Davis 45.72 Roanoke Industrial Center

Davis 45.72 Roanoke Industrial Center

Aerial view of Roanoke Industrial Center, formerly American Viscose, including a listing of the businesses who occupied each building. American Viscose, once the world's largest producer of artificial silk, opened in 1917. By the 1920s, the plant employed more than 5,000 people. American Viscose remained in business until 1948. Roanoke Industrial Center began using the property in 1961. Roanoke Industrial Center is located at 1912 9th Street.

George C. Davis Photography

Roanoke Public Libraries

Circa 1964

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