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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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holstonriverbridgekport.jpg524 viewsThis 1940s postcard shows the bridge over the Holston River on Highway 23 between Kingsport and Johnson City, TN.
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asuscience.jpg524 viewsThis postcard is from the 1930-45 linen era. This was the science building on the campus of what was then known as Appalachian State Teacher's College.
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lenoirgradeschool1910.jpg524 viewsThis is from 1910.
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jctnight.jpg524 viewsThis postcard shows King's Department Store on the left and Montgomery Wards on the right. It dates from the 1940s.
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LENAFARRISANDFRIEND001.jpg524 viewsTHE GIRL ON THE LEFT IS MY MOTHER, LENA FARRIS. SHE WAS ABOUT 18 WHEN THIS PICTURE WAS MADE.

ELWAY WAS ON RT. 80 NOT FAR FROM ELK GARDEN. THAT CYCLE SORT OF LOOKS LIKE THE ONE BARNEY FIFE BOUGHT TO PATROL WITH IN MAYBERRY.

Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net


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Galax - Rex Theater524 viewsClick here for their website . Photo May 30, 2007 by Jeff Weaver.
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Holly Ridge - Pasture524 viewsThis photo July 18, 2007 by Jeff Weaver. It shows a well worn pasture. Note the slight terracing of the land. This is caused by cattle walking around the hill, which creates these topography patterns.
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Rev. S. B. Smitteel524 views
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abingdonps.jpg523 viewsThis image was made in the first decade of the 20th century.
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mayviewmanor.jpg523 viewsThis is an aerial shot made in the 1940s.
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100_1638.jpg523 viewsPhoto April 23, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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Picture 034.jpg523 viewsPhoto April 28, 2006 by Jeff Weaver.
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