IRB1 Municipal Building

IRB1 Municipal Building

This is a large five story building of fire resistive construction erected in 1916, having a built-up roof, concrete and terrazzo floors, and direct plaster interior finish. There are two open stairs from the first to the the third floor, one enclosed stairs from the ground to the fifth floor, one enclosed elevator from the first to the third floor and a small enclosed elevator from the basement to the fifth floor; the lighting is electricity and the heating is low pressure steam. The building is in excellent condition. Occupancy: Municipal offices and courtrooms, Police Department and City Jail. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $1.05 Million.

City of Roanoke

Roanoke Public Libraries

February 1949

Krissy Price

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