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 Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0