National Register of Historic Places - Virginia (VA), Roanoke County

Roanoke County Virginia (Historic Districts) has 14 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 5 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District, Roanoke City Market Historic District, Roanoke City Market Historic District (Boundary Increase), Roanoke Warehouse Historic District and Southwest Historic District.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Roanoke County places including Raymond Loewy, Eubank and Caldwell and John A. Page. Prominent architectural styles found in Roanoke Country are Classical Revival, Early Commercial and Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals.

Anderson-Doosing Farm (added 2009 - - #09000666)

Also known as VDHR Flie No. 080-0009

7474 VA 785 , Catawba

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Greek Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction

Historic Sub-function:

Animal Facility, Horticulture Facility, Manufacturing Facility, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Domestic, Work In Progress

Current Sub-function:

Horticulture Facility, Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling

Byrd, William, High School Historic District (added 2017 - - #100001082)

100 and 156 Highland Road, Vinton

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Historic Significance:

Event, Architecture/Engineering

Architectural Style:

Classical Revival, Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Education, Social History

Period of Significance:

1933-1969 AD

Gainsboro Historic District (added 2005 - - #05001276)

Also known as 128-5762

Bounded by Wells, Centre, 1st St. Bridge and Gilmer, Commonwealth, N. Jefferson and 2nd., Patton, Harrison etc. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architectural Style:

Bungalow/Craftsman, Queen Anne

Area of Significance:

Commerce, Entertainment/Recreation, Religion, Health/Medicine, Architecture, Black

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849

Owner:

Local, Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Funerary, Health Care, Recreation And Culture, Religion

Historic Sub-function:

Hospital, Hotel, Multiple Dwelling, Professional, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store, Theater

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Funerary, Religion, Vacant/Not In Use, Work In Progress

Current Sub-function:

Business, Library, Mortuary, Multiple Dwelling, Religious Structure, Single Dwelling

Grandin Road Commercial Historic District (added 2002 - - #02001450)

Also known as 128-5785

Grandin Rd. SW, and Memorial Ave. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Eubank and Caldwell, Page, John A.

Architectural Style:

Colonial Revival, Classical Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Entertainment/Recreation, Commerce, Community Planning And Development

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Owner:

Local, Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Education, Government, Recreation And Culture, Religion, Social

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Department Store, Financial Institution, Fire Station, Meeting Hall, Religious Structure, School

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Education, Government, Recreation And Culture, Religion

Current Sub-function:

Business, Department Store, Financial Institution, Fire Station, Religious Structure, School, Theater

Henry Street Historic District (added 2004 - - #04001276)

Also known as VDHR # 128-5764

100 blk. of Henry St. NW , Roanoke

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Historic Significance:

Event

Area of Significance:

Entertainment/Recreation, Health/Medicine, Commerce, Black

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Owner:

Private, Local

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Health Care, Recreation And Culture

Historic Sub-function:

Hotel, Medical Business/Office, Specialty Store, Theater

Current Function:

Vacant/Not In Use, Work In Progress

Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District (added 1999 - - #99000076)

88 and 108 Jefferson St. NW, and 209 Shenandoah Ave. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Loewy, Raymond, et.al.

Architectural Style:

Tudor Revival, Classical Revival

Area of Significance:

Transportation, Architecture, Commerce

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Sub-function:

Business

Current Function:

Work In Progress

Roanoke City Market Historic District (added 1983 - - #83003312)

Also known as City Market District

Roughly bounded by Williamson Rd., Norfolk Ave., S. Jefferson St., and Church Ave. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architectural Style:

Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Commerce

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

Local, Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Sub-function:

Department Store, Specialty Store

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade

Current Sub-function:

Department Store, Restaurant, Specialty Store

Roanoke City Market Historic District (Boundary Increase) (added 2002 - - #02000622)

302 Campbell Ave., SE; 9 Church Ave, SE , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architectural Style:

Early Commercial

Area of Significance:

Commerce, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Warehouse

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Vacant/Not In Use

Current Sub-function:

Business

Roanoke Downtown Historic District (added 2002 - - #02000978)

Roughly bounded by 3rd St., Norfolk Ave., Jefferson St., and Bullitt Ave. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architect, builder, or engineer:

multiple

Architectural Style:

Beaux Arts, Classical Revival

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Commerce, Politics/Government

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

Local, State, Private, Federal

Historic Function:

Government, Religion, Social

Historic Sub-function:

City Hall, Civic, Clubhouse, Courthouse, Meeting Hall, Post Office, Religious Structure

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Religion, Religion

Current Sub-function:

Business, City Hall, Civic, Clubhouse, Financial Institution, Hotel, Meeting Hall

Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) (added 2007 - - #07000232)

Also known as 128-5761-144 through 147

310-324 Salem Ave. SW , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architectural Style:

Early Commercial

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Commerce

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Specialty Store, Warehouse

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Vacant/Not In Use, Work In Progress

Current Sub-function:

Specialty Store

Roanoke Warehouse Historic District (added 1983 - - #83003313)

109-133 Norfolk Ave., SW , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architectural Style:

No Style Listed

Area of Significance:

Architecture, Commerce

Period of Significance:

1900-1924, 1875-1899

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Agriculture/Subsistence, Commerce/Trade

Historic Sub-function:

Storage, Warehouse

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade

Current Sub-function:

Warehouse

Salem Avenue--Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District (added 2007 - - #07000807)

Also known as VDHR# 128-6065

Generally Salem Ave., Rorer Ave., Campbel Ave., bet. 3rd and 6th Sts. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Event

Area of Significance:

Industry, Commerce, Community Planning And Development

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction

Historic Sub-function:

Department Store, Fire Station, Manufacturing Facility, Multiple Dwelling, Restaurant, Specialty Store

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Vacant/Not In Use

Current Sub-function:

Department Store, Fire Station, Restaurant, Specialty Store

Salem Avenue--Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) (added 2008 - - #08000425)

Also known as 128-6065-0052 through 128-6065-0061

500 & 600 blks. Campbell Ave. & 700 blk. Patterson Ave. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Event

Area of Significance:

Commerce, Industry, Community Planning And Development

Period of Significance:

1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Owner:

Private

Historic Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction

Historic Sub-function:

Business, Manufacturing Facility, Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Industry/Processing/Extraction, Vacant/Not In Use

Current Sub-function:

Business, Manufacturing Facility, Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling

Southwest Historic District (added 1985 - - #85001349)

Also known as See Also:Mountain View;St. John's Episcopal Church

Roughly bounded by Salem Ave., Jefferson St., Roanoke River and 20th St. , Roanoke (Independent City)

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Historic Significance:

Architecture/Engineering, Event

Architect, builder, or engineer:

Multiple

Architectural Style:

Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian

Area of Significance:

Transportation, Community Planning And Development, Architecture

Period of Significance:

1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874

Owner:

Local, Private

Historic Function:

Domestic

Historic Sub-function:

Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling

Current Function:

Domestic

Current Sub-function:

Multiple Dwelling, Single Dwelling