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"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…
Towers Mall under construction. Towers opened in 1961 at 2207 Colonial Avenue. At the time, it was reported in the Roanoke Times that Towers was the largest shopping center in the state. This photo depicts the upper level.