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 1 min read Man pronounced dead following incident at Smith Mountain Lake Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 2 min read Carilion launches Public Phase of $100 Million Campaign to Transform Cancer Care in Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer July 4, 2025 1 min read Salem Fair is back through July 13; fireworks on the 4th Gene Marrano July 3, 2025