Downtown Roanoke - Hardcover

Harris, C Nelson; Harris, Nelson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531611109 ISBN 13: 9781531611101

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2004

Synopsis

Downtown Roanoke celebrates the vibrant history of a community that lies at the heart of the scenic Roanoke Valley. From the saloons and livery stables of the late 19th century to the flagship department stores that attracted hundreds of shoppers in the late 1950s, Roanoke has experienced dramatic change. Over 200 archival images have been compiled to produce a stunning collage of the downtown area over the past century. Included are the American Theater, the Rialto, the Jefferson, and the time-altered streetscapes of Jefferson, Campbell, Kirk, and Church. This collection highlights the storied past of Roanoke through hotels, hospitals, churches, merchants, and special events, including the American Legion parades, the Diamond Jubilee, and the march of the VMI and VPI cadets at Thanksgiving en route to Victory Stadium. Downtown Roanoke is a tribute to the heritage of Southwestern Virginia's leading urban center. Today it remains a metropolitan district alive with culture and commerce, having re-emerged from the challenges of shopping malls and suburbia. The photographs in this collection, many published for the first time, provide a nostalgic look at the progress of Roanoke's historic downtown corridor.

About this title

About the Author:

Author Nelson Harris is a member of the Roanoke City Council and a native of Roanoke. Having twice been elected as the city's vice-mayor, Harris is involved with numerous civic and historic organizations and projects. He and his wife, Cathy, have three sons.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1531611109
• ISBN 13: 9781531611101
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130