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Roanoke’s First Auditorium

Once a bustling hub for music, speeches and gatherings—including a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt—Roanoke’s historic auditorium lives on in memories, its former site now a quiet parking lot.

Lutheran Orphanage

The site for Andrew Lewis Middle School was once home to Salem’s historic Lutheran Orphanage, serving children for over a century.

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.

Belmont Elementary

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

J.J. Newberry Co.

Who remembers this once-iconic storefront?

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.

Literary Evolution

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

General Electric Co.

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

Roanoke County Courthouse

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

Advance Auto Parts

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

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Roanoke’s First Auditorium

Once a bustling hub for music, speeches and gatherings—including a visit from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt—Roanoke’s historic auditorium lives on in memories, its former site now a quiet parking lot.
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Lutheran Orphanage

The site for Andrew Lewis Middle School was once home to Salem’s historic Lutheran Orphanage, serving children for over a century.
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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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