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 Debate on “Big Beautiful Bill” gets ready to heat up Gene Marrano June 2, 2025 1 min read Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitability Ian Price May 30, 2025 1 min read Virginia consumer sentiment dips again; uncertainty over tariffs a driver Gene Marrano May 29, 2025