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Market Square

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

Breckinridge Mill

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

Roanoke Catholic School

As part of Roanoke’s iconic skyline, Roanoke Catholic has seen its fair share of changes and updates.

Tinnell’s Finer Foods

The well-known grocery spot was a main staple in the Crystal Spring neighborhood.

Then and Now: Lord Botetourt High School

The school has seen a number of expansions and substantial growth over the years.

Then and Now: Billy Sample Field

Salem’s Minor League Baseball story began at Municipal Field.

Then and Now: (Under) Memorial Bridge

Visitors will find a surprising relic beneath the well-known city bridge.

Then and Now: Mick-or-Mack

First opened in 1927, this popular grocery retailer once covered 38 cities in three states.

Then and Now: Bittle Memorial Hall

This familiar building on Roanoke College’s campus once served as a library.

Then and Now: Roanoke Country Club

This organization has offered sports and entertainment for well over a century.

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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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Roanoke Catholic School

As part of Roanoke’s iconic skyline, Roanoke Catholic has seen its fair share of changes and updates.
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Tinnell’s Finer Foods

The well-known grocery spot was a main staple in the Crystal Spring neighborhood.
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Then and Now: Lord Botetourt High School

The school has seen a number of expansions and substantial growth over the years.
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Then and Now: Billy Sample Field

Salem’s Minor League Baseball story began at Municipal Field.
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Then and Now: (Under) Memorial Bridge

Visitors will find a surprising relic beneath the well-known city bridge.
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Then and Now: Mick-or-Mack

First opened in 1927, this popular grocery retailer once covered 38 cities in three states.
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Then and Now: Bittle Memorial Hall

This familiar building on Roanoke College’s campus once served as a library.
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Then and Now: Roanoke Country Club

This organization has offered sports and entertainment for well over a century.
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