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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.


Last additions - Wythe County, VA
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ruralretreat~0.jpg737 viewsThe railroad line near Rural Retreat is shown here. The Virginia and East Tennessee Railroad first built the road through this area in 1855. This section of road is now operated by Norfolk and Western.Apr 12, 2006
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Engine #41 Near Wytheville1541 viewsThis is a photo of #41 making a run on the tracks near Wytheville.Apr 10, 2006
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franklinstchurch.jpg974 viewsHere was one of the most prestigious black churches in Southwest Virginia. It was mostly destroyed by fires in 1913 and the new church was constructed on the old foundation. It was constructed in 1886 and is the Franklin Street M.E. Church at Wytheville, VA. The picket fence encircled the entire city block. Courtesy of Jack Hockett.Feb 13, 2006
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rr_10.jpg880 viewsThis is a First National Bank of Rural Retreat $10 National Currency note, issued in 1933.Feb 07, 2006
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reedcreekbridge.jpg839 viewsThis ca. 1914 view shows the Norfolk & Western Railroad Bridge over Reed Creek near Wytheville.Feb 07, 2006
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carterparkwytheville.jpg767 viewsThis post card is from the 1950s.Feb 07, 2006
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wythevillehs1910.jpg732 viewsThis post card dates from about 1910.Feb 07, 2006
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wytheville_51857.jpg747 viewsThis is a Five dollar note issues by a Wytheville bank in 1857.Jan 31, 2006
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wytheweatherbldg.jpg704 viewsThis is a 1930-45 era postcard.Jan 30, 2006
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wythevillecove1911.jpg665 viewsThis is a 1900-1920 postcard.Jan 30, 2006
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wyrickspring.jpg823 viewsAn early 20th century advertisement for Wyrick Springs Resort in Wythe County.Jan 30, 2006
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wy07a.jpg869 viewsThis is an early 20th century view of what was then left of Fort Chiswell.Jan 29, 2006
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