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Davis2 30.1h Belle Aire
Located at 3820 Belle Air Circle, Belle Aire was built around 1849 by Benjamin Deyerle for Madison Pitzer.
Davis2 30.1i Pleasant Grove
Located at 4377 W. Main Street, Pleasant Grove was built in 1853 for Joseph Deyerle. This photo depicts a close-up of the front door of the Georgian style home.
Davis2 30.1j Virginia Farm House
Formerly located at 2801 Brandon Place, this house was typical of Virginia Farm Houses of the 19th Century.
Davis2 30.1k Row Houses
Row Houses like those pictured were an important part of Roanoke's architectural growth. The houses in this photo were once located on Rutherford Avenue Northeast.
Davis2 30.1l Evans House
Located at 213 N. Broad Street in Salem, the Evans house was built around 1882 by John M. Evans in the Second Empire style.
Davis2 30.1m Gothic Revival Style House
This home was once located at 5415 Plantation Road. A casuality of urban sprawl, this home was an example of Gothic Revival architecture.
Davis2 30.1n Queen Anne Style House
Located at 103 Union Street, this home is reflective of the Queen Anne style. It was built in 1901 by M.G. McClung, an editor of the Salem Sentinel.
Davis2 30.1o Queen Anne Style House
Located at 414 Walnut Avenue, this home was built by J.H. Gibboney, a chemist at Norfolk & Western. One of many examples of the Queen Anne style of Architecture in the Roanoke Valley.
Davis2 30.1p Colonial Revival House
Located at 101 27th Street SE in South Roanoke, this Colonial Revival-Style House was designed by architect Robert Allen.
Davis2 30.1r Bungalow Style House
Located at 2607 Rosalind Avenue, this home was built in 1931 and is an example of Bungalow-Style architecture.
Davis2 30.1s The Morris House
Built in 1963 by Jim Yeatts, the Morris House is located at 2831 Wilton Road.
Davis2 30.1u Shaffers Crossing Roundhouse
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…
Davis 31 J.N. Maxey Home
J.N. Maxey Home
Davis2 31.11a Fort Greenridge
Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was…
Davis2 31.11b Fort Greenridge
Fireplace located inside Fort Greenridge. Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick…
Davis2 31.11c Fort Greenridge
Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned by Frederick Garst and Chris Schwarz. Fort Greenridge was…
Davis231.11d Fort Greenridge
An unidentified boy measures the logs of Fort Greenridge. Fort Greenridge was located on the west branch of Carvins Creek near Kingstown. In addition to Fort Greenridge, the structure was also called Garst's Fort and Schwarz's Fort as it was owned…
Davis 31.31 Rockledge Inn
Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would…
Davis 31.311 Rockledge Inn
Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would…
Davis 31.312 Rockledge Inn
Rockledge Inn opened in the Spring of 1892 as a resort hotel. It featured sweeping verandas and views of the city, tennis and croquet courts, large stone fireplaces and a private coach that ran from the depot to the inn. Rockledge Inn would…
Davis 31.41 Howbert Cabin
At the corner of Floyd Avenue and Main Street in Wasena stood this house, part of the Howbert Farm. It was rented for many years by the Custer Family, who posed on the porch for this photograph.
Davis 31.43 Magnolia
Magnolia was located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Williamson Road,. Built in 1837 by Zachariah Robinson as a tavern, Magnolia was a popular stop for stagecoach traffic until 1850 when rail became the primary means of long distance travel. Dr.…
Davis 31.44 Howbert House
The Howbert house and farm was built by George Howbert circa 1900. Howbert sold the house and farm to the Wasena Land Company in 1910 for development as a suburb of Roanoke. The house still stands at 918 Howbert Avenue.
Davis 31.45 McClanahan House
This house was built circa 1855 by Elijah McClanahan. Elijah was the son of William McClanahan who owned over 3,000 acres of land, including Crystal Spring and Mill Mountain. First Presbyterian Church was built on the site in 1929.
Davis 31.46 Draper-Ingles Cabin
Located at Ingles Ferry in Radford, the Mary Draper Ingles cabin, also known as the Ingles Family Farmstead, was the home of Mary Draper and her husband, Thomas Ingles. Mary Draper Ingles was abducted by Shawnee Indians in 1755 and taken to Big Bone…
Davis 31.48 Mountain View Gardens
Gardens on the Mountain View property, home of J.B. Fishburn.
Davis 31.51 Terry House
The Terry House in Elmwood Park. The home was used as Roanoke's first public library until it the current structure was built in 1952. The home was used as recreational offices until it was razed in 1964.
Davis2 33.1 3rd Street Home
House located near the intersection of Luck Avenue and 3rd Street. The fire escape on the left is that of the old Lewis-Gale Hospital which stood on the corner. Both the house and the hospital have long been gone.
Davis 34.1-1 Easter Sunrise Service at Highland Park
Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
Davis 34.1-2 Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
Davis 34.1-3 Easter Sunrise Service
Easter Sunrise Service held in Highland Park under the auspices of the Altrusa Club of Roanoke.
Davis 35.1 OSW Apartments
This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
Davis 35.11 OSW Apartments
This apartment building located at 701 3rd Street was one of the first totally electric apartment buildings in the city.
Davis 4.11-3 Mayor's Monument
Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.
Davis 4.11-4 Mayor's Monument
Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.
Davis 4.11-2 Mayor's Monument
Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.
Davis 4.11 Mayor's Monument
Mayor's Monument, also known as Kimball Tower.
Davis 4.12 Patterson Avenue
View of Patterson Avenue and McClaugherty Brothers Grocery, formerly located at 1125 Patterson Avenue.
Davis 4.21 American Viscose Car Parade
American Viscose car in World War I drive parade.
Davis 4.31 Mill Mountain Loop
Old road up to Mill Mountain. Photo caption reads, "at this location the loop the loop where Mr. Henritze's house (Rockledge) is located now".
Davis 4.42 Franklin Road
Looking North on Franklin Road, South of McClanahan Street.
Davis 4.71 Glen Cove
View of Glen Cove subdivision.
Davis 4.711 Glen Cove
View of Glen Cove subdivision.
Davis 4.712 Glen Cove
View of Glen Cove subdivision.
Davis 40.1 Big Lick Business Directory
Big Lick Business Directory Poster, 1877.
Davis 41.11 Mabry Mill
Mabry Mill was built by Edwin Boston Mabry (E.B. Mabry). E.B. Mabry returned to Floyd County in 1903 and began the construction of the mill. It was first a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, then became a sawmill. By 1905 it was in operation as a…
Davis 41.21 Poage's Mill
Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in…
Davis 41.211 Poage's Mill
Poage's Mill was owned by Elijah Poage, a prominent Roanoke County mechanic, cabinet and coffin maker. This antebellum mill was constructed by Poage as a cornmeal and flour mill. It was later used as a circular sawmill, being one of the first in…
Davis 41.22 Kesler's Mill
Kesler's Mill
Davis 41.23 Cloverdale Mill
The Cloverdale Mill was one of about 30 mills operating in Botetourt County in the early 20th Century. Old ads suggest that the mill was in operation as early as 1814. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1968.
Davis 41.24 Breckinridge Mill
Built for James Breckenridge in 1822, Breckenridge Mill is located at 867 Breckinridge Mill Road, 3 miles from Fincastle. The mill was added to the Virginia and National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It now houses apartments.
Davis 41.25 Thrasher's Mill
Thrasher's Mill, also known as Waskey's and Obenshain's Mill was built circa 1848, shortly after the establishment of the town of Jackson (now Springwood) in Botetourt County, The third story was removed in the 1920s. It is now used as a private…
Davis 41.3 McClanahans Mill Flume
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 41.41 Tinker Mill
Tinker Mill, also known as Nininger's Mill, was built circa 1847. Located on Route 674, Tinker Mill was converted into a restaurant in 1980. The structure is now a private residence.
Davis 41.91 Stout's Mill
Stout's Mill in Gilmer County, West Virginia. Caption reads, "Down at Stout's Mill among the WV hills. Visit from the drop stitch exhibition - The Famous Rats"
Davis 42.1 Davis Photo Company
Davis Photo Company at 104 W. Salem Avenue. George Davis stands behind car on right with arm on window frame. Other men unidentified.
Davis 42.21 Stone Printing Company
The first location of Stone Printing Company on 2nd Street. The company remained in this building until it moved into 116 N. Jefferson Street in 1908. Men unidentified.
Davis 42.51 Grandin Theatre
Crowd gathered outside of the Grandin Theatre to see "Centennial Summer" starring Jeanne Crain and Cornel Wilde.
Davis 42.52 American Theatre
The grand interior of the American Theatre. The theatre opened on 26 March 1928. Once located at 115 S. Jefferson Street, the theatre closed in 1970 and was razed in January of 1973 to make way for the First National Exchange Bank.
Davis 42.521 American Theatre
Children pack the American Theatre for the Saturday Morning Children's Show. Hayden Huddleston can be seen to the left center in front of the stage.
Davis 42.53 Academy of Music
Interior of the Academy of Music. Built in 1892 on Salem Avenue near 5th Street, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was demolished in 1953.
Davis 42.531 Academy of Music
The Academy of Music was located in the 400 block of West Salem Avenue. The Academy opened 7 October 1892. After World War II, it fell into disuse and was razed in 1953.
Davis 42.532 Academy of Music
Looking West on Salem Avenue at the Academy of Music. Built in 1892, the Academy fell into disuse after World War II. It was razed in 1953.
Davis 42.54 Rorer Hall
Rorer Hall was built by Ferdinand Rorer in 1878 on the northeast corner of Campbell Avenue and 3rd Street. Caption reads, "Roanoke's first thetre [sic] built by F. Rorer. Opened by John W. Sherman with his first play, "The Brothers". The building…
Davis 43.1 Shenandoah Building
The Shenandoah Building, located at 305 1st Street.
Davis2 43.12 Appalachian Power Company
Rear view of Appalachian Power Company as seen from Bullitt Avenue.
Davis 43.121 Appalachian Power Company
Appalachian Power Company , located at 40 Franklin Road.
Davis 43.122 AEP Picnic
Appalachian Power Company employees drink Cokes in a contest.
Davis 43.123 AEP Office
AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road. .
Davis 43.124 AEP Office
AEP was originally located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue before moving to 40 Franklin Road.
Davis 43.125 AEP Office
The original AEP Office, once located at 129 E. Campbell Avenue.
Davis 43.126 AEP Appliance Demonstration Trailer
Appalachian Electric Power demonstration trailer for farm and home.
Davis 43.1261 AEP Appliance Demonstration Van
AEP demonstration van.
Davis 43.1262 AEP Appliance Demonstration Van
AEP Appliance Demonstration Van with appliances displayed by attendant.
Davis 43.13 McBain Building
The McBain building was located at 34 Campbell Avenue. Stone Smoke Shop sign visible in front of building. The building was razed in 1956.
Davis 43.14 Coulter Building
The Coulter Building at 601-605 Jefferson Street. Built in 1926 and once the home of the Heironimus annex, this building now houses the Western Virginia Water Authority.
Davis2 43.2-1 N&W Regional Office
Norfolk & Western Regional Offices, once located at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street.
Davis 43.21 Norfolk & Western Office Fire
N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
Davis 43.211 Norfolk & Western Office Fires
N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
Davis 43.212 N&W General Offices Fire
N&W General Offices fire. Formerly located at the corner of Jefferson and 1st Street, the building was a total loss.
Davis 43.213 N&W General Offices
The Norfolk and Western General Offices once stood at the corner of Jefferson Street and 1st Street. The building was destroyed by fire 4 January 1896.
Davis 43.232 Antrim Motors
Antrim Motors, formerly located at 510 McClanahan Street.
Davis 43.3 First National Exchange Bank
Interior of First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now Wells Fargo.
Davis 43.32 Mountain Trust Bank
Mountain Trust Bank , formerly located at 302 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Bank of America.
Davis 43.3211 Mountain Trust Bank Billboard
Billboard promoting Mountain Trust Bank.
Davis 43.321a Mountain Trust Bank
Mountain Trust Bank branch, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue. The building is now home to Bank of America.
Davis 43.321b Mountain Trust Bank
Night view of Mountain Trust Bank at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
Davis 43.321c Mountain Trust Bank
Mountain Trust Bank sign, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
Davis 43.321d Mountain Trust Bank
Mountain Trust Bank sign, formerly located at 2208 Melrose Avenue.
Davis 43.322 Mountain Trust Bank
The Crossroads branch of Mountain Trust Bank, formerly located at 4920 Williamson Road.
Davis 43.34 Terry Building
Built in 1892, the 8 story Terry Building was Roanoke's first "skyscraper". It was located on the Southeast corner of Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue. Colonial National Bank was housed in the building. Sadly, it was razed in 1927 to make room…
Davis 43.3509 Liberty Trust Building
Built in 1910 as First National Bank, the Liberty Trust Building stands at 101 Jefferson Street.
Davis 43.362 First National Exchange Bank
First National Exchange Bank, formerly located at 201 S. Jefferson Street. The building is now home to Wells Fargo.
Davis 43.3681 FNEB Operations Center
First National Exchange Bank Operations Center located on Plantation Road.
Davis 43.391 Bank of Salem
The Bank of Salem formerly located at 100 E. Main Street.
Davis2 43.411 Roanoke Industrial Loan
Roanoke Industrial Loan & Thrift, formerly located at 20 Franklin Road.
Davis 43.412 Home Building and Savings
View of Home Building and Savings Storefront in 100 block of Church Avenue
Davis 43.71 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 43.711 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Rear view of Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 43.712 Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company , formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 43.721 Allstate Insurance Co.
Allstate Insurance Company, formerly located at 3517 Brandon Avenue.
Davis 43.722 H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors
H.A. Lucas & Sons Contractors, formerly located at 2404 Williamson Road.
Davis 43.81 Professional Building
Professional Building, formerly located on the corner of McClanahan Street & Crystal Spring Avenue.
Davis 43.91 Shenandoanh Life Insurance Company
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 44.12 ML Curley Confectionery
ML Curley Confectionery, formerly located at 23 Salem Avenue SE.
Davis 44.16 Sunnyside Awning Co.
Sunnyside Awning Company, formerly located at 621 1st Street.
Davis2 44.17 Thurman & Boone
Thurman & Boone, formerly located at 401 Jefferson Street.
Davis2 44.171 Thurman Property
Looking north at 401- 407 Jefferson Street. Herbert's Fine Feminine Footwear, Woolworth and Thurman & Boone occupied these storefronts.
Davis 44.21 Remington Rand
Remington Rand, formerly located at 502 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 44.22 Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc.
Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc. , formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 44.221 Auto Spring & Bearing Company
Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
Davis 44.222 Auto Spring & Bearing Personnel
Auto Spring & Bearing unidentified office personnel.
Davis 44.223 Auto Spring & Bearing
Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc. Shipping & Receiving Dept.
Davis 44.224 ASB Interior
Interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
Davis 44.2241 Auto Spring & Bearing
The interior of Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 44.2242 Auto Spring & Bearing
An interior view of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
Davis 44.225 Auto Spring & Bearing Co.
An interior view of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
Davis 44.226 Auto Spring & Bearing Personnel
Unidentified personnel of Auto Spring & Bearing Company.
Davis 44.227 Auto Spring & Bearing
Traveling Representatives of the Auto Spring & Bearing Company, Inc. Seated on the left in the second desk is Paul Thompson; Robert Blount is seated at the fourth desk back. In the right row at the third desk is Walter Craig Hamilton, Sr. Other…
Davis 44.228 Auto Spring & Bearing
Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 44.2291 Auto Spring & Bearing
Auto Spring & Bearing Company, formerly located at the corner of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 44.2292 Auto Spring & Bearing
Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc.
Davis 44.2296 Auto Spring & Bearing
Loading dock of Auto Spring & Bearing Co. Inc., looking north toward intersection of Luck Avenue and 1st Street.
Davis 44.3 Reid and Cutshall
Reid and Cutshall Furniture, formerly located at 309 Campbell Avenue SW.
Davis 44.31 Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp
Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp., formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 44.311 Morgan-Eubank Furniture
Morgan-Eubank Furniture Corp., formerly located at 14 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 44.321 W.T. Grant Co
W.T. Grant Company was located at 17-19 Campbell Avenue. The W.T. Grant Company was a variety store known for its inexpensive merchandise.
Davis 44.3211 Kress Company
Employees pose at the lunch counter at Kress on Campbell Avenue.
Davis 44.341a Fisher's Supply
The interior of Fisher's Supply Company, formerly located at 411 1st Street.
Davis 44.341b Fisher's Supply Employees
Unidentified employees of Fisher's Supply Company, formerly located at 411 1st Street.
Davis 44.621a Graybar Electric Employees
Employees of Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.
Davis 44.621b Graybar Electric
Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.
Davis 44.621c Graybar Electric
Sales counter at Graybar Electric Company, located at 1125 Salem Avenue.
Davis 44.71 Kroger office
Kroger Company office building in Salem.
Davis 44.711 Kroger Office
The exterior of the Kroger office building.
Davis 44.712 Kroger Store
Kroger store, formerly located on Franklin Road near 581 onramp.
Davis 44.718 Kroger Training School
Kroger training school, location unknown.
Davis 44.81 Nelson Hardware Employees
Employees of Nelson Hardware Co. on 17 Campbell Ave. SE. 1948
Davis 45 Roanoke Machine Works
Roanoke Machine Works was founded in 1881. By 1883, the Shenandoah Valley Railroad acquired the facility. Norfolk & Western acquired the facility in 1897. From then on, it became known as the N&W Roanoke Shops. It is still an active maintenance…
Davis 45.31 Strietmann Biscuit
Strietmann Biscuit Company, formerly located at 1600 S. Jefferson Street.
Davis 45.321a Rainbo Bakery
Interior view of Rainbo Bakery, formerly located at 2609 Plantation Road. The building is now used by Berglund Body Works.
Davis 45.326 Rainbo Bread Company
Rainbo Bread Company, formerly located at 2609 Plantation Road. The building is now used by Berglund Body Works.
Davis 45.331a1 Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, formerly located at 451 McClanahan Street.
Davis 45.331a2 Dr. Pepper Bottling Company
Dr. Pepper Bottling Company, formerly located at 451 McClanahan Street.
Davis 45.51 Virginia Bridge Company
"Panorama" of Virginia Bridge Company shops and yard.
Davis 45.5131 Virginia Bridge and Iron Truck
Virginia Bridge and Iron Company truck.
Davis 45.52 Levi Witt Carriage & Wagon
Levi Witt Carriage & Wagon Works, formerly located at 10 Kirk Avenue.
Davis 45.53 Cook Electric Sign
Cook Electric Sign atop AEP plant, formerly located at Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street.
Davis 45.61 General Electric
General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.
Davis 45.611 General Electric
General Electric, located at 1531 Roanoke Boulevard in Salem.
Davis 45.612 General Electric
Interior of General Electric.
Davis 45.613 General Electric
Female workers at General Electric.
Davis 45.62 Yale & Towne
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company. Located at 1242 S. Colorado Street, the building is now used by Graham-White.
Davis 45.63 Burlington Mills
Aerial view of Burlington Mills Corporation. Located on West Virginia Avenue in Vinton, the building is now used by Precision Fabrics Group, Inc.
Davis 45.71 Blue Ridge Industrial Park
Aerial view of Blue Ridge Industrial Park between Brandon Avenue and Shenandoah Avenue. The park is now located on Aerial Way Drive. Brandon Avenue is the road bisecting the lower portion of the photo. Roanoke Electric Steel can be seen above the…
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…
Davis 45.811 Stanford & Inge
J.W. Inge in office with unknown woman. Stanford & Inge specialized in neon signs and outdoor advertisements.
Davis 45.812a Southern Varnish Co.
Unidentified man working in Southern Varnish Company, formerly located at 2837 Roanoke Avenue.
Davis 45.812b Southern Varnish Co.
Unidentified man working in Southern Varnish Company, formerly located at 2837 Roanoke Avenue.
Davis 46 Hedge Lawn Nurseries
Trucks from Hedge Lawn Nurseries. Hedge Lawn was once located on Williamson Road at Floraland Avenue.
Davis 46.212 Renick Motor Company
Renick Motor Company, formerly located at 2239 Franklin Road. Renick Motors was a used car dealership.
Davis 46.221 Jarrett-Chewning Co., Inc.
Jarrett Chewing Co. Inc., formerly located at 360 Luck Avenue SW. George Davis in hat and light overcoat, others unidentified
Davis 46.24b Valley Cadillac
Valley Cadillac - Oldsmobile Showroom, located at 2743 Franklin Road.
Davis 46.26 Phillips Motor Company
Phillips Motor Company was located at the corner of Campbell Avenue and 5th Street.
Davis 46.3 Esso Sign
Esso sign
Davis 46.31 Esso Window Display
Window display at an Esso Station.
Davis 46.325 Peters Creek Esso
Peters Creek Esso Service Center was located at 2700 Peters Creek Road.
Davis 46.331 Vance's Esso
Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.
Davis 46.332 Vance's Esso
Vance's Esso Service Center was located at 108 Commonwealth Avenue.
Davis 46.41 Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company was located at 309 Church Avenue. The building was razed in 1960.
Davis 46.411 Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company was located at 309 Church Avenue. The building was razed in 1960.
Davis 46.412 Boyle Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company formerly located at 104 W. Main Street in Salem.
Davis 46.414 Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414a Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414b Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414c Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414d Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414e Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414f Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414g Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414h Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.414i Boyle-Swecker Tire Company
Boyle-Swecker Tire Company on Church Avenue and 3rd Street SW.
Davis 46.42a Valley Cadillac
Valley Cadillac - Oldsmobile Showroom, located at 2743 Franklin Road.
Davis 46.51 Porterfield Distributing Co
Porterfield Distributing Company trucks in front of building, formerly located at 1354 8th Street SW.
Davis 46.514a Porterfield Distributing Co
Porterfield Distributing Company trucks in front of building formerly located at 1354 8th Street SW.
Davis 46.514b Porterfield Distributing Co
Porterfield Distributing Company trucks in front of building formerly located at 1354 8th Street SW.
Davis 46.8 Larry Dow Pontiac
Larry Dow Pontiac, formerly located at 425 Marshall Avenue.
Davis 47.1 McKesson & Robbins
McKesson & Robbins Wholesale Druggist, formerly located at 365 Salem Avenue.
Davis 47.11 McKesson & Robbins
McKesson & Robbins Wholesale Druggist, formerly located at 365 Salem Avenue.
Davis 47.21 Harris Hardwood
Aerial view of Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.212 Harris Hardwood
Lumber yard of Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.213 Harris Hardwood
Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.214 Harris Hardwood
Harris Hardwood Company, formerly located in the Norwich neighborhood.
Davis 47.221 C.L. Fielder
C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.
Davis 47.221a C.L. Fielder
An office at C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.
Davis 47.221b C.L. Fielder
Unidentified building interior showing steel truss work completed by C.L. Fielder Structural Steel.
Davis 47.221c C.L. Fielder
Factory floor of C.L. Fielder Structural Steel, formerly located on Norfolk Avenue.
Davis 47.221d C.L. Fielder
Unidentified building interior showing steel work completed by C.L. Fiedler Structural Steel.
Davis 47.232a Southern States
Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.
Davis 47.232b Southern States
Unidentified employee stocks inventory at Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.
Davis 47.232c Southern States
Unidentified employee stocks inventory at Southern States Cooperative, formerly located at 907 4th Street SE.
Davis 47.31 Model Mill Company
Model Mill Company in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Davis 47.41 Magic City Launderers
Magic City Launderers, formerly located next to Memorial Bridge. Building is now the home of Black Dog Salvage.
Davis 47.412 Magic City Launderers
Magic City Launderers, formerly located next to Memorial Bridge. Building is now the home of Black Dog Salvage.
Davis 47.42 Crystal Spring Laundry
Crystal Spring Laundry, formerly located at 720 Franklin Road.
Davis 48.1 S&H Green Stamps
S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 419 Campbell Avenue.
Davis 48.11 Garst Brothers Dairy
Garst Brothers Dairy, formerly located at 1118 Salem Avenue.
Davis 48.13 Garst Brothers Dairy
Right side view of Garst Brothers Dairy with trucks lining the building
Davis 48.1b S&H Green Stamps
S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 2514 Franklin Road.
Davis 48.1c S&H Green Stamps
S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 2514 Franklin Road.
Davis 48.1d S&H Green Stamps
S&H Green Stamps, formerly located at 2514 Franklin Road.
Davis 48.21 Clover Creamery Truck
Clover Creamery delivery truck.
Davis 48.211 Clover Creamery Truck
Clover Creamery delivery truck.
Davis 48.31 Kay's Ice Cream Truck
Kay's Ice Cream truck
Davis 48.31b Kay's Ice Cream Truck
Kay's Ice Cream Truck
Davis 48.32 Columbia Chemical Corp
Columbia Chemical Corporation delivery truck. Columbia Chemical was a soft drink manufacturer with a product called 3-C Nectar, marketed as "the drink of the gods".
Davis 48.41 Holyfield-Mann Food
Holyfield-Mann Food Company, formerly located at 2923 Brambleton Avenue.
Davis 48.42 Katz Food Co
Employees stand in front of Katz Food Company, formerly located at 1623 Shenandoah Avenue.
Davis 48.5 Salem Saloon
Interior of an indentified saloon on Salem Avenue.
Davis 48.611 Crobuks Drug Center
Sign for Crobuck's Drug Center, formerly located at 2310 Melrose Avenue.
Davis 48.622 Garland's Drugstore
Garland's Drugstore was formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road. This photo was taken just prior to opening day in 1953
Davis 48.623 Garland's Drugstore
Garland's Drugstore, formerly located at 1327 Grandin Road.
Davis 48.6231 Garlands Drugstore
Interior view of Garland's Drugstore.
Davis 48.711 Archie's Gift Shoppe
Archie's Gift Shoppe, formerly located at 7130 Williamson Road. This photo shows a dog kennel display.
Davis 48.73 S&W Cafeteria
S&W Cafeteria operated at 412 S. Jefferson Street. In 1954, that location closed and has since been occupied by Davidson's mens store. The downtown location moved to 16 Church Avenue, SW, in the former Greyhound Bus Terminal. The new two-story…
Davis 48.741 Little Chef
Little Chef Restaurant, formerly located at 1307 Williamson Road.
Davis 48d Kroger Office
Kroger employees at the Kroger offices, formerly located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.
Davis 48e Kroger Office
Kroger employees at the Kroger offices, formerly located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.
Davis 48f Kroger Interior
Interior view of a Kroger store in Roanoke.
Davis 48g Kroger Distribution
Kroger Distribution Center. Offices and distribution center were located at 2240 Shenandoah Avenue.
Davis 49.112 Towers Mall
Lower level of Towers Shopping Center.
Davis 49.12 Crossroads Mall
Interior view of Crossroads Mall. When it was built in 1961, Crossroads was the first enclosed mall in Virginia.
Davis 49.121 Crossroads Mall
Crossroads Mall, located at the intersection of Williamson Road and Hershberger Road. Built in 1961, Crossroads was the first enclosed shopping center in Virginia.
Davis 49.31 Shimchocks Litho Service
Shimchock's Litho Service, located at 121 Sycamore Avene NE.
Davis 49.51 Barber Shop
Unidentified barber shop.
Davis 49.473 Howard Johnson Restaurant
Howard Johnson's Motel and Restaurant, formerly located at 7656 Williamson Road.
Davis 5.1 Community Hospital
Aerial view of Downtown and Community Hospital
Davis 5.12 Aerial View of Roanoke
Aerial View of Roanoke. I-581 construction underway. Interstate can be seen bisecting photograph.
Davis 5.3 Roanoke from Mill Mountain
View of the Roanoke Valley from Mill Mountain
Davis 5.4 Franklin Road
An aerial view of Franklin Road at 1st and 2nd Street. The building in the upper right corner is Lee Junior High School, which was razed to build the Poff Federal Building.
Davis 55.32 Confederate Generals at White Sulphur Springs
Confederate Generals at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. 1. General Conner (South Carolina) 2. General Gary 3. General Magruder (1810 - 1871) 4. General Lilly (Virginia) 5. General Beauregard (Louisiana, 1818-1893) 6. General Lawton (Georgia,…
Davis 55.321 Confederate Veterans in front of Hotel Roanoke
Confederate veterans reunion at the Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 55.33 N&W Freight Station Employees
Norfolk & Western Freight Station Employees. 1st row, L to R: Charles Cecil, Luke Garrett, D.L. Armistead, H.D. Guy, B.D. Mayo, Harry Groves, Ray Jones and Stephen Chafin. 2nd row L to R: P. Stuart, O.W. Stover, Benjamin G. Jones, J.P. Flippo, G.J.…
Davis 55.41 Roanoke Bankers
Roanoke Bankers. First Row (from left) : S.D. Ferguson, Harry Trout, J.W. Coon, Peyton L. Terry, T.T. Fishburn, J.T. Engleby, C. Markley & Chester Markley (boy hiding in front row). 2nd Row (from left) J.T. Meadows, J.W. Shields, J.W. Jamison, H.M.…
Davis 55.42 Virginia Bar Association
First annual meeting of the Virginia State Bar Association at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Davis 55.61 Stone Printing Employees
Unidentified female employees of Stone Printing Company.
Davis 55.62 Norfolk & Western Employees
Unidentified office employees of Norfolk & Western
Davis 55.62a Norfolk & Western Employees
Unidentified Norfolk and Western employees during office Christmas party.
Davis 55.62b Norfolk & Western Employees
Unidentified Norfolk and Western employees during office Christmas party.
Davis 55.62c Norfolk & Western Play
Stage play performed by Norfolk and Western employees.
Davis 55.62d Norfolk & Western Play
Employee-actors of Norfolk and Western
Davis 55.62e Norfolk & Western Play
Stage play performed by Norfolk and Western employees.
Davis 55.62f Norfolk & Western Play
Employee-actors of Norfolk and Western
Davis 55.71 Allen and Edwards
Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards after capture in Iowa by the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency. Billy Baldwin can be seen in doorway.
Davis 55.72 Capture of Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards
Capture and jail transport of Sidney Allen and Wesley Edwards. Both men were members of the infamous Allen clan that opened fire on the Carroll County Courthouse in 1912 and subsequently led Baldwin-Felts Detective Agents (of Roanoke, VA) on a…
Davis 56 Rev. James and Parishioners
Reverend A.L. James of First Baptist Church (Front row, 3rd from right) and parishioners.
Davis 56 Mayo-Forbes Wedding Party
Wedding party of James Mayo and Lelia Forbes. Seated, L to R: Virginia Mundy Cassell, Lois Mundy Firestone, Mr. and Mrs. Forbes. 2nd row, L to R: Al Mayo, Lois Forbes, groom James Mayo, bride Lelia Forbes, Helen Ferguson Robertson, Roy Beamer and…
Davis 56.1 Roanoke Military Company G
Servicemen from Company G of the Roanoke Military who served in the Spanish-American War
Davis 56.11 Roanoke Military Company F
Servicemen from Company F of the Roanoke Military who served in the Spanish-American War
Davis 56.12 USV Company G
United States Volunteers, 2nd Regiment, Company G of Roanoke
Davis 56.2 American Business Club
Group photo of the American Business Club
Davis 56.3 RR Equipment Painters
Union of the Railroad Equipment Painters Numer 440 on the steps of the Elk's Club.
Davis 56.31 Railway Carmen of America
Brotherhood of the Railway Carmen of America, White Ash Lodge No. 253 group photo.
Davis 56.41 CA Woodrum
Clifton A. Woodrum and an unidentified woman are presented a cake during festivities at a Booster Club trip. Location unknown.
Davis 56.411 Booster Club
Roanoke Booster Club members on Booster Club trip. J.B. Fishburn 3rd from left; all others unidentified.
Davis 56.413 Booster Club
Unidentified members of the Roanoke Booster Club surround a steam locomotive for a group photo.
Davis 56.421 Firemen's Convention
Firemen's convention at Mountain Park. Group stands on the steps of the casino.
Davis 56.50 Kazim Temple Band
Unidentified members of the Kazim Temple Band.
Davis 56.51 Elks Club
Members of the Elks Club pictured at Rockledge Inn on Mill Mountain.
Davis 56.511 Elks Club
Unidentified Elks Club members
Davis 56.52 Travelers Protective Association
Officers of the Travelers Protective Association at a meeting of the Lynchburg Post. 1st row, L to R: George Davis, G.F. Guse, Theodore C. Abele, E.M. Shaner, E.L. Haskins and J.O. Baker. 2nd row, L to R: W.H. Bullard, A.B. Chewning, C.T. Yancey,…
Davis 56.521 Travelers Protective Association
Unidentified members of the Travelers Protective Association.
Davis 56.522 Travelers Protective Association
Unidentified members of the Travelers Protective Association.
Davis 56.66 Viscose Life Saving Crew Board
Board members of the Viscose Life Saving Crew. 1st row, L to R: Donald Thompson, William Barton, Leroy Smith, John Cadden and Walter Otey. 2nd row, L to R: William Franklin, L.W. Overstreet, R. Nelson Sibold, ? Booker, George Hash and ? Monroe.
Davis 56.661 Viscose Life Saving Crew
Viscose Life Saving Crew members. Seated from L to R: L.W. Overstreet, __ Monroe, Walter Otey, Leroy Smith, R. Nelson Sibold, William Barton, Donald Thompson and unknown. All others uknown.
Davis 56.662 Viscose Life Saving Crew Board
Members of the American Viscose Life Saving Crew Board. 1st row, L to R: George Hash, L.W. Overstreet, R. Nelson Sibold and William Barton. 2nd row, L to R: Guy Campbell, Frank Lackey, Otey P. Shillings, George Fore and William Franklin.
Davis 56.663 Viscose 1900 Club
Members of the American Viscose 1900 Club. Seated, L to R: Tot Reynolds, Rawie Moomaw, George Boone, L. Whitenack, unknown. Extreme right is Marshall Garst. All others unknown.
Davis 56.664 Viscose Life Saving Crew Officers
Officers of the American Viscose Life Saving Crew. Seated, L to R: Roy Martin, R. Nelson Sibold, L.W. Overstreet. Standing, L to R: Vic Angel, George Hash and L. Monroe.
Davis 56.665 Viscose Award Winners
Winners of the first salvage award for the American Viscose Life Saving Crew, Bessie Mills and R. Nelson Sibold, aboard train bound for awards presentation in New York.
Davis 56.666 Viscose Life Saving Crew
Members of the American Viscose Life Saving Crew & First Aid.
Davis 56.6661 Viscose Life Saving Crew
American Viscose Life Saving Crew marches in a World War II victory parade.
Davis 56.667 Viscose Life Saving Crew
Members of American Viscose Life Saving Crew and First Aid.
Davis 56.669 Viscose Life Saving Crew
Members of the American Viscose Life Saving Crew and First Aid.
Davis 56.73 Mayor and Council
Roanoke Mayor and City Council. Center: Mayor W.K Andrews. Top row, L to R: B.O. Mays, James Newton, Arthur Lescure, J.C. Page, Wilmer Hodgson. 2nd row, L to R: J.H. Cutchin, J. R. Terry, H. D. Guy, M. Minahan. 3rd row, L to R: Levi Witt, P. A.…
Davis 56.74 1947 Roanoke Police Force
Roanoke Police Force on the steps of the Municipal Building.
Davis 56.813 Greene Memorial Banner Class
Greene Memorial Methodist Church Banner Class on steps of Post Office.
Davis 56.823 Salvation Army Baseball Team
Salvation Army Baseball Team in front of the Salvation Army building, located at 821 Salem Avenue. Team members unidentified.
Davis 56.832 Red Cross
Red Cross volunteers at drive for WWI war fund.
Davis 56.92 Girl Scouts
Among the Girl Scouts who assembled and tagged Christmas baskets for delivery to needy families of Roanoke through the Christmas Basket Bureau were Betty Jane Neathawk (left) and Peggy Jo Argenbright.
Davis 56.9 Roanoke Police Department
Roanoke Police Department group photo taken in front of the original courthouse and jail on Campbell Avenue.
Davis 56.91 Girl Scouts
Roanoke Girl Scout Troop in front of Buena Vista. Beatrice Bell (center) was the scout leader
Davis 57.1 RHS Football Team
Roanoke High School football team. 1st row, L to R: Claude Kerlin, Wilbur Price, __ Adamson, Herbert Gettle, R. Surface, ___ Richardson and ___ Gleaves. 2nd row, L to R: unknown, unknown, Harry Hock, ___Penn, Athal Price, Forrest McConnell. 3rd row,…
Davis 57.2 Alleghany Institute Baseball Team
Unidentified members of the Alleghany Institute baseball team.
Davis 57.21 Roanoke Baseball Team
Roanoke's first baseball team. Seated, L to R: George Desmond, E. Wiggins and Willie Quarles. Standing, L to R: Harry Keffer, Gene Ford, Steve Wigman, Everett Sproul, Edward C. Webb, Jack Hayes, George Hart and Edward Dolan.
Davis 57.31 RHS Basketball Team
Roanoke High School basketball team. 1st row, L to R: Philip Powell, James Yates and Warren Koontz. 2nd row, L to R: Fred Garis, William Atkinson, Courtley Motley, Fay Yost and Arthur Rankin.
Davis 57.381 Booster Club
Members of the Roanoke Booster Club.
Davis 57.41 Mundy Family Stringband
Began by patriarch A.P. Mundy, the Mundy Family Stringband was popular on local radio during the 1920s. Seated, L to R: Cline Mundy, Fred Mundy. Standing, L to R: Mildred Mundy, Mildred Mundy (Mrs. A.P.), Lois Mundy and Janice Mundy.
Davis 57.42 Stone Printing Band
The Stone Printing Company band at a company picnic at Coyner Springs in 1898. Band members unknown.
Davis 58.1 First Ward School
Fourth grade class from First Ward or Commerce Street School.
Davis 59.111 View of Roanoke Valley
A group of unidentified men on Mill Mountain. Roanoke Valley in background.
Davis 59.13 Horseshoe Bend Spring Company
Employees of Horseshoe Bed Spring Company. 1. C.A. Campbell, 2. John R. Tobin, 3. H.S. Jordan, 4. T.B. McKinney, 5. J.W. Tilson, 6. Joseph Bean, 7. George Denton, 8. S.H. Turner, 9. T.R. Turner, 10. J.H. Walls, 11. H.S. Henderson, 12. Charles N.…
Davis 59.15 Booster Club
Unidentified members of the Roanoke Booster Club at a picnic.
Davis 59.16 Ox Cart
Unidentified men on an ox cart. Hotel Roanoke visible in background.
Davis 6.1 Roanoke from Mill Mountain
View of the Roanoke Valley from Mill Mountain
Davis2 6.122 Terry House
View of the Terry House and Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis2 6.123 Elmwood Corner
Intersection of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue, looking toward the SW corner of Elmwood Park. Terry House visible through the trees.
Davis2 6.124 Elmwood Corner
Corner of Jefferson Street and Bullitt Avenue, looking toward the SE corner of Elmwood Park.
Davis2 6.125 Elmwood Gazebo
View of gazebo in Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis 6.31a South Roanoke
Early views of South Roanoke. The house on the right is located at 2811 Rosalind Avenue.
Davis 6.31b Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Country Club clubhouse and tennis courts, formerly located in South Roanoke.
Davis 6.31c South Roanoke
Early views of South Roanoke
Davis 6.31d Virginia College
Virginia College, formerly located at the end of Rosalind Avenue in South Roanoke.
Davis 6.32 Mill Mountain
Early view of Mill Mountain
Davis 6.4 View from Mill Mountain
Two unidentified women look at Roanoke from Mill Mountain overlook.
Davis 6.41 Roanoke from Mill Mountain 1974
Roanoke as it looked in 1974 from Mill Mountain overlook.
Davis 6.81 Old PO Foundation
Looking SE at the intersection of Church Street and Henry Street (1st) at the Old Post Office Foundation.
Davis 6.91 View of Valley
View of the Roanoke Valley from Mill Mountain
Davis 60.1 Interstate 81 Construction
Construction of Interstate 81 in Roanoke County.
Davis 607 Masons
Charles A. Nesbitt Memorial Class 32
Davis 608 Masons
C. C. Bassett Memorial Class 32
Davis 609 Elks Convention
Unidentified members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks during the Virginia State Convention on the steps of the Elks Lodge formerly located on the corner of Jefferson Street and Franklin Road.
Davis 61.11 N&W Railroad
N&W Railroad - View looking east down tracks - N&W General Offices, Hotel Roanoke, and depot at Jefferson Street crossing all visible.
Davis 61.2 NW Class Y6b #2189
Norfolk & Western Class Y6b #2189 locomotive shown shortly before scrapping at United Scrap Iron and Metal Company.
Davis 61.22 N&W Class S1A #244
N&W Class S1a #244 locomotive at Roanoke Shops. This was the last locomotive built in Roanoke and the last standard gauge locomotive built in the United States.
Davis 61.23 N&W Class N Locomotive
Norfolk and Western Class N passenger locomotive near Radford.
Davis 61.24 Powhatan Arrow #4
Norfolk & Western Powhatan Arrow Locomotive #4 east of Vinton.
Davis 61.31 N&W Bridge Construction
American Bridge and Iron Company constructs a Norfolk & Western bridge over the south branch of the Elizabeth River near Gilmerton.
Davis 61.71 Thaxton Train Wreck
Train wreck on the Norfolk and Western railroad. Twenty one wounded and the number of killed unknown, as the records were destroyed. Man in foreground unidentified
Davis2 61.81 Mill Mountain Incline
Mill Mountain Incline during construction.
Davis 61.811 Mill Mountain Incline
Mill Mountain Incline shortly after completion.
Davis2 61.812 Mill Mountain Incline Tracks
Tracks of the Mill Mountain Incline.
Davis 61.95 Summer Train Schedule
Summer train schedule and timetable for the Virginia & Tennessee Railroad.
Davis 610 Travelers Protective Association
Unidentified members of the Travelers Protective Association on the Virginia State Convention at Hotel Roanoke.
Davis 611 Masons
Clinchfield Class Scottish Rite Masons
Davis 612 Masons
J.W. Keys Memorial Class 32
Davis 614a Masons
Appalachian Class 32
Davis 615 Masons
Sparrell Simmons Gale Memorial Class 32
Davis 617a Masons
Old Dominion Class 32
Davis 618 Masons
Grayson Class 32
Davis 619 Masons
Unidentified members of the Daniel Henry Carmines Memorial Class 32
Davis 61a N&W Rails
View of Norfolk & Western rails. Southwest Virginia Memorial Bridge crossing the New River in background is under construction.
Davis 61b N&W Rails
Member of the Travelers Protective Association prepare to leave for Denver.
Davis 61d N&W General Offices
Original Norfolk & Western General Offices, formerly located at the corner of Jefferson Street and Shenandoah Avenue. The building was destroyed by fire on 4 January 1896.
Davis 62 Izaak Walton League
Roanoke Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. George Davis is seen in the backseat of the car. The Izaak Walton League was formed in 1922 and is one of the Nation's oldest and most respected conservation organizations.
Davis 62.1 Modern Air Transport
Modern Air Transport plane parked at Woodrum Field. Modern Are Transport commenced commerical operations in 1946.
Davis 62.134 AA Mail Plane
American Airlines Airmail plane at Roanoke Municipal Airfield.
Davis 62.14 Roanoke Municipal Airfield
View of Roanoke Municipal Airfield.
Davis 62.15 Roanoke Municipal Airfield
View of Roanoke Municipal Airfield.
Davis 62.161 Baltimore Airways
An unidentified couple poses next to a Baltimore Airways plane in front of the Cannaday Farm. The Cannaday Farm would become Roanoke Municipal Airfield, then in 1941 Woodrum Field. It is the current location of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. …
Davis 62.1631 William Stribling
William Stribling (1904-1933) was a professional heavyweight boxer from Georgia. Seen here at Roanoke Municipal Airfield, Stribling was also an avid and accomplished aviator.
Davis 62.17 Roanoke Municipal Airfield
Mayor Sidney F. Small (left) and pilot B.A. Carpenter at the inauguration of Roanoke's passenger air service by American Airlines.
Davis 62.18 Roanoke Municipal Airfield
Plane at Roanoke Municipal Airfield.
Davis 622 Commerce Street School
Students of Commerce Street School. Commerce Street School or First Ward School stood at the corner of Church Avenue and 2nd Street (Commerce). The school was built in 1890 and razed in 1929 to make way for the post office.
Davis 63.1 Greyhound Bus Depot
Roanoke Greyhound Bus Depot, formerly located at the corner of Williamson Road and Bullitt Avenue.
Davis 63.21 Streetcar
Unidentified man stands next to a streetcar on Jefferson Street.
Davis 63.22 Streetcar
Two unidentified employees of Roanoke Railway and Electric stand atop a streetcar at terminal.
Davis 64.5 Roanoke Life Saving Crew
This staged photograph shows two unidentified members of Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew loading a "patient" into an ambulance.
Davis 641 Roanoke Police Department
Roanoke Police Department on the steps of the Municipal Building.
Davis 645 Virginian 700
The Virginian 700 steam locomotive built by Baldwin Locomotive Works.
Davis 65 Warrenton Fire Truck
A fire truck from Warrenton, Virginia on Washington Avenue in Old Southwest. The houses in the background are in the 500 block of Washington Avenue.
Davis 65.01 Friendship Fire Company #3
Friendship Fire Company Station #3 once stood roughly where the main post office is today in the 400 block of Rutherford Avenue. The company was formed to protect the northeast quadrant of the city. It was an active fire station until 1951. The…
Davis 65.012 Friendship Fire Company #3
Roanoke firefighters line up for a Labor Day parade at the present corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. W.P. Mundy livery stable is in the background.
Davis 65.02 Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1
Firemen from the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 post in front of the original Fire Station #1 (formerly located at Campbell Avenue and 1st Street) prior to the funeral of Mayor William Carr. 1st row, L to R: Thomas Engleby, __ Harris, __ Shank, __…
Davis 65.021 Vigilante Fire Station #1
Vigilante Fire Station #1 stood on the northeast corner of Jefferson Street and Kirk Avenue. Shown here shortly before completion in 1888, the fire station remained in use until 1907 when the "new" Station #1 was built on Church Avenue. Prior to the…
Davis 65.022 Junior Hose Company #2
Members of the Vigilante Steam Fire Company #1 and the Junior Hose Company #2 stand in front of Vigilante Fire Station #1 shortly before escorting the body of Mayor William Carr to his burial in City Cemetery.
Davis 65.1 Firemen at Station #1
Fireman in front of Station #1 on Church Avenue. 1st row, L to R: "Pop" Smith, Adam Arnold, Chief James F. McFalls, Joe Bowman and Cleveland Carper Meador. 2nd row, L to R: James W. Nichols, George Witt, O.C. Craft, Clarence Short, Charlie Boone,…
Davis 65.11 Fire Station #1
Fire Station #1, located at 13 Church Avenue, was completed in 1907. The building, now on the National Register of Historic Places, was in service as a fire station for 100 years. A horse-drawn hose wagon (left) and ladder truck are seen in front of…
Davis 65.12 Fire Station #1
Ladder #1 (left), a 1918 Seagrave, sits next to the Chief's car, a Hudson, and Engine #1 (right) at Fire Station #1. Fireman on Ladder #1, from L to R: Elsie J. Knowles, __Shillins, James E. Updike, Harry Grubb, Raymond N. Wills, Harry J. Daniels…
Davis 65.2 Fire Station #11
Fire Station #11, located at 1502 Riverland Road. Station #11 opened on 14 March 1964.
Davis 65.3 Fire Station #3
The building that housed Fire Station #3 still exists at 301 6th Street, but is now privately owned. Shown here at left is Engine #3, a Seagrave Brasshead next to Ladder #2, also a Seagrave.
Davis 65.31 Fire Station #3
Fire Station #3, located at 301 6th Street. Though the building still exists, it is not longer used as a fire station.
Davis 65.4 Fire Station #4
Fire Station #4 opened on 5 September 1911. It was located at 323 Highland Avenue in Old Southwest. The station closed in 1965 and the building was purchased by Beth Israel Synagogue. The building was razed in 1967.
Davis 65.412 Booster Club
Booster trip. Men and location unidentified.
Davis 65.5 Fire Station #5
Fire Station #5 opened on 5 September 1911. While no longer used as a fire station, the building remains at 216 12th Street.
Davis 65.51 Fire Station #5
Fire Station #5 opened on 5 September 1911. While no longer used as a fire station, the building remains at 216 12th Street.
Davis 65.52 Fire Station #6
Fire Station #6 opened on 5 September 1911 at 1015 Jamison Avenue. It ceased operation as a fire station in 1979. It is now used as a police substation. Fire Station #6 was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1990 and the National Register…
Davis 65.63 Fire Station #8
Located at 2328 Crystal Spring Avenue, Fire Station #8 opened on 23 January 1929 and still serves the community today.
Davis 65.7 Fire Station #9
Fire Station #9 opened on 2 October 1929. It is located at 514 24th Street.
Davis 65.8 Fire Station 7
Fire Station #7 opened on 13 December 1922. It is located at 1742 Memorial Avenue.
Davis 65.81 Fire Equipment Test
Testing of fire fighting equipment by the river.
Davis 65.86 Steamer #2
Steamer #2 was purchased by Norfolk & Western and placed into service in September 1907. It is shown here stored at Station #9.
Davis 65.91 Fire on Campbell
The Ponce de Leon Hotel caught fire on 28 December 1928. All nine Roanoke engines and two ladder trucks were on the scene, including a hose truck from Vinton and an engine from Salem. The original 5 story portion of the hotel was destroyed and would…
Davis 65.92 NW Pugh Fire
The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.
Davis 65.921 NW Pugh Fire
The NW Pugh Department Store caught fire on 3 February 1935. The store was located at 35 Campbell Avenue. Spectators watch as Roanoke Fire Department extinguishes the fire.
Davis 65.93 Phillip Levy Store Fire
The Philip Levy and Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. Philip Levy was located at 118 Salem Avenue.
Davis 65.931 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.
Davis 65.932 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.
Davis 65.933 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Even after the building's collapse, firemen continue to hose down the smoldering rubble that was once the Philip Levy Exchange Store.
Davis 65.934 Phillip Levy Store Fire
The Philip Levy and Company furniture store caught fire for the second time on 31 August 1928. Philip Levy was located at 118 Salem Avenue. Both city ladder trucks were utilized in an attempt to extinguish the fire, which was burning on the top…
Davis 65.935 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Firemen attempt to extinguish the fire at the Philip Levy Exchange Store at 118 Salem Avenue.
Davis 65.936 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Ladder trucks 1 and 2 were utilized to fight the fire at the Philip Levy Exchange Store, which was burning on the top floors of the four story building.
Davis 65.937 Phillip Levy Store Fire
Despite the efforts of Roanoke firemen, the Philip Levy Exchange store could not be saved. After burning for two hours, the building collapsed.
Davis 65.938 Phillip Levy Store Fire
The Philip Levy Exchange Store alarm was struck at 1:21pm on 31 August 1928. This photo was taken not long after the fire started. Both city ladder trucks were on the scene to combat the fire in the top floors of the four story building.
Davis 65.94 Norfolk and Western Office Fire
A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.
Davis 65.941 Norfolk and Western Office Fire
A fire broke out at the Norfolk & Western General Offices on 4 January 1896. N&W employees salvaged some furnishings and supplies as fire swept through the building. Unfortunately, the building was a total loss.
Davis 66.11 Jefferson Street Bridge
Jefferson Street Bridge was built in 1926.
Davis 66.21 Wasena Bridge
Wasena Bridge shortly after completion.
Davis 66.211 Wasena Bridge
Wasena Bridge under construction. The new bridge was completed in 1940.
Davis 66.212 Wasena Bridge
Wasena Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.219 Wasena Bridge
Wasena Bridge.
Davis 66.3 Memorial Bridge
Memorial Bridge was built in 1926 by the WW Boxley Company. The bridge stands as a monument to veterans of World War I.
Davis 66.31 Memorial Bridge
Memorial Bridge was built in 1926 by the WW Boxley Company. The bridge stands as a monument to veterans of World War I.
Davis 66.32 Memorial Bridge Plaque
Plaque on Memorial Bridge listing all of the Roanoke area soldiers who were killed serving in World War I.
Davis 66.321 Memorial Bridge Plaque
Plaque on Memorial Bridge listing all of the Roanoke area soldiers who were killed serving in World War I.
Davis 66.3a Jefferson Street Bridge
Jefferson Street Bridge was built in 1926
Davis 66.41 Walnut Avenue Bridge
Walnut Avenue Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.411 Walnut Avenue Bridge
Walnut Avenue Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.412 Walnut Avenue Bridge
Walnut Avenue Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.81 Franklin Road RW Bridge
Railway bridge over Franklin Road under construction.
Davis 66.811 Franklin Road RW Bridge
Norfolk & Western railway bridge over Franklin Road.
Davis 66.815 Walnut Avenue Bridge
Walnut Avenue Bridge.
Davis 66.823 Franklin Road Bridge
Franklin Road Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.825 Franklin Road Bridge
Franklin Road Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.826 Franklin Road Bridge
Franklin Road Bridge under construction.
Davis 66.91 Robert F. Craft Memorial Bridge
Robert F. Craft Memorial Bridge over the Jackson River. This bridge, replaced the covered bridge next to it.
Davis 66b Wasena Bridge
Wasena Bridge under construction. The old Wasena Bridge can be seen paralleling the new one. The new bridge was completed in 1940.
Davis 66c BRPW Bridge
Bridge over the Roanoke River on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Davis 66g Franklin Road Bridge
Franklin Road Bridge under construction.
Davis 66h Buchanan Bridge
Old bridge over the James River in Buchanan. The new concrete bridge seen at right. The steel bridge stood in the location of the current swinging bridge.
Davis 66i Buchanan Bridge
New concrete bridge built to replace the steel bridge at left. Though the steel bridge was removed, a swinging bridge was erected in its place.
Davis 67.1 Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Country Club as seen from the fairway. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the current location; it was completed in 1924.
Davis 67.2 Roanoke Country Club
Banquet table set up for Christmas party at the Roanoke Country Club.
Davis 67.2a Roanoke Country Club
Couples enjoy dancing at a Christmas party at Roanoke Country Club.
Davis 67.2b Roanoke Country Club
Couples enjoy dancing at a Christmas party at Roanoke Country Club.
Davis 67.2c Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Country Club Christmas dinner and dance
Davis 67.3 Roanoke Country Club
Exterior view of the Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the current…
Davis 67.4 Roanoke Country Club
Exterior view of the Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the current…
Davis 67.5 Roanoke Country Club
Exterior view from the golf course of the Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be…
Davis 67.6 Roanoke Country Club
Interior view of the Roanoke Country Club clubhouse, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be constructed at the…
Davis 67.7 Roanoke Country Club
The terrace overlooking the golf course at Roanoke Country Club, located at 3360 Country Club Drive. The club saw its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899. The club moved to its current location in 1908. This clubhouse was the second to be…
Davis 68.1 Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge
Davis 68.21 Dixie Caverns Sign
Billboard sign for Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.212a Dixie Caverns
Flowstone formation known at the "Wedding Bell" at Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.213b Dixie Caverns
Stalagmite formation known as "The Leaning Tower" at Dixie Caverns
Davis 68.215 Dixie Caverns
Stalactite formation known as the "Organ Screen" st Dixie Caverns
Davis 68.216 Dixie Caverns
Stalactite formation known as the "Cascades" at Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.218 Dixie Caverns
The "Magic Mirror" reflecting pool at Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.2181 Dixie Caverns
An interior view of Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.2182 Dixie Caverns
"The Musical Room" at Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.21a Dixie Caverns
Entrance to Dixie Caverns.
Davis 68.22 Mill Mountain Star
Mill Mountain Star was constructed in 1949 by the Roanoke Merchants Association to kick off the 1949 holiday shopping season. Though at first the star was not meant to be lit all year, it became popular enough with citizens that it was decided to…
Davis 68.221 Mill Mountain Observation Tower
The first observation tower on Mill Mountain was built circa 1892 along with Rockledge Inn. The tower was destroyed during a violent wind storm in 1914. Another tower was constructed to replace it shortly thereafter.
Davis 68.31 Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls in Pembroke, Virginia.
Davis 68.32 Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls in Pembroke, Virginia.
Davis2 68.81 New River Gap
The New River cut a gap between Peters Mountain and East River Mountain at Narrows.
Davis 7.21 Elizabeth Heights Apartments
Elizabeth Heights apartment complex, located on Idaho and Illinois Streets in Salem.
Davis 70.11 Roaring Run Furnace
Built circa 1832, Roaring Run Furnace was a hot-blast iron furnace. Located in the Jefferson National Forest, the furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Davis 71.101 Craig Healing Springs
An unidentified group stands in front of the dining hall and central office of Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.112 Craig Healing Springs
Main entrance to Craig Healing Springs
Davis 71.12 Craig Healing Springs
The Jefferson at Craig Healing Springs was built in 1910. Though some of the buildings still exist, the Jefferson was razed in 1970.
Davis 71.13 Craig Healing Springs
Interior view of the dining hall at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.131 Craig Healing Springs
Guests dine in the dining hall at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.16 Craig Healing Springs
A night view of Craig Healing Springs Resort.
Davis 71.17 Craig Healing Springs
A chef prepares biscuits in the Craig Healing Springs kitchen.
Davis 71.182 Craig Healing Springs
The central office of Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.185 Craig Healing Springs
The central office of Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.224 Craig Healing Springs
An unidentified group next to the Glass House at Craig Healing Springs. The brick building the the Oak Lodge.
Davis 71.24 Craig Healing Springs
An unidentified group poses in front of the spring house at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.2521 Craig Healing Springs
Guests attend a church service held in the Glass House at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.2522 Craig Healing Springs
Guests enjoy a performance at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.2523 Craig Healing Springs
The dance floor in full swing at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 71.2524 Craig Healing Springs
Guests play cards at Craig Healing Springs
Davis 71.255 Craig Healing Springs
The Roy Lemon trio performs at Craig Healing Springs.
Davis 75.81 Oakey Salem Chapel
Built in 1901 as the home of Theophilus J. Shickel, the home was conveyed to John M. Oakey and Son Funeral Home in 1936.
Davis 75.861a Radar Chapel
Rader Funeral Home is located at 630 Roanoke Road in Daleville. This building was replaced with the current building in 1996.
Davis 75.861b Rader Chapel
Rader Funeral Home is located at 630 Roanoke Road in Daleville. This building was replaced with the current building in 1996.
Davis2 75.91 Daniel Boone's Tomb
Tomb of Daniel Boone.
Davis2 8.1 Main Street Baptist
Main Street Baptist Church in Clifton Forge.
Davis2 8.21 Pearisburg
Former medical office of Dr. Harvey Green Johnston. Local tradition holds that it was Rutherford B. Hayes' headquarters while Federal troops accupied Pearisburg during the Civil War. The building is part of Giles County HIstorical Society's museum…
Davis2 8.22 Town House in Chilhowie
Town House in Chilhowie built in 1748 by Col. James Patton to be used as a fort.
Davis 8.3 Fincastle Presbyterian Church
Fincastle Presbyterian Church located at 108 E. Back Street in Fincastle, Virginia
Davis2 8.51 Botetourt County Courthouse
Botetourt County Courthouse
Davis 8.6 View of the Narrows
Panoramic view of Narrows, Virginia.
Davis 83.21 Great Southern Mail Route
Map showing the Great Southern Mail Route.
Davis 88.8 Ku Klux Klan
Ku Klux Klan convention. Photograph taken in front of the Colonial Club, formerly located at 602 Day Avenue SW.
Davis 9.12 Auto parade
Roanoke's first auto parade on Campbell Ave. in front of present Municipal Building. United Commercial Travelers Grand Council parade. Ponce De Leon Hotel in right background.
Davis 9.21 Big Lick Signpost
Sign for Big Lick, 7 miles, and Botetourt Springs, 6 miles. An inset of the sign from another angle is included.
Davis 91.1a The Crater
The Crater is the scene of the Battle of the Crater that occurred on 30 July 1864 as part of the Siege on Petersburg. Pennsylvania miners dug a 511 foot tunnel and placed a four ton charge of powder under Pegram's Confederate battery. The explosion…
Davis 91.1b Confederate Tunnels
Confederate Tunnels beneath supporting works to Fort Mahone at Pine Gardens. The purpose of the tunnels was to detect any mining that might be attempted by the Union and they were used as storage for ammunition and refuge during heavy cannonading.
Davis 91.1c Union Tunnel
A view of the interior of the Union tunnel beneath the Crater, constructed by the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment under Colonel Pleasants. It was here that a four ton charge of powder was placed and exploded between Elliot's Salient.
Davis2 91.1d UDC Memorial
Erected by the South Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy as a memorial to Elliott's South Carolina troops who lost their lives in the explosion at The Crater.
Davis2 91.1e Fort Mahone Monument
This monument was erected on the spot where Fort Mahone, known as Fort Damnation by the Union, once stood. It was erected by the State of Pennsylvania in honor of the soldiers who served in the Third Division, 9th Corps, Army of the Potomac.
Davis2 91.1f Entrance to Tunnel
The marker in the right foreground indicates the entrance to the Union tunnel located at the crater.
Davis2 91.1g Woodpile at Pine Gardens
This pile of lumber was the lining placed in the Confederate tunnels at Pine Garden
Davis2 91.1h Confederate Breastworks
Confederate breastworks near Pine Gardens.
Davis2 91.1i The Crater
The Crater as seen from Union lines.
Davis2 91.1j Confederate Tunnels
The discovery of the Confederate Tunnels came as a result of a boy chasing a rabbit into this hole. The tunnels were finally discovered after 60 years.
Davis 9B Outskirts of Roanoke
Cows grazing next to pond on the outskirts of Roanoke. Exact location unknown
Davis 9C Outskirts of Roanoke
Ice on the Niagara Dam, four miles east of Roanoke on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Davis2 100.2 Etzler Signs
Etzler Magnetic Signs displayed at an unidentified event
Davis2 106a Roanoke Gas Display
Roanoke Gas Company display featuring gas appliances at an unidentfied event.
Davis2 11.6523 Jefferson High
Jefferson High School.
Davis2 11.955 Hollins College
Students study on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.956 Hollins College
A view of the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.957 Hollins College
An unidentified student studies on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.958 Hollins Tennis
Unidentified students prepare to play tennis on the campus of Hollins College.
Davis2 11.9591 Hollins College
An unidentified student studies on the campus of Hollins College.