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Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry (E.B. Mabry). E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a…

Big Lick Business Directory Poster, 1877.

View of Glen Cove subdivision.

View of Glen Cove subdivision.

View of Glen Cove subdivision.

Looking North on Franklin Road, South of McClanahan Street.

Old road up to Mill Mountain. Photo caption reads, "at this location the loop the loop where Mr. Henritze's house (Rockledge) is located now".

American Viscose car in World War I drive parade.

View of Patterson Avenue and McClaugherty Brothers Grocery, formerly located at 1125 Patterson Avenue.

Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.

Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.

Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.

Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.

This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.

This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.

Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.

Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.

Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.

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

The Terry House in Elmwood Park. The home was used as Roanoke's first public library until it the current structure was built in 1952. The home was used as recreational offices until it was razed in 1964.

Gardens on the Mountain View property, home of J.B. Fishburn.

Located at Ingles Ferry in Radford, the Mary Draper Ingles cabin, also known as the Ingles Family Farmstead, was the home of Mary Draper and her husband, Thomas Ingles. Mary Draper Ingles was abducted by Shawnee Indians in 1755 and taken to Big Bone…

This house was built circa 1855 by Elijah McClanahan. Elijah was the son of William McClanahan who owned over 3,000 acres of land, including Crystal Spring and Mill Mountain. First Presbyterian Church was built on the site in 1929.

The Howbert house and farm was built by George Howbert circa 1900. Howbert sold the house and farm to the Wasena Land Company in 1910 for development as a suburb of Roanoke. The house still stands at 918 Howbert Avenue.

Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850 when rail became the primary means of long distance travel. Dr.…

At the corner of Floyd Avenue and Main Street in Wasena stood this house, part of the Howbert Farm. It was rented for many years by the Custer Family, who posed on the porch for this photograph.

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

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

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

An unidentified boy measures the logs of Fort Greenridge. Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned…

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

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

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

J.N. Maxey Home

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

Built in 1963 by Jim Yeatts, the Morris House is located at 2831 Wilton Road.

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

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

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

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

This home was once located at 5415 Plantation Road. A casuality of urban sprawl, this home was an example of Gothic Revival architecture.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cows on market for a livestock auction.

Cows on market for a livestock auction.

Cars drive through water on Campbell Avenue in front of the Market Building.

Old city market. Looking toward Hotel Roanoke.

Old City Market. Old assembly hall in background. Circa 1890.

Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.

Interior view of Calvary Baptist Church sanctuary, located at 608 Campbell Avenue.

Church of God parishioners

The first St. Marks Lutheran Church, once located on the southeast corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Though this building no longer stands, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church is now located on the site.

Old St. Marks Lutheran Church built by Methodists on corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street.

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

Located on Brandon Avenue near the entrance to Brandon Oaks Lifecare Retirement Home, this historical marker makes note of the first Lutheran congregation in the area.

Parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.

Parishioners of the former Trinity Holiness Church.

Melrose Avuenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, located at 1601 Melrose Avenue.

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

Ghent Grace Brethren Church, located at 1511 Wasena Avenue.

The Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.

Interior view of Central Church of the Brethren, located at 416 Church Avenue.

Roanoke Church of Christ, located at 2606 Brandon Avenue.

First Christian Church, locate at 344 Church Avenue.

The First Church of Christ. Scientist, formerly located at the corner of Church Avenue and 5th Street.

The bimah in Beth Israel Synagogue.

The sancutary of Beth Israel Synagogue.

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

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

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

St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church sanctuary during Mass.

The sanctuary of St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Men at work during the construction of St. Andrew's Catholic Church

St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

St. Andrew's Catholic Church was built in 1902

Ryan Hall, the first school building for Roanoke Catholic. The building was razed in 1999.

St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

St. Andrews Catholic Church. The current structure was built in 1902.

The sanctuary of Christ Episcopal Church located at 1101 Franklin Road

St. John's Episcopal Church Parish House, located at the corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. The church was constructed in 1892. The Parish House was constructed in 1922. It was remodeled in 1957; stone replaced the brick facade seen in…

The old St. John's Episcopal Church was once located at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. Built in 1874, the church was used by Trinity United Methodist when St. John's built its new structure on Jefferson Street. In 1901, Trinity moved…

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

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

Remaining walls of St. John's Episcopal Church. St. John's was the first Episcopal in the Old Lick area of Roanoke County. The cabin in the background once belonged to Bernie Rideout Holland, a former slave of General Edward Watts. Built in 1850,…

First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.

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

The sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.

Stained glass window in the sanctuary of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.

Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..

Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..

Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church located at 1837 Grandin Road..

Raleigh Court Presbyterian located at 1837 Grandin Road.

Old First Presbyterian Church, formerly located on the Southwest corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street.

Mount Pleasant Methodist Church located at 3035 Mount Pleasant Boulevard.

Grace Methodist Church located at 4404 Williamson Road.

Northview Methodist Church located at 521 Ridgecrest Drive in Hollins.

Trinity Methodist Church located at 305 Mountain Avenue.

Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

Group photo of Trinity United Methodist parishioners.

Trinity Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue.

Belmont United Methodist Church, formerly located at 806 Jamison Avenue, is now Metropolitan Community Church.

Melrose United Methodist Church, formerly located at 1301 Melrose Avenue.

Plaque listing pastors of Enon Baptist Church in Hollins from 1855 -1902.

Group photo of Bible School attendees at Villa Heights Baptist Church.

Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1020 Lafayette Blvd. NW.

Virginia Heights Baptist Church, located at 2014 Memorial Avenue SW.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group photo of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners at Bible retreat.

Group portrait of Vinton Baptist Church parishioners.

A newly constructed Oakland Baptist Church on right with an inset of the original Oakland Baptist at left.

Oakland Baptist Church at 3623 Roundhill Avenue

Doors of First Baptist Church at 515 3rd Street.

Belmont Baptist Church on Stewart Ave. SE and 9th Street.

Unidentified group of Shriners standing on sidewalk in front of Roanoke Supply Company store, located at 101 W. Salem Avenue.

Looking north of Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue at crowd gathered for Roanoke Fair.

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

Proffit Cobbler Shop and J.M. Gambill Wholesale Grocers on Salem Avenue. Edward Franklin Proffit on left.

The Kefauver Repository was a large warehouse built on the site of the present Municipal Building between 1874 and 1878 and faced Commerce St. It was known as Kefauver's Folly in that Kefauver & Son originated the Central Manufacturing Company and…

Intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Sign for Rialto Theater visible on right. The Rialto was known for showing westerns.

Looking east on Salem Avenue from Henry Street (now 1st). This row of storefronts included a bowling alley; liquor store,;L.A. Tolbert Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing; Brady's Bar and Restaurant; a barbershop and a pool hall.

A view of 2nd Street. George Davis is leaning against the lamp post.

A view of Salem Avenue at 2nd Street.

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

Cornerstone placement at the Masonic Temple, formerly located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.

S.H. Davis Pictures, formerly located at 136 Campbell Avenue.

Butler's Shoes, formerly located on Campbell Avenue.

W.T. Grant Company and McClellan Stores, formerly located 17-23 Campbell Avenue SW.

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

Leggett's, formerly located at 112 Campbell Avenue SW.

Looking West on Campbell Avenue.

Looking West on Campbell Avenue.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue from the Jefferson Street intersection.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

Looking west on Campbell Avenue.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from Jefferson Street.

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street.

Joy Shop located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Joy Shop, formerly located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.

Kazim Temple Band in Christmas parade. Looking northeast on Jefferson Street from the corner of Day Avenue.

Norfolk & Western Office on the 500 block of S. Jefferson Street.

Original Advance Auto Parts, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street. Signs for Jefferson Cafe, Jefferson Hotel and Hotel Colonial line the left side of the street. Signs for Rex Taylor's and the Patrick Henry Hotel are visible on the right side of the street.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Luck Avenue intersection.

Looking south on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue intersection.

Looking north on the 500 block of Jefferson Street.

The northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road. Park Theater visible on right. The marquee reads, "Gloria Swanson and Rudolph Valentino in Beyond the Rocks". Building to the right of the theatre was vacant at the time.

A rear view of the Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.

Railroad YMCA, formerly located at 12th Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was razed in 1947.

A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

A view of several buildings of the Terrace Apartments (formerly Wood Apartments) located in Raleigh Court.

The YWCA located at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.

Roanoke Wasterwater Treatment Plant off of Brownlee Avenue in Southeast.

Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility.

Interior view of Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility

Unidentified water treatment facility.

An archetectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.

Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

The faculty of Roanoke College pose for a group portrait in front of the Administration Building.

Sixth President of Roanoke College, Dr. H. Sherman Oberly, is pictured on the right next to an unidentitifed faculty member.

Members of the Roanoke College Class of 1950 pose for a portrait with faculty members in front of the Administration Building.

A rendering by Frye and Stone Architects of the Alumni Gymnasium at Roanoke College.

The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.

View of the Shangri La Motel and Sign, once located at 5125 Williamson Road.

The sign for the Holiday Inn of America in Roanoke, formerly located at 7120 Williamson Road.

The sign for the Hitching Post Motel, which was located at 7656 Williamson Road.

Big Oak Motel was located at 2501 Williamson Road.

Monticello Motel was located at 5046 Williamson Road.

Raleigh Tavern, Roanoke's first hotel, was located on Lynchburg (Orange) Avenue NE. Built in the early 1800s and long known as Pate's Tavern, it was a popular stopping-place on the north-south stages or on the road from Lynchburg west to Seven Mile…

Waitstaff poses next to table prepared for a banquet in the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Pastry chef and Kazim Shriner pose next to a pastry display for the Shriners at the Patrick Henry.

Display in the coffee shop window for the VMI/VPI game.

Patrick Henry Hotel ballroom prepared for a banquet.

The Patrick Henry is seen from Elmwood Park.

The Patrick Henry as seen from Elmwood Park.

View of the Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park.

Rorer Park Hotel. The hotel was purchased by the citizens of Roanoke and presented to the Alleghany Institute, a school for boys. The Institute used this structure for three years.

Looking north at Hotel Roanoke.

The Writing Room in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now an extension of the Pine Room Pub.

The lobby of Hotel Roanoke.

A private dining room in Hotel Roanoke.

The Regency Room, Hotel Roanoke's main dining room.

A typical guest room in Hotel Roanoke.

The ballroom in Hotel Roanoke.

A view of one of the private parlors in Hotel Roanoke.

English Lounge in Hotel Roanoke. This space is now called the Pine Room.

Cigar Counter in Hotel Roanoke.

Palm Court in Hotel Roanoke.

West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke

West entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

Main entrance of Hotel Roanoke.

Exterior of garage at Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Entrance of the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Night scene of the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

The Hotel Roanoke during the construction of an addition by the Virginia Bridge Company.

The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.

The Hotel Roanoke under construction. Construction by the Virginia Bridge Company.

Hotel Roanoke shown during contruction of addition.

The Hotel Roanoke.

The Hotel Roanoke has gone through mulitple renovations, due to fire and to increase its size. This undated photo depicts the hotel in one of its many "phases". Despite the renovations, the hotel has maintained its distinctive style.

Sign for the Hotel Roanoke.

An aerial view of the Hotel Roanoke. Roanoke Auditorium visible in upper right corner.

Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Bird's eye view of Hotel Roanoke. Spires of St. Andrew's Cathedral can be seen in upper left corner.

An early view of the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke was built in 1882 by the Norfolk and Western Railway.

The Hotel Roanoke in 1886.

In July 1898, a fire started in the kitchen of the hotel. This photo makes the fire appear worse than it actually was, as the hotel was only closed for several months. Notice the furniture on the lawn; hotel guests and employees removed what they…

The Hotel Roanoke.

The Ponce de Leon Hotel at 131 Campbell Avenue. This building was constructed in 1931 on the foundation of the previous Ponce de Leon which burned in 1931.

Fintel Library at Roanoke College.

Fintel Library at Roanoke College.

Interior view of the reading room in the Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

The Fishburn Library at Hollins College.

Interior view of the Virginia Heights Book Station. The Virginia Heights Book Station was a precursor to the Raleigh Court Branch Library. It was located in the Masonic Lodge building at Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue.

The Raleigh Court Library was located at 1916 Memorial Avenue. The building is now used by Pop's Ice Cream.

The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00

The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".

Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.

Interior view of Melrose Branch Library after it was relocated from 15th Street and Melrose to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue.

The Melrose Book Station, located at Melrose Avenue and 15th Street. In 1929, the "Book Station" was moved to the basement of Melrose School at 1100 Melrose Avenue. In 1933 it was moved to a vacant store at 1801 Melrose Avenue. In 1948, the branch…

Early view of the Gainsboro Branch Library. The building was completed in 1941 at a cost of $23,970.24.

Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

Basement storage shelving at the Gainsboro Branch.

Interior of the Gainsboro Branch Roanoke Public Library.

Roanoke Public Library's Gainsboro Branch found its beginnings in the Odd Fellows Hall, formerly located at the corner of Patton Avenue and Gainsboro Road. It would relocate to the current building in 1942.

The reference room in the old library about 1947.

Interior view of Main Library reading and reference rooms when it was located in the Terry House.

Roanoke Public Library. Circulation desk and main room.

Interior view of the first library. The desk in this photo is currently used in the Virginia Room.

Ladies in the reference room.

Children gather for storytime at the Main Library.

Roanoke Public Library auditorium of the first public library in Terry home during children's book week story hour.

The Main branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Roanoke Public Library as seen from across Jefferson Street.

Terry home in Elmwood Park shortly after its conversion to the first library.

A view of the Terry House from the driveway on Jefferson Street. The Terry House would become Roanoke's first public library in 1921.

Jefferson Street entrance to the first Roanoke Public Library.

Roanoke Public Library float in a parade.

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View of the first Roanoke Public Library from across Elmwood Park. The building, known as the Terry House, was purchased with Elmwood Park by the city in 1911 for $150,000.

Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event in Elmwood Park.

A band plays at the Roanoke Public Library's opening day celebration in Elmwood Park.

Roanoke Public Library's first Librarian, Pearl Hinesley. Miss Hinesley served 30 years in Roanoke Public Libraries, from 1921-1951.

Interior view of a typical room in the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Nurses relax in the living room of the nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Nurses' building at Catawba Sanatorium. The sanatorium was established in 1908 to quarantine and treat individuals with tuberculosis. Today, Catawba Hospital provides psychiatric and geriatric care.

Aerial view of Community Hospital. Orchard Hill is in the background.

Gill Memorial Hospital was built in 1926. It was the first hospital in Virginia exclusively providing treatment for eye, ear, nose and throat conditions. It remained in independent operation until 1976, when it was acquired by Roanoke Memorial.

Nursing graduate class of 1941. Lewis Gale Hospital.

Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. The photo…

Lewis-Gale Hospital was built in 1909 as a partnership between Dr. Sparrell Gale and Dr. JN Lewis. The original hospital stood at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue. This photo was taken before the completion of the 1938 addition. This photo…

Jefferson Hospital is structure on the left. It was located on Franklin Road; view looking at intersection with Walnut Avenue.

The nursing class of 1947 on the steps of Jefferson Hospital.

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

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Shenandoah Hospital, formerly located at 712 Campbell Avenue. Built in 1912, the 65-bed hospital closed in 1974. The building was razed in 1976.

Doctor and nursing staff standing in front of first Burrell Memorial Hospital. This building is the former Alleghany Boys Institute. Burrell was the only African American hospital in Roanoke during segregation. Individuals unidentified.

Roanoke's first African-American hospital, Burrell Memorial, was founded in 1915 in a small cottage on Henry Street. It soon outgrew the Henry Street location and moved into the former Alleghany Institute, a school for boys located at 611 McDowell…

Courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue and 2nd Street.

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

Roanoke's first post office as seen from the east side of Henry Street (now 1st Street) looking toward Campbell Avenue.

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

The Dana Science Building on the campus of Hollins University.

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

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

Aerial view of Roanoke College.

Roanoke Technical Institute, now called Virginia Western Community College.

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

Preston Park Elementary School.

Patrick Henry High School.

Patrick Henry High School under construction.

Patrick Henry High School under construction.

Jefferson High School junior class.

Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.

Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.

Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.

Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction

Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.

Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.

Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Raleigh Court Elementary School

Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.

Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.

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

Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.

Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.

West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.

Students of Melrose School.

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

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

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

Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.

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

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

Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.

Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.

Labor Day, 1891

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Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.

Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.

General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.

An aerial view of Elmwood Park.

Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.

Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.

Snow in Elmwood Park.

Snow in Elmwood Park.

Japanese Magnolia tree in Elmwood Park.

A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.

A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.

View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.

View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.

View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.

A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.

Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.

Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.

Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.

Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.

"Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.

Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.

Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.

Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.

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

Looking toward intersection with 1st Street and Franklin Road.

The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.

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

Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.

Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.

Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.

View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.

Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.

Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.

Woodlawn Avenue at the intersection with Montgomery Avenue.

Wilson & Company, seen in the foreground, was a wholesale meat company. It was located at 312 Campebell Avenue SE. Hotel Roanoke and N&W General Offices can be seen in background.

A view of Tinker Mountain.

A view of Tinker Creek.

Jefferson Theatre, formerly located at 417 S. Jefferson Street.

St. Andrews Catholic Church.

Austin & Martin Auto Repair, formerly located at 223 Shenandoah Avenue NW.

Big Oak Filling Station was located around the 2500 block of Williamson Road.

Roanoke High School was formerly located on the northeast corner of Church Avenue and 3rd Street where the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building stands today.

Highland Park Elementary School, located at 1212 5th Street.

A nearly gone Commerce Street or First Ward School. The school stood at Church Avenue and 2nd Street and was razed to make way for the post office.

A nearly gone Commerce Street or First Ward School. The school stood at Church Avenue and 2nd Street and was razed to make way for the post office.

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

Quick Way convenience store, located at 2209 Brandon Avenue.

Streetcar tracks on the 700 block of Memorial Avenue.

Orange Avenue, exact location unknown.

Driving could be a challenge on Orange Avenue in its early days. View is looking west near Gainsboro Road.

A view of Norfolk Avenue includes Bannister's Place (a boarding house) and HC Barnes Pharmacy. Buildings were located roughly where the Wells-Fargo Tower is today.

Norfolk & Western Salvage Warehouse, formerly located at 201 Campbell Avenue SE.

Lots for sale in front of the Norfolk & Western freight station on Norfolk Avenue.

One-lane road under a Norfolk & Western underpass through which traffic accessing 460 East would pass.

A view of the municipal building from the YMCA.

View of the Municipal Building from 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.

This monument was erected in 1925 by the Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter of the DAR to honor Roanoke soldiers who served in World War I. It is located in Argonne Circle on King George Avenue.

This monument was erected in 1925 by the Margaret Lynn Lewis Chapter of the DAR to honor Roanoke soldiers who served in World War I. It is located in Argonne Circle on King George Avenue.

A view of Mill Mountain from Old Southwest.

Mick or Mack, formerly located at 310 2nd Street.

Home formerly located at 815 S. Jefferson Street.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from Elmwood Park.

Looking north on Jefferson Street from Campbell Avenue.

The Patrick Henry Hotel.

John Nolen's plans for the City of Roanoke on display in the windows of Heironimus.

Gregory Avenue at the intersection with 2nd Street NE.

A view of the 200 block of Franklin Road, where the Verizon building sits today. First Baptist Church can be seen over the buildings at left. The building on the right with the round portion was the original First Baptist Church.

The original Fire Station 7, located at 1742 Memorial Avenue.

Demolition of the Commerce Street School, also known as the First Ward School.

Commerce Street School being razed to make room for the post office. Greene Memorial United Methodist Church can be seen in background.

Demolition of St. John's Episcopal and a house on Church Avenue to make way for the post office.

Looking east on Church Avenue from the 100 block.

Buildings once located at 2nd Street and Church Avenue where the Commonwealth Building stands today.

Carvins Cove Dam Shortly after completion. The reservoir would not be complete until the 1940s.

Carvins Cove Dam Shortly after completion. The reservoir would not be complete until the 1940s.

Carvins Cove Dam shortly after completion. The reservoir would not be complete until the 1940s.

Carvins Cove Dam shortly after completion. The reservoir would not be complete until the 1940s.

Vacant storefront on Williamson Road between Church Avenue and Kirk Avenue. The building was once occupied by blacksmith G.W. Copenhaver. The site is now a parking lot.

Looking north on Avon Road at the intersection with Sherwood Avenue.

Apartments located at 2049 Windsor Avenue at the corner of Brunswick Street.

Looking north on 6th Street SE from Tazewell Avenue.

Looking north on 2nd Street NE at the intersection with Patton Avenue.

Looking north on 2nd Street NE.

Looking north on 2nd Street just beyond Patton Avenue..

Looking north on 2nd Street NE. Lick Run is the stream at right. Extreme right is the location of I581.

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