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Abingdon, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70514896
Originally known as Wolf Hills-a name bestowed upon the town by Daniel Boone-Abingdon was renamed in honor of Martha Washington's home in England. The town today enjoys a rich and varied palate suitable for residents and tourists, young and old alike. Located near milepost 170
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Blacksburg, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 7051540X
Blacksburg holds a special place in the hearts of its residents as well as Virginia Tech students and alumni. From its humble beginnings in the late 18th century Blacksburg has evolved into a vibrant, diverse, and progressive community of nearly 40,000.
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Building the Blue Ridge Parkway - Images of America
Item ID - 70552879
Karen J. Hall, 128 pages. The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1983 when the 469-mile scenic highway was completed. Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in September 1935 at Cumberland Knob. As part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, this project was intended to provide jobs throughout the region.
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Chimney Rock and Rutherford County, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70514837
Located just north of the Carolinas' border, Rutherford County is widely known for its natural wonders, including Chimney Rock and the Bottomless Pools. However, its vast appeal includes much more: numerous listings on the National Register of Historic Places; developments that embrace the construction of Lake Lure. Located near milepost 390. 128 pages.
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Christiansburg, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70517690
Christiansburg is a finely tuned compilation of photographs depicting the growth and character of a rural, southwestern Virginia community. Christiansburg proper is situated along the edge of a verdant plateau that rises between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains and is incorporated into the New River watershed.
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Front Royal and Warren County - Images of America
Item ID - 70516333
Thomas Blumer and Charles W. Pomeroy, 128 pages. Images of America: Front Royal and Warren County offers a unique and memorable view of this historically rich corridor of Virginia. Where the Shenandoah River forks, Front Royal and Warren County lie nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Although explorers first viewed the area in the mid-1600s, Front Royal was not chartered until 1785, and it was 1836 before Warren County was formed. Shortly thereafter, railroad service came to the region, creating a tremendous economic impact.
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Roanoke in Vintage Postcards - Images of America
Item ID - 70514390
Nelson Harris, 128 pages. Postcard History Series: Roanoke in Vintage Postcards captures the history of this remarkable community through the images of the picture postcard. With the construction of each new bank, school, bridge, and church, the postcard became a convenient way to promote and celebrate the achievement; now, now, these images preserve a collective record of Roanoke's heritage.
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Shenandoah National Park & It's Neighbors - Images of America
Item ID - 70506451
Anne Frederick, 128 pages. Postcard History Series: Shenandoah National Park and Its Neighbors proves to be a wonderful vehicle, for both young and old, to learn more about the area's past and experience its environmental splendor. The Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains combine to make one of the most breathtaking and inspiring locations on the East Coast.
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