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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.


Most viewed - Smyth County, VA
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saltvillestore.jpg752 viewsThis store was built in 1894 and served Saltville until 1970. This view is from about 1925.
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Saltville - Baseball Tonight752 viewsTHE 4TH OF JULY PARADE / SALTVILLE, VIRGINIA / 1950. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmith1043@comcast.net
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greystonemanor.jpg751 viewsThis 1920s postcard shows the rear view of the Greystone Manor, home of C. C. Lincoln.
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Saltville - Aerial View751 viewsThis aerial view of Saltville is looking to the northeast. It was taken in May 1973 by Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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clarklib.jpg749 viewsLIB AND LOUISE CLARK WALKING TO TOWN ON A COLD, SNOWY JANUARY MORNING IN 1970. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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molassesjerrysmall.jpg748 viewsThis circa. 1920 photo shows traditional mountain molasses making. This photo was taken somewhere in Smyth County, VA.
Courtesy of Jerry Catron, Saltville, VA.
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TOWNTELEAPRIL1968099.jpg748 viewsThis April 1968 telephoto shot shows five Norfolk & Western diesel engines in Saltville and other railroad stock, as well as a view of West Main Street. Photo courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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TOWNDUDESTORE192.jpg747 viewsThis photo was taken September 7, 1969 by Don Smith. dsmith1043@comcast.net
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chlorineplant.jpg747 viewsOLIN CHLORINE PLANT / ALLISON GAP / RED ROCK / SALTVILLE, VA. / APRIL 1969. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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oct38football2.jpg746 viewsThis is a John Porter picture of the Saltville - Glade Spring Football game from October 1, 1938. Saltville won the game 32-0.
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dryiceplant51973.jpg745 viewsSHORTLY AFTER SHUTDOWN / OLIN DRY ICE / LIME / HYDRAZINE FACILITIES / SALTVILLE, VA. / MAY 1973. Courtesy of Don Smithdsmih1043@comcast.net

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laurelvalleych.jpg744 viewsLocated near Konnarock, Smyth County, VA, this log church is a popular site for weddings. Photo by Jeff Weaver, summer 2003. Update: This church suffered minor fire damage on February 17, 2006.
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