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Davis2 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse

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Davis 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse.jpg

Dublin Core

Title

Davis2 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse

Description

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 work forces. Between April 1920 and March 1921, another 19 stalls were added. Today, only about half of the orginal stalls and the turntable remain.

Creator

George C. Davis Photography

Publisher

Roanoke Public Libraries

Date

1969

Rights

Please contact the Virginia Room at 540.853.2073 for permission to use.

Format

Photograph

Type

Still Image

Identifier

Davis2-30.1u

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Photograph

Citation

George C. Davis Photography, “Davis2 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse,” Virginia Room Digital Collection, accessed July 2, 2024, http://www.virginiaroom.org/digital/document/Davis2-30.1u.