Related Records

1. circa 1925

   A scrapbook of images of Roanoke area businesses on postcards, circa 1925.

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. 75th Anniversary Roanoke Chamber of Commerce - February 2, 1965

   A souvenir edition of a supplement paper for the 75th anniversary of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce. It contains old advertisements from Roanoke; a list of businesses that have supported the Chamber; a list of Presidents of the Chamber from 1889-1964; and a roster of Officers and Directors of the Chamber in 1965.

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Account of Riot - September 20, 1893

   An eight-page eye witness account, threat letter, summons, and notice of committee appointment relating to the riot and lynching of 1893 in Roanoke, Virginia.

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Campbell Avenue Looking East, 1959 - A black and white photograph of Campbell Avenue, looking east, taken in October 1959. The Ponce de Leon Hotel is pictured on the right, at the intersection with Second Street SW.

   1998.24.067

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. Campbell Avenue Parade - A black and white photograph of a parade on Campbell Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia, passing by the Roanoke Theatre, taken sometime in the 1950s. The parade is passing by the First National Exchange Bank and approaching the intersection with Jefferson Street.

   1990.69.288

   Record Type: Photo

   
6. Campbell Avenue Parade - A black and white photograph of a parade on Campbell Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia, passing by the Roanoke Theatre, taken sometime in the 1950s. The parade is passing by the First National Exchange Bank and approaching the intersection with Jefferson Street.

   1990.69.287

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Campbell Aveue street scene in Downtown Roanoke circa 1957 - Aerial view, from a roof top, of Downtown Roanoke businesses and street scenes. The photo is looking down Campbell Avenue. Businesses in the photo include Bank of Roanoke, Schulet United, F.W. Woolworth & Co., Miller & Rhoads, Ponce de Leon Hotel and Havertys. Men, women and children walk on sidewalks and cross the street while cars drive and are parked along Campbell Avenue. Mountains can be seen in the background. Circa 1955 through 1961.

   1998.24.359

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Christmas Dinner Menu - 1910

   A Christmas Dinner Menu for 1910 from the Ponce de Leon Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia.

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. Crystal Tower Motor Inn - A color photograph of the Crystal Tower Motor Inn in Roanoke, Virginia, taken in the 1960s. It was formerly the Ponce de Leon Hotel, located on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Second Street SW (formerly Commerce Street). In 1967, the building was sold to a local developer, who renamed it Crystal Tower Building.

   1981.75.09

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Dancing Pavilian, Mountain Park - 1912

    Color postcard of the Ponce De Leon hotel at the corner of Campbell Ave and Second St. 1930s cars line the street in front of the hotel. Card is postmarked 1939 with a light green one cent stamp in the upper right corner. Addressed to Harry Ballard Maupin in Bedford, Virginia.

    Record Type: Archive

    
11. Development of Roanoke and its vicinity. - March 30, 1911

    "Development of Roanoke and its Vicinity" by Mr. Albert Phenis, General Staff Correspondent for the Manufacturers Record of Baltimore, Maryland.

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. Downtown Roanoke Clean-Up Campaign, 1959 - A black and white photograph of a clean-up campaign being promoted in downtown Roanoke, Virginia in 1959, taken in front of the Ponce de Leon Hotel and the Roanoke Times building located on Second Street SW and Campbell Avenue. The sign on the metal trash can reads "We Are Trying...Are You". The men in the photograph are not identified.

    1998.24.226

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. Easter Menu - 1911

    Menu for 1911 Easter Dinner at Ponce de Leon Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia.

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. Firefighting scene on Campbell Avenue - This black and white image appears to be a photostatic copy of a "fire-fighting" print taken on Campbell Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia between 1920 and 1930.

    1990.69.174

    Record Type: Photo

    
15. Greater Roanoke; Its Leading Firms - 1920s

    A scrapbook of images of businesses and business cards from Roanoke, Virginia. Image 54-Broaddus Chewning is leaning on the driver side door of the car and the gentleman last on the right standing in a dark suit with vest (smoking a cigar) is George Merriman Tice Sr. Elgin Altizer is in the photo but cannot be identified.

    Record Type: Archive

    
16. In the Mountain's Shadow; or, A Glimpse at Picturesque Virginia. - 1901

    Booklet titled "In the Mountain's Shadow; or, A Glimpse at Picturesque Virginia." Written and Issued for The Ponce De Leon Hotel, by W. B. Myers, Chief Clerk. Booklet has a green cover with a sketch of the flag of Ponce de Leon, a sailing ship, and a depiction of hinges on the proper right side. The pictures include the interior of the Ponce de Leon Hotel.

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Jefferson Street and Campbell Avenue circa 1950 - A view of the Campbell Avenue intersection with Jefferson Street as it looked in 1950. This is the unedited version of 1964.42.8 and shows all the signs, overheah wires, street lights, and streetcar tracks as it was

    1964.42.7

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Lobby of Ponce de Leon Hotel - A black and white photograph of the interior lobby of the Ponce de Leon Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia. The hotel was located on Campbell Avenue and Second Street SW.

    1990.69.669

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Menu - 1911

    The 1911 Christmas dinner menu from the Ponce de Leon Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia.

    Record Type: Archive

    
20. Menu - 1912

    The 1912 Easter dinner menu from the Ponce de Leon Hotel in Roanoke, Virginia.

    Record Type: Archive