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PC 128.2 Campbell Avenue
"Campbell Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.1 Main Street
"Main Street, Wasena, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 128.0 Patterson Avenue
"Patterson Avenue Parkway, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 127.3 Shenandoah Club
"Shenandoah Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 127.21 Jefferson High School
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 127.2 Jefferson High School
"Jefferson High School, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 127.1 Commerce Street School
"Commerce Street Graded School, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 127.0 Roanoke High School
"High School, Roanoke Virginia."
PC 125.0 Roanoke Electric Railway
"Roanoke Electric Railway Offices and Waiting Room, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 124.1 Main Library
"Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity for 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in the summer and heated in the winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of Elmwood Park, it is within the…
PC 124.0 Main Library
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia. Opened in 1952, the Roanoke Public Library building has a capacity of 185,000 volumes. It is air conditioned in summer, and heated in winter by means of an electric heat pump. Situated on the corner of…
PC 123.2 Post Office
"US Post Office and Government Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 123.1 New Post Office
" New Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 123.0 City Post Office
"City Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
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."
PC 122.151 Locomotive No. 1218
"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive 1218. Norfolk & Western's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218 rolls past her birthplace, Norfolk & Western's East End Shops in Roanoke, Virginia, where she was built in June of 1943. After serving the Norfolk & Western,…
PC 122.15 Locomotive No. 1218
"Norfolk & Western's Locomotive Number 1218. Norfolk & Western Railway's Class 'A' (2-6-6-4), Number 1218, was built by the Roanoke Shops in June of 1943. After many years of Main Line service with the N&W, Number 1218 served as a stationary boiler…
PC 122.14 Virginian Railway No. 135
"Roanoke Transportation Museum Virginian Railway's Number 135. Former Virginian Electric Number 135 is viewed in front of the old Virginian Depot in Roanoke, Virginia on March 29, 1983 prior to being placed on display in the Roanoke Transportation…
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 122.12 N&W Engines
"No. 600, No. 1203 and No. 2123, respresenting the main types of modern Norfolk & Western steam power."
PC 122.11 Engine No. 603 Class J
"Norfolk & Western No. 603 Class J passenger engine at Roanoke Shops."
PC 122.10 Engine No. 2171
"Engine No. 2171 just built by the Norfolk & Western Roanoke Shops poses for the camera."
PC 122.8 N&W Buildings
"Moonlight scene showing new viaduct, Roanoke Hotel and N&W office building, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.7 N&W Terminal
"Sunset view of Roanoke, Virginia with Norfolk & Western terminal in center."
PC 122.6 N&W Fountain
"Fountain and park opposite Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.51 N&W Passenger Station
"Norfolk & Western Train Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.5 N&W Passenger Station
"Roanoke, Virginia - The Star City of the South. This city is headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city - replete with fine schools and…
PC 122.4 N&W Depot
"Norfolk & Western Station from Auditorium, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.3 Norfolk & Western Station
"Norfolk & Western Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.22 Norfolk & Western Depot
"Norfolk & Western Railroad Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.2 Norfolk & Western Depot
"Norfolk & Western Depot, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 112.1 N&W Depot
"Depot, Norfolk & Western Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 112.04 General Offices
"General Offices, Norfolk & Western Railway Co., Roanoke, VA."
PC 112.03 General Offices
"N&W General Offices, Roanoke, Virginia."
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 122.01 General Offices
"Norfolk & Western Railway Office Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 122.0 General Offices
"General Offices, Headquarters of Norfolk & Western Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 121.02 Municipal Building
"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 121.01 Municipal Building
"Municipal Building, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 121.0 Municipal Building
"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the east and the Alleghany Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - The Magic City, key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain…
PC 120.2 Mountain Park
"Scenes at Mountain Park by night, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.14 Mountain Park
"Casino & fountain, Mill Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.13 Mountain Park
"Mountain Park"
PC 120.11 Mountain Park
"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.1 Mountain Park
"Mountain Park and Casino, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.01 Mountain Park
"Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 120.0 Mountain Park
"Mountain, Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.17 Mill Mountain Zoo
"Children find this Virginia whitetail doe tame enough to pet. In the adjoining pen is the doe's mate."
PC 119.16 Mill Mountain Zoo
Three Little Pigs, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar…
PC 119.15 Mill Mountain Zoo
"Children and adults alike enjoy going around the zoo on the Zoo Choo. The engineer blows the whistle and the trains runs through a 100 ft. concrete tunnel. The miniature train can carry 36 people and is one of the favorite attractions. The Zoo…
PC 119.14 Mill Mountain Zoo
Willie the Blue Whale, one of many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and othe familiar…
PC 119.131 Mill Mountain Zoo
"S.S. Noah's Ark, Children's Zoo on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia. Youngsters may go aboard Noah's Ark and find cages containing grey foxes, a hoot owl, red fox and a groundhog. Carp, bass and goldfish swim in the pool around the ship."
PC 119.13 Mill Mountain Zoo
"Noah's Ark, one of the many features of Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo especially built for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar…
PC 119.12 Mill Mountain Zoo
"The grey castle of medieval style is large enough for visitors to walk into. Cages inside the building contain parakeets, love birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, skunks, terrapins and other small animals."
PC 119.111 Mill Mountain Zoo
"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe... Famous entrance to Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose…
PC 119.11 Mill Mountain Zoo
"Children's Zoo - Roanoke, Virginia. Located on beautiful Mill Mountain, 800 feet above the city. A zoo built especially for children with real live animals in a setting of Mother Goose and other familiar stories."
PC 119.10 Rockledge Inn
"Rockledge Inn, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.92 Mill Mountain Star
"Constructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City. Largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameter, on a 100 foot structure - as tall as an eight story office building. Nine rows…
PC 119.91 Mill Mountain Star
"Roanoke, Virginia's famous star atop Mill Mountain, which shows part of the City of Roanoke and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ordinarily white, the star changes to red when there has been a traffic fatality. This picture is taken from a helicopter."
PC 119.9 Mill Mountain Star
"Contructed on top of Mill Mountain, 1,800 feet above sea level and 975 feet above the City, the largest man-made illuminated star in the world - 88 1/2 feet in diameterm on a 100 foot structure - tall as an eight-story office building. Nine rows…
PC 119.831 Mill Mountain Incline
"Mill Mountain incline and Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.83 Mill Mountain Incline
"Mill Mountain incline and Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.82 Mill Mountain Incline
"The incline railroad, Roanoke, Virginia. Car ascending Mill Mountain."
PC 119.81 Mill Mountain Incline
"Incline Railroad on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.8 Mill Mountain Incline
"Mill Mountain and Incline Railway, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.72 The Loop
"The Loop on Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.7 The Loop
"The loop on Mill Mountain. A stretch of the magnificent concrete, which winds up the sides of Mill Mountain at Roanoke, Virginia. The mountain, approximately 2,000 above sea level, is in the corporate limits of the city,"
PC 119.6 Mill Mountain
"Looking across business section, Mill Mountain in background, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.4 Mill Mountain
"Aerial view of Roanoke, Virginia, showing Mill Mountain."
PC 119.3 Mill Mountain
"Birds-eye view of Roanoke, Virginia from Mill Mountain."
PC 119.2 Mill Mountain
"Roanoke, Virginia as seen from atop Mill Mountain, almost a thousand feet above the city. The lookout structure in center provides a vantage point for the excellent view of the superbly beautiful Roanoke Valley."
PC 119.1 Mill Mountain
"Mill Mountain and Roanoke River."
PC 119.04 Mill Mountain
"Mill Mountain"
PC 119.03 Mill Mountain
"Home of the famous Star of Roanoke and Children's Zoo. The mountain, 1847 ft. above sea level, is 975 ft. above the city."
PC 119.01 Mill Mountain
"Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 119.0 Mill Mountain
"Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 118.0 Masons Creek
"Mason's Creek between Roanoke and Salem, Virginia."
PC 117.0 Market Square
" Market Sqaure, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.87 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke and Lawn."
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 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."
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 116.843 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 116.841 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke Virginia. Hotel Roanoke, a completely air conditioned modern version of an Old English Inn, is located on a beautifully gardened tract of land in the heart of the city. It is famed as a convention center and known as the…
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 116.8312 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern air conditioned 300 room version of an Old English Inn , set in the midst of its own ten acres park in the heart of the city. A new 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby. On the Norfolk and…
PC 116.8311 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. A modern, air conditioned 300 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 100 car garage connects directly with the lobby."
PC 116.8310 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.839 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.838 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.837 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, 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 116.835 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. One of the South's finest of hostelries, catering to many state and national conventions yearly."
PC 116.834 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke and Motor Inn, Roanoke, Virginia 24006. A delightful, modern version of an Old English Inn, located in its own ten acre park in the center of Roanoke. 425 air-conditioned rooms. Gourmet restaurants. Free parking. Heated outdoor…
PC 116.833 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.832 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.83 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia. F.E. Foster, Proprietor. Open all Year."
PC 116.81 Hotel Roanoke
"Hotel Roanoke, a modern version of an Old English Inn, situated in a park of ten acres in the heart of the City of Roanoke, Virginia. In the background at the left are the old and new General Office Buildings of the Norfolk & Western Railway."
PC 116.8 Hotel Roanoke
"Depot, Offices and Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.77 Ponce de Leon
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel located in the center of the business and shopping district, Roanoke, Virginia. All rooms air-conditioned. Coffee shop and private dining rooms with free guest parking lot adjacent, make this one of the city's most attractive…
PC 116.76 Ponce de Leon
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres. Every streetcar and every highway route passing through the…
PC 116.75 Ponce de Leon
"Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.74 Ponce de Leon
"The Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia., ocated in the heart of the city, is a beautiful structure of modernistic design containing 200 attractive outside rooms. The interior arrangement follows a Spanish motif in keeping with name, and…
PC 116.73 Ponce de Leon
"New Ponce de Leon Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the intersection of Campbell Avenue and Commerce Street, within easy walking distance of business and shopping district and of theatres, which accessibility is so desirable. Every streetcar and…
PC 116.72 Ponce de Leon
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.71 Ponce de Leon
"Ponce de Leon Hotel and Annex, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 116.7 Ponce de Leon
"Hotel Ponce de Leon, Roanoke, Virginia."
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."
PC 116.4 Hotel Patrick Henry
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 400 rooms with bath, ceiling fan, circulating ice water. Garage direct entrance to lobby. Fay M. Thomas, Manager."
PC 116.63 Patrick Henry Hotel
Patrick Henry Hotel
PC 116.61 Hotel Patrick Henry
"Hotel Patrick Henry, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, 300 baths. Robert R. Meyer, President. A.B. Moody, Manager."
PC 116.6 Hotel Patrick Henry
"Patrick Henry Hotel, Roanoke, Virginia. 300 rooms, each with bath - 125 air conditioned. Fine coffee shop. Airlines office in lobby. Bus station nearby. Located on the edge of the business district. Information on Blue Ridge Parkway. Routes US 11,…
PC 116.5 Hotel Shenandoah
Hotel Shenandoah
PC 116.4 Hotel Lenox
"Hotel Lenox, opposite west exit N&W passenger station. In the heart of Roanoke, Virginia."
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 116.2 Plaza Motor Court
"Plaza Motor Court, open all year. 22 rooms - hot water heat, innerspring mattress each bed, high class restaurant adjacent on US 11 and 220. 4513 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24012. Thomas Scordas, Proprietor, Manager."
PC 116.1 Blue Eagle Tourist Court
"Jolly Jay Tea Room and Blue Eagle Tourist Court, also One Stop Service Station. Complete modern equipment. Located on US 11, one mile north of Roanoke, Virginia. D.T. Oyler and sons, proprietors."
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."
A Guide to the Papers of D. Saylor Good
This is a guide to the Papers of D. Saylor Good which primarily contains correspondence. Good wrote letters to members of his extended family throughout the country in an effort to trace the following ancestors: William Good (Guth, Goode), Jacob…
PC 115.7 Burrell Memorial
"Burrell Memorial Hospital, founded in 1914 by Drs. L.C. Downing, J.B. Claytor, Sr., J.H. Roberts, W.S. Williman, and J.S. Cooper and named in honor of Dr. I.D. Burrell, Physicial-Pharmacist, was reconstructed in 1955 and is a voluntary,…
PC 115.6 Roanoke Memorial
"Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Belleview and Lake Avenues, SE, Roanoke, Virginia. Located at the base of Mill Mountain, this ultra-modern hospital has over 325 beds and serves Roanoke and Southwestern Virginia. It is also widely known for its…
PC 115.5 Roanoke Memorial
"The new Roanoke Memorial Hospital is the most modern in Western Virginia. The cost was around three million dollars. This hospital provides 300 beds with modern operating rooms, laboratory and other hospital facilities."
PC 115.41 Lewis-Gale
"Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.4 Lewis-Gale
"Lewis-Gale Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.3 Jefferson Hospital
"Jefferson Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.21 Roanoke Memorial
"Memorial and Crippled Children's Hospital by moonlight, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.2 Roanoke Memorial
"Memorial Hospital and Crippled Children's Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.11 Roanoke Memorial
"Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.1 Roanoke Memorial
"Roanoke City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 115.0 Roanoke Hospital
"City Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.6 Hollins College
"Hollins College, Virginia. Founded 1842. Tinker."
PC 114.5 Hollins College
"Campus scene-Hollins College near Roanoke, Virginia. This picture shows Pleasants Hall (science building), was founded in 1842 by Charles Lewis Cocke."
PC 114.4 Hollins College
"Portion of south quadrangle with dormitories, Hollins College, Virginia."
PC 114.3 Hollins College
"Library, science hall and theatre, Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia."
PC 114.23 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins College, Hollins, Virginia. Named in honor of the central figure in the history of Hollins College through the nineteenth century."
PC 114.22 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"The Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins College, Virginia."
PC 114.21 Charles Cocke Memorial Library
"Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library, Hollins Institute, Virginia."
PC 114.2 Charles L. Cocke Memorial Library
"Hollins College, situated seven miles from the City of Roanoke. Oldest college for women in Virginia founded by Charles Lewis Cocke. Began with Valley Union Seminary of 1842. An accredited liberal arts college with an endowment and board of…
PC 114.12 Hollins College
"Hollins Institute near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.11 Hollins College
"Hollins Institute, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.1 Hollins College
"Hollins Institute near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.02 Hollins College
"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.01 Hollins College
"Hollins College, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 114.0 Hollins College
"Hollins College, a liberal arts college founded in 1842, is the oldest chartered women's college in Virginia. The college is located near Tinker Mountain, a landmark to generations of Hollins students and the scene each fall of an all-campus hike…
PC 112.0 Lee Junior High
" New grammar school, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 111.0 Franklin Road
"View on Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 110.1 Mountain View
"The old J.B. Fishburn home, Roanoke, Virginia., with its beautiful gardens which was willed to the city and now houses the department of Parks and Recreation."
PC 110.0 Mountain View
"Residence of J.B. Fishburn, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 108.0 Fire House
"Engine house and headquarters, Roanoke Fire Department, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 107.0 Federal Building
"Federal Building and Post Office, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 106.1 Evergreen Burial Park
"Partial view of Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. Established 1916. All lots perfectly cared for-free of charge."
PC 106.0 Evergreen Burial Park
"Entrance, Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke, Virginia. A beautiful and carefully tended place devoted to the memory of the dead."
PC 105.5 Roanoke Public Library
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 105.43 Elmwood Park
"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 105.4 Elmwood Park
"Lake in Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 105.3 Elmwood Park
"The lake at Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 105.2 Elmwood Park
"Entrances and play grounds, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 105.0 Elmwood Park
"Entrance to Elmwood Park, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.3 Elks Lodge
"Elks Club House, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.2 Elks Lodge
"Elks' Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.1 Elks Lodge
"Home of Lodge No. 197, BPO Elks, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.02 Elks Lodge
"Elks Home, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.01 Elks Lodge
"Elks Home, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 104.0 Elks Lodge
"Elks Home, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.3 Crystal Spring
"Water works, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.22 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Springs Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.21 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring Reservoir, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.2 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring Reservoir. Just below Crystal Spring, the Roanoke Gas and Water Company have built a fine reservoir of concrete, about 225 by 175 by 20 feet in size; it is surrounded by an iron fence and adorned with an artistic fountain. Roanoke is…
PC 103.1 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Spring, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.01 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 103.0 Crystal Spring
"Crystal Springs, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.2 Roanoke Country Club
"Roanoke Valley looking northward from the 15th green of the Roanoke Country Club, showing some of the lovely mountains which enhance Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.1 Roanoke Country Club
" Country Club house from golf course, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.03 Roanoke Country Club
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.02 Roanoke Country Club
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.01 Roanoke Country Club
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 102.0 Roanoke Country Club
"Country Club, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 101.0 Civic Center
" Roanoke's beautiful new Civic Center. The coliseum, seating 11,000, and the auditorium seating 2,475, are separated by an open plaza which forms the roof of the Exhibit Hall. This $15 million Civic Center attracts sports events and conventions, as…
PC 100.1 Courthouse and Jail
"City Hall, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 100.0 Municipal Building
"City Hall, Roanoke, Virginia.'
PC 99.12 Trinity United Methodist
"Trinity M.E. Church, South, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.11 Second Presbyterian
"Second Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.103 Manse First Presbyterian
"Manse, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia." The manse was the residence of the minister.
PC 99.101
"First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.10 First Presbyterian
"First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.91 Virginia Heights Baptist
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.9 Virginia Heights Baptist
"Virginia Heights Baptist Church, organized 1919. Educational building erected 1922; The auditorium of Colonial design throughout, with complete cooling system, was erected in 1938. Located in the Magic City of Roanoke, Virginia, the gateway to…
PC 99.8 Belmont M.E.
"Belmont M.E. Church, South, corner of Jamison Avenue and Eighth Street, SE, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.7 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
"Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 2015 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.64 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial M.E. Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.63 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.62 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Greene Memorial Methodist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.61 Greene Memorial United Methodist
"Roanoke's largest methodist church."
PC 99.5 Raleigh Court Methodist
"Raleigh Court Methodist Church, 1706 Grandin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.4 St. Marks Lutheran
"St. Mark's Lutheran Church, corner of Highland and Franklin Road, SW, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.3 St. John's Episcopal
"St. John's Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.28 St. Andrews
"Interior St. Andrew's Cathedral, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.27 St. Andrews
"St. Andrew's Church and School. Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.26 St. Andrews
"St. Andrew's Church. St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church is located on top of a high hill and surrounded by beautiful grounds. It has several fine memorial windows and the altar is most beautiful. The congregation is very large, numbering about…
PC 99.25 St. Andrews
"St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1900, this church is known throughout the community for its magnificent Gothic structure and rare imported stained glass windows. Photography in this case was unique in that three different…
PC 99.23 St. Andrews
"Saint Andrews Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.22 St. Andrews
"St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.2 St. Andrews
"St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.1 Christ Episcopal
"Christ Episcopal Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 99.0 First Baptist
"First Baptist Church, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 98.2 Carvin's Cove Spillway
"Spillway Carvin's Cove Lake, municipally owned reservoir near Roanoke, Virginia. Carvin's Cove is a five-mile artificial lake in Roanoke and Botetourt Counties, Virginia and can furnish 12,000,000 gallons of water daily to the nearby City of…
PC 98.11 Carvin's Cove
"Carvin's Cove Lake, a great place for water sports, near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 98.1 Carvin's Cove
"Carvin's Cove Lake, near Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 98.01 Carvin's Cove
"Carvin's Cove, the City of Roanoke, Virginia's watershed, which covers more than 12,000 acres, is a recreational area for camping, boating, and fishing."
PC 98.0 Carvin's Cove
"Aerial view of Carvin's Cove near Roanoke, Virginia, serving the latter as a water supply and recreational area. Favorite spot for picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, and fishing."
PC 97.0 Canteen Station
"Red Cross Canteen Station, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 96.2 Lindsey-Robinson
"Lindsey-Robinson & Co., Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 96.1 American Viscose
"Bird's eye view of the Viscose Silk Mills, Roanoke, Virginia"
PC 96.0 Shenandoah Life
"The air-conditioned home office building of the Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, Erected 1949. Located on US 221 West. 3 1/2 miles from the center of Roanoke; contains 75,000 square feet of floor space and all modern conveniences including…
PC 95.4 N&W Bridge
"View from N&W Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 95.3 Memorial Bridge
"Roanoke, Virginia, "The Star City of the South". This city is the headquarters of America's most prosperous railroad, the Norfolk & Western, and located here are its shops and offices. Today, Roanoke is a beautiful city-replete with fine schools…
PC 95.21 Franklin Road Bridge
"Franklin Road Bridge by night. Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 95.2 Franklin Road Bridge
"Franklin Road Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia".
PC 95.1 Jefferson and Walnut Bridges
"Jefferson Street and Walnut Avenue Bridges, Roanoke Virginia."
PC 95.01 Wasena Bridge
"Wasena Bridge, Roanoke Virginia. This bridge spans the Norfolk & Western Railroad and the Roanoke River. Just behind the trees on the left is the Transportation Museum and in the background are the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains which surround…
PC 95.0 New Wasena Bridge
"New Wasena Bridge, Roanoke, Virginia."
PC 94.0 First National Bank
First National Bank building, Roanoke, Virginia.
PC 93.1 American Legion Auditorium
"Nestling in a beautiful amphitheatre formed by the Blue Ridge Mountains on the west and at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley lies Roanoke - "The Magic City", key to Virginia's Valley Resort and Mountain Empire."
PC 93.0 American Legion Auditorium
American Legion Auditorium.
PC 92.3 Fan Tail Falls
Fan Tail Falls northeast of Lexington, Virginia.
PC 92.2 Ruins of Old Mill
This old mill was located on Carvins Creek and is just below where the current Carvins Cove reservoir dam is located.
PC 92.1 Barn Dinner Theatre
"Roanoke's first dinner theatre in the round, "The Barn", a Howard D. Wolfe production of old atmosphere, gourmet food, cocktails and the best of Broadway. Presenting nightly, year 'round to those who know the state's most attractive entertainment."
PC 92.0 Roanoke River
Scene of the Roanoke River.
Oral History Interview with Erika Joyner
Interviewers: Rebecca Proctor, Kalyn Fowler
Interviewee: Erika Joyner
Date: 29 September 2016
Duration: 57:17
Transcription prepared by: Kalyn Fowler and Sarah Groft
Interviewee: Erika Joyner
Date: 29 September 2016
Duration: 57:17
Transcription prepared by: Kalyn Fowler and Sarah Groft
Oral History Interview with Sally Seagraves
Interviewers: James Stoneking Jackie Landon
Interviewee: Sally Seagraves
Date: 7 October 2016
Duration: 46:08
Transcription prepared by: David Franczak, James Stoneking, and Jackie Landon
Interviewee: Sally Seagraves
Date: 7 October 2016
Duration: 46:08
Transcription prepared by: David Franczak, James Stoneking, and Jackie Landon
Oral History Interview with Peggy Shifflett
Interviewer: Gregory Rosenthal
Interviewee: Peggy Shifflett
Date: 14 October 2016
Duration: 56:15
Transcription prepared by: Julia Greider
Interviewee: Peggy Shifflett
Date: 14 October 2016
Duration: 56:15
Transcription prepared by: Julia Greider
Oral History Interview with Barbara Maberry
Interviewer: Zacch Wooten
Interviewee: Barbara Maberry
Date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 58:59
Transcription prepared by: Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey
Interviewee: Barbara Maberry
Date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 58:59
Transcription prepared by: Amelia Woodworth and Joshua Bailey
Oral History Interview with Mary Boenke
Interviewer: Mariana Araujo
Interviewee: Mary Boenke
Date: 6 October 2016
Duration: 1:01:49
Transcription prepared by: Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo
Interviewee: Mary Boenke
Date: 6 October 2016
Duration: 1:01:49
Transcription prepared by: Erin McWethy, Chelsea Hutton, and Mariana Araujo
A Guide to the Papers of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club
This is a guide to the Papers of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, which consists of organizational records throughout the club’s existence. Records in this collection include meeting minutes, treasurer’s reports, club yearbooks, news clippings,…
A Guide to the Raleigh Court Elementary School Scrapbook Collection
This is a guide to the Raleigh Court Elementary School Scrapbook Collection. The Raleigh Court Elementary School scrapbook collection consists of scrapbooks from each school year or range of years from 1960-1996, with some years missing. Scrapbooks…
Comprehensive City Plan
The Comprehensive City Plan came about with a renewed interest in city planning. that looks to the future and to "visualize the coming needs of the city". As in 1907, John Nolen, landscape architect and city planner, was chosen to develop the plan.…
Davis 16.9 Shenandoah Hotel
The Shenandoah Hotel opened on 5 November 1909. Originally consisting of two buildings, separated by an 8-foot alley, the Salem Avenue facing building seen here would later become the Hotel Lee followed by the Hotel Earle. The building was destroyed…
Davis 1.14 Mill Mountain
Looking southeast toward Mill Mountain from just across Day Avenue between 1st Street and Jefferson Street. The large multi-story building left of center was Jefferson Apartments. Nearly all of the buildings seen in the foreground have been razed.
A Guide to the George E. Wade Collection
This is a guide to the George E. Wade Collection. The collection conists ofpersonal notes, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, business receipts, photographs, postcards, programs, and historical artifacts which are largely from the Roanoke area.…
Floyd Press Obituary Index: 1944-1990
This document is an alphabetical listing of nearly 10,000 obituaries printed in the Floyd Press from 1944-1990. The Floyd Press is available on microfilm in the Virginia Room for these years.
A Guide to the Hazel Harvey Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Hazel Harvey Genealogical Collection. The Hazel Harvey Genealogical Collection contains research about the Bradford, Graham, Vaden, and related families of Montgomery and Roanoke Counties and the surrounding area. The notes,…
Index to the Journal of the Historical Society of Western Virginia
This document is a subject index to the Journal of the Historical Society of Western Virginia. Originally called the Journal of the Roanoke Historical Society, on February 15, 1972, the Historical Society changed its name to the Roanoke Valley…
Colonel 1947
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1946
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1944
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Colonel 1937
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Beehive 1936
Beehive was the annual for William Fleming High School until 1937 when the title was changed to Colonel.
Colonel 1940
The Colonel is the annual of William Fleming High School.
Scyphers33 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Scyphers28 Pocahontas
Passengers aboard the Norfolk & Western Pocahontas, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
Scyphers26 Pocahontas
Norfolk & Western employees stand in the doorway of the Pochontas, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
Scyphers25 Jefferson Street
A view of the Jefferson Theatre and Heironimus on Jefferson Street.
Scyphers24 Mill Mountain Overlook
Overlook once on Mill Mountain in front of Rockeldge Inn seen at dusk.
Scyphers23 N&W GP9
Norfolk & Western GP9 #516 locomotive pulling the Pocahontas near the N&W shops.
Scyphers21 Pocahontas
Passengers aboard the Norfolk & Western Pocahontas, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
Scyphers20 Pocahontas
The Norfolk & Western Pocahontas passenger train, possibly on its last excursion. The passenger train ran from November 1926 through May 1971.
Scyphers19 View from Mill Mountain
A view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.
Scyphers18 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.
Scyphers17 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are State Office Supply and Gifts, Hammond's Printing & Litho Works, Johnnie's Steakhouse, Jefferson Theatre, Heironimus, Sidney's and Thornton & Creasy Drugs.
Scyphers16 Elmwood Park
The pond in Elmwood Park. The Greyhound Bus Station is visible in the background.
Scyphers15 Elmwood Park
A view of the pond in Elmwood Park. The Terry House is visible on the hill.
Scyphers14 Campbell Avenue
Looking west on Campbell Avenue from 1st Street. Visible are Leggett's, George T. Hitch Jewelers, Singer Sewing Machines, Beckner's and Easter's.
Scyphers13 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from Franklin Road. Visible are John Norman Clothing, the Park Theatre, State Office Supplies and Gifts, the Coulter Building, People's Drugstore and the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Scyphers12 Shenandoah Life
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, formerly located at 2301 Brambleton Avenue.
Scyphers11 Japanese Magnolia
The Japanese Magnolia in Elmwood Park.
Scyphers9 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street. Visible are Heironimus, The Sportsman Restaurant, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Scyphers8 Franklin Road
Looking west on Franklin Road from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Knights of Pythias building, Star Barber Shop, Roanoke Valley Heart Association, GAC Finance, Riley's Cafe, Thornton & Creasy Drugs, and Holdren's
Scyphers7 Church Avenue
Looking west on Church Avenue from Jefferson Street. Visible are the Sportsman Restaurant, Parker Photo Studio, Junior Achievement of the Roanoke Valley, Kaybee Store and Moskin's Store.
Scyphers6 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street. Visible are Holiday's Shoe Store, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Thomas McAn Shoes, The Sportsman Restaurant and Heironimus.
Scyphers5 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Church Avenue intersection. Visible are The Sportsman Restaurant, Bernard's Menswear, Thomas McAn Shoes, Kann's Apparel, Hoffheimer's Shoes, Holiday's Shoe Store and the American Theatre.
Scyphers4 1st Street
Looking south on 1st Street.
Scyphers3 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Franklin Road intersection. Visible at left is the Elks Lodge and the Elmwood Diner. Also visible is Hammond Printing and Litho Works.
Scyphers1 View from Mill Mountain
A view of Roanoke from Mill Mountain.
Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau
Application submitted to the Virginia Insurance Rating Bureau by the City of Roanoke for coverage of city owned properties.
GB69 Harrison School
Harrison School Faculty 1948/1950.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
GB68 Harrison School
Mr. Thomas Payne's first class.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually expanding the curriculum to…
GB67.6 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.5
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.4 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.3 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
It Seems As If Everyone in Roanoke, Virginia Visits Children's Zoo
Article written by Robert P. Hunter, then Parks and Recreation manager for the City of Roanoke. Published in the July 1956 edition of Park Maintenance magazine.
The Famous Children's Zoo of Mill Mountain
Pamphlet with photos and text describing the first two years of the Mill Mountain Zoo
GB67.2 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67.1 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
GB67 Harrison School
Students playing on the basketball court at Harrison School.
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
Harrison School was built in 1916 for the cost of $31,818 and opened in the winter of 1917. Lucy Addison served as the school’s first principal. Addison was responsible for gradually…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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:…
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 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…
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 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:…
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…
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…
GB61 Rev. E. E. Ricks
Rev. E. E. Ricks was served as pastor of First Baptist Church Gainsboro from 1915 to 1918.
GB60 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, Bible School
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
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…
RREC21 Utility Wagon
A utility wagon of the Roanoke Railway & Electric Company and its companion mule.
RREC20 Number 44
Another view of Brill car Number 44 after a collision with a Virginian Railway locomotive under the Walnut Avenue Bridge.
RREC19 Number 44
Brill car Number 44 after a collision with a Virginian Railway locomotive under the Walnut Avenue bridge.
RREC18 Roanoke Railway & Electric
Roanoke Railway & Electric Company Walnut Avenue Steam Plant. In front of the plant is the old streetcar barn
RREC16 Carrie
Roanoke Railway & Electric steam dummy Number 2, Carrie, with a Roanoke and Salem coach attached is shown, reportedly on its maiden run in 1890.
RREC15 Meter Line Crew
Frank Haley (left) and Al Firebaugh of the Meter Cut-In Crew.
RREC12 Mill Mountain
A panoramic view showing Mill Mountain looming over the Walnut Avenue Steam Plant of the Roanoke Railway & Electric Company.
RREC11 Line Crew
Line Crew of the Roanoke Railway and Electric Company. From left are: Jim Payne (foreman), unidentified, Stannoke Maxey (lineman), last two unidentified.
RREC10 9th Street SE
Passengers board and disembark streetcars on 9th Street SE near American Viscose.
RREC9 Jefferson Street
Looking north on Jefferson Street at the Campbell Avenue Intersection. The Didier Grocers building at right, in earlier days, housed the street railway offices and provided a waiting room for the cars. In the middle of Jefferson Street, a horsecar…
RREC8 Roanoke Country Club
Golfers teeing off at Roanoke Country Club.
RREC4 Downtown Roanoke
A bird's-eye view of Downtown Roanoke at Jefferson Street looking toward Mill Mountain. The St. James Hotel is visible in the foreground. At right can be seen the Terry Building.
RREC3 Lynchburg Traction & Light
Unidentified employees of Lynchburg Traction & Light Company in front of the "streetcar barn". Lynchburg Traction & Light Company was the predescessor to the Lynchburg Division of Appalachian Power.
RREC2 Campbell Avenue
Looking east on Campbell Avenue from the 1st Street intersection. S.H. Heironimus and Company visible at left. Its location was 37-39 Campbell.
RREC1 Jefferson Street
Looking south on Jefferson Street from the Campbell Avenue intersection.
GB58 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
Deacons and Trustees of First Baptist Church Gainsboro
First Baptist Church Gainsboro can trace its origins back to September 30, 1867, when a small congregation held service, led by Rev. Edmond Johnson, in a dwelling on Hart Avenue, establishing the Big Lick Colored Baptist Church. As membership…
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…
GB45 Dr. Elwood Downing
Dr. Ellwood Davis Downing was prominent dentist and civic leader. Downing was born September 9, 1891. He was the son of Rev. Lylburn L. Downing, pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Downing served as an officer in WWI and WWII and was an…
GB44 Bings Social Club
Bings Social Club
GB43 Dr. Ellwood Downing and Mrs. Della Downing
Dr. Ellwood Davis Downing was prominent dentist and civic leader. Downing was born September 9, 1891. He was the son of Rev. Lylburn L. Downing, pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. Downing served as an officer in WWI and WWII and was an…
GB33 Dr. F. W. Claytor
Dr. Frank William Claytor was born April 8, 1913 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the oldest son of Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. and Roberta M. Woodfin Claytor. After graduating from Knoxville College in 1933, Claytor earned his medical degree from Meharry…
GB32 Dr. John B. Claytor Sr.
Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. was born April 2, 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia. In 1907 Claytor began a medical practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Claytor was a founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital and was Emeritus Chief of the hospital’s department of…
GB31 Dr. John B. Claytor Sr.
Dr. John B. Claytor Sr. was born April 2, 1878 in Floyd County, Virginia. In 1907 Claytor began a medical practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Claytor was a founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital and was Emeritus Chief of the hospital’s department of…
GB30 Daisy Schley
Daisy Schley was a nurse at Burrell Memorial Hospital.
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. …
The Spectator 1950
The Spectator was the annual for Viaud School.
The Spectator 1976
The Spectator was the annual for Viaud School.
GB25 Virginia Y. Lee
Virginia Y. Lee was the Gainsboro Library's fourth librarian (1928 – 1971). She was born on November 22, 1906 in McComas, West Virginia and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated Valedictorian from Lucy Addison High School in 1924 and earned her…
GB24 Virginia Y. Lee
Virginia Y. Lee was the Gainsboro Library's fourth librarian (1928 – 1971). She was born on November 22, 1906 in McComas, West Virginia and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. She graduated Valedictorian from Lucy Addison High School in 1924 and earned her…
GB23 Freemasons Group
African American Freemasons group.
GB21 First Baptist Church Gainsboro, interior
Interior of the original sancuary of the First Baptist Church in Gainsboro. The building was designed by architect Henry Harwell Huggins and was located at 407 North Jefferson Street. A cornerstone for the church was laid and ground was broken in…
GB18 Oliver Hill
Civil rights attorney Oliver W. Hill in front of his childhood home at 401 Gilmer Avenue, now the Oliver Hill House.
A Guide to the Harry E. Silcox Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Harry E. Silcox Genealogical Collection. The collection consists of one document storage case containing 11 folders. Some of the material included in the collection is correspondence, family group records, handwritten notes,…
GB17 Harrison School Boys Choir
Harrison School Boys choir.
GB16 African American Railroad Workers
African American railroad workers.
GB13 C. C. Williams
Christopher Chamberlin Williams of Williams Funeral Home, now Serenity Funeral Home. Mr. Williams served on the Board of Trustees for both the Gainsboro Library and the William A. Hunton YMCA.
GB10 Lucy Addison High School Football Game
Lucy Addison High School football game at Victory Stadium.
GB12 Dr. J. H. Roberts
Dr. James H. Roberts was a co-founder of Burrell Memorial Hospital, Magic City Medical Society, and the William A. Hunton YMCA.
GB09 Nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital
The nursing staff of Burrell Memorial Hospital at an unidentified function on the hospital's grounds.
GB08 W. F. Hughes
W. F. Hughes of Hughes Funeral Home.
GB06 Burrell Memorial Hospital
Groundbreaking for the new Burrell Memorial Hospital 2 August 1953. Photographer: Steve Brody.
GB04 Lucy Addison High School Girls' Basketball Team
Lucy Addison High School Girls' basketball team.
GB03 Lucy Addison High School Majorettes
Lucy Addison High School Majorettes in front of the Gainsboro Library.
GB01 Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton
Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton operated a dental practice on Wells Avenue.
A Guide to the Science Fiction Fantasy Fanzine Collection
This collection consists of 1 document storage case of materials related to Roanoke Valley sci-fi fantasy fanzines. Included are issues of the Jinnia Clan Journal, Jinnia Clan Journal Junior, Wyrd, Overflow, and Marturian. Programs from early…
A Guide to the Howell Family Genealogical Collection
This is a guide to the Howell Family Genealogical Collection. The Howell Family Genealogical Collection consists of research materials documenting the John and Mary Howell Family of Aberystwyth, Wales who settled in Virginia and their descendants.…
A Guide to the Clifton A. Woodrum Collection
The is a guide to the the Clifton A. Woodrum Collection. This collection consists of one record storage box of material, presumably collected by Woodrum over the course of his life. It is known that at least some of the material was collected by…
The Acorn 1973
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1972
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1971
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Addisonian 1971
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
A Guide to the Anita M. Cranford Collection
The Anita M. Cranford Collection consists of Ms. Cranford's genealogical research on the Myers, (von) Rieppel and Morsack families. In addition to family charts, there are a number of original photographs of various family members.
The Acorn 1970
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1969
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1966
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1965
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1964
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1963
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1962
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1961
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1960
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
Roanoke Times Obituary Index: 1923-1950
Partial obituary index for the Roanoke Times from 1923-1950. Also includes limited listings from the Roanoke Daily News beginning in 1890.
The Addisonian 1970
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1968
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1966
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1965
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School
The Addisonian 1964
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1963
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
Roanoke Times Obituary Index: 1960-1965
Obituary Index for the Roanoke Times from January 1960-December 1965.
The Addisonian 1961
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1960
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1959
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1958
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1957
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1956
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1955
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Acorn 1959
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1958
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1957
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Addisonian 1953
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Addisonian 1950
The Addisonian was the annual for Lucy Addison High School.
The Acorn 1956
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
A Guide to the SAR Fincastle Resolutions Chapter Records
This is a guide to the records of the Sons of the American Revolution, Fincastle Resolutions Chapter Records. This collection consists of records of the Sons of the American Revolution Fincastle Resolutions Chapter beginning in 1967 through 2009,…
The Acorn 1955
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1954
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1953
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
Neighborhood History Interview with Ruth Bennett
Neighborhood History Interview with Ruth Bennett
Interviewer: Brent Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 27:35
Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon
Interviewer: Brent Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 27:35
Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon
Neighborhood History Interview with Marcus and Danielle Preston
Neighborhood History Interview with Marcus and Danielle Preston
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 23 October 2007
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 37:31
Interviewer: Kellie Thomas
Date: 23 October 2007
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 37:31
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria A. Dowe
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria A. Dowe
Interviewer: Chris Fetterman
Date: 17 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 35:52
Interviewer: Chris Fetterman
Date: 17 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 35:52
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale
Neighborhood History Interview with Virginia Mignon Chubb-Hale
Interviewer: Chris Boucher
Date: 16 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 35:24
Interviewer: Chris Boucher
Date: 16 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 35:24
Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Sue Mason
Neighborhood History Interview with Peggy Sue Mason
Interviewer: Mary Blitz
Date: 16 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 41:56
Interviewer: Mary Blitz
Date: 16 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 41:56
Neighborhood History Interview with Caralene Mathis Lewis
Neighborhood History Interview with Caralene Mathis Lewis
Interviewer: Nick Potts
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 29:19
Interviewer: Nick Potts
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 29:19
Neighborhood History Interview with Delois C. Broady
Neighborhood History Interview with Delois C. Broady
Interviewer: Robert Dulin
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 30:24
Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon
Interviewer: Robert Dulin
Date: 15 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 30:24
Transcription prepared by: Chelsea Seddon
Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Anderson
Neighborhood History Interview with Charles Anderson
Interviewers: Peter Townsend; Alijah Webb; Elijah Williams
Date: 10 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 43:08
Interviewers: Peter Townsend; Alijah Webb; Elijah Williams
Date: 10 March 2010
Location: Lucy Addison Middle School
Total Duration: 43:08
Neighborhood History Interview with Antinette Beane
Neighborhood History Interview with Antinette Beane
Interviewer: C.L. Bohannon
Date: 5 November 2009
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 38:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: C.L. Bohannon
Date: 5 November 2009
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 38:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Cecil "Duke" Brown
Neighborhood History Interview with Cecil "Duke" Brown
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 25 June 2009
Location: Melrose Branch Library
Total Duration: 55:07
Transcription prepared by: Krissy Price
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 25 June 2009
Location: Melrose Branch Library
Total Duration: 55:07
Transcription prepared by: Krissy Price
Neighborhood History Interview with Perneller Chubb-Wilson
Neighborhood History Interview with Perneller Chubb-Wilson
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 18 June 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:22:12
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 18 June 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:22:12
Neighborhood History Interview with Sandra Smith Jordan
Neighborhood History Interview with Sandra Smith Jordan
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 9 March 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:26:54
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 9 March 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 1:26:54
Neighborhood History Interview with Francis J. Gill
Neighborhood History Interview with Francis J. Gill
Interviewer: Theresa Gill-Walker
Date: 9 March 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 42:54
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Theresa Gill-Walker
Date: 9 March 2009
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 42:54
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Lular Ree Clark Lucky
Neighborhood History Interview with Lular Ree Clark Lucky
Interviewer: Ashley Maynor
Date: 26 June 2008
Location: Private residence of Ms. Lucky
Total Duration: 1:20:36
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Ashley Maynor
Date: 26 June 2008
Location: Private residence of Ms. Lucky
Total Duration: 1:20:36
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
The Acorn 1952
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
The Acorn 1951
The Acorn was the annual for Jefferson High School.
Neighborhood History Interview with Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones
Neighborhood History Interview with Carolyn Ann Johnson Jones
Interviewer: Sarah Lavender
Date: 11 June 2008
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 1:37:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Sarah Lavender
Date: 11 June 2008
Location: Main Library
Total Duration: 1:37:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Michael Franklin
Neighborhood History Interview with Michael Franklin
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 14 April 2008
Location: Mountain View Recreation Center
Total Duration: 34:05
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Brian Clark
Date: 14 April 2008
Location: Mountain View Recreation Center
Total Duration: 34:05
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Frederick Douglas Hairston, Jr.
Neighborhood History Interview with Frederick Douglas Hairston
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 4 May 2008
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 28:53
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Carla Lewis
Date: 4 May 2008
Location: Gainsboro Branch Library
Total Duration: 28:53
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Vivian Woody
Neighborhood History Interview with Vivian Woody
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 29:16
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Arleen Ollie
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 29:16
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Wilson
Neighborhood History Interview with Gloria Jean Wilson
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 29:05
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 29:05
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Laura Toliver
Neighborhood History Interview with Laura Toliver
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 12:52
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Alicia Sell
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 12:52
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Sarah Showalter
Neighborhood History Interview with Sarah Showalter
Interviewer: Pam Young
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 23:14
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Pam Young
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 23:14
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with B. Ray Phanelson
Neighborhood History Interview with B. Ray Phanelson
Interviewer: Pam Young
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 49:09
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Pam Young
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 49:09
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Gilmore Perry, Jr. with Lawrence Mitchell
Neighborhood History Interview with Gilmore Perry, Jr. with Lawrence Mitchell
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:35
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:35
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Regina Holmes Peeks
Neighborhood History Interview with Regina Holmes Peeks
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 43:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 43:02
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Mitchell
Neighborhood History Interview with Lawrence Mitchell with Gilmore Perry
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Interviewer: Cheryl Ramsey
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 36:42
Transcription prepared by: Andrew Sterling
Neighborhood History Interview with Alice Johnson
Neighborhood History Interview with Alice Johnson
Interviewer: Tanya Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 27:16
Interviewer: Tanya Weigel
Date: 23 February 2008
Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church
Total Duration: 27:16