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 Big road changes planned for Oak Grove corridor in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano March 12, 2025 1 min read Waitress opens at MMT, last week for Mucha at the Taubman, Opera Roanoke’s Gianni Schicchi Gene Marrano March 12, 2025 1 min read New Maritime Gallery opens tomorrow at the Virginia Museum of Transportation Denise Membreno March 12, 2025