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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 105.5 Roanoke Public Library
"Roanoke Public Library, Roanoke, Virginia."
MP 38.02 Time Capsule
Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary.
MP 38.01 Time Capsule
Contents are placed into the time capsule in front of the Main Library during the Diamond Jubilee Time Capsule Ceremony. The time capsule is not to be opened until 2032 for Roanoke's 150th Anniversary. Claude Settlemire, City Librarian, on left.
MP 38.14 Williamson Road Book Station
The Williamson Road Branch found its beginnings as the Williamson Road Book Station, formerly located at 2919 Williamson Road NE.
MP 38.13 Williamson Road Branch
A newly completed Williamson Road Branch Library.
MP 38.12 Williamson Road Branch
Architectural rendering of the Williamson Road Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries.
MP 38.11 Williamson Road Branch
Unidentified men set the cornerstone at the Williamson Road Branch Library.
MP 38.1 Williamson Road Branch
Staff members prepare the Williamson Road Branch for opening.
MP 38.0 Rivinus Room
Patrons use reference materials in the Rivinus Room at the Main Branch of Roanoke Public Libraries
MP 4.1 Terry House
The Terry House, formerly located in Elmwood Park, was the first library in the city.
Davis GL 42 Elmwood Park
View of Elmwood Park from the Patrick Henry Hotel.
Davis GL 38 Public Library in Elmwood Park
View of the first Roanoke Public Library in Elmwood Park. The library was located in the Terry House, a gift to the city from the Terry Family.
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.
Davis 15.625-3 Melrose Branch Library
The Melrose Branch Library was constructed in 1947 at a cost of $19,947.00
Davis 15.625-2 Melrose Branch Library
The newly constructed Melrose Branch Library at 2318 Melrose Avenue. The sign reads, "New Library constructed for your convenience and assistance by the City of Roanoke".
Davis 15.625-1 Melrose Branch Library
Roanoke Librarian Pearl Hinesley stands in front of the newly constructed Melrose Branch.