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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.


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SEPT21MISC971.jpg748 viewsMAY 1973...FIRST AVENUE AT TOP LEFT...SHAKER LANE IN FRONT OF SCHOOL...PALMER AT LOWER RIGHT

THE SWIMMING POOL WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND NOTE THE POND WHERE GLOBAL CONTACT IS NOW LOCATED. courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net


Dec 12, 2006
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powhatanarrow121949.jpg452 viewsThis postcard was created in December 1949.Dec 11, 2006
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FLATTOP072.jpg622 viewsLOOKING EAST FROM FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN. THE 765 kV LINE NEAR THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN IS COMING FROM BROADFORD HEADED TO CARBO IN RUSSELL COUNTY. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net Dec 10, 2006
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tobaccoauction.jpg327 viewsTHis is a 1997 Lebanon News photo. This acutioning off of tobacco is now a rare event, tobacconists now contracting directly with farmers for their produce.Dec 09, 2006
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pic 055.jpg807 viewsAn example of an above ground grave in Aspenvale cemetery. Photo by Jeff Weaver.Dec 08, 2006
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100_1922.jpg503 viewsAnother December 8, 2006 shot of AEP moving a massive transformer through the streets of Saltville.Dec 08, 2006
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100_1924.jpg430 viewsThis December 8, 2006 shot by Jeff Weaver shows Appalachian Electric Power moving a massive electric transformer through Saltville. This thing weighs 480,000 pounds.Dec 08, 2006
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100_1917.jpg383 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, December 6, 2006.Dec 07, 2006
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100_1919.jpg386 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, December 6, 2006.Dec 07, 2006
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galaxbhikefriends.jpg424 viewsThe unknown subjects of this real photo postcard by Galax Studios are seen in a circa 1920 shot with one's bike.Dec 07, 2006
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galaxwwisoldiers.jpg412 viewsThis World War I photo was taken by Galax Studios and the very youthful appears of these fellows makes me believe they were members of the local home guard at this time.Dec 07, 2006
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mocksmilldam.jpg306 viewsThis is from a 1908 postcard.Dec 07, 2006
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