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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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Blacksburg - Virginia Tech Campus432 viewsThe prominent building in this 1960s postcard is Davidson Hall.
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Virginia High School432 viewsThis image is from a 1955 postcard.
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Comers Rock - Cow taking Refuge432 viewsThis cow was taking refuge under a leaning rock in this shot. Photo March 21, 2008 by Jeff Weaver.
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Old_Town.JPG431 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net
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galaxfid.jpg431 viewsAn annual fiddler's convention has been held in Galax for many years. This is a poster advertising one of these events in the 1960s.
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cedarbluffdepot.jpg431 viewsThis photo of the railroad depot in Cedar Bluff dates to circa 1900.
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Weaver's Ford - Ducks in New River431 viewsNew River is muddy after a heavy rain the day before. The wood ducks on the river blend in well. Photo July 18, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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graysonhigh.jpg430 viewsPhoto of one of the views from Grayson Highlands State Park. Photo by Tracy McMillan Farmer.
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radfordhs.jpg430 viewsThis is a 1940 postcard view of the High School in Radford, Virginia
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DUKEENERGYGASLINE020.jpg430 viewsTHIS IS THOMPSON VALLEY IN TAZEWELL COUNTY. IT'S NORTH OF SALTVILLE OVER BEYOND FLAT TOP MOUNTAIN. THE GAS LINE IS 32 MILES LONG AND IS COMING FROM JEWEL RIDGE AND WILL HOOK UP WITH EAST TENNESSEE NATURAL GAS NEAR MARION. PROJECT SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY NOVEMBER 2006.

Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net
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pics 044.jpg430 viewsPhoto September 13, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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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.
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