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Neighborhood History Interview with Rev. Carl Tinsley

Neighborhood History Interview with Rev. Carl Tinsley
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 22 March 2007
Location: Private residence of Carl Tinsley
Total Duration: 1:29:25
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Regina Holmes Peeks

Neighborhood History Interview with Regina Holmes Peeks
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 43:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Rebecca Raper Austin

Neighborhood History Interview with Rebecca Raper Austin
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 23 March 2007
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 55:47
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Ray L. Garland

Neighborhood History Interview with Ray L. Garland
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 4 October 2007
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 47:27

Neighborhood History Interview with Perneller Chubb-Wilson

Neighborhood History Interview with Perneller Chubb-Wilson
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 18 June 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:22:12

Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Sue Mason

Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Sue Mason
Interviewer: Mary Blitz
Date: 16 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 41:56

Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Parker

Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Parker
Interviewer: Meghan Shea-Keenan
Date: 4 November 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 33:56

Neighborhood History Interview with Mildred Fairfax

Neighborhood History Interview with Mildred Fairfax
Interviewer: Ellie Conlin
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: unknown
Total Duration: 27:03

Neighborhood History Interview with Michael Franklin

Neighborhood History Interview with Michael Franklin
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 14 April 2008
Location: Mountain View Recreation Center
Total Duration: 34:05
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Maxine N. Hunt

Neighborhood History Interview with Maxine N. Hunt
Interviewer: Dr. Reginald Shareef
Date: 5 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:08:00
Transcription prepared by Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Jane Callahan

Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Jane Callahan
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 10 January 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 35:08
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Hines with Geneva Ogden

Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Hines with Geneva Ogden
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 49:04

Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Divers Hackley

Neighborhood History Interview with Mary Divers Hackley
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 14 February 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 56:24
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Marie McGeorge

Neighborhood History Interview with Marie McGeorge
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 21 August 2007
Location: Jackson Park Branch Library
Total Duration: 25:20

Neighborhood History Interview with Margaret Fariss

Neighborhood History Interview with Margaret Fariss
Interviewer: Mary Bishop
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Total Duration: 31:14

Neighborhood History Interview with Marcus and Danielle Preston

Neighborhood History Interview with Marcus and Danielle Preston
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 23 October 2007
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 37:31

Neighborhood History Interview with Malcolm Shaw

Neighborhood History Interview with Malcolm Shaw
Interviewer: Michaele J. Johnson
Date: 12 April 2010
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 42:57

Neighborhood History Interview with Mae Huff

Neighborhood History Interview with Mae Huff
Interviewer: unknown
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: unknown
Total Duration: 1:00:15

Neighborhood History Interview with Madeleine Daniels

Neighborhood History Interview with Madeleine Daniels
Interviewer: Brenda Finley
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 8:22 (in two parts)
Transcription prepared by: Sarah Lavender

Neighborhood History Interview with Lular Ree Clark Lucky

Neighborhood History Interview with Lular Ree Clark Lucky
Interviewer: Ashley Maynor
Date: 26 June 2008
Location: Private residence of Ms. Lucky
Total Duration: 1:20:36
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Lillie Johnson

Neighborhood History Interview with Lillie Johnson
Interviewer: Brent Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 25:12

Neighborhood History Interview with Lewis Peery

Neighborhood History Interview with Lewis Peery
Interviewer: Mary Bishop
Date: 12 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 57:13
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Mitchell

Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Mitchell with Gilmore Perry
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Bennett

Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Bennett
Interviewer: Sarah Swenson
Date: 1 April 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 34:39
Transcription prepapred by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Laura Toliver

Neighborhood History Interview with Laura Toliver
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 12:52
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Katherine Pullens

Neighborhood History Interview with Katherine Pullens
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 24 March 2008
Location: Private residence of Katherine Pullens
Total Duration: 57:40

Neighborhood History Interview with John and Mattie Johnson

Neighborhood History Interview with John and Mattie Johnson
Interviewer: Nathan Abernethy
Date: 18 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 1:05:49

Neighborhood History Interview with Jimmy Cook

Neighborhood History Interview with Jimmy Cook
Interviewer: Theresa Gillespie
Date: 20 April 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 38:17

Neighborhood History Interview with Janice Hale

Neighborhood History Interview with Janice Hale
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 8 June 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 31:14
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with James Bullington

Neighborhood History Interview with James Bullington
Interviewer: Ashley Maynor and Pam Young
Date: 5 February 2008
Location: Private residence of James Bullington
Total Duration: 59:75 (in two parts)

Neighborhood History Interview with James Beverly Keeling

Neighborhood History Interview with James Beverly Keeling
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 19 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 19:06
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with James Atkinson

Neighborhood History Interview with James Atkinson
Interviewer: Claire Hunter
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Transcription prepared by: Susan Hensley

Neighborhood History Interview with Harold Bowman

Neighborhood History Interview with Harold Bowman
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 8 June 2007
Location: Mountain View Recreation Center
Total Duration: 36:21
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Wilson

Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Wilson
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 29:05
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Coan

Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Coan
Interviewer: Michael Blankenship
Date: 30 September 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:02:00
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria A. Dowe

Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria A. Dowe
Interviewer: Chris Fetterman
Date: 17 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 35:52

Neighborhood History Interview with Gladys Hilton Buckner

Neighborhood History Interview with Gladys Hilton Buckner
Interviewer: Tanya Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 28:48
Transcription prepared by: Krissy Price

Neighborhood History Interview with Gilmore Perry, Jr. with Lawrence Mitchell

Neighborhood History Interview with Gilmore Perry, Jr. with Lawrence Mitchell
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:35
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with George E. Rogers

Neighborhood History Interview with George E. Rogers
Interviewer: Mary Bishop
Date: 12 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:05:27
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Freeland O. Pendleton, Sr.

Neighborhood History Interview with Freeland O. Pendleton, Sr.
Interviewer: Laura Wickstead
Date: 12 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:00:17
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Frederick Douglas Hairston, Jr.

Neighborhood History Interview with Frederick Douglas Hairston
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 4 May 2008
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 28:53
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Francis J. Gill

Neighborhood History Interview with Francis J. Gill
Interviewer: Theresa Gill-Walker
Date: 9 March 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 42:54
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Fola McCray Dickey

Neighborhood History Interview with Fola McCray Dickey
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 17 July 2008
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:00:08

Neighborhood History Interview with Florence Farley

Neighborhood History Interview with Florence Farley
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 26 February 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:12:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Evelyn Bethel and Helen Davis

Neighborhood History Interview with Evelyn Bethel and Helen Davis
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 15 March 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:16:44
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Estelle McCadden

Neighborhood History Interview with Estelle McCadden
Interviewer: Wafa Al-Daily
Date: 6 April 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:00:07

Neighborhood History Interview with Ernell Glasby

Neighborhood History Interview with Ernell Glasby
Interviewer: Hazel Law
Date: 6 November 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 31:22
Transcription prepaperd by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Emerson Lamb

Neighborhood History Interview with Emerson Lamb
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 26 November 2007
Location: Our Lady of the Valley
Total Duration: 1:07:04
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Elizabeth A. Cregger

Neighborhood History Interview with Elizabeth A. Cregger
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 17 November 2008
Location: Private residence of Ms. Cregger
Total Duration: 1:21:41

Neighborhood History Interview with Edward T. Burton

Neighborhood History Interview with Edward T. Burton
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 19 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 18:59
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Ed and Bob Simpson

Neighborhood History Interview with Ed and Bob Simpson
Interviewer: Claire Hunter
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Total Duration: 21:54

Neighborhood History Interview with Earl B. Reynolds, Jr.

Neighborhood History Interview with Earl B. Reynolds, Jr.
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 12 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:00:39
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with E. Elizabeth Spoelma

Neighborhood History Interview with E. Elizabeth Spoelma
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 7 February 2007
Location: Friendship Manor
Total Duration: 42:19
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Willie Mae Ingram

Neighborhood History Interview with Willie Mae Ingram
Interviewer: Ashley Maynor
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 32:25

Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Walter Claytor

Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Walter Claytor
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 16 December 2006
Location: Harrison Museum of African American Culture
Total Duration: 59:49
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Reginald Shareef

Neighborhood History Interview with Dr. Reginald Shareef
Interviewer: Anne Beckett
Date: 19 October 2016
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 59:17
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Dorothy Sharpley

Neighborhood History Interview with Dorothy Sharpley
Interviewer: Frank Eastburn
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Total Duration: 33:16

Neighborhood History Interview with Dian Tapscott

Neighborhood History Interview with Dian Tapscott
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 3 October 2007
Location: Private residence of Dian Topscott
Total Duration: 26:17
Transcription prepared by: Brian Clark

Neighborhood History Interview with Delvis "Mac" McCadden

Neighborhood History Interview with Delvis "Mac" McCadden
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 30 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 42:46
Transcription prepared by: unknown

Neighborhood History Interview with Delois C. Broady

Neighborhood History Interview with Delois C. Broady
Interviewer: Robert Dulin
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 30:24
Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon

Neighborhood History Interview with Daniel Wright

Neighborhood History Interview with Daniel Wright
Interviewer: Kevin Speed
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Total Duration: 37:17

Neighborhood History Interview with Corbin Wilson

Neighborhood History Interview with Corbin Wilson
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 17 December 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:03:15

Neighborhood History Interview with Claudia Whitworth

Neighborhood History Interview with Claudia Whitworth
Interviewer: Dr. Reginald Shareef
Date: 5 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:20:51
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Claudia Akers

Neighborhood History Interview with Claudia Akers
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 17 September 2007
Location: Our Lady of the Valley
Total Duration: 1:04:07
Transcription prepared by: Brian Clark

Neighborhood History Interview with Christine Payne

Neighborhood History Interview with Christine Payne
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 10 January 2007
Location: Private residence of Christine Payne
Total Duration: 25:13
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Charlotte and Evelyn Clements

Neighborhood History Interview with Charlotte and Evelyn Clements
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:38

Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Wesley Day

Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Wesely Day
Interviewer: Dr. Reginald Shareef
Date: 5 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:00:51
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Anderson

Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Anderson
Interviewers: Peter Townsend; Alijah Webb; Elijah Williams
Date: 10 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 43:08

Neighborhood History Interview with Cecil "Duke" Brown

Neighborhood History Interview with Cecil "Duke" Brown
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 25 June 2009
Location: Melrose Branch Library
Total Duration: 55:07
Transcription prepared by: Krissy Price

Neighborhood History Interview with Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones

Neighborhood History Interview with Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones
Interviewer: Sarah Lavender
Date: 11 June 2008
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 1:37:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Caralene Mathis Lewis

Neighborhood History Interview with Caralene Mathis Lewis
Interviewer: Nick Potts
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 29:19

Neighborhood History Interview with Brenda McDaniel

Neighborhood History Interview with Brenda McDaniel
Interviewer: Mary Bishop
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Total Duration: 24:01

Neighborhood History Interview with Beatrice Burwell

Neighborhood History Interview with Beatrice Burwell
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 8 November 2006
Location: Elm Park Estates
Total Duration: 1:03:34
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Barbara Earley Brown

Neighborhood History Interview with Barbara Earley Brown
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: unknown
Total Duration: 42:06

Neighborhood History Interview with B. Ray Phanelson

Neighborhood History Interview with B. Ray Phanelson
Interviewer: Pam Young
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 49:09
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Arleen Ollie

Neighborhood History Interview with Arleen Ollie
Interviewers: Ashley Lewis; DeAsia Calloway; Chantel Wilson
Date: 4 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 37:12
Transcription prepared by: Ashley Lewis

Neighborhood History Interview with Antinette Beane

Neighborhood History Interview with Antinette Beane
Interviewer: C.L. Bohannon
Date: 5 November 2009
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 38:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Annie Enoch

Neighborhood History Interview with Annie Enoch
Interviewer: Brent Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Total Duration: 29:41

Neighborhood History Interview with Ann C. Keffer

Neighborhood History Interview with Ann C. Keffer
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 29 March 2007
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 46:29
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Anita Louise Ollie

Neighborhood History Interview with Anita Louise Ollie
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 26:21

Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonzo L. Holland, Sr.

Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonzo L. Holland, Sr.
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 19 October 2006
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 56:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling

Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonza M. Easley

Neighborhood History Interview with Alphonza M. Easley
Interviewer: Joey Klein
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 51:25

Neighborhood History Interview with Alice Johnson

Neighborhood History Interview with Alice Johnson
Interviewer: Tanya Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 27:16

Neighborhood History Interview with A. Gordon Thornton, Jr.

Neighborhood History Interview with Andrew Gordon Thornton, Jr.
Interviewer: unknown
Date: 20 May 2006
Location: Greater Raleigh Court Civic League Block Party
Total Duration: 40:14

Neighborhood History Interview with A. Byron Smith

Neighborhood History Interview with A. Byron Smith
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 29 August 2007
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 42:41
Transcription prepared by: unknown

National Business College: A School of Merit

Descriptive book for National Business College.

National Business College 1930

Yearbook for National Business College.

National Business College 1929

Yearbook for National Business College.

Murray A. Stoller

Date of Birth: March 16, 1919
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1962 to August 31, 1964
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1962 to August 31, 1966
Date of Death: July 4, 2002

MPO 34 Huntingdon

Huntingdon, located at 320 Huntington Boulevard, was built circa 1820 by Elisha Betts. The home underwent extensive renovations in the late 1980s and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It now operates as a bed and…

Tags: Elisha Betts, houses, Huntingdon, Huntington Boulevard

MPO 30 Roanoke Motor Car Company

Roanoke Motor Car Company, formerly located at 503 S. Jefferson Street. The company sold Chevrolets.

Tags: cars, Chevorlet, dealerships, Jefferson Street, Roanoke Motor Car Company

MP 9.21 Bride's House Sign

Sign for The Bride's House, formerly located at 2223 Crystal Spring Avenue

Tags: Crystal Spring Avenue, signs, South Roanoke, The Bride's House

MP 9.2 Bride's House Sign

Sign for The Bride's House, formerly located at 2223 Crystal Spring Avenue

Tags: Crystal Spring Avenue, signs, South Roanoke, The Bride's House

MP 9.1 Roanoker Cafeteria Sign

The Roanoker Cafeteria, formerly located at 4142 Melrose Avenue.

Tags: Melrose Avenue, restaurants, The Roanoker Cafeteria

MP 9.0 Roanoke Mills Sign

Marquee sign for Roanoke Mills.

Tags: marquees, Roanoke City Mills, signs

MP 8.0 Andrews-Pitzer-Butler

Drivers of Andrews-Pitzer-Butler Fuel Oil Corporation pose next to their trucks in Highland Park.

Tags: Andrews-Pitzer-Butler Fuel Oil Corporation, Highland Park, Old Southwest, trucks

MP 7.0 Crystal Clear Ice

Crystal Clear Ice Cubes vending machine.

Tags: Crystal Clear Ice, vending machines

MP 60.2 Peaks of Otter Lodge

Peaks of Otter Lodge

Tags: Bedford County, hotels, motels, Peaks of Otter, Peaks of Otter Lodge, resorts

MP 60.1 Peaks of Otter Lodge

Peaks of Otter Lodge in the latter part of construction.

Tags: Bedford County, hotels, motels, Peaks of Otter, Peaks of Otter Lodge, resorts

MP 6.0 Heironimus Rendering

Artist rendering of Heironimus. Artist unknown. Location is 401 S, Jefferson Street.

Tags: department stores, Heironimus, Jefferson Street, renderings

MP 58.0 Ole 97

The aftermath of the wreck of the "Ole 97". Due to excessive speed in an attempt to maintain schedule, the train derailed at the Stillhouse Trestle near Danville, Virginia where the train careened off the side of the bridge, killing eleven personnel…

Tags: accidents, Danville, derailments, Fast Mail, Ole 97, railroads, Southern Railway, Stillhouse Trestle, train wrecks, trains

MP 57.0 Roanoke Police Department

Roanoke Police Department in front of the Municipal Building.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, municipal buildings, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, policemen, Roanoke Police Department

MP 50.3 Crystal Spring Laundry

Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 2049 E. Main Street in Salem.

Tags: Crystal Spring Laundry, Main Street, Salem

MP 50.2 Crystal Spring Laundry

Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 3008 Williamson Road NW.

Tags: Crystal Spring Laundry, Williamson Road

MP 50.1 Crystal Spring Laundry

Crystal Spring Laundry and Cleaners, formerly located at 720 Franklin Road SW.

Tags: Crystal Spring Laundry, Franklin Road

MP 5.41 Lakeside

Ferris wheel and Scrambler at Lakeside Park

Tags: amusement parks, Ferris wheel, Lakeside Amusement Park, Salem, Scrambler

MP 5.4 Lakeside

The Sky-Tram at Lakeside Park.

Tags: amusement parks, Ferris wheel, Lakeside Amusement Park, roller coasters, Salem, Shooting Star, Sky-Tram

MP 5.39 McNease Shoe Company

McNease Shoe Company, formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue SE. At left is the owner, Wallace M. McNease. Others unidentified.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, McNease Shoe Company, Wallace M. McNease

MP 5.381 William Ruffner Middle

William Ruffner Middle School, formerly located at 3601 Ferncliff Avenue NW. The school opened in 1970 and closed in 2009. The building is used as an operations center by Roanoke City Public Schools.

Tags: Ferncliff Avenue, Northwest, schools, William Ruffner Middle School

MP 5.38 Virginia Heights Elementary

Virginia Heights Elementary School is located at 1210 Amherst Street SW.

Tags: Amherst Street, Raleigh Court, schools, Virginia Heights Elementary School

MP 5.37 528 Marshall Avenue

Home located at 528 Marshall Avenue SW.

Tags: 528 Marshall Avenue, houses, Marshall Avenue, Old Southwest

MP 5.36 Oakeys Downtown

Interior of Oakey's Downtown chapel.

Tags: funeral homes, interiors, Oakey & Sons, Oakey's Funeral Service and Crematory

MP 5.35 Roanoke Advertising Club

Display at an ad clinic for the Roanoke Advertising Club.

Tags: Advertising Clinic, displays, Roanoke Advertising Club

MP 5.32 Finks Advertisement

Marcia Fink woman holds a copy of an advertisement for Fink's Jewelers printed in Life Magazine at an advertising clinic

Tags: Advertising Clinic, Fink's Jewelers, Marcia Fink

MP 5.31 Advertising Clinic

Advertising displays at an advertising clinic held at the Hotel Roanoke.

Tags: Advertising Clinic, displays, Hotel Roanoke

MP 5.3 Advertising Clinic

Unidentified women sit at registration desk of an Advertising Clinic held at the Hotel Roanoke to promote the Valley's businesses and industries.

Tags: Advertising Clinic, Hotel Roanoke

MP 5.25 WSLS Channel 10

Inside the WSLS Channel 10 studio during merchandising promotion.

Tags: newsrooms, WSLS Channel 10

MP 5.24 WSLS Channel 10

Advertising displays in the windows of WSLS Channel 10, located at 401 3rd Street.

Tags: 3rd Street, news stations, WSLS Channel 10

MP 5.23 Election Returns

Staff of WSLS Channel 10 await results of the 1967 elections in the newsroom.

Tags: 1967 election, elections, newsrooms, WSLS Channel 10

MP 5.22 Election Returns

Staff of WSLS Channel 10 await results of the 1967 elections in the newsroom.

Tags: 1967 election, elections, newsrooms, WSLS Channel 10

MP 5.21 WSLS Channel 10

WSLS Channel 10 News station, located at 401 3rd Street.

Tags: 3rd Street, news stations, WSLS Channel 10

MP 5.2 WSLS Channel 10

WSLS Channel 10 News station, located at 401 3rd Street.

Tags: 3rd Street, news stations, WSLS Channel 10

MP 5.01 Lady Byrd Johnson

Lady Byrd Johnson greets the press and spectators at Roanoke Regional Airport during the Landscape-Landmark Tour. This tour led to the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. She stands with Director of the National Park Service, George Harzog.

Tags: George Hartzog, Lady Byrd Johnson

MP 5.0 Lady Byrd Johnson

Lady Byrd Johnson greets the press and spectators at Roanoke Regional Airport during the Landscape-Landmark Tour. This tour led to the Highway Beautification Act of 1965

Tags: Lady Byrd Johnson

MP 4.9 Noble's Flowers

Nobel's Flowers, formerly located at 430 Church Avenue.

Tags: Church Avenue, florists, Noble's Flowers

MP 4.8 Henri Kessler

An unidentified employee works with a fur coat at Henri Kessler Furriers, formerly located at 117 Campbell Avenue.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, furriers, Henri Kessler, interiors

MP 4.71 Patrick Henry Hotel

Dining room of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Tags: dining rooms, interiors, Patrick Henry Hotel

MP 4.7 Patrick Henry Hotel

Superimposed image of the Patrick Henry Hotel.

Tags: hotels, Jefferson Street, Patrick Henry Hotel

MP 4.6 Fishburn Library

Fishburn Library at Hollins University

Tags: colleges, Fishburn Library, Hollins College, Hollins University, libraries, universities

MP 4.5 Roanoke Memorial

Rear view of Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Tags: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, hospitals, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, South Roanoke

MP 4.45 Church Avenue

Boyd-Sweeney Company Hardware and National Business College, formerly located at 9-11 Church Avenue SW.

Tags: Boyd-Sweeney Hardware, Church Avenue, National Business College

MP 4.44 Salem Avenue

Looking west from the 100 block of Salem Avenue SE. A horse takes a drink from the Dog's Mouth Fountain, visible at right.

Tags: buggies, Dog Mouth Fountain, horses, Salem Avenue

MP 4.43 Salem Avenue

Looking west at saloons along Salem Avenue. The Silver Moon Quick Lunch, Raleigh Cafe and Brady's were located at approximately 20 Salem Avenue SW.

Tags: Brady's, buggies, horses, Raleigh Cafe, Salem Avenue, saloons, The Silver Moon Quick Lunch

MP 4.423 1st Street

Looking south on 1st Street from the 1st Street Bridge. The bridge connected Henry Street to Downtown Roanoke. The bridge was renamed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2003.

Tags: 1st Street, 1st Street Bridge, bridges, Henry Street, Henry Street Bridge, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, Salem Avenue

MP 4.422 Campbell Avenue

Looking east on busy Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Kress & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, Hancock Building, Kress & Co., Lerner Shops, People's Drugstore, Standard Drug

MP 4.421 Campbell Avenue

Looking east on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street during paving. People's Drugstore, Standard Drug, Krees & Co. and Lerner Shops were several of the businesses along this block.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, Hancock Building, Kress & Co., Lerner Shops, People's Drugstore, Standard Drug

MP 4.42 Campbell Avenue

Looking west on Campbell Avenue. Sheen's Cafe was located at 119 Campbell Avenue SW. The building in the right background with balconies was the original Ponce de Leon Hotel.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, Sheen's Cafe

MP 4.41 Jefferson Street

Looking north on Jefferson Street from the Church Avenue intersection. Construction of the Liberty Trust Building can be seen in background. Sign advertises J.H. Marsteller's (a car enthusiast and businessman) "Model Garage", formerly located at 16…

Tags: Church Avenue, J.H. Marsteller, Jefferson Street, Liberty Trust Building, Pettit & Company

MP 4.4 Salem Avenue

Looking west on Salem Avenue toward the intersection with Jefferson Street.

Tags: Jefferson Street, Salem Avenue

MP 4.3 Roanoke Country Club

Promotional shot of golfers at Roanoke Country Club. The club had its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899, It relocated to its current location in the early 1920s.

Tags: Country Club Road, golfers, Roanoke Country Club

MP 4.2 Mabry Mill

Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston 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 gristmill. By…

Tags: Mabry Mill, Meadows of Dan, mills, Patrick County

MP 4.1 Terry House

The Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park, was the first library in the city.

Tags: Elmwood Park, Jefferson Street, libraries, parks, Roanoke Public Libraries, Terry House

MP 4.0 Home on Franklin

Home formerly located on the southwest corner of Franklin Road and Broadway Avenue.

Tags: Broad Avenue, Franklin Road, houses

MP 38.14 Williamson Road Book Station

The Williamson Road Branch found its beginnings as the Williamson Road Book Station, formerly located at 2919 Williamson Road NE.

Tags: Roanoke Public Libraries, Williamson Road, Williamson Road Book Station, Williamson Road Branch

MP 38.13 Williamson Road Branch

A newly completed Williamson Road Branch Library.

Tags: Roanoke Public Libraries, Williamson Road, Williamson Road Branch

MP 38.12 Williamson Road Branch

Architectural rendering of the Williamson Road Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.

Tags: Roanoke Public Libraries, Williamson Road Branch

MP 38.11 Williamson Road Branch

Unidentified men set the cornerstone at the Williamson Road Branch Library.

Tags: Roanoke Public Libraries, Williamson Road Branch

MP 38.1 Williamson Road Branch

Staff members prepare the Williamson Road Branch for opening.

Tags: interiors, Roanoke Public Libraries, Williamson Road Branch

MP 38.02 Time Capsule

Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary.

Tags: anniversaries, Diamond Jubilee, Main Library, Roanoke Public Libraries, time capsules

MP 38.01 Time Capsule

Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary. Claude Settlemire, City Librarian, on left.

Tags: anniversaries, Claude Settlemire, Diamond Jubilee, Main Library, Roanoke Public Libraries, time capsules

MP 38.0 Rivinus Room

Patrons use reference materials in the Rivinus Room at the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries

Tags: interiors, Main Library, patrons, Rivinus Room, Roanoke Public Libraries

MP 35.0 Police Inspection

Roanoke Police inspection at Maher Field.

Tags: Maher Field, policemen, Roanoke Police Department, Victory Stadium

MP 34.0 Garlands Drugstore

Interior view of Garland's Drugstore, formerly located 1327 Grandin Road.

Tags: Garland's Drugstore, Grandin Road, interiors, pharmacies

MP 33.0 Barn Dinner Theatre

An interior view of the Barn Dinner Theatre. The theatre was created by Roanoker Howard Wolfe as a franchise in 1961. The chain grew to 27 theatres throughout the country. They were characterized by barn inspired architecture and included…

Tags: Barn Dinner Theatre, interiors, restaurants, theatres

MP 32.7 Fork Ridge Massacre

Bullet holes riddle the side of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The massacre…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 32.6 Fork Ridge Massacre

Bullet holes riddle the side of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The massacre…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 32.5 Fork Ridge Massacre

Bullet holes seen from the interior of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Kentucky-Tennessee border. The…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 32.4 Fork Ridge Massacre

An unidentified man points to bullet holes in the wheel of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 32.3 Fork Ridge Massacre

Bullet holes in the windshield of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the Tennessee-Kentucky border. The…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 32.2 Fork Ridge Massacre

An unidentified man points to bullet holes in the windshield of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 32.1 Fork Ridge Massacre

An unidentified man points to bullet holes in the windshield of a car involved in the Fork Ridge Mine shootout on 15 April 1941. The shootout was a result of a strike between mine workers and non-union mines operated in Mingo Hollow on the…

Tags: cars, Fork Ridge Massacre, mine wars, Mingo Hollow, shootouts

MP 31.9 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973.

Tags: American Theatre, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, theatres

MP 31.8 American Theatre

The original American Theatre building was located at 217 S. Jefferson Street. Built by the Young Men's Christian Association in 1902, it would later be sold to an investment group and converted into a theatre in 1913. This building was razed in…

Tags: American Theatre, Jefferson Street, theatres, YMCA

MP 31.7 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the theatre's main entrance with marble walls and brass doors.

Tags: American Theatre, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, theatres

MP 31.6 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation unitl 1971; it was razed in 1973. This is a view of the auditorium and balcony as seen from the stage.

Tags: American Theatre, auditoriums, balconies, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, theatres

MP 31.5 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of a staircase from the mezzanine to the upper balcony and loges.

Tags: American Theatre, balconies, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, loge, theatres

MP 31.4 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view is of the mezzanine.

Tags: American Theatre, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, mezzanine, theatres

MP 31.3 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows paintings in the foyer as seen from the mezzanine.

Tags: American Theatre, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, mezzanine, theatres

MP 31.2 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the ornately appointed foyer. The placard at left advertises the…

Tags: American Theatre, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, theatres

MP 31.1 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This view shows the loge, just above the orchestra pit.

Tags: American Theatre, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, loge, theatres

MP 31.0 American Theatre

The American Theatre once stood on the corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Built in 1928, the theatre remained in operation until 1971; it was razed in 1973. This interior view is of the stage from the balcony.

Tags: American Theatre, interiors, Jefferson Street, Kirk Avenue, theatres

MP 30.0 The Barrens

The Barrens was built between 1865 and 1870 by Dr. Francis and Letitia Watts Sorrel. The home was sold to PC Huff in 1900. It stood on the present site of Valley View Mall.

Tags: Francis Sorrel, houses, Huff Farm, Letitia Watts, P.C. Huff, Sorrel, The Barrens, Valley View Mall

MP 3.9 Hotel Roanoke Garage

Garage under the Hotel Roanoke.

Tags: cars, garages, Hotel Roanoke

MP 3.81 Hut Restaurant

Hut Restaurant in Collinsville, Virginia.

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MP 3.8 Hut Restaurant

Hut Restaurant in Collinsville, Virginia.

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MP 3.7 Mill Mountain Star

Mill Mountain Star was constructed in 1949 by the Roanoke Merchants Association to kick off the 1949 holiday shopping season. Though at first the star was not meant to be lit all year, it became popular enough with citizens that it was decided to…

Tags: landmarks, Mill Mountain Star

MP 3.6 Peters Creek Brethren

Peters Creek Church of the Brethren, located in the 5300 block of Cove Road.

Tags: churches, Cove Road, Peters Creek Brethren Church

MP 3.5 Towers Mall

Towers Mall under construction. Towers opened in 1961 at 2207 Colonial Avenue. At the time, it was reported in the Roanoke Times that Towers was the largest shopping center in the state. This photo depicts the upper level.

Tags: Brandon Avenue, Colonial Avenue, malls, shopping centers, Towers Mall, Towers Shopping Center

MP 3.42 Roanoke Salem Plaza

Two unidentified women pose next to Christmas decorations at the Roanoke Salem Plaza.

Tags: malls, Melrose Avenue, Peters Creek Road, Roanoke-Salem Plaza, shopping centers

MP 3.41 Roanoke Salem Plaza

Roanoke Salem Plaza opened in 1962. It was the third largest shopping center to open in the valley, with Crossroads being the first and Towers, the second.

Tags: malls, Melrose Avenue, Peters Creek Road, Roanoke-Salem Plaza, shopping centers

MP 3.4 Roanoke Salem Plaza

Roanoke Salem Plaza opened in 1962. It was the third largest shopping center to open in the valley, with Crossroads being the first and Towers, the second.

Tags: malls, Melrose Avenue, Peters Creek Road, Roanoke-Salem Plaza, shopping centers

MP 3.3 A&U Mobile Homes

A&U Mobile Homes, formerly located at 1827 W. Main Street in Salem

Tags: A&U Mobile Homes, Main Street, Salem

MP 3.21 Hallmark Shop

Interior view of Hallmark Hall of Cards, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson St.

Tags: Hallmark, interiors, Jefferson Street

MP 3.2 Hallmark Shop

Hallmark Hall of Cards store, formerly located at 301 S. Jefferson Street.

Tags: Hallmark, Jefferson Street

MP 3.13 Reid and Cutshall

Interior view of Reid and Cutshall Furniture. This photo is believed to have been taken in the Brandon Avenue location.

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MP 3.12 Reid and Cutshall

Interior view of Reid and Cutshall Furniture. This photo is believed to have been taken in the Brandon Avenue location. Individuals unidentified.

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MP 3.11 Reid and Cutshall

Reid and Cutshall Furniture Wayside, formerly located at 3441 Brandon Avenue.

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MP 3.1 Reid and Cutshall

Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 301 3rd Street.

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MP 3.0 Reid and Cutshall

Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 301 3rd Street.

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MP 29.0 School Group

Unidentified group of children pose in Elmwood Park. Terry House in background.

Tags: Elmwood Park, Terry House

MP 28.3 Bryan, Robert C.

Presumed photo of Robert C. Bryan, a descendant of William Bryan, owner of the Bryan Home. Photo was included with Bryan Home photos.

Tags: portraits, Robert C. Bryan

MP 28.2 Bryan Home

Unidentified group of men pose on the steps of a school or church(?) presumably on the Bryan Homestead property. Photo was included with Bryan Home photos.

Tags: homesteads, William Bryan

MP 28.1 Bryan Home

William Bryan's homestead at the Great Spring west of Salem was known as Bryan's On Roanoke, according to F.B. Kegley's Virginia Frontier. Photo depicts detail of stone chimney.

Tags: houses, William Bryan

MP 27.3 Engine 609

Engine 609 of the Norfolk & Western Railway.

Tags: Engine 609, locomotives, N&W, Norfolk & Western, railroads, trains

MP 27.2 Engine 604

Engine 604 of the Norfolk & Western Railway.

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MP 27.1 Engine 601

Engine 601 of the Norfolk & Western Railway.

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MP 27.0 Engine 2151

Engine 2151 of Norfolk & Western Railway.

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MP 26.0 Equipment Painters

Group photo of the Roanoke Chapter of the Union of Railroad Equipment Painters.

Tags: N&W, Norfolk & Western, Roanoke Chapter of the Union of Railroad Equipment Painters

MP 25.0 Roanoke Fire Department

Unidentified Roanoke firemen pose on fire truck.

Tags: fire department, fire stations, fire trucks, firefighters, firemen, Roanoke Fire Department, Roanoke Fire-EMS

MP 24.5 Mt. Pleasant School

Unidentified students in front of Mt. Pleasant School in Roanoke County.

Tags: children, Mt. Pleasant School, Roanoke County, schools, students

MP 24.4 Narrows School

Students in front of Narrows School in the Catawba Valley. 1st row, L to R: Students in front of Narrows School in the Catawba Valley. 1st row, L to R: Hubert Brillhart, Kyle Shelor, Clovis Garman, ? Bennett, ? Bennett, Edna Brillhart, Hazel…

Tags: Catawba Valley, Clovis Garman, Edith Brillhart, Edna Brillhart, Eva Garman, Hazel Shelor, Hubert Brillhart, Kyle Shelor, Lloyd Shelor, Marvin Garman, Narrows School, Pernia Brillhart, Roanoke County, Roy Brillhart, schools

MP 24.3 Shiloh School

Students in front of Shiloh School in Catawba Valley. 1st row, L to R: Hortense Deeds, Eva Reed, Gladys Grisso, Edna Wright, Mary Garman, Paris Wright, Roy Hall, Claude Garman, Nelson Alls, John Garman, Kermit Garman, Roy Brillhart, Clyde Brillhart,…

MP 24.2b Shawsville School

Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.

Tags: Montgomery County, schools, Shawsville

MP 24.2a Shawsville School

Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.

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MP 24.1 Shawsville School

Unidentified students and teachers in front of school in Shawsville in Montgomery County.

Tags: Montgomery County, schools, Shawsville

MP 24.0 Bedford School

Students from an unknown private school in Bedford. According to notes on photo, "This is a private school in Bedford at Mrs. Witt's house. Miss Amelia Buck, in center, is the teacher.

Tags: Amelia Buck, schools

MP 23.0 Bike Ride

George Davis, far left, poses for a photo during a bike ride up the old Mill Mountain road.

Tags: bicycles, George C. Davis, Mill Mountain

MP 22.2 Marathon Filling Station

Marathon Filling Station, formerly located at 824 3rd Street.

Tags: 3rd Street, gas stations, Marathon Filling Station, service stations, Southeast

MP 22.1 Waverly Filling Station

Waverly Filling Station, formerly located at the corner of 14th Street and Jamison Avenue.

Tags: 14th Street, gas stations, Jamison Avenue, service stations, Waverly Filling Station

MP 22.0 Riverside Filling Station

Riverside Filling Station, formerly located at 13th Street next to Woodrum Bridge, which would be replaced by Memorial Bridge.

Tags: 13th Street, gas stations, Riverside Filling Station, service stations, Woodrum Bridge

MP 21.0 USS Roanoke

USS Roanoke

Tags: ships, USS Roanoke

MP 20.1 LAWS Children

See MP 20.0

Tags: DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Lawrence Augustine Washington Society Children of the American Revolution

MP 20.0 LAWS Children

Lawrence Augustine Washington Society Children of the American Revolution at the Daughters of the American Revolution state conference. Members: Holding flag - Charles F. Massey, Junior Vice President, Walter P. Massey, Helen Price Hotoler, Retha…

Tags: Charles F. Massey, DAR, Daughters of the American Revolution, Eleanor Gillespie Scully, Ethel A. Cooper, Helen Price Hotoler, Hettie Turner, John Edward O'Neal, Lawrence Augustine Washington Society Children of the American Revolution, Mary Devereaux Bowles, Mollie Baker Glass, Mrs. J.F. Negley Scully, Mrs. William P Massey, Retha Carson Cooper, Walter P. Massey, William P. Massey, Winchester

MP 2.9 Roanoke Industrial Loan

Roanoke Industrial Loan and Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.

Tags: Franklin Road, Roanoke Industrial Loan and Thrift

MP 2.8 Roanoke Valley Motors

Roanoke Valley Motors, formerly located at 2239 Franklin Road.

Tags: cars, dealerships, Franklin Road, Roanoke Valley Motors

MP 2.72 Elliott Buick

Elliott Buick, formerly located at 4721 Melrose Avenue NW.

Tags: cars, dealerships, Elliott Buick, Melrose Avenue, Northwest

MP 2.71 Elliott Buick

Elliott Buick, formerly located at 4721 Melrose Avenue NW.

Tags: cars, dealerships, Elliott Buick, Melrose Avenue, Northwest

MP 2.7 Elliott Buick

Elliott Buick, formerly located at 4721 Melrose Avenue NW.

Tags: cars, dealerships, Elliott Buick, Melrose Avenue, Northwest

MP 2.6 Franklin and Williamson

Looking south toward the intersection of Franklin Road and Williamson Road. The parking lots visible here became the Norfolk Southern building, Franklin Plaza, and a parking garage.

Tags: Franklin Road, Williamson Road

MP 2.5 Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke. Civic Center and I581 can be seen to the right. First Baptist Church, destroyed by fire in 1995, and St. Andrews can be seen at left.

Tags: Hotel Roanoke, hotels

MP 2.4 Roanoke City Mills

An aerial view of the Roanoke City Mills, once located at 1750 Jefferson Street. The mill facility was razed in 2009.

Tags: factories, Jefferson Street, Roanoke City Mills

MP 2.32 Victory Stadium

An aerial view of Victory Stadium. Victory Stadium was built in 1942 and razed in 2006.

Tags: aerial views, Maher Field, Roanoke City Mills, South Roanoke, Victory Stadium

MP 2.31 Victory Stadium

An aerial view of Victory Stadium. Victory Stadium was built in 1942 and razed in 2006.

Tags: aerial views, South Roanoke, stadiums, Victory Stadium

MP 2.3 Victory Stadium

An aerial view of Victory Stadium. Victory Stadium was built in 1942 and razed in 2006.

Tags: aerial views, South Roanoke, stadiums, Victory Stadium

MP 2.2 Mill Mountain Zoo

An aerial view of Mill Mountain Zoo. The zoo opened in 1952.

Tags: aerial views, Mill Mountain Zoo, zoos

MP 2.12 Roanoke Aerial

Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke looking west.

Tags: aerial views, Southeast

MP 2.1 Roanoke Aerial

An aerial view looking toward Mill Mountain. I581 can be seen under construction on the left .

Tags: aerial views, I581, Mill Mountain

MP 2.0 Roanoke Aerial

General view of Roanoke from 8000 ft.

Tags: aerial views, Roanoke Valley

MP 19 Cannaday House

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

Tags: airports, Cannaday House, houses, Waverly Plantation, Woodrum Field

MP 18 East Building

East Building on the campus of Hollins University.

Tags: colleges, East Building, Hollins College, Hollins University, universities

MP 17.0 Steve Brody

Portrait of Steve Brody

Tags: portraits, Steve Brody

MP 16 Kenmore Plantation

Kenmore Plantation, the home of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis. Betty was the sister of George Washington.

Tags: Betty Washington Lewis, Fielding Lewis, Fredericksburg, houses, Kenmore Plantation

MP 15.1 State Capitol

Virginia State Capitol Building.

Tags: Richmond, Virginia State Capitol Building

MP 15.0 State Capitol

Virginia State Capitol Building.

Tags: Richmond, Virginia State Capitol Building

MP 14.0 Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge

Tags: landmarks, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County

MP 12.0 Roanoke EMS

Unidentified members of Williamson Road Life Saving and First Aid Crew suiting up.

Tags: rescue squads, Roanoke Fire-EMS, Williamson Road Life Saving Crew

MP 11.1 Fink's Jewelers

Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.

Tags: Fink's Jewelers, Jefferson Street

MP 11.0 Fink's Jewelers

Fink's Jewelers, at its former 310 S. Jefferson Street location.

Tags: Fink's Jewelers, Jefferson Street

MP 10.0 Holdren's Service Van

Unidentified service employee of Holdren's stands next to service van at 2272 Westover Avenue.

Tags: delivery trucks, Holdren's, vans

MP 1.9 Streetcar

Unidentified streetcar employees pose next to a streetcar. Location unknown.

Tags: streetcars, trolleys

MP 1.8 Streetcar

Unidentified streetcar employees pose next to a streetcar in Richmond. Destination sign reads Oakwood and Broad Street.

Tags: Broad Street, Oakwood Avenue, Richmond, streetcars, trolleys

MP 1.7 Fortune, George E.

Portrait of George Fortune.

Tags: George E. Fortune, portraits

MP 1.6 Fortune, George E.

George Fortune poses next to a car. Location unknown.

Tags: cars, George E. Fortune, portraits

MP 1.5 Fortune, George E.

George Fortune as a child. Born in Rocky Mount, 22 February 1879, to Charles McDonald Fortune and Cleopatra Board Gill.

Tags: Charles McDonald Fortune, Cleopatra Board Gill, George Fortune, portraits

MP 1.4 Wood, Molly W.

Molly W. Wood milking a cow at her son Jessie's farm in Cave Spring.

Tags: Cave Spring, cows, farms, milking, Molly W. Wood

MP 1.3 Fortune, Roberta B.

Roberta Blanton Fortune as an infant. She was born 6 August 1913 to George E. Fortune and Mara Ophelia Blanton.

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MP 1.2 Fortune, Frances C.

Frances Elvira Fortune as an infant. She was born 31 December 1909 to George E. and Mara Ophelia Blanton.

Tags: Francis C. Fortune, portraits

MP 1.1 Fortune, William D.

William D. Fortune as an infant. Fortune was born 24 September 1908 to George E. Fortune and Mara Ophelia Blanton.

Tags: portraits, William D. Fortune

Morningside Elementary School 2017

Yearbook for Morningside Elementary School.

MIC9 Shenandoah Life

Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.

MIC8 Rowe Furniture

Rowe Furniture Company was located at 239 Rowan Street in Salem before moving to Elliston.

Tags: factories, Rowan Street, Rowe Furniture, Salem

MIC7 Yale & Towne

Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. Located at 1242 S. Colorado Street, the building is now used by Graham-White.

Tags: Colorado Street, factories, Graham-White, Salem, Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company

MIC6 ITT

ITT Exelis is located at 7635 Plantation Road.

Tags: factories, Hollins, ITT Exelis, Plantation Road

MIC5 General Electric

General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.

Tags: factories, GE, General Electric, Roanoke Boulevard, Salem

MIC4 N&W Offices

The former general office building of Norfolk and Western, located at 108 N. Jefferson Street, now houses the Roanoke Higher Education Center.

Tags: Jefferson Street, N&W, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk & Western General Offices, Roanoke Higher Education Center

MIC33 Carvins Cove

Aerial view of Carvins Cove.

Tags: aerial views, Carvins Cove, dams, reservoirs

MIC32 Carvins Cove

Aerial view of Carvins Cove.

Tags: aerial views, Carvins Cove, reservoirs

MIC31 Downtown Aerial

Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke.

Tags: aerial views, Downtown

MIC30 3612 Troutland Avenue

Home located at 3612 Troutland Avenue.

Tags: 3612 Troutland Avenue, houses, Troutland Avenue, Wilmont Farms

MIC3 Roanoke Aerial

Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke.

MIC27 4102 Mudlick Road

Home located at 4102 Mudlick Road.

Tags: 4102 Mudlick Road, Greater Deyerle, houses, Mudlick Road

MIC26 2652 Cornwallis Avenue

Home located at 2652 Cornwallis Avenue.

Tags: 2652 Cornwallis Avenue, Cornwallis Avenue, houses, South Roanoke

MIC25 2524 Cornwallis Avenue

Home located at 2524 Cornwallis Avenue SE.

Tags: 2524 Cornwallis Avenue, Cornwallis Avenue, houses, South Roanoke

MIC24 Roanoke Memorial

Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Tags: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, hospitals, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, South Roanoke

MIC22 Lucy Addison High

The second Lucy Addison High School was built in 1951. Located at 1220 5th Street NW, the high school was in operation until 1973. The building now houses Lucy Addison Middle School.

Tags: 5th Street, Lucy Addison High School, Lucy Addison Middle School, Northwest, schools

MIC21 YMCA

A new YMCA building was completed in 1958 at 425 Church Avenue SW.

Tags: Church Avenue, Downtown, YMCA, Young Men's Christian Association

MIC20 Main Branch

The Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries, located at 706 S, Jefferson Street.

Tags: Downtown, Jefferson Street, libraries, Main Library, Roanoke Public Libraries

MIC2 Roanoke from Mill Mountain

Panoramic view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.

MIC19 Woodrum Field

A crowd gathers for the dedication of the new terminal at Woodrum Field.

Tags: airports, Roanoke Municipal Airport, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Woodrum Field

MIC18 Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke

Tags: Gainsboro, Hotel Roanoke, hotels

MIC17 N&W Passenger Station

The Norfolk & Western Passenger Station is located at 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE. The building now houses the Visit Blue Ridge Visitor's Center, O. Winston Link Museum, and History Museum of Western Virginia.

Tags: Blue Ridge Visitor's Center, History Museum of Western Virginia, N&W, Norfolk & Western, Norfolk & Western Passenger Station, O. Winston Link Museum, Shenandoah Avenue, train stations

MIC16 WDBJ

The Times-World building was home to Roanoke's two newspapers and the CBS affiliate, WDBJ radio and television.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, Downtown, news stations, radio stations, Times-World Building, WDBJ

MIC15 WSLS

Shenandoah Life was affiliated with WSLS radio and TV services. The building is located at 401 3rd Street.

Tags: 3rd Street, Downtown, news stations, radio stations, WSLS, WSLS Channel 10

MIC14 Parking Garages

Two 500 space parking garages were constructed on the corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street to provide greater accessibility to downtown shopping facilities.

Tags: Bullitt Avenue, Downtown, garages, Jefferson Street

MIC13 Heironimus

Heironimus was located at 401 S. Jefferson Street.

Tags: department stores, Downtown, Heironimus, Jefferson Street

MIC12 Miller & Rhoads

Crowds gather for the grand opening of the new Miller & Rhoads. The department store was located at 32-38 Campbell Avenue SW.

Tags: Campbell Avenue, department stores, Downtown, Miller & Rhoads

MIC11 Sears Town

Sears Town, formerly located at 1502 Williamson Road NE.

Tags: department stores, Sears, Sears Town, Williamson Road

MIC10 First Federal Savings & Loan

A newly constructed First Federal Savings and Loan. The building is located on the corner of Church Avenue and 1st Street.

Tags: 1st Street, banks, Church Avenue, Downtown, First Federal Savings

MIC1 Roanoke Sign

Sign for Roanoke Metropolitan Area noting population as 160,0000.

Medi Cen, 1964

Medi Cen was the annual for Roanoke Memorial Hospital Nursing School.

McCain3 Lincoln Theatre

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

Tags: Ebony Club, Gainsboro, Lincoln Theatre, Morocco Club, Norfolk & Western Veterans Association, Strand Theatre, theatres

McCain2 Lynhaven Smoke Shop

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

Tags: Bill Marshall, Dr. George A. Moore, G.W. Marshall, Henry Street, Hobart Eggleston, James "Anse" Marshall, Lorenzo Redd, Lynhaven Smoke Shop

McCain1 Medical Complex

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

Tags: Centre Avenue, Community Drug Store, dentists, Dr. Beverly Adams, Dr. H.T. Penn, Gainsboro, Henry Street, pharmacies