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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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lester8.jpg522 viewsPhoto circa. 1920 from Glade Spring, VA.
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narrowsva.jpg522 viewsThis is an early 20th century view of the village of Narrows, VA.
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wilkesborogradedschool.jpg522 viewsThis ca. 1915 postcard shows the graded school at Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
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West Jefferson - Railroad Depot522 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver June 4, 2007.
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thomasabaijah4.jpg521 viewsPhoto by Scott Trent, 2004.
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jeffstparade1911.jpg521 viewsParade on Jefferson Street, Roanoke, ca. 1911
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arcadiacover.jpg521 viewsFor those who might be interested, I have authored a photo history of Saltville, Virginia, published by Arcadia Publishing. This book contains historical photos of Saltville NOT included in this website, as well as some text to very briefly explain the history of this town. If you are interested it is due to be released on May 10, 2006.
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christiansburgdepot1910.jpg521 viewsThis 1910 postcard shows the Norfolk and Western Depot at Christiansburg (Cambria) at that time.
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Marion - Lincoln Hotel521 viewsFrom a 1930s postcard. This hotel has recently been renovated as is now known as the General Francis Marion Hotel.
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West Jefferson - Tobacco Warehouse521 viewsWhile no longer used as a tobacco warehouse, this building at one time housed the annual tobacco auctions that provided much cash for area farmers. Photo June 6, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Blacksburg - Episcopal Church521 viewsThis is from a 1902 postcard. Check out their website.
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Mouth of Wilson - Potato Creek Methodist Church521 viewsCourtesy of Misty Martin
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