Then and Now

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The Poff Building

In 1975, Roanoke welcomed a monumental addition to its skyline — the Richard H. Poff Federal Building, a landmark in both size and significance.
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Belmont Elementary

The former elementary school has a new identity in Fallon Park Elementary School.
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J.J. Newberry Co.

Who remembers this once-iconic storefront?
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Roanoke Courthouse

Follow Roanoke’s legal journey from Rorer Hall in 1878 to the present Oliver W. Hill Justice Center, capturing key architectural shifts and historical landmarks.
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Literary Evolution

The beloved Roanoke Public Library had modest beginnings, continuing to provide a community space after all these years.
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General Electric Co.

The Roanoke location was once heralded as the third-largest industry in the Roanoke Valley.
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Roanoke County Courthouse

What was once the county courthouse is now a Roanoke College staple for faculty and students.
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Advance Auto Parts

The large retail chain’s first Roanoke location opened in 1932.
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Market Square

The community space we know and love has only grown since 1917.
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Breckinridge Mill

This historic location is considered one of the oldest grist mills in the region.

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Bloom Town

Flower farms are finding new ways to keep our community beautiful.