), Baylese or Balise Spencer. From left to right back row: Constance Johnson Hamlar, Nina Charlton…
CS 026.3
Unknown portrait of a woman. Clothed in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.
CS 026.2
Unknown portrait of a woman. Clothed in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.
CS 026.1
Unknown portrait of a woman. Clothed in Order of the Eastern Star apparel.
CS 007.2
Unknown neighborhood portrait
CS 014
Salem Baptist Church service.
CS 001.3
Teachers and Business Organization. 1957. Envelope: "Mrs. G. West Home Gertrude Preston West and Mrs. J Calloway Wells Ave. N.W."
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
Illustrated Story of Roanoke: The "Magic City"
A description of Roanoke with a directory of businesses and industries.
A Guide to the Papers of the Gainsboro Road Expansion Project
The Gainsboro Road Expansion Project is a project that started in 1985 to expand the Second Street NW / Gainsboro Road NW corridor to create a four-lane road connecting Orange Avenue NW to Salem Avenue SW, the realignment of Wells Avenue NW, and also…
A Guide to the Victory Stadium Studies
In 2004, the Victory Stadium Study Committee was appointed and requested that certain background materials related to the study of the future of Victory Stadium be placed in three Roanoke City Public Libraries locations: Main Library, Williamson Road…
VRD 2.26 Market Interior
Vendor stalls inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.25 Market Interior
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.24 Market Square
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.23 Market Street
Vendor stalls along Market Street on the City Market.
VRD 2.22 Salem Avenue
Looking east on Salem Avenue near Wall Street intersection.
VRD 2.21 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street toward the Market Building.
VRD 2.20 Market Interior
An interior view of the Market Building.
VRD 2.19 Market Street
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.18 Market Interior
Interior of Market Building after removal of vendor stalls for renovation.
VRD 2.17 Market Street
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.16 Market Square
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls along Market Square.
VRD 2.15 Market Square
A view of vendor stalls along Market Square.
VRD 2.14 Market Square
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.13 Market Interior
Boxes of merchandise stacked inside the Market Building. Signs above indicate portion sizes for various items.
VRD 2.12 Market Interior
An interior view of the meat market inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.11 Market Street
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.10 City Market
An unidentifed woman shops for flowers at the City Market.
VRD 2.9 Vendor Stalls
Hams and eggs at a vendor stall outside of theMarket Building.
VRD 2.8 Campbell Avenue
View of buildings along Campbell Avenue across from the Market Building, including the Roanoke Weiner Stand, Gulf Mills Department Store, and Bob's Shoe Store.
VRD 2.7 Market Interior
Largely empty stalls inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.6 Kirk Avenue
Wholesaling operations on Kirk Avenue as seen from Market Street.
VRD 2.5 Market Square
A view of Market Square.
VRD 2.3 Market Building
A view of the Market Building.
VRD 2.2 Market Square
Looking north on Market Street toward Market Square.
VRD 2.1 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street.
Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau
Application submitted to the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau by the City of Roanoke for coverage of city owned properties.
IRB 153 Coyner Springs
A two and one story part basement building of brick and frame construction with composition shingled roofm concrete floors with tile and wood surfacing, plastered interior finish,electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Built in 1939 and in…
IRB 152 Detention Home
This is a three story and basement and part two story and basement brick building of fire resistive construction with a roof of composition on concrete slab, concrete floors throughout. One open stairs from basement to third floor. Electric…
IRB 133 Almshouse
"A two story and part basement brick building of fire resistive construction, roof of composition on concrete slab, concrete floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 25 years old and in good…
IRB 128 Gainsboro
One story and part basement brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; joisted floor, oak wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, ceilings metal lath and plaster. Basement partly finished with concrete floor. Electric…
IRB 126 Raleigh Court
"One story brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; floor of concrete with mastic tile wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, metal lath and plastered beam ceiling. Electric lighting, stoker-fired low pressure steam…
IRB 125 Main Library
"A two story and basement brick building with stucco finish, metal roof, wood floors, except basement, which is brick, plastered interior finish, electric lights, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 125 years old. Occupancy: Basement - Heating…
IRB 122 CC Filter Plant
One and two story building with basement. The modern fire resistive building was completed in 1947. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $227K.
IRB 119 Tenant Dwelling
A one and a half story building of frame construction, composition roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Building approximately 40 years old and in fair condition. Small frame outbuilding on premises. Valuation:…
IRB 118 Tenant Dwelling
A two and one story frame dwelling, metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting. Approximately 40 years old in fair condition. A small frame outbuilding also located on premises. Valuation: The sound value of this building…
IRB 115 Caretakers Dwelling
A one story and basement building of log and stone construction, composition roof, wood boards and earth floors, open interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Built in 1930 and in excellent condition. Valuation: The sound value of this…
IRB 110 Dwelling
A two and one story frame building, composition roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, stove heat. Building in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
IRB 104 Dwelling 2
A one story and basement building, frame construction, metal roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, concrete basement, electric lighting, steam heat. Building in good condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately…
IRB 102 Dwelling 1
A two story and basement building of frame construction, composition shingle roofm plastered interior finish, wood floors on first and second, concrete basement, steam heat and electric lighting. Excellent condition. Valuation: The sound value of…
IRB 97 Pump Station
A one story brick building, composition roof, open interior finish, concrete and wood floors, electric lighting; fire resistive addition. Building in good condition. Occupancy: Steam reciprocating pumps and boilers. Valuation: The sound value of…
IRB 94 Meter Shop
A three story brick building with a metal roof, wood floors with the exception of first floor which is concrete, wood lath and plaster interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Approximately 50 years old and in poor condition. The building is…
IRB 93 General Office
A two story brick building with composition roof, first floor is concrete and second floor wood boards, plastered interior finish, electric lights, hot water heat (heating equipment cut off in fireproof room). Approximately fifty years old in good…
IRB 85 Shelter House
A one story and basement frame, approved roof building, with wood floor. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
IRB 83 Keepers Dwelling
A two story brick building with frame addition and approved roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, stove heat and electric lighting. Building in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3.5K.
IRB 75 Keepers Dwelling
A one and a half story part basement building of frame construction with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting and stove heat. About 150 years old. Valuation: The salvage value of this building is approximately $3K.
IRB 66 Buena Vista
A two story and part basement brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, three stairs first to second floor, one stairs basement to first floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. About 100 years old and in…
IRB 65 Tenant Dwelling
A one story frame stuccoed building with concrete shingle roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Building in good condition. Valuation: The sound valuation of this building is approximately $2.4K
IRB 53 Bandstand
A one storage octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $500.
IRB 52 Gish House
A two story frame clapboard building with composition shingle roof, wood floors with exception of basement which is concrete, plastered interior finish with exception of basement which is open finish, one stairs basement to first floor and one stairs…
IRB 51 Bandstand
A one story octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4500.
IRB 49 Elmwood Club Rooms
A two story building of brick and stone stuccoed construction with composition shingle roof, wood board floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights, coal-fired Arcola heat. Approximately 50 years old and in good condition. Valuation: The…
IRB 48 Caretakers Dwelling
A one story frame, approved roof dwelling, electric lighting, stove heat; no basement and in fair repair. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3K.
IRB 47 Rockledge
A large two story and basement building, frame clapboard and wood shingle construction, wood shingle roof, board floors, wood board interior finish, electric lighting, heat from stoves and fireplaces; in poor condition. Occupancy: First floor - dance…
IRB 46 Fire Station 10
This is a one-two story and part basement of brick veneer, frame and cinder block, ordinary joisted construction with approved roof. Part of first floor concrete, stove heat; indifferent repair. Occupancy: 1617 - Life Saving Station. 1619-21 - Fire…
IRB 45 Fire Station 9
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with composition roof on a concrete slab; Plastered interior finish with exception of basement which is open; concrete basement, terrazzo first floor, wood…
IRB 44 Fire Station 8
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with slate roof, open interior finish with exception of second floor which is plaster, concrete floors - wood surface on second floor. One stairs basement to…
IRB 43 Fire Station 7
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with composition shingled roof on wood boards over concrete slab, open interior finish with exception of second floor which is plastered, concrete floors. One…
IRB 42 Fire Station 6
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second…
IRB 41 Fire Station 5
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second…
IRB 40 Fire Station 4
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second…
IRB 39 Fire Station 3
This is a two story and part basement brick building of ordinary joisted construction with composition roof; open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster, concrete floors with the exception of the second floor which is…
IRB 38 Fire Station 2
This is a two story brick building with composition roof on wood boards. First floor has open interior finish, metal ceiling and concrete floor. Second floor has plastered interior finish and wood floors. One stairs first to second flood. Electric…
IRB 37 Fire Station 1
This is a two story and part basement brick building, metal roof, concrete floors, with the exception of the second which is wood boards, open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster. One stairs basement to first…
IRB 30 Administration Building
This is a one story building of cinder block construction with a metal roof on wood boards on metal truss, concrete floor, electric lighting, stove heat. Occupancy: Offices, waiting room and restaurant. Valuation: The sound value of this building is…
IRB 29 Quonset Hangars
Four Quonset hut buildings of similar construction. Buildings of all metal on concrete dwarf walls, asphalt floors, electric lighting; no heat. Buildings new and in good condition. Occupancy: airplane storage. Valuation: Each hangar is valued at…
IRB 28 Hangar 1
This is a one story building of cinder block construction, all metal roof, concrete floor, electric lighting and steam heat. Occupancy: airplane hangar, with woodworking, machine shop and spray. Valuation: The sound value of this building is…
IRB 27 Hangar 2
This is a one story building of cinder block construction, all metal roof, concrete floor, electric lighting and steam heat. Occupancy: airplane hangar and supplies storage. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $25.5K
IRB 26 Nose-In Hangar
This is a one-high story building with roof of gypsum plank on unprotected steel, cinder block walls, concrete floor. One side is open. Building of recent construction and in good repair. Occupancy: Nose-in hangar and office. Valuation: The sound…
IRB 25 Hangars A&B
Two buildings of similar construction. Each building of cinder block walls with large frame doors, wood joisted roof covered with composition, concrete floor, electric lighting; stove heat. Buildings recently erected and in good repair.
IRB 24 Tenant Dwelling 2
One story frame dwelling with composition covered roof and wood floor. Building in fair repair; occupied as tenant dwelling. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $2.5K
IRB 23 Municipal Airport
A two story and basement and part one story and basement brick building, metal roof, wood floors except basement which is earth, plastered interior finish, electric lights and steam heat; fair condition. Occupancy: Office and apartments. Valuation:…
IRB7 Church
One story part basement frame building, new composition roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, electric lighting, hot air heat. Building in good condition. Occupancy: Church of Christ. Valuation: The sound value of this building is…
IRB 5 Office Building
This is a two story and basement brick building with slate roof, wood floors with the exception of the basement which is concrete, plastered walls with the exception of the basement which is open, electric lights and low pressure steam heat. This…
IRB 4 Mercantile Building
This is a one story brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered walls and metal ceiling, electric lights and cooking gas range. This building is approximately 30 years old and in fair condition. Occupancy: Restaurant. Valuation: The sound…
IRB 3 Mercantile Building
This is a two story frame building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights and coal stove hear. This building is approximately 50 years old an in fair condition. Occupancy: Offices, drugstore, dwelling. Valuation:…
IRB2 Municipal Annex
This is a two story building and basement brick building with metal roof, plank floors with the exception of the basement floor which is concrete, plastered interior finish and one open stairs from basement to second floor, electric lights and low…
IRB1 Municipal Building
This is a large five story building of fire resistive construction erected in 1916, having a built-up roof, concrete and terrazzo floors, and direct plaster interior finish. There are two open stairs from the first to the the third floor, one…
Insurance Rating Request for the City of Roanoke
Prepared for the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau, this request contains an inventory of city owned property with descriptions and in many cases photographs.
Register of Admissions and Discharges: Roanoke City Almshouse
This register documents residents of the Almshouse or "Poor House" of the City of Roanoke.
MP 2.12 Roanoke Aerial
Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke looking west.
Central Academy Middle School 2015
Central Academy Middle School 2015 yearbook.
The Squire 1993
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1974-1975
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1998
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1997
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1994
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1992
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1991
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1996
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1995
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
Accolade 2005
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
The Accolade 1969
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
The Accolade 1967
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2024
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2023
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2022
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2021
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2020
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2019
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2018
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2017
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2016
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2015
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2014
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2013
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2012
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2010
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2007
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2006
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2004
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2003
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2002
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2001
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2000
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1999
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1998
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1997
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1996
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1995
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1994
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1993
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1991
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1992
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1990
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1989
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School
Accolade 1988
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1987
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1986
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1985
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1984
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1983
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1982
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1981
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1980
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1979
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1978
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1977
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1976
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1975
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1974
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1973
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1972
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1971
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1970
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1968
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1966
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1965
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1964
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1963
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1962
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1961
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1960
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1958
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1957
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Eagle 1952
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
Eagle 1950
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
PC 133.01 Virginia College
"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 133.0 Virginia College
"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 112.03 General Offices
"N&W General Offices, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.13 Mountain Park
"Mountain Park"
PC 119.0 Mill Mountain
"Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.8310 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.02 Elks Lodge
"Elks Home, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.1 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.3 English Village
"English Village, five miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Intersection US Route 11 and VA 117. If you are going to be late arriving, wire English Village and we will gladly make reservations for you. Cottages heated and equipped with tile showers,…
A Guide to the Burrell Memorial Hospital Collection
This is a guide to the Burrell Memorial Hospital Collection. This collection contains items related to the origin and ongoing service of Burrell Memorial Hospital. The items range from documents to pamphlets, news clippings, and excerpts.
The Pin 1972
The Pin was the annual for Burrell Hospital-Lucy Addison High School of Nursing.
A Guide to the Botetourt County Council of Garden Clubs Collection
The Botetourt County Council of Garden Clubs was organized in October 1957. It initially consisted of seven member clubs: Fincastle Garden Club, Eagle Rock Garden Club, Plant and Hope Garden Club, Buchanan Garden Club, Big Spring Garden Club, Orchard…
The Trojan 1959
The Trojan was the annual for Booker T. Washington Junior High School.
GBN46
Streetscape image of the Gainsboro Branch Library. Photo assumedly taken from Patton Avenue on the west side of Gainsboro Road. Picture is assumedly from the Gainsboro Road Expansion Project.
GBN45
Two balloon decorations set up outside of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The balloons have writing on them (assumedly for the 75th Anniversary) and the Mill Mountain Star.
GBN44
A group of unidentified people seated for the 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Branch Library. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
GBN43
A group of four people at the 75th Anniversary celebration. From left to right, Ms. Graves, Peter Lewis, an unidentified woman, and Dr. Walter Claytor. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library,…
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Dr. John Kern, left, speaking to an unidentified man at the Gainsboro Branch Library. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Three women are pictured speaking to one another. From left to right, there is an unidentified woman, Beverly James, City Librarian, and Ms. Graves. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6…
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Dr. John Kern stands at the podium, speaking at the Gainsboro Branch Library. There is a row of people sitting behind him, including, from left to right, an unidentified man and Evelyn D. Bethel. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th…
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This picture captures some of the audience members of the 75th Anniversary Celebration. Dr. Walter Claytor is sitting third from left in the front row, in the black sports coat. Peter Lewis is standing in the background with a light blue shirt and…
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Branch Manager Carla Lewis is sitting at the circulation desk at the Gainsboro Branch Library. Numerous other unidentified people are sitting in the crowd for the celebration. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at…
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An unidentified man is standing at the podium, speaking to an audience gathered at the Gainsboro Branch Library. From left to right, there are three other people sitting behind him, Evelyn D. Bethel, Dr. John Kern, and Alphonzo Holland, Sr. Picture…
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An unidentified woman is standing at the podium, speaking to an audience gathered at the Gainsboro Branch Library. From left to right, there are three other people sitting behind her, Evelyn D. Bethel, Dr. John Kern, and Alphonzo Holland, Sr. The…
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Dr. Walter Claytor is pictured standing against the circulation desk at the Gainsboro Branch Library. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Evelyn D. Bethel stands at the podium, speaking at the Gainsboro Branch Library. There is a row of people sitting behind her, including, from left to right, an unidentified man, Dr. John Kern, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., and, assumedly, Glenn Radcliffe.…
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Marion B. Smith is standing behind the circulation desk at the Gainsboro Branch Library helping Ms. Graves and a small girl. Beverly James, City Librarian, can be seen to the right of the image, in a pink sweater, next to a display of balloons.…
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Dr. John Kern stands at the podium, speaking at the Gainsboro Branch Library. There is a row of people sitting behind him, including, from left to right, an unidentified man, Evelyn D. Bethel, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., and who is assumedly Glenn…
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A group of unidentified people stand while assumedly listening to a presentation. Beverly James, City Librarian, is in the pink sweater to the right of the image, next to the display of balloons. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th…
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Marion B. Smith leans over a table, holding a piece of cake. Peter Lewis, in a navy sports coat, can be seen to the left of the image. Several other unidentified people can be seen in the image. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th…
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Two women and a small girl stand in front of a table with several catering trays on top of it. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Three unidentified people stand by a table with a punch bowl, and a small cake that reads, “Happy Birthday Gainsboro 75th Library.” Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996.…
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Most likely a photograph taken by mistake. An unidentified person stands in front of the camera. Marion B. Smith can be seen in the corner. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December…
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Marion B. Smith cuts a large sheet cake that says, “Happy 75th Anniversary Gainsboro Library.” Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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An unidentified woman hands a present to Reverend E. T. Burton. On the left side of the image, Alphonzo Holland, Sr. and Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell stand by the podium. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the…
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An unidentified man and an unidentified woman speak to one another in front of the podium, before the crowd. In the background, from left to right, there is Evelyn D. Bethel, Dr. John Kern, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell, and…
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A man is standing with his back to the camera in a light gray suit. The people facing the camera, from left to right, are Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell, Branch Manager Carla Lewis, and two unidentified women. Picture from…
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This photo appears to be a picture of a painting. There is a woman and a man on a picnic blanket, and two other women toward the bottom of the image. All of the people in the scene are looking off to the right of the image.
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From left to right, Marion B. Smith, Peter Lewis, and an unidentified woman stand for a group picture. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Branch Manager Carla Lewis shaking hands with her husband, Peter Lewis. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Marion B. Smith is pinning something on an unidentified woman. Behind them, from left to right, is an unidentified man, Evelyn D. Bethel, Dr. John Kern, and Alphonzo Holland, Sr. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration…
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Marion B. Smith is speaking with Virginia Reeves in front of a crowd. The row of people sitting behind them include, from left to right, unidentified man, Evelyn D. Bethel, Dr. John Kern, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., assumedly Glenn Radcliffe, and an…
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Marion B. Smith (left) hugging an unidentified woman. To the far left, Dr. John Kern is seated to the left of Alphonzo Holland, Sr. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996.…
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Unidentified women is presenting a gift to an unidentified man in the image. In the background, from right to left, there is Branch Manager, Carla Lewis, Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., and Dr. John Kern. Picture from Roanoke…
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An unidentified group of people are gathered for Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Banner for the event is pictured above the doorway to the staff area. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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A small girl is being given a present by an unidentified woman. In the background, from right to left, there is Branch Manager, Carla Lewis, Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., and Dr. John Kern. Picture from Roanoke City Public…
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From left to right, the people at the front of the room, facing the crowd, are, Evelyn D. Bethel, Dr. John Kern, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell, and Branch Manager, Carla Lewis. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th…
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Branch Manager, Carla Lewis, and her husband, Peter Lewis, standing at the Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Two unidentified women standing at the Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Unidentified group of people gathered in chairs for Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Library, 6 December 1996. Woman in back row with red flower is Virginia Reeves. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Three men standing and talking at the Gainsboro Branch Library. On the left is Alphonzo Holland, Sr. In the middle is assumedly Glenn Radcliffe. Unidentified man on the right. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at…
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Virginia Reeves standing at a podium in the Gainsboro Branch Library, speaking to a crowd. There are two men seated next to the podium, from left to right, Dr. John Kern and Alphonzo Holland, Sr. Picture from Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th…
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Photo of the crowd gathered for Roanoke City Public Library’s 75th Anniversary Celebration at the Gainsboro Branch Library, 6 December 1996. Photographs by Bob Hale.
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Ventriloquist Tammy Barnwell provides a performance to the crowd. Barnwell directs her puppet, assumedly Pecan or Willie Webster, toward three people sitting next to the podium. From right to left, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Dr. John Kern, and Evelyn D.…
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Evelyn D. Bethel (left) raises curtain over Virginia Historic Landmark Placard with Dr. John Kern. Unidentified man stands to the right of Kern. Alphonzo Holland, Sr. stands at the podium at the far right of the image. Picture from Roanoke City…
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Reverend E. T. Burton of Sweet Union Baptist Church, standing at a podium in the Gainsboro Branch Library, speaking to a crowd. Three people are seated behind him, from right to left, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Dr. John Kern, and Evelyn D. Bethel. The…
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City Librarian Beverly James, standing at a podium in the Gainsboro Branch Library, speaking to a crowd. Three people are seated behind her, from right to left, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Dr. John Kern, and Evelyn D. Bethel. The Virginia Historic…
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Branch Manager, Carla M. Lewis, standing at a podium in the Gainsboro Branch Library, speaking to a crowd. Three people are seated behind her, from right to left, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Dr. John Kern, and Evelyn D. Bethel. The Virginia Historic…
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Branch Manager, Carla M. Lewis, standing at a podium in the Gainsboro Branch Library, speaking to a crowd. Three people are seated behind her, from right to left, Alphonzo Holland, Sr., Dr. John Kern, and Evelyn D. Bethel. Picture from Roanoke City…
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Black and white streetscape featuring new First Baptist in the foreground and old First Baptist in the background. Front: "BH".
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Black and white streetscape of Henry Street in Roanoke.
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Candid image of a crowd in front of the boarded up Palace Hotel with a banner reading 'Henry Street Heritage Festival'.
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Photo of the fire that destroyed First Baptist in Gainsboro. Note: oversize copy of this image in Box 11. Folder 1 BH 1249 and BH 1260.
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Black and white group photo. From left to right Bob Hale, Bernard Davis, Craxton Powell, and an unknown seated woman.
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Grave marker of James H Hale in Williams Memorial Park in Roanoke.
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Black and white portrait of four unknown individuals sitting on a porch. Note: oversize duplicate of this image in Box 11, Folder 1 BH 1252.
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Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. "Sept - '97". September 1997.
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Charlie Wise's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Black and white photo of Wendell White's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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James Allen Turner's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Lillie Smith's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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George F. Robinson's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Black and white photo of Russell Page's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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John Traynham's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Illegible headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Lelia Holmes Mickens' headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Close-up of Stephen Hurt's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Black and white photo of Sarah Holland's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Margaret Gravel's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Fletcher Gilbert's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Herbert G. Rayford's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.
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Black and white photo of Elder William Dent's headstone in Old Lick Cemetery.