Roanoke Valley in the 1950s Photograph Collection
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Title
Roanoke Valley in the 1950s Photograph Collection
Description
The photographs in this collection are a result of Roanoke Valley in the 1950s by Nelson Harris published in 2024. With years of research and thousands of newspapers and other resources scoured, this book contains invaluable information about life and happenings in the Roanoke Valley during this decade. Many of the photographs were provided by individuals and organizations. Not all of the photographs contained here are included in the book.
Creator
Roanoke Public Libraries
Source
The Roanoke Valley in the 1950s
Publisher
Roanoke Public Libraries
Rights
Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.
Is Part Of
The Roanoke Valley in the 1950s
Collection Items
RVNH5001
The Zoo Choo in operation at the Children’s Zoo on Mill Mountain. The official name was the Jaycee Star Liner as it was sponsored by the Roanoke Jaycees.
RVNH5002
Singer Marian Anderson was welcomed at the N&W Railway passenger station by Roanoke Mayor A. R. Minton. Joining him were Rev. William Simmons (fifth from right) and some members of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
RVNH5003
This 1950s postcard shows the main entrance to the Children’s Zoo. The blocks spelling out the zoo’s name were added in 1954.
RVNH5004
This early 1950s postcard shows the Noah’s Ark animal exhibit at the Children’s Zoo on Mill Mountain.
RVNH5006
In 1954, S&W Cafeteria moved from Jefferson Street to 16 Church Avenue in the former Greyhound Bus Terminal.
RVNH5008
During her visit to Roanoke, Sheena visited local businesses. Here the “Queen of the Jungle” (center) is at the Harris & Huddleston Super Market on Pollard Street in Vinton. William Harris (left) and Warren Huddleston (right) pose with her.
RVNH5015
Postcard depicting Lewis-Gale Hospital when it was located at the corner of 3rd Street and Luck Avenue.
RVNH5018
A billboard for Piedmont Airlines atop storefronts in the 500 block of South Jefferson Street Piedmont was one of the main air carriers serving the Roanoke Valley during the 1950s. The company was headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.
RVNH5024
Roy Kinsey (fourth from right) and his employees pose in front of the Roy C. Kinsey Sign Company at 22 Wells Avenue, NE.
RVNH5025
Members of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity stand in front of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Simmons, the church’s pastor, is fifth from right.