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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025
