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Davis 75.861b Rader Chapel
Rader Funeral Home is located at 630 Roanoke Road in Daleville. This building was replaced with the current building in 1996.
Davis 8.3 Fincastle Presbyterian Church
Fincastle Presbyterian Church located at 108 E. Back Street in Fincastle, Virginia
Davis 8.6 View of the Narrows
Panoramic view of Narrows, Virginia.
Davis 83.21 Great Southern Mail Route
Map showing the Great Southern Mail Route.
Davis 88.8 Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan convention. Photograph taken in front of the Colonial Club, formerly located at 602 Day Avenue SW.
Davis 9.12 Auto parade
Roanoke's first auto parade on Campbell Ave. in front of present Municipal Building. United Commercial Travelers Grand Council parade. Ponce De Leon Hotel in right background.
Davis 9.21 Big Lick Signpost
Sign for Big Lick, 7 miles, and Botetourt Springs, 6 miles. An inset of the sign from another angle is included.
Davis 91.1a The Crater
The Crater is the scene of the Battle of the Crater that occurred on 30 July 1864 as part of the Siege on Petersburg. Pennsylvania miners dug a 511 foot tunnel and placed a four ton charge of powder under Pegram's Confederate battery. The explosion…
Davis 91.1b Confederate Tunnels
Confederate Tunnels beneath supporting works to Fort Mahone at Pine Gardens. The purpose of the tunnels was to detect any mining that might be attempted by the Union and they were used as storage for ammunition and refuge during heavy cannonading.
Davis 91.1c Union Tunnel
A view of the interior of the Union tunnel beneath the Crater, constructed by the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment under Colonel Pleasants. It was here that a four ton charge of powder was placed and exploded between Elliot's Salient.
Davis 9B Outskirts of Roanoke
Cows grazing next to pond on the outskirts of Roanoke. Exact location unknown
Davis 9C Outskirts of Roanoke
Ice on the Niagara Dam, four miles east of Roanoke on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Davis GL 10 Rorer Avenue
View of buildings along Rorer Avenue.
Davis GL 100 Playground in Norwich
PLayground in Norwich neighborhood.
Davis GL 104 Maiden Lane
Houses on Maiden Lane.
Davis GL 105 Melrose Avenue
Melrose Avenue. Exact location unknown.
Davis GL 108 Salem Avenue
Vacant store fronts in the 100 block of Salem Avenue.
Davis GL 11 Staunton Avenue
View of Staunton Avenue near 24th Street.
Davis GL 110 Campbell Avenue
Various business signs along E. Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 111 Fire Escape Diagram
Fire Escape diagram depicting a "state-of-the-art" fire escape containing a slide.
Davis GL 12 Watts Springs
View of two men standing beside Watts Springs.
Davis GL 13 Church Avenue
View of Church Avenue looking east from Commerce Street (now 2nd Street). Greene Memorial UMC visible on right, old YMCA visible on left.
Davis GL 14 Pond in Elmwood Park
View of pond in Elmwood Park.
Davis GL 16 Neighborhood
Though not in Roanoke, this Longview, Washington neighborhood scene was used as an example in John Nolen's plan for Roanoke.
Davis GL 165 GN Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge
Davis GL 17 Unidentified Building
Unidentified building near downtown.
Davis GL 172 Hotel Patrick Henry
View of Hotel Patrick Henry from Elmwood Park
Davis GL 18 Windsor Avenue
Windsor Avenue in Raleigh Court
Davis GL 19 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue at intersection with Jefferson Street.
Davis GL 2 Scene in Elmwood Park
Scene in Elmwood Park with a view of Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis GL 2.1 Scene in Elmwood Park
Scene in Elmwood Park viewing the rose garden.
Davis GL 20 Salem Avenue
View of Salem Avenue east from Second Street, SW. Buildings lines street with painted advertisements.
Davis GL 21 Terry Building
Image of a building being demolished.
Davis GL 21.1 Terry Building
Image of a building being demolished with coat laying on ladder.
Davis GL 22 Single Family Dwelling
View of a single family dwelling made of brick.
Davis GL 222 Patrick Henry Hotel
View of Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park.
Davis GL 23 Jefferson Street
View of advertisement signs hanging from the front of buildings along South Jefferson Street.
Davis GL 232 Northeast
Derelict home in Northeast. Exact location unknown.
Davis GL 237 Walnut Avenue Bridge
Side view of the Walnut Avenue and Jefferson Street bridges.
Davis GL 241 10th Street
A view of 10th Street NW at Williamson Road and the Oakland School.
Davis GL 242 Shaffers Crossing
North entrance to Shaffer's Crossing.
Davis GL 25 Southeast
View of several homes in Southeast.
Davis GL 26 State and City Bank
Side view of State & City Bank, once located at approximately 206 Jefferson Street. This photo was taken after a building was razed.
Davis GL 269 Jefferson Street
Northwest corner at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 29 Truck
Image of a tanker style truck.
Davis GL 3 Melrose Park
View of people playing recreational games in Melrose Park.
Davis GL 30 Campbell Avenue
View of West Campbell Avenue at 8th Street intersection, 1928.
Davis GL 31 Patterson Avenue
A view of Patterson Avenue.
Davis GL 32 Play Day
"Play Day" at Maher field 12 May 1928.
Davis GL 33 Motor Routes to Roanoke
Chamber of Commerce map showing roads to Roanoke.
Davis GL 34 Tennis Courts at Elmwood
The tennis courts once in Elmwood Park.
Davis GL 35 Panoramic View from Mill Mountain
A panoramic sketch from Mill Mountain by Louis Ruyl of New York for the Chamber of Commerce. Caption reads, "Showing spurs of the Blue Ridge with the Alleghany Mountains in the distance, and the Roanoke bowl or amphitheater, McAfee's Knob at left,…
Davis GL 36 Roanoke Hospital
Roanoke Hospital at the foot of Mill Mountain. The Mill Mountain incline can be seen to the right.
Davis GL 37 Dog Mouth Fountain
Sketch of the Dog Mouth Fountain. The fountain was acquired by the city in 1898. It stands at the corner of Salem Avenue and Market Street.
Davis GL 38 Public Library in Elmwood Park
View of the first Roanoke Public Library in Elmwood Park. The library was located in the Terry House, a gift to the city from the Terry Family.
Davis GL 4 Mill Mountain and Roanoke Valley
View of Mill Mountain and the surrounding Roanoke Valley
Davis GL 40 Railway Station
View from Williamson Road of Virginia Railway Station. Jefferson Street bridge in background.
Davis GL 41 Ponce De Leon Hotel
View of the rear of the Hotel Ponce De Leon, with the remainder of a building's foundation visible in foreground.
Davis GL 42 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis GL 43 Church Avenue
View of the intersection of Church Avenue and Second Street SW with the sign for the YMCA on the right.
Davis GL 44 Highland Park
Recreation in Highland Park
Davis GL 46 Spring in Weaver Heights Park
View of the spring once located in Weaver Heights Park.
Davis GL 47 Route 460
View of Route 460 east of Roanoke.
Davis GL 48 Ponce de Leon
View of debris behind original Hotel Ponce de Leon.
Davis GL 49 9th Street
View of 9th Street from the intersection with Jamison Avenue.
Davis GL 5 Montrose Avenue Jog End
View of the 600 block Montrose Avenue lined with houses.
Davis GL 52 Old Episcopal Church
Ruins of an episcopal church in Northeast Roanoke.
Davis GL 55 Downtown Construction
View of men working on construction downtown. Totz Department Store can be seen in the background. Totz was located at 117-119 Salem Avenue SW.
Davis GL 57 Mayors Momument
Mayor's Monument in its original location in Woodland Park at Church Avenue and Sixth Street SE, overlooking the Norfolk and Western Shops. The Mayor
Davis GL 58 Lynchburg Avenue
Unknown location on Orange (Lynchburg) Avenue.
Davis GL 59 Panorama
Panoramic view of Roanoke Valley from Route 221 on Bent Mountain at the top of the climb up the mountain just before it reaches the top.
Davis GL 6 Highland Park School
View of Highland Park Elementary School, located at 1212 5th Street.
Davis GL 64 Salem Avenue
Approximately 132 Salem Avenue.
Davis GL 66 Melrose Park
Melrose Park on Melrose Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets.
Davis GL 68 Allison Avenue
A view of the 300 block of Allison Avenue.
Davis GL 69 Pond in Elmwood Park
View of pond in Elmwood Park .
Davis GL 7 Jefferson Street Looking North
Aerial view of Jefferson Street looking north.
Davis GL 71 Zone Plan City of Roanoke
Map of City of Roanoke's Zone Plan used in Nolen Plan.
Davis GL 72 Fairacres
Fairacres, located at 2713 Avenham Avenue, was built in 1912 by W.C. Stephenson. It remained in the Stephenson Family until 1963, when it was purchased by the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs. The club kept the home until 2003. It is now a private…
Davis GL 75 Map of Roanoke
Map of City of Roanoke and Environs used in the Nolen plan.
Davis GL 76 Existing Conditions of Roanoke
Existing Conditions Map of City of Roanoke used in Nolen plan
Davis GL 77 Traffic Congestion Flyer
Traffic Congestion Flyer circa 1928.
Davis GL 79 Jamison Bakery
Jamison Company Bakery, formerly located at 541 Salem Avenue.
Davis GL 8 Stone Bridge
Children play under stone bridge. Location unknown.
Davis GL 80 Giles Brothers Furniture
Giles Brothers Furniture, formerly located at 108 Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 81 Schulte United Building
Campbell Avenue as seen from the Schulte United building, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue.
Davis GL 84 Center Parkway
Center Parkway, 9th Street SE.
Davis GL 85 FNEB Detail
Stonework etched with First National Exchange Bank.
Davis GL 86 Washington Park
Washington Park, located at 1610 Burrell Street.
Davis GL 87 Grandin Road
Looking north on Grandin Road from Sherwood Avenue.
Davis GL 88 Wasena Terrace
Looking east on Wasena Terrace.
Davis GL 89 Comprehensive Plan
Map included in John Nolen's Comprehensive Plan for the City of Roanoke.
Davis GL 9 Scene in Highland Park
Scene in Highland Park.
Davis GL 90 Mountain Avenue
Looking east on Mountain Avenue at 4th Street intersection.
Davis GL 92 Eleventh Street
Billboards lining Eleventh Street at Moorman Avenue intersection.
Davis GL 94 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street.
Davis GL 98 Pitzer Transfer
Pitzer Transfer Storage Warehouse, formerly located at the corner of Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
Davis Portrait Inventory
This is an alphabetical inventory of portraits included in the Davis Photographic Collection. Group portraits of companies and organizations are included, but individuals in group portraits are not identified. Dates were provided where known. …
Davis2 1.25 1st & Day
Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.
Davis2 1.251 1st & Day
Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.
Davis2 1.252 1st and Franklin
Parking lot in front of AEP's Roanoke office at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.
Davis2 1.254 Franklin Road
Looking toward intersection with 1st Street and Franklin Road.
Davis2 1.255 First and Franklin
1st Street intersection with Franklin Road in front of AEP.
Davis2 1.3 Grand Piano Billboard
Billboard advertisement for Grand Piano located at Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
Davis2 1.952 Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Magnolia tree in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.96 Snow in Elmwood
Snow in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.96A Snow in Elmwood
Snow in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.96B Snow in Elmwood
Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.
Davis2 1.98 Aerial view of Elmwood
An aerial view of Elmwood Park.
Davis2 100.2 Etzler Signs
Etzler Magnetic Signs displayed at an unidentified event
Davis2 105 Diamond Jubilee
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.
Davis2 105.1 Diamond Jubilee
Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee celebration kicks off at the 1915 municipal building.
Davis2 106a Roanoke Gas Display
Roanoke Gas Company display featuring gas appliances at an unidentfied event.
Davis2 11.03 Virginia College
The Virginia College for Young Women under construction. The school was formerly located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue.
Davis2 11.3 Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School, often called Moomaw School, which stood on Moomaw land on the corner of Cove and Hershberger Roads.
Davis2 11.37 Lincoln Terrace
Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, located at 1802 Liberty Road NW.
Davis2 11.43 Monroe Junior High
Monroe Junior High School, formerly located at 1122 19th Street NW.
Davis2 11.63 Addison High Class
Lucy Addison High School Class of 1943 in front of Roanoke Auditorium.
Davis2 11.64 Lucy Addison High Class
Lucy Addison High School Class of 1941.
Davis2 11.651 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School.
Davis2 11.6523 Jefferson High
Jefferson High School.
Davis2 11.6524 JHS Football
Jefferson High School football team at Victory Stadium.
Davis2 11.69 Greenvale School
Greenvale Nursery School., located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.
Davis2 11.691 Greenvale School
Greenvale Nursery School., located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.
Davis2 11.692 Greenvale School
A teacher reads to children at the Greenvale Nursery School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard.
Davis2 11.693 Greenvale School
Children in the nursery of Greenvale School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard Northwest.
Davis2 11.694 Greenvale School
The playground at Greenvale Nursery School, located at 627 Westwood Boulevard NW.
Davis2 11.7 Patrick Henry High
Patrick Henry High School.
Davis2 11.811 Southview Elementary School
Southview Elementary School, located on Peters Creek Road. The building is now used for Roanoke County administrative offices.
Davis2 11.92 Lord Botetourt
Lord Botetourt High School, located at 1435 Roanoke Road, Daleville.
Davis2 11.921 Lord Botetourt High
Lord Botetourt High School, located at 1435 Roanoke Road in Daleville.
Davis2 11.952 East Building
East Building on the Hollins University campus. Built in 1856, It is the oldest building in use at Hollins.
Davis2 11.953 Administration Building
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.
Davis2 11.954 Dana Science Building
The Dana Science Building on the campus of Hollins University.
Davis2 11.955 Hollins College
Students study on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.956 Hollins College
A view of the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.957 Hollins College
An unidentified student studies on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.958 Hollins Tennis
Unidentified students prepare to play tennis on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.9591 Hollins College
An unidentified student studies on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.959a duPont Chapel
duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College
Davis2 11.959b duPont Chapel
duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College
Davis2 11.959c duPont Chapel
duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College
Davis2 11.959d duPont Chapel
duPont Chapel on the campus of Hollins College
Davis2 11.96 Roanoke College
An aerial view of Roanoke College.
Davis2 11039 Stewartsville Road
Home located at 11035 Stewartsville Road.
Davis2 12.3 Big Lick Post Office
Big Lick Post Office was located on the corner of Lynchburg Road (Orange Avenue) and Williamson Road.
Davis2 12.5 Narrows Post Office
Unidentfied individuals in front of the Narrows Post Office.
Davis2 13.13 Courthouse and Jail
The City of Roanoke's first courthouse and jail, formerly located at 2nd Street and Campbell Avenue.
Davis2 13.2 Roanoke County Courthouse
The old Roanoke County Courthouse, located at 305 E. Main Street in Salem.
Davis2 13.21 Surface Law
Law Office of Thomas Surface, formerly located at 501 13th Street SW.
Davis2 14.72 Community Hospital
Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Engraving is visible on the left.
Davis2 14.73 Community Hospital
Community Hosptial during construction.
Davis2 14.74 Community Hospital
Community Hospital during construction. Roanoke Chemical Company visible at left.
Davis2 14.75 Community Hospital
Community Hospital during construction.
Davis2 14.76 Roanoke Memorial Rehab
Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center, located at 2017 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 15.1 Roanoke Public Library Celebration
Opening day celebration of Roanoke Public Libraries. Sarah Caldwell Butler speaking at event in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 16.2 Hotel Roanoke
The Hotel Roanoke.
Davis2 16.203 Hotel Roanoke
Hotel Roanoke
Davis2 16.423 Patrick Henry
The Patrick Henry Hotel as seen from Roanoke Public Library.
Davis2 16.7412 Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn formerly located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.
Davis2 16.7414 Archie's House of Beef
Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.
Davis2 16.8 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel from fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.81 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.810 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.811 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.812 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.82 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel from fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.83 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.84 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.85 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.86 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.87 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.88 NB Hotel Fire
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 16.89 NB Hotel FIre
Damage to Natural Bridge Hotel after fire on 23 April 1963.
Davis2 17.41 Washington & Lee
Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
Davis2 18.21a Civic Center
Three dimensional architectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.
Davis2 18.21b Civic Center
Top view of three dimensional architectural model of Roanoke Civic Center.
Davis2 18.21c Civic Center
An interior view of a three dimensional architectural model of the Roanoke Civic Center.
Davis2 18.51d CC Water Treatment Facility
Carvins Cove Water Treatment Facility.
Davis2 19.1 YMCA Pool
View of the pool inside the old YMCA building, formerly located at 425 Church Avenue, now the Locker Room Lofts.
Davis2 19.11 YMCA
The Railroad Department YMCA, formerly located at 1201 Shenandoah Avenue NW.
Davis2 19.5 SR Apartment Village
South Roanoke Apartment Village, located at 3727 Parliament Road SW.
Davis2 19.6 Colonial Yorktown
Colonial Yorktown Apartments, located at 2918 Brandon Avenue SW.
Davis2 19.815 Terrace Apartments
An aerial view of Terrace Apartments with surrounding streets identified.
Davis2 19.9a Briarwood Apartments
Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.
Davis2 19.9b Briarwood Apartments
Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.
Davis2 19.9c Briarwood Apartments
Briarwood Apartments, located at 826 Hardy Road in Vinton.
Davis2 2.1116a East on Campbell
Looking east on Campbell Avenue at the intersection with Jefferson Street.
Davis2 2.13 Campbell and Jefferson
The Rosenberg Building, formerly located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street, was once the home of the Joy Shop, Barr Brothers Jewelers and Oak Hall Clothing.
Davis2 2.133 Hardy Shoes
Hardy Shoes for Men and Boys, formerly located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Davis2 2.1341 David Kohen
David Kohen Clothing and Apparel, formerly located at 24 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 2.1342 W.T. Grant Company
W.T. Grant Company and McClellan Stores, formerly located 17-23 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 2.137a Campbell Avenue
Storefronts on the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 2.137b Campbell Avenue
Storefronts in the 10 block of Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 2.15 Welcome
United Council of Travelers Welcome banner for a conference in Roanoke.
Davis2 2.2491 Melrose Lodge
Exterior view of the former Melrose Lodge #139 of the Freemasons, formerly located at 21st Street and Carroll Avenue NW. The building is now part of Williams Memorial Baptist Church.
Davis2 21.553 Villa Heights Baptist
Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1026 Lafayette Boulevard NW.
Davis2 21.554 Villa Heights Baptist
Villa Heights Baptist Church, formerly located at 1026 Lafayette Boulevard NW.
Davis2 21.61 Pastors of Enon Baptist
Plaque listing pastors of Enon Baptist Church in Hollins from 1855 -1902.
Davis2 22.4 Woodlawn Methodist
Woodlawn United Methodist Church, located at 2922 Corbieshaw Road.
Davis2 22.623 Trinity Methodist
Trinity Methodist Church, located at 305 Mountain Avenue.
Davis2 23.35 Belmont Presbyterian
Belmont Presbyterian Church, located at 1005 9th Street SE.
Davis2 23.43 First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.
Davis2 23.44 First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church, located at 2101 Jefferson Street.
Davis2 23.5 Salem Presbyterian
Salem Presbyterian Church, located at 41 E. Main Street.
Davis2 24.1 St Johns Episcopal
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.
Davis2 24.12 St Johns Episcopal
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,…
Davis2 25.16 St. Andrews
St. Andrews.
Davis2 25.313 Our Lady of Nazareth
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…
Davis2 27.55 Hott Bishop Memorial
Hott Bishop Memorial United Brethren Church, formerly located on Tazewell Avenue.
Davis2 27.61 Evangelical Foursquare
Evangelical Foursquare Church, located at 612 Bullitt Avenue. Building is now used by New Beginnings Pentecostal Church
Davis2 27d Holy Trinity
Construction of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 30 Huntington Boulevard NE.
Davis2 28.01a Old Lutheran Church Sign
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.
Davis2 28.01b Old Lutheran Church
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.
Davis2 28.3 Christ Lutheran
Christ Lutheran Church, located at 2011 Brandon Avenue SW.
Davis2 29c Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 29d Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist Church, located at 608 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 3.13 1927 Roanoke Flood
Cars drive through water on Campbell Avenue in front of the Market Building.
Davis2 3.14 Cows on Market
Cows on market for a livestock auction.
Davis2 3.15 Cows on Market
Cows on market for a livestock auction.
Davis2 3.41 City Market
August 1938.
Davis2 30.1a Garst Log House
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.
Davis2 30.1b Fishburn House
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.
Davis2 30.1c Sun Valley
Located just off of Williamson Road, this photo depicts the Sun Valley subdivision where Tampa Drive intersects Orlando Avenue.
Davis2 30.1d Speedwell
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.
Davis2 30.1e Monterey
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.
Davis2 30.1f Brown House Store
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.
Davis2 30.1g Monterey
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.
Davis2 30.1h Belle Aire
Located at 3820 Belle Air Circle, Belle Aire was built around 1849 by Benjamin Deyerle for Madison Pitzer.
Davis2 30.1i Pleasant Grove
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.
Davis2 30.1j Virginia Farm House
Formerly located at 2801 Brandon Place, this house was typical of Virginia Farm Houses of the 19th Century.
Davis2 30.1k Row Houses
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.
Davis2 30.1l Evans House
Located at 213 N. Broad Street in Salem, the Evans house was built around 1882 by John M. Evans in the Second Empire style.
Davis2 30.1m Gothic Revival Style House
This home was once located at 5415 Plantation Road. A casuality of urban sprawl, this home was an example of Gothic Revival architecture.
Davis2 30.1n Queen Anne Style House
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.
Davis2 30.1o Queen Anne Style House
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.
Davis2 30.1p Colonial Revival House
Located at 101 27th Street SE in South Roanoke, this Colonial Revival-Style House was designed by architect Robert Allen.
Davis2 30.1r Bungalow Style House
Located at 2607 Rosalind Avenue, this home was built in 1931 and is an example of Bungalow-Style architecture.
Davis2 30.1s The Morris House
Built in 1963 by Jim Yeatts, the Morris House is located at 2831 Wilton Road.
Davis2 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse
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…
Davis2 31.11a 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 Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was…
Davis2 31.11b Fort Greenridge
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…
Davis2 31.11c 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 Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was…
Davis2 31.50 Mountain View
Mountain View, a 40 room elegant turn-of-the-century mansion, was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn. Mr. Fishburn donated Mountain View to the City in 1955 with the stipulation that it be used solely and exclusively for public recreation purposes. …
Davis2 31.501 Mountain View
Mountain View, a 40 room elegant turn-of-the-century mansion, was built in 1907 by Junius B. Fishburn. Mr. Fishburn donated Mountain View to the City in 1955 with the stipulation that it be used solely and exclusively for public recreation purposes. …
Davis2 33.1 3rd Street Home
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.
Davis2 33.31 406 Day Avenue
Home located at 406 Day Avenue SW. This was the home of the photographer, George C. Davis.
Davis2 35.12 OSW Apartments
Apartments located at 110 Mountain Avenue SW.
Davis2 35.13 OSW Apartments
Apartments located at 201 Mountain Avenue SW.
Davis2 35.14a OSW Apartments
Apartments located at 217 Mountain Avenue SW.
Davis2 35.14b OSW Apartments
Apartments located at 217 Mountain Avenue SW.
Davis2 35.2 Grandin Apartments
Apartments located at 1801 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 35.3 Jefferson Apartments
The Jefferson Apartments, formerly located at 820 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 36.1a Kimball Acres
Newly constructed homes along the 500 block of Moran Avenue in the Kimball Acres subdivision.
Davis2 36.1b Kimball Acres
Newly constructed homes along the 500 block of Moran Avenue in the Kimball Acres subdivision.
Davis2 36.1c Kimball Acres
Newly constructed homes along the 500 block of Moran Avenue in the Kimball Acres subdivision.
Davis2 36.1d Kimball Acres
Sign at the entrance of the Kimball Acres subdivision.
Davis2 36.2a Wilmont Farms
Looking north on 36th Street NW from Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood.
Davis2 36.2b Wilmont Farms
Looking south on 36th Street NW from Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood.
Davis2 36.2c Wilmont Farms
Looking north on 36th Street NW from Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood. Safety patrol students from Fairview Elementary School monitor traffic.
Davis2 36.2d Wilmont Farms
Safety patrol students from Fairview Elementary School on the corner of 36th Street NW and Troutland Avenue in the Wilmont Farms neighborhood.
Davis2 39 1130 2nd Street-1
Home located at 1130 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 39 1130 2nd Street-2
Home located at 1130 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 39 1802 Greenwood Road-1
Home located at 1802 Greenwood Road SW.
Davis2 39 1802 Greenwood Road-2
Home located at 1802 Greenwood Road SW.
Davis2 39 1847 Maiden Lane
Home located at 1847 Maiden Lane SW.
Davis2 39 2434 Charing Cross
Home located at 2434 Charing Cross Drive.
Davis2 39 337 Parkwood Avenue
Home located at 337 Parkwood Avenue in Salem.
Davis2 39 3547 Kenwick Trail
Home located at 3547 Kenwick Trail SW.
Davis2 39a 3105 Somerset
Home located at 3105 Somerset Street.
Davis2 39b 3112 Somerset-1
Home located at 3112 Somerset Street.
Davis2 39c 3112 Somerset-2
Rear view of home located a 3112 Somerset Street.
Davis2 39d 3358 Peakwood-1
Home located at 3358 Peakwood Drive.
Davis2 39e 3358 Peakwood-2
Home located at 3358 Peakwood Drive.
Davis2 39f 40 Sawyer Drive
House located at 40 Sawyer Drive in the West Club Forest subdivision in Salem.
Davis2 43.11 Shenandoah Building
The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.
Davis2 43.12 Appalachian Power Company
Rear view of Appalachian Power Company as seen from Bullitt Avenue.
Davis2 43.1263 AEP Truck
Appalachian Electric Power Company truck.
Davis2 43.1264 AEP Kanawha Plant
Located near Glasgow, West Virginia, the Kahawha River Plant is a coal-fired power station owned and operated by AEP.
Davis2 43.1265 AEP Truck
Appalachian Power employees haul an electric pole at an unidentified plant.
Davis2 43.1271 AEP
Contruction of Appalachian Power office located at 614 1st Street SW. View looking east on Bullitt Avenue.
Davis2 43.127a AEP
Appalachian Power, located at 40 Franklin Road SW.
Davis2 43.15 General Stone and Materials.
General Stone and Materials Corporation, formerly located at 1401 Franklin Road.
Davis2 43.2-1 N&W Regional Office
Norfolk & Western Regional Offices, once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.
Davis2 43.214 N&W Offices
Railroad employees stand in front of the Norfolk & Western Office building formerly located on 5th Street.
Davis2 43.411 Roanoke Industrial Loan
Roanoke Industrial Loan & Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.
Davis2 43.51 Williamson Building
The Williamson Building was located at the corner of Church Avenue and Jefferson Street. The address of Graves-Humphreys Hardware was 311 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 43.6 Paul C. Agee Insurance
Employees of Paul C. Agee Insurance Company in the office.
Davis2 43.61 Allstate Insurance
Allstate Insurance, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue.
Davis2 43.611 Allstate Insurance
Allstate Insurance, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.62 Congela Building
Congela Building, located at 2823 Williamson Road.
Davis2 43.63 Motor Finance
Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.631 Motor Finance
Motor Finance Company, formerly located at 428 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.7 C&P Telephone Float
Parade float for C&P Telephone Company.
Davis2 43.713 Shenandoah Life
An aerial view of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.714 Shenadoah Life
An aerial view of Shenandoah Life Insurance, located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue SW.
Davis2 43.8 Peoples Federal
People's Federal Savings and Loan, formerly located in the Liberty Trust Building at 101 Jefferson Street.
Davis2 43.861 SWVA Savings & Loan
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW. View is looking north.
Davis2 43.862 SWVA Savings & Loan
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW
Davis2 43.86a SWVA Savings & Loan
Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 44.13 Caldwell-Sites Company
Caldwell-Sites Company Booksellers, formerly located at 105 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 44.17 Thurman & Boone
Thurman & Boone, formerly located at 401 Jefferson Street.
Davis2 44.171 Thurman Property
Looking north at 401- 407 Jefferson Street. Herbert's Fine Feminine Footwear, Woolworth and Thurman & Boone occupied these storefronts.
Davis2 44.328
The Joy Shop, formerly located at 27 W. Campbell Avenue. It would later move to the corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue.
Davis2 44.4 Smartwear Irving-Saks
Window display at Smartwear Irving-Saks, formerly located at 210-212 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 44.5a Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.
Davis2 44.5c Goodwill Industries
Unidentified employees work in the Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.
Davis2 44.5d Goodwill Industries
Unidentified employees work in the Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.
Davis2 44.5e Goodwill Industries
Unidentified employees make repairs to donated clothing at the Goodwill Industries workshop, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.
Davis2 44.5f Goodwill Industries
An unidentified employee punches the time clock at Goodwill Industries.
Davis2 44.5g Goodwill Industries
An interior view of Goodwill Industries, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike.
Davis2 44.5h Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Industries workshop and storefront, formerly located at 3125 Salem Turnpike NW.
Davis2 44.6 Leggetts
Interior view of the children's department at Leggett's, formerly located 112 Campbell Avenue.
Davis2 44.7 Schulte United
Interior view of Schulte United Millinery, formerly located at 16 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 44.7141 Kroger
Kroger, formerly located at 1319 Grandin Road SW, now Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op.
Davis2 44.7144 Kroger
Kroger, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE next to Sears Town.
Davis2 44.8 Barr's Variety Store
Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 44.81 Barr's Variety Store
Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 44.82a Barr's Variety Store
Shoppers inside Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 44.82c Barr's Variety Store
Shoppers in Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 44.82d Barr's Variety Store
Cash registers at Barr's Variety Store, formerly located at 1318 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 45.311 Bowman Bakery
Bowman Bakery, formerly located at 102 5th Street NW.
Davis2 45.64 ITT
ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.
Davis2 45.641 ITT
Construction of ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.
Davis2 45.642 ITT
Construction of ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.
Davis2 45.643 ITT
Construction of ITT Exelis, located at 7635 Plantation Road.
Davis2 45.9 Roanoke Gas
Main office of Roanoke Gas Company, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW.
Davis2 45.91 Roanoke Gas
Looking east on Church Avenue in front of Roanoke Gas Company, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW. The sign was illuminated by gas burners.
Davis2 45.92 Roanoke Gas
Looking east on Church Avenue in front of Roanoke Gas, formerly located at 123-125 Church Avenue SW. The sign was illuminated by gas burners. Sign panels have been removed as the gas burners are being replaced with electric lights.
Davis2 46.222 Jarrett-Chewning
Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.223 Jarrett-Chewning
Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.224 Jarrett-Chewning
Unidentified employees stand in front of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.225 Jarrett-Chewning
Garage interior of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.226 Jarrett-Chewning
Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.227 Jarrett-Chewning
A Mercedes on the sales lot of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.228 Jarrett-Chewning
An unidentified employee stands next to a Mercedes on the sales lot of Jarrett-Chewning Company, formerly located at 1854 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.333 Fort Lewis Esso
Fort Lewis Esso Servicenter, formerly located at 1905 W. Main Street in Salem.
Davis2 46.334 Williamson Esso
Williamson Road Esso, formerly located at 2715 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 46.34a Gulf Station
Wasena Gulf Service, formerly located at 1119 Main Street.
Davis2 46.34b Gulf Station
Wasena Gulf Service, formerly located at 1119 Main Street.
Davis2 46.5 Moore Tire
Moore Tire Company, formerly located at 1860 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 46.516 B.F. Goodrich
B.F. Goodrich Home and Auto, formerly located at 3520 Williamson Road NW.
Davis2 46.6 Magic City Ford
Magic City Ford promotion.
Davis2 46.61 Magic City Ford
Unidentified girl sits in toy Mustang at Magic City Ford.
Davis2 46.62 Magic City Ford
Magic City Ford, located at 809 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 46.7 Dickerson GMC
Dickerson GMC, formerly located 715 Patterson Avenue SW.
Davis2 46.8 Butterfield's Golf Carts
Butterfield's Golf Carts.
Davis2 46.81 Chewning Garage
Chewning Garage and Body Shop, formerly located at 3034 Wentworth Avenue NW.
Davis2 46.863 SWVA Savings & Loan
Employees inside Southwest Virginia Savings & Loan, formerly located at 306 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 46.9 Rutrough Motors
An unidentified customer and employees in front of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.
Davis2 46.91 Rutrough Motors
An unidentified customer and employee in the showroom of Rutrough Motors, formerly located at 335 Luck Avenue SW.
Davis2 47.12b McKesson & Robbins
Snack bar inside McKesson & Robbins in Rocky Mount.
Davis2 47.12c McKesson & Robbins
Interior view of McKesson & Robbins Pharmacy in Rocky Mount.
Davis2 47.12d McKesson & Robbins
Cosmetics counter in McKesson & Robbins in Rocky Mount.
Davis2 47.14 Warren Gilbert Photography
Warren Gilbert Photography, formerly located at 4311 Appleton Avenue NW.
Davis2 47.2 Roanoke Sash
Roanoke Sash & Door Company, formerly located at 999 13th Street SW.
Davis2 47.3 Oren Roanoke
Oren Roanoke Corporation, formerly located at 720 3rd Street in Vinton.
Davis2 47.5 Thaden-Jordan Furniture
Thaden-Jordan Furniture Company, formerly located at 312 Kessler Mill Road.
Davis2 47.51 Johnson-Carper
Architectural rendering of Johnson-Carper Furniture Company, formerly located at 3322 Hollins Road NE.
Davis2 47.52 Winston Property
Winston Property Management, formerly located at 930 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 47.6 Virginia Brewing
Virginia Brewing Company, formerly located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.
Davis2 47.61 Virginia Brewing
Rear view of Virginia Brewing Company, formerly located in the 1200 block of Wise Avenue SE.
Davis2 47.62 Virginia Brewing
Virginia Brewing Company employees with delivery truck outside of the brewery.
Davis2 47.7 Vinton Weaving
Vinton Weaving Company, now Precision Fabrics Group, is located at 323 West Virginia Avenue.
Davis2 47.75 Webster Brick
Employees next to trucks at Webster Brick.
Davis2 47.751 Webster Brick
Webster Brick (now General Shale), located at 2351 Webster Road.
Davis2 47.76 Roanoke Electric Steel
An aerial view of Roanoke Electric Steel, formerly located at 20 30th Street NW.
Davis2 47.8a National Cash Register
National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street,
Davis2 47.8b National Cash Register
National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 47.8c National Cash Register
Work stations inside National Cash Register, formerly located at 902 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis2 47.9a Dillard Paper
Dillard Paper Company, formerly located at 2490 Patterson Avenue SW.
Davis2 47.9b Dillard Paper
Dillard Paper Company, formerly located at 2490 Patterson Avenue SW.
Davis2 48.14 Garst Brothers Dairy
Garst Brothers Dairy, formerly located at 1118 Salem Avenue SW.
Davis2 48.2 Roanoke Distributing Company
Pabst Blue Ribbon delivery trucks parked at Roanoke Distributing Company, formerly located at 907 3rd Street SE.
Davis2 48.3 Roanoke Grocers
Roanoke Grocers Inc., formerly located at 1131 4th Street SE.
Davis2 48.33 Associated Grocers
Associated Grocers, formerly located at 359 Kessler Mill Road.
Davis2 48.34 Tom's Potato Chips
Tom's Potato Chips and Farm Credit Association, formerly located on the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 48.38 Tom Huston Peanut
Tom Huston Peanut Company, formerly located at 1340 W. Main Street in Salem.
Davis2 48.39 Warehouse Row
Warehouses along the 100 block of Norfolk Avenue SW, including C.B. Halsey Company and Old Domion.
Davis2 48.4 Hampshire Corp
Hampshire Corp., formerly located at 2101 Winston Avenue SW.
Davis2 48.5 Sealtest Foods
Sealtest Foods, formerly located at 133 Albemarle Avenue SE.
Davis2 48.51 Sealtest Foods
Employee with tractor-trailer at loading dock of Sealtest Foods, formerly located at 133 Albemarle Avenue SE.
Davis2 48.52 Sealtest Foods
Production equipment in Sealtest Foods, formerly located at 133 Albemarle Avenue SE.
Davis2 48.53 Sealtest Foods
Production equipment in Sealtest Foods, formerly located at 133 Albemarle Avenue SE.
Davis2 48.54 Frigid Freeze
Frigid Freeze Frozen Foods, formerly located at 103 8th Street SE.
Davis2 48.621 Garland's Drugstore
Garland's Drugstore, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 48.6234 Garland's Medical Center
Garland's Medical Center, formerly located at 127 McClanahan Street SW.
Davis2 48.6235 Garland's Drugstore
Garland's Drugstore on a snowy day, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road SW.
Davis2 48.6236a Garland's Delivery Fleet
Garland's Delivery Service drivers next to their vehicles on a snowy day.
Davis2 48.63 O'Briens Van
O'Brien's Radio & TV Service van.
Davis2 48.67 Sears Delivery Trucks
Drivers stand next to Sear's delivery trucks.
Davis2 48.7 Archway Cookies
An Archway Cookies booth at an unidentified event.
Davis2 48.75 Roanoke Ice
Roanoke Ice and Cold Storage, formerly located at 806 Wasena Avenue.
Davis2 48.751 Roanoke Ice
Roanoke Ice and Cold Storage, formerly located at 806 Wasena Avenue.
Davis2 48.771 Top Value Stamps
Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 2613 Franklin Road SW.
Davis2 48.772 Top Value Stamps
Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 318 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 48.773 Top Value Stamps
Merchandise inside Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 318 2nd Street SW.
Davis2 48.774 Top Value Stamps
Top Value Stamps, formerly located at 1519 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 48.8 Mayfair Caterers
Mayfair Caterers and Restaurant, formerly located at 1602 Orange Avenue NW. Melrose Seventh Day Adventist Church visible in background.
Davis2 48.81 Patty Wagon
Patty Wagon Hamburgers truck.
Davis2 48.82 Patty Wagon
Kenney's Patty Wagon Hamburgers, formerly located at 5320 Williamson Road NW.
Davis2 48.83 Biff Burger Sign
Sign for Biff Burger, formerly located at 4317 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 48.84 Biff Burger
Order windows at Biff Burger, formerly located at 3323 Melrose Avenue NW.
Davis2 48.9 Roma Restaurant
Roma Restaurant (later Villa Sorrento), formerly located at 1210 Patterson Avenue SW.
Davis2 48.94a Lendys Take Home
Lendy's Take Home Shoppe, formerly located at 4102 Melrose Avenue NW.
Davis2 48.94b Lendys Take Home
Lendy's Take Home Shoppe, formerly located at 4102 Melrose Avenue SW.
Davis2 48.95 Mullens Place
Mullen's Place, formerly located at 307 9th Street SE.
Davis2 49.122 Crossroads Mall
An interior view of Crossroads Mall.
Davis2 49.123 Crossroads Mall
JC Penney at Crossroads Mall, formerly located at 5002 Airport Road NW.
Davis2 49.124a Crossroads Mall
Interior of Crossroads Mall. Crossroads was built in 1961 and was the first enclosed shopping center in Virginia.
Davis2 49.124b Crossroads Mall
Interior entrance of JC Penney at Crossroads Mall.
Davis2 49.124c Crossroads Mall
Interior view of Crossroads Mall.
Davis2 49.124d Crossroads Mall
Interior entrance to Sidney's at Crossroads Mall.
Davis2 49.124e Crossroads Mall
Phillips Shoes in Crossroads Mall.
Davis2 49.124h Crossroads Mall
Interior entrance to Roses at Crossroads Mall.
Davis2 49.125 WoolCo
WoolCo Department Store, formerly located at Crossroads Mall, 5002 Airport Road NW. Original anchor stores at Crossroads were J,C. Penney, Roses, Heironimus, Winn-Dixie, People's Drug, Other mall tenants included Fink's Jewelers, Smartwear Irving…
Davis2 49.2 Roanoke-Salem Plaza
Roanoke-Salem Plaza storefronts, including People's Drug, Miller & Rhoads and Winn-Dixie, formerly located at 4600 Melrose Avenue NW.
Davis2 49.21 Lerner Shops
Lerner Shops at Roanoke-Salem Plaza, formerly located at 4142 Melrose Avenue NW.
Davis2 49.22 Roanoke-Salem Plaza
Roanoke-Salem Plaza, formerly located at 4600 Melrose Avenue.
Davis2 49.3 Townside Plaza
Townside Plaza (now Townside Festival), located at 3600 Franklin Road SW.
Davis2 49.31 Townside Plaza
Townside Plaza (now Townside Festival), located at 3600 Franklin Road SW.
Davis2 49.4 Sears
Construction nears completion on Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 49.41 Sears
Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 49.412 Sears
Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.
Davis2 5.21 Aerial of RMH
Aerial view of Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Davis2 56 Waverly Church Choir
Unidentified members of the Waverly Place Baptist Church Choir.
Davis2 57.5a Viking Lanes
Interior view of Viking Lanes Bowling Alley, formerly located at 2727 Franklin Road.
Davis2 57.5b Viking Lanes
Interior view of Viking Lanes Bowling Alley, formerly located at 2727 Franklin Road.
Davis2 57.5c Viking Lanes
Interior view of Viking Lanes Bowling Alley, formerly located at 2727 Franklin Road.
Davis2 6.122 Terry House
View of the Terry House and Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis2 6.123 Elmwood Corner
Intersection of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue, looking toward the SW corner of Elmwood Park. Terry House visible through the trees.
Davis2 6.124 Elmwood Corner
Corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue, looking toward the SE corner of Elmwood Park.
Davis2 6.125 Elmwood Gazebo
View of gazebo in Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis2 61.25 Virginian #104
An unidentified group stands in front of Virginian #104, a class EL-#3A electric locomotive.
Davis2 61.81 Mill Mountain Incline
Mill Mountain Incline during construction.
Davis2 61.812 Mill Mountain Incline Tracks
Tracks of the Mill Mountain Incline.
Davis2 62.1342 Airmail Service
Local officials celebrate the inauguration of airmail service to Roanoke.
Davis2 62.152 Roanoke Regional Airport
A view of the terminal at Woodrum Field, now Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
Davis2 62.1521 Frantz, Boots
T.E. "Boots" Frantz with his plane.
Davis2 63.1 Safety Motor Transit
Safety Motor Transit, formerly located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue SE.
Davis2 63.12 Safety Motor Transit
Safety Motor Transit, formerly located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue SE.
Davis2 63.2 Pitzer Transfer
Pitzer Transfer and Storage, formerly located at 841 Reserve Avenue SW.
Davis2 66 SML Dam
Smith Mountain Lake Dam.
Davis2 66.827 Colorado Street Bridge
Construction of the bridge on South Colorado Street over the railroad tracks in Salem.
Davis2 66.92 Cornelius Charlton Bridge
Also known as the Bluestone River Bridge, the Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton Bridge crosses the Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. Charlton received the Metal of Honor for his heroic acts in the Korean War.
Davis2 68.81 New River Gap
The New River cut a gap between Peters Mountain and East River Mountain at Narrows.
Davis2 7.22 Downtown Salem
A view of E. Main Street from the Market Street intersection in Downtown Salem.
Davis2 74.13 Archie's House of Beef
Archie's House of Beef was located in the Holiday Inn that once stood at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road.
Davis2 75.82 JM Oakey Hearse
John M. Oakey Funeral Home hearse.
Davis2 75.83 JM Oakey
Hearse in front of John M. Oakey Funeral Home, formerly located at 126 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis2 75.864 Rader Chapel
Rader Chapel located at 630 Roanoke Road in Daleville. This building was replaced with the current structure in 1996.
Davis2 75.91 Daniel Boone's Tomb
Tomb of Daniel Boone.
Davis2 8.1 Main Street Baptist
Main Street Baptist Church in Clifton Forge.
Davis2 8.21 Pearisburg
Former medical office of Dr. Harvey Green Johnston. Local tradition holds that it was Rutherford B. Hayes' headquarters while Federal troops accupied Pearisburg during the Civil War. The building is part of Giles County HIstorical Society's museum…
Davis2 8.22 Town House in Chilhowie
Town House in Chilhowie built in 1748 by Col. James Patton to be used as a fort.
Davis2 8.31 Fincastle Presbyterian
Fincastle Presbyterian Church, located at 108 E. Back Street in Fincastle.
Davis2 8.4 Lynchburg
A view of Downtown Lynchburg from Courthouse hill.
Davis2 8.41 Lynchburg
A view of Downtown Lynchburg from Courthouse hill.
Davis2 8.42 Lynchburg
A view of Downtown Lynchburg from Courthouse hill.
Davis2 8.43 Kingsport Utilities
Unidentified men with a Kingsport Utilities wagon.
Davis2 8.5 Botetourt County Courthouse
Botetourt County Courthouse, located at 1 W. Main Street in Fincastle.
Davis2 8.51 Botetourt County Courthouse
Botetourt County Courthouse
Davis2 91.1d UDC Memorial
Erected by the South Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy as a memorial to Elliott's South Carolina troops who lost their lives in the explosion at The Crater.
Davis2 91.1e Fort Mahone Monument
This monument was erected on the spot where Fort Mahone, known as Fort Damnation by the Union, once stood. It was erected by the State of Pennsylvania in honor of the soldiers who served in the Third Division, 9th Corps, Army of the Potomac.
Davis2 91.1f Entrance to Tunnel
The marker in the right foreground indicates the entrance to the Union tunnel located at the crater.
Davis2 91.1g Woodpile at Pine Gardens
This pile of lumber was the lining placed in the Confederate tunnels at Pine Garden
Davis2 91.1h Confederate Breastworks
Confederate breastworks near Pine Gardens.
Davis2 91.1i The Crater
The Crater as seen from Union lines.
Davis2 91.1j Confederate Tunnels
The discovery of the Confederate Tunnels came as a result of a boy chasing a rabbit into this hole. The tunnels were finally discovered after 60 years.
Davis2 91.2 Memorial Tunnel
The Memorial Tunnel opened in 1954 to carry traffic through the Paint Creek Mountain on the West Virginia Turnpike. Closed to traffic in 1987, the tunnel is now used for military training.
Davis231.11d Fort Greenridge
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…
Deacons and Trustees of First Baptist Church Gainsboro
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
Dr. John Pinkard: A Negro Medical Genius
A biographical sketch of Dr. Pinkard and his contributions to the field of medicine as well as his contributions to the African American community in Roanoke.
E. Marvin Raney Collection Index
This index includes surnames found in the E. Marvin Raney Collection. The majority of Raney's research focuses on the families of Bedford and Franklin Counties, though surnames from other counties are represented. Raney worked extensively with Mae…
Eagle 1950
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
Eagle 1952
The Eagle was the annual for Carver High School.
EP001
Explore Park. Two men in conversation with a man in the background of the photo. Man to the left is wearing a suit jacket and tie, the man in the background is wearing work attire, and the man to the right is in a striped button up and a fedora hat.
EP002
Explore Park. Rupert Cutler delivering an address at a podium in front of Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse before it was renovated. Photograph is in black and white.
EP003
Explore Park. Man plowing a trail of snow with a tractor.
EP004
Bridge leading up to Explore Park. Date on back of photograph is 11 May 1998
EP005
Backside of Houtz Barn under construction. Date on back is 28 April 1994.
EP006
Explore Park. Black and white photograph of camera crew capturing Rupert Cutler at podium. Cutler is looking at three individuals on the left. From left to right: Man in a suit, individual in historical wear, and woman with glasses in blouse and…
EP007
Building with ladders and construction supplies surrounding exterior. Date on back is 12 April 1994.
EP008
Blue Ridge Mountains in background with red vehicle on right in grassy field. Date on back is 10 April 1995.
EP009
Explore Park. Three men in front of a work truck looking at something outside of the photograph to their right. From left to right: man in Explore hat and work gloves, man in windbreaker, man in striped button up, fedora, and blue jacket.
EP010
Explore Park. Two children running in front of Kemp’s Ford School House surrounded by trees. Three women clustered around a tree in conversation. One is leaning on the tree. Each individual is in historical dress.
EP011
Explore Park. Two men in suit coats and slacks shaking hands in front of Wray Barn. Man on the left is looking at Rupert Cutler on the right. Cutler is looking at the camera.
EP012
Explore Park. Woman speaking at a podium in front of a wooden building. A woman in bonnet and pioneer attire is standing next to her on the left.
EP013
Explore Park. Children in historical attire are at the front of room in Kemp’s Ford Schoolhouse putting on a presentation or play. Viewers in frame are seated at wooden benches with chalk boards on the bench in front of them. Date on the back of the…
EP014
Road sign directing to Explore Park (1 mile to the left) and Roanoke (4 miles to the right). Farming land behind the signage.
EP015
Explore Park. Construction vehicles on road and on side of road. Road closure sign and construction cones blocking the road ahead.
EP016
Explore Park. Wooden posts and concrete bricks laid on ground. Shed in background opened. Two men on the left working on something. Another individual in white shirt with their back to the camera is also at work.
EP017
Explore Park. Construction worker on a machine planted to the ground. Worker is looking towards a forest of trees. A path between trees has been carved out.
EP018
Explore Park. Houtz Barn under construction. Roofing is being put down, front exterior of building is unfinished, with bricks and wooden slats in front of the building.
EP019
Explore Park. Side view of unfinished Houtz Barn. Dirt on the side is piled up, Roofing is in the process of being put down, construction materials for building are to the left of picture.
EP020
Sign that says “Virginia’s Explore Park”
EP021
Explore Park. Man in hat and overalls cutting down log with a small ax.
EP022
Hofauger house in Explore Park.
EP023
Explore Park. Group of people clustered around the fence of Wray Barn. Construction machines on the front left of the photograph.