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 minute 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: Post navigation 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 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026