The Salem Museum has put together an exhibit of photographs that show just how far the valley has come in the last 80 years Gene Marrano January 20, 2014 1 min read “Civic Dreams and Unsightly Scenes” features photos mainly of downtown Roanoke, taken by the newly-formed Planning and Zoning Commission from 1928 through 1931. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two years of tuition-free college education: VWCC wants high school seniors and families to learn moreNext: VDOT starts laying down the brine Related Stories 3 min read BREAKING: Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq Web Staff June 23, 2025 2 min read Roanoke City Market Building fire: Damage less severe than feared, businesses reopen Ian Price June 23, 2025 1 min read AARP Virginia warns about summer travel scams Gene Marrano June 23, 2025