Memories of the Roanoke and New River Valleys: A Pictorial History of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s

The Roanoke College basketball team that earned a trip to the National Invitation Tournament in New York City in 1939. The “Five Smart Boys” (from left) are Gene Studebaker, Paul Rice, Bob Sheffield, Bob Lieb, and John Wagner. Courtesy John Wagner

Downtown Campbell Avenue taken between 1945 and 1955. Courtesy Historical Society of Western Virginia / #1990.69.155

Martha Anne Woodrum (later Mrs. Jack Zillhardt) in her office at Woodrum Field (later known as Roanoke Regional Airport), circa 1949. Soon after becoming a licensed pilot circa 1940, Martha Anne operated a flight school and charter service and later an aircraft sales and service operation at Woodrum Field. She was the first woman in Virginia to earn an instrument rating. Courtesy Historical Society of Western Virginia / #1990.69.655

Looking east from Church Avenue down Second Street SW in Roanoke, circa 1931. Included in the photo: YMCA, Odd Fellows building, Harvey Systems filling station, the old federal building, Greene Memorial Church, Griggs Furniture Company, B’nai B’rith Center, Texas Tavern, Roanoke Gas Light Company, Roanoke Stamp and Seal Company. Norfolk and Western photo / Courtesy Historical Society of Western Virginia / #1990.69.906

Thespians in costume, circa 1935. These could have been early students of either Hollins College or the Virginia College. Courtesy Historical Society of Western Virginia / #1998.24.013

The Colored Citizens Committee of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, 1950. Seated at the table are Committee Chairman Dr. Arthur L. James (left) and Dr. Lylburn C. Downing. Standing, from left: Lewis A. Sydnor, W. Harvey Plenty, Dr. Lawrence E. Paxton, and Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Benjamin F. Moomaw. Courtesy Historical Society of Western Virginia / #1998.24.060

Mrs. John William (Alice) Davis, who served as Chairman of the Red Cross Motor Corps volunteers, circa 1945. Courtesy Historical Society of Western Virginia / #2007.67.2.078

Crumpacker Orchards on the City Market, Roanoke, March 1951. Courtesy Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries / #Creasy25

The Harrison baseball team, circa 1930. Front row, from left: Jack Calloway, Banks, Matthews, “Wildman” Coffer, Tom Payne. Back row: Crawford, Jim Jones, Bob Jefferson, Jess Smith, “Bubber” McAfee, Edward Calloway, Bobley Colson, Lee Calloway. Courtesy Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries / #CS127.2

Mayor Sidney F. Small (left) and pilot B. A. Carpenter at the inauguration of Roanoke’s passenger air service by American Airlines, January 10, 1935. Courtesy Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries / #Davis62.17

Golfers at Roanoke Country Club, circa 1945. The club had its beginnings in South Roanoke in 1899 and relocated to its current location in the early 1920s. Courtesy Virginia Room, Roanoke Public Libraries / #MP4.3

Salem Electric Department, 1944. Courtesy Salem Museum and Historical Society

Virginia Tech students enjoy a trip to Giles County’s Mountain Lake in 1942. Although the water level of this natural lake, which periodically empties and refills, dropped dramatically in the early twenty-first century, the Mountain Lake Hotel Resort, continues to draw visitors. Courtesy Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Name: Memories of the Roanoke and New River Valleys: A Pictorial History of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
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SKU: 9781597259187
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The Roanoke Times is proud to announce an all-new commemorative hardcover book, “Memories of the Roanoke and New River Valleys: A Pictorial History of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.” This coffee-table book showcases historic photos of Roanoke Valley and New River Valley focusing on the iconic decades of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. We are thrilled to partner with local area historical organizations and include images from our readers in this heirloom-quality coffee-table book that truly captures the rich heritage of our area.

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Title: Memories of the Roanoke and New River Valleys: A Pictorial History of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
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ISBN: 9781597259187
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Title: Memories of the Roanoke and New River Valleys: A Pictorial History of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s
Hardcover, limited edition
ISBN: 9781597259187
144 pages
Published by Pediment Publishing
Printed in North America
Available now

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