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: 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 1 min read Shine by JSP – a new community theater focused on a space for underserved talent – gets ready to launch first production Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Boundless ABA offers therapy, play time to young children with autism Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Get ready to shop locally Denise Membreno November 28, 2025 0
