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PC 132.1110 VA Hospital
"Main building, US Veterans Administration Hospital, near Salem, Roanoke."
PC 132.1111 Andrew Lewis
"Andrew Lewis High School, Salem"
PC 132.1112 Roanoke County Courthouse
"Roanoke County Courthouse and confederate monument, Salem."
PC 132.1113 GW Carver
"Carver School, Salem. Roanoke County consolidated high school for negroes."
PC 132.1114 Lake Spring Park
"Lake Spring Park, Salem"
PC 132.1115 Lutheran Orphanage
"Administration Building, Lutheran Orphanage of the South, Salem"
PC 132.1116 Longwood
"Longwood Salem Community Center, Salem"
PC 132.1117 Roanoke College
"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem"
PC 132.1118 Twelve O'Clock Knob
"Twelve O'Clock Knob, Salem"
PC 139.2 Salem Post Office
" Post Office, Salem, Virginia"
PC 139.3 VA Hospital
" Veterans Administration Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia near Salem."
PC 139.32 VA Hospital
"Main Building, US Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, Virginia, near Roanoke."
PC 139.33 VA Hospital
"Recreation building, Veterans Administration Hospital, near Salem, Virginia."
PC 139.34 VA Hospital
" Sunrise scene, US Veterans Administration Facility, showing Buildings 1 and 2. Roanoke, Virginia, near Salem."
PC 139.4 Downtown Salem
"Main Street, looking west. Salem, Virginia."
PC 139.41 Downtown Salem
"Main Street at night looking west, Salem, Virginia."
PC 139.5 Andrew Lewis Grave
"Grave of Gen. Andrew Lewis, East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Virginia. One of the early settlers in Virginia was General Andrew Lewis, pioneer hero of the Battle of Point Pleasant. In 1767, he was allotted a grant of land consisting of 625 acres and…
PC 139.10 Lutheran Children's Home
"Lutheran Children's Home of the South, Salem, Virginia."
PC 139.114 Roanoke College
"The commons and dormitories. Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia near Roanoke."
PC 139.1151 Roanoke College
"Administration Building, Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia near Roanoke"
PC 139.15 Langhorne Place
"Entrance to Langhorne Place, Salem, Virginia."
PC 99.91 Virginia Heights Baptist
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 112.13 N&W 611
"Norfolk & Western 611. In the classic rods down pose, Northern 611 and its excursion train wait in front of the Roanoke, Virginia station, October 1982. The Norfolk & Western and sponsor, Roanoke Chapter, NRHS, ran several excursions throughout…
PC 122.16 Virginian
"Virginian - Southern Railway Consolidation 722 and Shenandoah & Atlanta Pacific 750 blast through Montvale, Virginia on the Norfolk & Western Railway with the Roanoke Chapter, NRHS Special Virginian, August, 28 1971."
James P. Woods
Date of Birth: February 4, 1868
Mayor from July 1, 1898 to June 30, 1900
Other offices held: City Council, November 10, 1896 to July 1, 1898; U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia's 6th District, February 25, 1919 to March 3, 1923
Date of…
Mayor from July 1, 1898 to June 30, 1900
Other offices held: City Council, November 10, 1896 to July 1, 1898; U.S. House of Representatives, Virginia's 6th District, February 25, 1919 to March 3, 1923
Date of…
BM 369 Fiddlers Convention
Flier promoting "Old Time Fiddler's Convention" at Back Creek School.
BM 370 Music Festival
Flier promoting a music festival at the "new" Back Creek High School.
BM 323 BMMTC Stock
Bent Mountain Mutual Telephone Company stock certificate.
A Guide to the Betty Lindamood/John Sutton Collection
The collection consists primarily of several dozen letters sent from Betty Lindamood to John W. Sutton from the time of their engagement in November 1949, up to their wedding in April 1950, while she lived in Roanoke and he in Raleigh, North…
A Guide to the Blue Ridge Forum Collection
The Blue Ridge Forum was a women’s educational organization, or study club, founded in Roanoke in 1937. Its membership largely came from the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Delphian Society (one of at least four Delphian chapters in Roanoke), whose members…
The Trojan 1959
The Trojan was the annual for Booker T. Washington Junior High School.
PC 116.3 English Village
"English Village, five miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Intersection US Route 11 and VA 117. If you are going to be late arriving, wire English Village and we will gladly make reservations for you. Cottages heated and equipped with tile showers,…
PC 103.1 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.02 Elks Lodge
"Elks Home, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.8310 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.0 Mill Mountain
"Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.13 Mountain Park
"Mountain Park"
PC 112.03 General Offices
"N&W General Offices, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 133.0 Virginia College
"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 133.01 Virginia College
"Virginia College, Roanoke, Virginia"
Accolade 1957
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1958
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1960
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1961
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1962
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1963
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1964
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1965
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1966
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1968
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1970
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1971
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1972
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1973
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1974
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1975
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1976
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1977
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1978
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1979
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1980
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1981
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1982
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1983
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1984
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1985
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1986
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1987
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1988
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1989
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School
Accolade 1990
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1992
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1991
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1993
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1994
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1995
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1996
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1997
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1998
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 1999
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2000
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2001
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2002
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2003
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2004
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2006
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2007
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2010
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2012
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2013
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2014
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2015
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2016
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2017
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2018
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2019
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2020
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2021
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2022
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2023
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2024
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
Accolade 2005
The Accolade is the annual for Cave Spring High School.
The Squire 1995
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1996
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1991
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1992
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1994
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1997
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1998
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
The Squire 1974-1975
The Squire is the annual for Cave Spring Middle School.
MP 2.12 Roanoke Aerial
Aerial view of Downtown Roanoke looking west.
Register of Admissions and Discharges: Roanoke City Almshouse
This register documents residents of the Almshouse or "Poor House" of the City of Roanoke.
Insurance Rating Request for the City of Roanoke
Prepared for the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau, this request contains an inventory of city owned property with descriptions and in many cases photographs.
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…
IRB2 Municipal Annex
This is a two story building and basement brick building with metal roof, plank floors with the exception of the basement floor which is concrete, plastered interior finish and one open stairs from basement to second floor, electric lights and low…
IRB 3 Mercantile Building
This is a two story frame building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights and coal stove hear. This building is approximately 50 years old an in fair condition. Occupancy: Offices, drugstore, dwelling. Valuation:…
IRB 4 Mercantile Building
This is a one story brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered walls and metal ceiling, electric lights and cooking gas range. This building is approximately 30 years old and in fair condition. Occupancy: Restaurant. Valuation: The sound…
IRB 5 Office Building
This is a two story and basement brick building with slate roof, wood floors with the exception of the basement which is concrete, plastered walls with the exception of the basement which is open, electric lights and low pressure steam heat. This…
IRB7 Church
One story part basement frame building, new composition roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, electric lighting, hot air heat. Building in good condition. Occupancy: Church of Christ. Valuation: The sound value of this building is…
IRB 23 Municipal Airport
A two story and basement and part one story and basement brick building, metal roof, wood floors except basement which is earth, plastered interior finish, electric lights and steam heat; fair condition. Occupancy: Office and apartments. Valuation:…
IRB 24 Tenant Dwelling 2
One story frame dwelling with composition covered roof and wood floor. Building in fair repair; occupied as tenant dwelling. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $2.5K
IRB 25 Hangars A&B
Two buildings of similar construction. Each building of cinder block walls with large frame doors, wood joisted roof covered with composition, concrete floor, electric lighting; stove heat. Buildings recently erected and in good repair.
IRB 26 Nose-In Hangar
This is a one-high story building with roof of gypsum plank on unprotected steel, cinder block walls, concrete floor. One side is open. Building of recent construction and in good repair. Occupancy: Nose-in hangar and office. Valuation: The sound…
IRB 27 Hangar 2
This is a one story building of cinder block construction, all metal roof, concrete floor, electric lighting and steam heat. Occupancy: airplane hangar and supplies storage. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $25.5K
IRB 28 Hangar 1
This is a one story building of cinder block construction, all metal roof, concrete floor, electric lighting and steam heat. Occupancy: airplane hangar, with woodworking, machine shop and spray. Valuation: The sound value of this building is…
IRB 29 Quonset Hangars
Four Quonset hut buildings of similar construction. Buildings of all metal on concrete dwarf walls, asphalt floors, electric lighting; no heat. Buildings new and in good condition. Occupancy: airplane storage. Valuation: Each hangar is valued at…
IRB 30 Administration Building
This is a one story building of cinder block construction with a metal roof on wood boards on metal truss, concrete floor, electric lighting, stove heat. Occupancy: Offices, waiting room and restaurant. Valuation: The sound value of this building is…
IRB 37 Fire Station 1
This is a two story and part basement brick building, metal roof, concrete floors, with the exception of the second which is wood boards, open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster. One stairs basement to first…
IRB 38 Fire Station 2
This is a two story brick building with composition roof on wood boards. First floor has open interior finish, metal ceiling and concrete floor. Second floor has plastered interior finish and wood floors. One stairs first to second flood. Electric…
IRB 39 Fire Station 3
This is a two story and part basement brick building of ordinary joisted construction with composition roof; open interior finish with the exception of the second floor which is plaster, concrete floors with the exception of the second floor which is…
IRB 40 Fire Station 4
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second…
IRB 41 Fire Station 5
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second…
IRB 42 Fire Station 6
This is a two story and part basement brick building with slate roof. First floor, open interior finish with metal ceiling; second floor, plaster. Concrete floors with exception of second floor which is wood boards. One stairs basement to second…
IRB 43 Fire Station 7
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with composition shingled roof on wood boards over concrete slab, open interior finish with exception of second floor which is plastered, concrete floors. One…
IRB 44 Fire Station 8
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with slate roof, open interior finish with exception of second floor which is plaster, concrete floors - wood surface on second floor. One stairs basement to…
IRB 45 Fire Station 9
This is a two story and part basement brick building of semi-fire resistive construction with composition roof on a concrete slab; Plastered interior finish with exception of basement which is open; concrete basement, terrazzo first floor, wood…
IRB 46 Fire Station 10
This is a one-two story and part basement of brick veneer, frame and cinder block, ordinary joisted construction with approved roof. Part of first floor concrete, stove heat; indifferent repair. Occupancy: 1617 - Life Saving Station. 1619-21 - Fire…
IRB 47 Rockledge
A large two story and basement building, frame clapboard and wood shingle construction, wood shingle roof, board floors, wood board interior finish, electric lighting, heat from stoves and fireplaces; in poor condition. Occupancy: First floor - dance…
IRB 48 Caretakers Dwelling
A one story frame, approved roof dwelling, electric lighting, stove heat; no basement and in fair repair. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3K.
IRB 49 Elmwood Club Rooms
A two story building of brick and stone stuccoed construction with composition shingle roof, wood board floors, plastered interior finish, electric lights, coal-fired Arcola heat. Approximately 50 years old and in good condition. Valuation: The…
IRB 51 Bandstand
A one story octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4500.
IRB 52 Gish House
A two story frame clapboard building with composition shingle roof, wood floors with exception of basement which is concrete, plastered interior finish with exception of basement which is open finish, one stairs basement to first floor and one stairs…
IRB 53 Bandstand
A one storage octagonal shaped open pavilion with wood shingle roof, wood floors. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $500.
IRB 65 Tenant Dwelling
A one story frame stuccoed building with concrete shingle roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Building in good condition. Valuation: The sound valuation of this building is approximately $2.4K
IRB 66 Buena Vista
A two story and part basement brick building with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, three stairs first to second floor, one stairs basement to first floor. Electric lighting and low pressure steam heat. About 100 years old and in…
IRB 75 Keepers Dwelling
A one and a half story part basement building of frame construction with metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting and stove heat. About 150 years old. Valuation: The salvage value of this building is approximately $3K.
IRB 83 Keepers Dwelling
A two story brick building with frame addition and approved roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, stove heat and electric lighting. Building in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $3.5K.
IRB 85 Shelter House
A one story and basement frame, approved roof building, with wood floor. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
IRB 93 General Office
A two story brick building with composition roof, first floor is concrete and second floor wood boards, plastered interior finish, electric lights, hot water heat (heating equipment cut off in fireproof room). Approximately fifty years old in good…
IRB 94 Meter Shop
A three story brick building with a metal roof, wood floors with the exception of first floor which is concrete, wood lath and plaster interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Approximately 50 years old and in poor condition. The building is…
IRB 97 Pump Station
A one story brick building, composition roof, open interior finish, concrete and wood floors, electric lighting; fire resistive addition. Building in good condition. Occupancy: Steam reciprocating pumps and boilers. Valuation: The sound value of…
IRB 102 Dwelling 1
A two story and basement building of frame construction, composition shingle roofm plastered interior finish, wood floors on first and second, concrete basement, steam heat and electric lighting. Excellent condition. Valuation: The sound value of…
IRB 104 Dwelling 2
A one story and basement building, frame construction, metal roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, concrete basement, electric lighting, steam heat. Building in good condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately…
IRB 110 Dwelling
A two and one story frame building, composition roof, plastered interior finish, wood floors, stove heat. Building in fair condition. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $4K.
IRB 115 Caretakers Dwelling
A one story and basement building of log and stone construction, composition roof, wood boards and earth floors, open interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Built in 1930 and in excellent condition. Valuation: The sound value of this…
IRB 118 Tenant Dwelling
A two and one story frame dwelling, metal roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting. Approximately 40 years old in fair condition. A small frame outbuilding also located on premises. Valuation: The sound value of this building…
IRB 119 Tenant Dwelling
A one and a half story building of frame construction, composition roof, wood floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, stove heat. Building approximately 40 years old and in fair condition. Small frame outbuilding on premises. Valuation:…
IRB 122 CC Filter Plant
One and two story building with basement. The modern fire resistive building was completed in 1947. Valuation: The sound value of this building is approximately $227K.
IRB 125 Main Library
"A two story and basement brick building with stucco finish, metal roof, wood floors, except basement, which is brick, plastered interior finish, electric lights, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 125 years old. Occupancy: Basement - Heating…
IRB 126 Raleigh Court
"One story brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; floor of concrete with mastic tile wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, metal lath and plastered beam ceiling. Electric lighting, stoker-fired low pressure steam…
IRB 128 Gainsboro
One story and part basement brick building, wood joisted roof covered with slate. Interior; joisted floor, oak wearing surfaces, close plastered sidewalls, ceilings metal lath and plaster. Basement partly finished with concrete floor. Electric…
IRB 133 Almshouse
"A two story and part basement brick building of fire resistive construction, roof of composition on concrete slab, concrete floors, plastered interior finish, electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Approximately 25 years old and in good…
IRB 152 Detention Home
This is a three story and basement and part two story and basement brick building of fire resistive construction with a roof of composition on concrete slab, concrete floors throughout. One open stairs from basement to third floor. Electric…
IRB 153 Coyner Springs
A two and one story part basement building of brick and frame construction with composition shingled roofm concrete floors with tile and wood surfacing, plastered interior finish,electric lighting, low pressure steam heat. Built in 1939 and in…
Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau
Application submitted to the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau by the City of Roanoke for coverage of city owned properties.
VRD 2.1 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street.
VRD 2.2 Market Square
Looking north on Market Street toward Market Square.
VRD 2.3 Market Building
A view of the Market Building.
VRD 2.5 Market Square
A view of Market Square.
VRD 2.6 Kirk Avenue
Wholesaling operations on Kirk Avenue as seen from Market Street.
VRD 2.7 Market Interior
Largely empty stalls inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.8 Campbell Avenue
View of buildings along Campbell Avenue across from the Market Building, including the Roanoke Weiner Stand, Gulf Mills Department Store, and Bob's Shoe Store.
VRD 2.9 Vendor Stalls
Hams and eggs at a vendor stall outside of theMarket Building.
VRD 2.10 City Market
An unidentifed woman shops for flowers at the City Market.
VRD 2.11 Market Street
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.12 Market Interior
An interior view of the meat market inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.13 Market Interior
Boxes of merchandise stacked inside the Market Building. Signs above indicate portion sizes for various items.
VRD 2.14 Market Square
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.15 Market Square
A view of vendor stalls along Market Square.
VRD 2.16 Market Square
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls along Market Square.
VRD 2.17 Market Street
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.18 Market Interior
Interior of Market Building after removal of vendor stalls for renovation.
VRD 2.19 Market Street
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.20 Market Interior
An interior view of the Market Building.
VRD 2.21 Market Street
Looking north on Market Street toward the Market Building.
VRD 2.22 Salem Avenue
Looking east on Salem Avenue near Wall Street intersection.
VRD 2.23 Market Street
Vendor stalls along Market Street on the City Market.
VRD 2.24 Market Square
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls on the City Market.
VRD 2.25 Market Interior
Shoppers peruse the vendor stalls inside the Market Building.
VRD 2.26 Market Interior
Vendor stalls inside the Market Building.
Illustrated Story of Roanoke: The "Magic City"
A description of Roanoke with a directory of businesses and industries.
CS 001.3
Teachers and Business Organization. 1957. Envelope: "Mrs. G. West Home Gertrude Preston West and Mrs. J Calloway Wells Ave. N.W."
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
Front Row: Hazel Hale (second from left ), Althea Calloway (third from left), ? Broady, teacher (fourth from left), …
CS 014
Salem Baptist Church service.
CS 007.2
Unknown neighborhood portrait
CS 026.1
Unknown portrait of a woman.
CS 026.2
Unknown portrait of a woman
CS 026.3
Unknown portrait of a woman
CS 046
Group Portrait. From left to right front row : Evelyn Scott Pullen, Courtney (?) Neeley, Elaine Davis Stoval, Gloria Downing, Eloise Downing (or Law?), Baylese or Balise Spencer. From left to right back row: Constance Johnson Hamlar, Nina Charlton…
CS 053.2
Downing family portrait
CS 054.1
Recognition ceremony at Burell Hospital.
CS 054.5
Recognition ceremony at Burrell Hospital. Pictured: Dr. George Moore shaking Dr. Henry Penn's hand and Attorney Lawrence speaking at the podium
CS 055.1
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 055.2
Unknown banquet portrait
CS 056.1
Sorority group portrait. From left to right: Gloria Wingfield, Carolyn Kroger Patterson, Christine Logan Powell, Carolyn Murphy, Carolyn Law, Jean Whitten, Joyce Preston, Marilyn Spencer, Clara Boyo, Gloria Waddell, unknown, Juaniva Crowder, Clara…
CS 056.4
Sorority event
CS 056.5
Sorority event
CS 057.1
Harrison Elementary School. Left: Maxine Foutz Thomas (?). Center: Marionette Shaw Sprouve
CS 057.4
Harrison Elementary School costume party
CS 057.5
Harrison Elementary School costume party
CS 057.6
Harrison Elementary School faculty Halloween costume portrait
CS 058.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Dorothy Taylor or Mrs. Fulford, Delia or Leila Bryant, unknown, Maxine Thomas (Dr. Reginald Shareef’s Mother), Mrs. Broady
CS 060.1
Unknown event
CS 060.2
Unknown event
CS 062.1
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.2
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 062.3
Unknown freemason portrait
CS 066.4
Unknown group portrait
CS 067.2
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony
CS 066.6
Unknown group portrait
CS 067.3
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Ceremony
CS 068.1
Unknown school choir performance
CS 069.1
Unknown school play or student performance
CS 070.1
Unknown banquet
CS 070.2
Unknown banquet
CS 070.4
Unknown banquet
CS 070.7
Left: George Harris, Center: unidentified, Right: Lawrence Hunter
CS 070.10
Unknown banquet
CS 070.13
Unknown banquet
CS 070.14
Unknown conference
CS 070.15
Unknown banquet
CS 070.16
Unknown banquet
CS 070.17
Unknown banquet
CS 070.18
Unknown banquet
CS 070.19
Unknown banquet
CS 071.1
Freemasons group portrait. Front row (left to right): Matthew Banks, Melvin Anderson, James Stewart, unidentified, Paul Scott. Back row (left to right): O.W. Jone, Otho Wright, Elijah Williams, unidentified
CS 075.3
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, unidentified, Elsie Scott, unidentified, unidentified, Nina Medley, Bonnie Terry, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr. Middle Row (left to…
CS 075.10
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Barbara Taylor, Francis Keene, Louise Prunty, next 5 unidentified, Nina Medley, Earl or Carl Woodlift Jr.. Middle row: Marilyn Curtis, unidentified, Helen Terry, Elise Scott,…
CS 076.5
Unknown classroom portrait
CS 077.1
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 077.2
Unknown assembly, possibly debutant
CS 078.1
Unknown banquet
CS 078.2
Unknown banquet
CS 080.5
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.6
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.9
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.17
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 080.20
Unknown pageant. Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.1
Interior of First Baptist Church. Noel C Taylor pictured
CS 081.2
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.3
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.4
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.5
Interior of First Baptist Church.
CS 081.6
Interior of First Baptist Church. Envelope: Rev. Edwards
CS 082
Unknown children’s church choir performance
CS 084.1
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured.
CS 084.2
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured right.
CS 084.3
Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured left of the podium and Rev. Wright pictured at the podium.
CS 084.4
Dr. Noel C. Taylor pictured left, Dr. Maynard H. Law pictured center.
CS 085.1
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.4
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 085.5
Shriners group portrait. Envelope: Prints of groups made at Lodge Hall and YMCA
CS 086
Shriners group portrait
CS 087.2
Group portrait
CS 087.4
Pictured: Front row (left to right)--Ruth Lash, unidentified, Mary Curtis Steptoe, Kitty McCain, Middle row (left to right)--Elizabeth Snyder, Edna Prunty, next two unidentified, Back row--Sister Hall Martin, Prunty
CS 090.4
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): Connie Johnson Hamlar, unidentified, unidentified, Gwendolyn Lawrence (Connie and Gwendolyn are sisters). Back row (left to right) : unidentified, Doris Elam, Nina Bolden, Baylice Cooper
CS 091.5
Group portrait. From left to right: Nona Harris, Bessie Coles, Helen or Halle or Hall, unidentified, unidentified, Becky Hale
CS 092.1
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 092.2
Unknown children’s meal, possibly at Hunton YMCA Daycare
CS 093.1
Unknown award recognition
CS 093.2
Unknown award recognition
CS 097
Atwood’s capital view tour with unknown members of the Booker T. Washington Trade School
CS 098
Unknown banquet
CS 099.3
Group Portrait. St. Matthew Church of God, Abbot St. Front row (left to right): Florine Fulford or Fuller, Nona Harris, Dorothy Taylor or Walker. Back row (left to right): E. Hash or Nancy Hash, Prunty, Edna Nash (Temple of the Way Out Church?) or…
CS 100
Group portrait not identified.
CS 102
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Front row (left to right): Donna Lee, Elizabeth Thomas or Coltman, Carolyn Patterson (or Koger?), Nadine Davis Wheaton, Sadie B. Lawson. Middle row (left to right): Katy Wheaton? (or Butler), rest unidentified. Back row…
CS 103
Unknown ceremony or an award reception
CS 104
Unknown group portrait
CS 105
Freemasons. Herbert Shovley identified in the front row on the far lefthand side
CS 106
Debutante ball
CS 108.2
Unknown male walking in an aisle past an audience, possibly a debutante escort
CS 111
Colonial Stores storefront
CS 112.1
Debutante portrait
CS 112.2
Debutante portrait
CS 112.3
Debutante portrait
CS 112.4
Pictured: Far left: Elmer Thomas. Far right: Maxine Thomas
CS 113
Award reception. Envelope: Mary Rayford, Audrey Wheaton’s Mom
CS 114
Envelope: Rev. Horatio Edwards
CS 118
Unknown portrait of two working females, possibly waitresses
CS 120.1
High Street Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir. Front row (left to right): Marilyn Curtis, next 2 unidentified, Frances Keene, Barbara Taylor, William Keene (Buster), Broady or Brown. Back row (left to right): unidentified, Rev. Ulas Broady, rest…
CS 121.4
Hunton Life Saving Crew
CS 122.2
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.5
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.6
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC. Far left corner--Richard Penly and Mrs. Shirlene Penly. Estelle McCadden is pictured 3rd from the right in the first row of chairs and Mr. Lewis Peery is pictured in the farthest row, 2nd from the left
CS 122.7
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 122.12
Gathering for Hunton Crew INC.
CS 123.1
Dr. J.H. Roberts and his wife pictured at Christmastime
CS 125.1
Gift exchange
CS 125.2
Front row (left to right): A. Byron Smith, Nina Medley, Lessie Polk, Raymond Polk
CS 126.1
Freemasons outside Prince Hall. Front row (left to right): Frank Broady, unidentified, J. Luvelle Taylor, unidentified, Beane, unidentified. Middle row (left to right): unidentified, Robert Scales?, unidentified, Clifton Whitworth, next 2…
CS 127
The Harrison Baseball Team. 1928-1930. Numerical order: 1. Crawford 2. Jim Jones 3. Bob Jefferson 4. Jess Smith 5. “Bubber” McAfee 6. Edward Calloway 7. Bobley Colson 8. Lee Calloway 9. Jack Calloway 10. Banks 11. Matthews 12. “Wildman” Coffer 13.…
CS 128.1
Debutante Ball
CS 129.1
Unknown group portrait, possibly a sorority
CS 130
Group portrait. From left to right: Patricia Waller, Ruth Anderson, Edna Prunty, Delia or Leila Bryant, unidentified, Fulford, unidentified, Maxine Thomas, unidentified, Mrs. Broady
CS 133.1
St. Paul’s Methodist Church. Far-right corner: Marionetta Sprauve Shaw (far left corner is unidentified). First row (left to right): Lillie Patterson, unidentified, Christine Payne or Arnesia Keeling Payne, unidentified, Fizer-Simmons. Second row…
CS 134.4
Group portrait. First row (left to right): Rev. Metz Coker, Patricia Waller Henry, Jack Watson, next 2 unidentified, McCarthy Woods. Second row: Leroy Campbell, next 4 unidentified, Valerie Lash. Third row: Ms. Woods, Mr. Williams, Mr. Meadows, next…
CS 135
Portrait of Joseph Fuller Jr
CS 136.2
Unknown church event
CS 137
Same church as CS 136, possibly a pageant.
CS 139
Group portrait. From left to right: first 2 unidentified, Dorothy Sheppeson (?) Greene, Odelle Mebane, Eunice Poindexter, unidentified, Alma Finney Tyree Robertson (?), unidentified, Nina Charlton, Bolden, Ed Green, Markhiem or Macklain
CS 140.1
Group portrait. Front row (left to right): first 2 unidentified, Mary Jeffries, Juanita Ford, unidentified, Mrs. Brown or B. Kasey. Back row: S. Ford (?), Bill Thompson, W. Jeffries (?), Al Holland Sr., unidentified
CS 141.1
Group portrait of the Dining Car Employees or The Moles on Henry St. Front row (left to right): Ruth Anderson, Hazel Hall, Hershey Steptoe (Mary Steptoe), James or Pete Woodliff, Irene or Estelle Woodliff. Back row (left to right): Gertrude Logan,…
CS 142
Unknown church service
CS 143
Heller Kindergarten portrait made behind the Gainsboro Library during the May Day festival
CS 144.1
Debutante Ball
CS 144.2
Debutante Ball
CS 150
Unknown textile factory workers
CS 158
Alphas Sorority and Fraternity pictured in front of St. Andrews Catholic Church
CS 159
Unknown group portrait, possibly Sunday school or another church-related event
CS 160
Classroom portrait. Ruth Anderson identified top left by the tree. Ms. Taylor, the teacher, identified in the center of the second row
CS 161
Classroom portrait. Ronnie Jordan (?) pictured top left by the door
CS 162.1
Esquire Club. From left to right: Jeremiah Robertson Sr., John Dillon, unidentified, Walter Allen, Jack Hilton, unidentified, Mose Lipscomb, Lilburn Hilton, William Johns, Alton Sharper, Joe, unidentified, unidentified, Thomas Robertson, George…
CS 163
Unknown group portrait
CS 164
Unknown banquet
CS 165
Picture made at YMCA Gainsboro Rd. and Patton Ave. Heller Kindergarten.
CS 045.2
Possible debutante portrait. Envelope: Ms. Ida Kerne
CS 166
Unknown audience
CS 168
Unknown church event.
CS 170
Identified: Mary March (center), Samuel Williams (front row, far left), Charell (front row, second from left), Gilbert March (front row, second from right), and O.W. Jones (front row, far right)
CS 171
Unknown female’s exchange of an envelope
CS 176
Group portrait holding commemorative Booker T. Washington stamps at the Booker T. Washington Memorial in Franklin County, VA
CS 177
Unknown group portrait outside a Piedmont Airlines plane
CS 180
Ruth Lash pictured on the left, in front of Harrison School
CS 181
Front row (left to right): Reginald Clark, Reverend Ulsa Broady, MiKenley Craighead, Mason. Middle row (left to right): Murall Yvall, Mitchell Hankis, Robert Scaks, Alex Hancock. Back row (left to right): Armstead, E.C. Preston, Abner Jones, Joe…
CS 182
Church service.
CS 184
Della Downing pictured on the left side, second from the back
CS 185
Downing family portrait. Dr. Ellwood Downing pictured center-right and his wife Della Downing pictured center-left
CS 188
Unknown school play, possibly on American history
CS 191
Either Saint Paul United Methodist Church or First Baptist Church. Identified: Constance Johnson (first row, far right), Mary Jeffries? (front row, second from the left)
CS 192
Pictured: Mr. J. Lovelle Taylor (Freemason)
CS 193
Unknown makeup artist, possibly at the Booker T. Washington Trade School.
CS 194
First Baptist Church
CS 195
Unknown assembly audience
CS 196.1
Unknown school play or assembly
CS 197
Reverend Robert James Jr. and his family. His wife Bernice is pictured center with the Reverend to her right.
CS 199
Dr. Walter S. Claytor and Nurse Daisy Schley pictured with a patient
CS 200.1
Debutante Ball
CS 017.1
Sallye Coleman
CS 019.1
William D. Coleman, principal of Loudon Elementary School.
CS 072.1
A. Byron Smith
CS 072.3
Unidentified woman speaking.
CS 072.4
William Bernard Robertson, far right.
CS 101
Freemasons
GB97
Group portrait of teachers. Front row seated, second from left, Mattie Bell Morris; third from left, Sadie Lawson; front row seated, first on right, Marie Bailey; third from right, Ms. Hackley. Back row, fourth from left, Ms. Hackley.
SR082 Main Street
Main Street has become the setting for one of Salem’s most successful civic and commercial events – Olde Salem Days. The event began in 1981 with an estimated 12,000 visitors. By 1985, under the sponsorship of the Jaycees, “Days” drew some 40,000…
SHH001 Revlon Display
Window display for Revlon's Ultraviolet line of cosmetics at Heironimus.
SHH006 Revlon Display
Window display at Heironimus advertising Revlon's Ultaviolet line of cosmetics.
SHH026 Children's Department
The children's department at Heironimus decorated for Christmas.
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia is a Chamber of Commerce publication that highlights its "location, climate, water supply, manufacturing, commercial and educational advantages, and general desirability as a place of residence."
PC 116.85 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Ample free parking space. A ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
PC 116.851 Hotel Roanoke
"A modern version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park. In the heart of the city. Modern 50 car garage in direct connection with the lobby. Kenneth R. Hyde, Manager."
A Guide to the Daleth Study Club Records
The collection consists of meeting minutes, chapter yearbooks, additional club records, and some correspondence received. Meeting minutes begin with the club’s founding in 1930 and continue through 1972, only missing the club years 1936-37 and…
Reminiscences
This document has focused on the memories of many residents from videotaped interviews (converted to disks) north and south of U.S. Route 460 in eastern Roanoke County and southern Botetourt County to the Bedford County line, and west on Alternate…
Richard T. Edwards
Date of Birth: April 15, 1911
Mayor from September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1948
Date of Death: December 11, 1968
Mayor from September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1948
Date of Death: December 11, 1968
Roy L. Webber
Date of Birth: November 7, 1905
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1950 to August 31, 1951, Ex-Officio Mayor September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1954, and Mayor September 1, 1968 to October 18, 1975 Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1950…
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1950 to August 31, 1951, Ex-Officio Mayor September 1, 1952 to August 31, 1954, and Mayor September 1, 1968 to October 18, 1975 Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1950…
Vincent S. Wheeler
Date of Birth: May 26, 1907
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1958 to August 31, 1960
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1956 to August 31, 1972
Date of Death: September 10, 1983
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1958 to August 31, 1960
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1956 to August 31, 1972
Date of Death: September 10, 1983
Willis M. Anderson
Date of Birth: November 3, 1928
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1960 to August 31, 1962
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1958 to August 31, 1962; Virginia House of Delegates, 1964-1971
Date of Death: April 23, 2002
Ex-Officio Mayor from September 1, 1960 to August 31, 1962
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1958 to August 31, 1962; Virginia House of Delegates, 1964-1971
Date of Death: April 23, 2002
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
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
Benton O. Dillard
Date of Birth: December 23, 1905
Mayor from September 1, 1964 to August 31, 1968
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1966
Date of Death: May 23, 1972
Mayor from September 1, 1964 to August 31, 1968
Other offices held: City Council, September 1, 1946 to August 31, 1966
Date of Death: May 23, 1972
GM001 Glenn-Minnich
The Glenn-Minnich store, formerly located at 108 W. Campbell Avenue, on closing day. Glenn-Minnich operated from 1913 until 1960 and was founded by C.B. Minnich, Myrl Glenn, and H.A. Glenn.
A Guide to the Dixie Gray Chapter, Children of the Confederacy Collection.
The collection consists of four scrapbooks, covering club activities from 1949-1955, and additional loose documents. The scrapbooks were compiled by Dixie Gray members and document the history of the Civil War and the activities of the club through…
PC 116.0 Hitching Post Motel
"Hitching Post Motel, US Highways 11 and 220...2 miles north of Roanoke, Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Windel, Owners and Managers."
Biographical Sketch of the Life, Work and Medical Skill of Dr. John Henry Pinkard
Biographical sketch of Dr. John H. Pinkard and his contributions to medicine and the African American community of Roanoke.
A Guide to the Dr. Walter Claytor Family Collection
This is a guide to the Dr. Walter Claytor Family Collection. The collection contains items related to members of the Claytor family. The majority of the collection relates primarily to the life of Dr. Walter S. Claytor, who was a dentist, and is…
PC 114.01 Hollins College
"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 139.8 Roanoke County Courthouse
"Roanoke County Courthouse, Salem, Virginia."
PC 95.1 Jefferson and Walnut Bridges
"Jefferson Street and Walnut Avenue Bridges, Roanoke Virginia."
PC 95.2 Franklin Road Bridge
"Franklin Road Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia".
PC 99.64 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial M.E. Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.103 Manse First Presbyterian
"Manse, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia." The manse was the residence of the minister.
PC 100.0 Municipal Building
"City Hall, Roanoke, Virginia.'
PC 102.0 Roanoke Country Club
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 105.43 Elmwood Park
"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.1 Roanoke Memorial
"Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.4 Hotel Lenox
"Hotel Lenox, opposite west exit N&W passenger station. In the heart of Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.61 Hotel Patrick Henry
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."
PC 116.63 Patrick Henry Hotel
Patrick Henry Hotel
PC 116.75 Ponce de Leon
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.836 Hotel Roanoke
"Of striking Old English architecture, Hotel Roanoke emphasizes comfort and convenience throughout. Located in the midst of its own beautifully landscaped ten acre grounds, within a few minutes' walk of the shopping and theatre district of Roanoke,…
PC 116.84 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned, 325 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acre park in the heart of the City. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. Kenneth Hyde, General…
PC 116.843 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. A modern air conditioned version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A 100 car garage connects directly to the lobby. George L. Denison, Resident Manager.…
PC 116.852 Hotel Roanoke
" A modern 250 room version of an Old English Inn, set in the midst of its own ten acre park, in the heart of the city. A new 50 car garage connects directly to lobby. George L. Denison, Manager."
PC 122.02 General Offices
"The general office buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway in Roanoke, Virginia, headquarters of the company which employs over 6,000 persons in the city alone. Executive and supervisory departmental offices are located in these buildings, from…
PC 127.21 Jefferson High School
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 139.7 Roanoke Women's College
"Roanoke Women's College, Salem, Virginia."
A Guide to the Eunice Poindexter Collection
This is a guide to the Eunice Poindexter Collection. The collection contains items related to the career and success of Eunice Poindexter. The collection consists of certificates, awards, recognitions, diplomas, photographs, and assorted plaques. The…
A Guide to the Papers of Evelyn Davis Bethel
This is a guide to the Evelyn Davis Bethel Papers. The collection contains items related to the life and activism of Evelyn Davis Bethel. The collection consists of notes, correspondences, newspaper clippings, signage, official government documents,…
PC 114.11 Hollins College
"Hollins Institute, Roanoke, Virginia."
James A. Bear
Date of Birth: March 25, 1881
Mayor from June 2, 1938 to August 31, 1938
Other offices held: City County, 1934-1940; Virginia House of Delegates, 1924-1929 and 1946-1947
Date of Death: September 4, 1956
Mayor from June 2, 1938 to August 31, 1938
Other offices held: City County, 1934-1940; Virginia House of Delegates, 1924-1929 and 1946-1947
Date of Death: September 4, 1956
A Guide to the Roanoke Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia Collection
The collection includes information primarily from the 1950s into the early 1970s, as inherited, collected, and retained by Katherine T. Ellett. The bulk of the collection was amassed by Ellett during her chairmanship of the committee, beginning in…
Dr. John Pinkard: A Negro Medical Genius
A biographical sketch of Dr. Pinkard and his contributions to the field of medicine as well as his contributions to the African American community in Roanoke.
SR060 McAfee Knob
This card reads, “From the crest of McAfee’s Knob, near Salem, at an altitude of 4,000 feet, and commanding a view of entrancing beauty. ‘Point of Rocks’ projects over the Valley far below. With nearly 2,000 feet of space beneath him, the visitor…
Gainsboro Library Vertical Files and Surname Files Index
The Vertical Files and Surname Files Index is an alphabetical list of over 250 topical files. Vertical files may include pamphlets, news clippings and other materials that do not merit a call number, but are arranged for ready reference on a given…
A Guide to the Heller Family Collection
This is a guide to the Heller Family Collection. The collection contains items related to members of the Heller family, including: Moorman Pendleton Heller; his wife, Lucy Blanch Robinson Heller; and their son, George Henry Robinson Heller. The…
A Guide to the A. B. Claytor Collection
This is a guide to the A. B. Claytor Collection. The collection contains items related to the Alexander Broadon Claytor and his family. While the majority of the collection is comprised of family photographs, also included are funeral programs, a…
Gainsboro Library Funeral Program and Obituaries Index
The Funeral Program and Obituary Index includes funeral programs, in memoriam articles and obituaries that are housed at the Gainsboro Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
A Guide to the Gainsboro Library Vertical File Miscellaneous Items Collection
The Gainsboro Library Miscellaneous Items Collection is comprised of items that are too large for standard vertical file storage or need special considerations due to format. These items are considered part of the Gainsboro Library Vertical Files…
PC 116.65 Hotel Patrick Henry
"Patrick Henry Hotel from Elmwood Park - Roanoke, Virginia. This view from Elmwood Park in the heart of Roanoke shows part of the Roanoke Public Library and the Patrick Henry Hotel, located on S. Jefferson Street."
Davis 62.143 Reynolds, Frank
Frank Reynolds with his plane.
Davis 1.13 State & City
The first 3 floors of the State & City Building were built in 1905 for the State & City Bank. The additional 5 floors were added in the late 1920s. In 2008, the State & City building became Roanoke's first LEED certified building in the city. It…
GB29 Lucy Addison
Lucy Addison was born enslaved in Fauquier County, Virginia on December 8, 1861. After graduating from the Quaker-run Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia in 1882 with a degree in teaching, Addison began her life-long career as an educator. …
GB59 Rev. Arthur L. James
Rev. Arthur L. James was born August 1, 1877 in Madison, Florida Howard and Lula James. During WWI James served overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces as secretary under the War Work Council of the Y. M. C. A. From 1918 to 1957, James…
RVNH40290 Roanoke Police Department
Roanoke City Police Department on the steps of the municipal building.
Davis 11.9 Classroom
Typical classroom of an unknown Roanoke school.
Davis 16.78 Roanoker Motor Lodge
The Roanoker Motor Lodge, formerly located at 7645 Williamson Road.
Davis 2.26 Anchor Building
The Anchor Building under construction. Built by Roanoke Gas Company, it was completed in 1910 and is located at the corner of 1st Street and Kirk Avenue. The building was used by Roanoke Gas until 1931 when Shenandoah Life Insurance Company…
Davis 1.01 Big Lick 1881-82
Looking northwest from Elmwood Park. This is the earliest known photo of what would become the City of Roanoke.
Davis 1.1 Franklin Road Bridge
Franklin Road bridge over Roanoke River.
Davis 1.12 View from McBain building.
View from the roof of the McBain building. Post office tower in foreground.
Davis 1.21 Elks Carnival High Wire Act
Elks Carnival high wire act, looking west toward 3rd Street. St. Mark's Lutheran Church and Rorer Hall in visible in background.
Davis2 1.25 1st & Day
Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.
Davis2 1.251 1st & Day
Looking northeast from 1st Street and Day Avenue.
Davis2 1.252 1st and Franklin
Parking lot in front of AEP's Roanoke office at the corner of Franklin Road and 1st Street.
Davis 1.253 2nd and Day
The northeast corner of 2nd Street and Day Avenue.
Davis2 1.254 Franklin Road
Looking toward intersection with 1st Street and Franklin Road.
Davis2 1.255 First and Franklin
1st Street intersection with Franklin Road in front of AEP.
Davis 1.311 Knepp & Co.
Knepp & Company Livery Stable, formerly located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue.
Davis 1.312 Roanoke heaviest snowfall
Roanoke's heaviest snowfall. Shown is Knepp & Company, formerly located at Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Men shovel snow off of roof. View looking south.
Davis 1.323 Carlton Terrace Building
Carlton Terrace Apartments, formerly located in the 900 block of Jefferson Street.
Davis 1.41 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring as it looked in the early days of Roanoke." Engraving of photo.
Davis 1.413 McClanahan's Mill
Built in the 1750s, this flume and waterwheel were all that remained when this photo was taken sometime before 1890. The flume and waterwheel were demolished in 1890. This mill lended its name to Mill Mountain.
Davis 1.414 Crystal Spring gazebo & house
Crystal Spring showing gazebo and house on hill above.
Davis 1.8 Memorial Bridge Playground
Children in sandbox at playgound under Memorial Bridge.
Davis 1.822 N&W freight station
Norfolk & Western freight station. Looking southwest toward downtown. View of buildings on Norfolk Avenue. St. James Hotel in background.
Davis 1.91 Elmwood Park
A view of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue.
Davis 1.92 Elmwood Park
View from Elmwood Park looking toward southwest corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue.
Davis 1.921 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park looking from southwest corner of Elm Avenue and Jefferson Street. Terry home and tennis courts visible.
Davis 1.93 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park from the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. Tennis courts visible at right.
Davis 1.94 Elmwood Park
A view of Elmwood Park from the northwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Davis 1.95 Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Davis 1.951 Japanese Magnolia at night
A nighttime view of the Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.952 Japanese Magnolia
Japanese Magnolia tree in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.96 Snow in Elmwood
Snow in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.96A Snow in Elmwood
Snow in Elmwood Park.
Davis2 1.96B Snow in Elmwood
Snow in Elmwood Park with view of the Terry House.
Davis 1.97 Springtime in Elmwood
Spring in Elmwood Park with a view of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Davis2 1.98 Aerial view of Elmwood
An aerial view of Elmwood Park.
Davis 100 General Outdoor Advertising
General Outdoor Advertising Company was located in the old St. John's Episcopal Church on the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street. The church is hardly visible due to the billboard display surrounding it.
Davis 101.1 Liberty Bell
Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
Davis 101.12 Liberty Bell Reception
Soldiers guarding the Liberty Bell in Roanoke. Hotel Roanoke is visible in the background. The Liberty Bell stopped in Roanoke during its tour through the United States in 1895.
Davis 101.21 Labor Day Picnic
Labor Day, 1891
Davis 101.22 Glidden Tour
Glidden Tour cars parked in Marstellar's garage on Church Avenue.
Davis 102.1 Heironimus and Brugh Float
Float decorated by Heironimus and Brugh Department Store for the Roanoke Decennial Parade.
Davis2 105 Diamond Jubilee
Cutting the birthday cake during Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee are Miss Diamond Jubilee, Barbara Boitnott, Mayor Walter L. Young and Miss Shenandoah Valley, Edwina Wertz.
Davis2 105.1 Diamond Jubilee
Roanoke's Diamond Jubilee celebration kicks off at the 1915 municipal building.
Davis 11.01 Class of Alleghany Institute
Class of the Alleghany Institute. Burrell Memorial Hospital took it over and built the hospital.
Davis2 11.03 Virginia College
The Virginia College for Young Women under construction. The school was formerly located in the South Roanoke neighborhood at the end of Rosalind Avenue.
Davis 11.1 Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
Davis 11.12 Belmont Elementary
Belmont Elementary School was located on Dale Avenue in southeast Roanoke. The school was built in 1891 and remained in operation until 1974 when Fallon Park Elementary School was completed.
Davis 11.15 Melrose Class
Students of Melrose School.
Davis 11.2 West End Elementary
West End Elementary school.
Davis 11.21 West End School
West End Elementary School, formerly located at 918 Campbell Avenue. In this photo, the school is nearing completion.
Davis 11.211 West End School
Rear of West End School, formerly located at 912 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 11.23 Gilmer School
Gilmer School once stood on Gilmer Avenue in the general area of the Roanoke Civic Center.
Davis2 11.3 Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School, often called Moomaw School, which stood on Moomaw land on the corner of Cove and Hershberger Roads.
Davis 11.32 Monterey Elementary School
Monterey Elementary School
Davis 11.33 Fairview Elementary School
Fairview Elementary School
Davis 11.331 Fairview Elementary
Fairview Elementary School
Davis 11.34 Westside Elementary School
Westside Elementary School
Davis 11.341 Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary School
Davis 11.35 Hurt Park Elementary School
Hurt Park Elementary School, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
Davis 11.351 Hurt Park Elementary
Hurt Park Elementary, located at 1525 Salem Avenue.
Davis 11.36 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.361 Raleigh Court Elementary School
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.362 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.363 Raleigh Court Elementary
Raleigh Court Elementary School
Davis 11.4 Lee Junior High
Lee Junior High School, formerly located at Franklin Road and 2nd Street.
Davis 11.5 Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
Davis 11.51 Stonewall Jackson Middle
Stonewall Jackson Middle School, located at 1004 Montrose Avenue. The school's name was changed to John P. Fishwick Middle School in 2018.
Davis 11.6 Lucy Addison High School
Lucy Addison High School shortly after construction
Davis 11.61 Lucy Addison High School
Lucy Addison High School after completion of the addition.
Davis 11.62 Lucy Addison High
Lucy Addison High School, shortly after completion of the addition.
Davis 11.65 Jefferson High School
Jefferson High School from Campbell Avenue.
Davis 11.6521 Jefferson High School Students
Jefferson High School junior class.
Davis 11.66 Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School under construction.
Davis 11.66-2 Patrick Henry High School
Patrick Henry High School under construction.
Davis 11.67 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.
Davis 11.671 Roanoke Catholic School
Roanoke Catholic School.