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100_1316.jpg431 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, March 22, 2006.

camptazewell1934.jpg431 viewsThis is a 1934 photo of Camp 54 of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Tazewell, Virginia.

gladehsffa1950s.jpg431 viewsThis is perhaps a photo of the FFA Club at Glade Springs High School from the early 1950s. Courtesy of Don Smith dsmith1043@comcast.net

Blacksburg - Virginia Tech Campus431 viewsThe prominent building in this 1960s postcard is Davidson Hall.

Comers Rock - Cow taking Refuge431 viewsThis cow was taking refuge under a leaning rock in this shot. Photo March 21, 2008 by Jeff Weaver.

Old_Town.JPG430 viewsCourtesy of Carol Lindamood circuitrider@tcia.net

galaxfid.jpg430 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.

cedarbluffdepot.jpg430 viewsThis photo of the railroad depot in Cedar Bluff dates to circa 1900.

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.

Fries - 191 Cliff Street430 views101 Cliff St. Fries, VA. Home was reputed to have been built by Western Union as telegraph office. Also reputed to have been first residence built in historic district of Fries.--Photo by David Arnold