Roanoke Downtown Historic District
Roanoke Downtown Historic District, Historic district in downtown Roanoke, Virginia.
The district includes 144 primary buildings with commercial structures, civic spaces, and financial institutions spread across multiple city blocks.
The district grew substantially after Norfolk & Western Railway established its headquarters in the early 1880s, transforming Roanoke into a transportation center.
Local events and markets throughout the district connect residents with the architectural heritage through seasonal festivals and community gatherings.
Visitors can explore the district through self-guided walking tours that showcase various architectural styles from the late 19th to mid-20th century.
The Thomas B. Mason Building marks a milestone in the district's evolution, representing the last major construction before economic changes in 1961.
Location: Roanoke
GPS coordinates: 37.27060,-79.94330
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:25
Norfolk and Western Railway 611
435 m
Roanoke Civic Center
1.3 km
Hotel Roanoke
555 m
Virginia Museum of Transportation
430 m
Taubman Museum of Art
506 m
O. Winston Link Museum
569 m
Wells Fargo Tower
368 m
Mill Mountain Theatre
370 m
Science Museum of Western Virginia
353 m
Roanoke City Market Historic District
383 m
Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District
305 m
Beth Israel Synagogue
686 m
Colonial National Bank
794 m
First National Bank
264 m
Belmont Methodist-Episcopal Church
1.2 km
Campbell Avenue Complex
125 m
Virginia Can Company-S.H. Heironimus Warehouse
765 m
Gainsboro Branch of the Roanoke City Public Library
754 m
Henry Street Historic District
499 m
Southwest Historic District
1.2 km
Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6
1.5 km
Gainsboro Historic District
653 m
Harrison School
1.1 km
Salem Avenue-Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District
611 m
Roanoke River and Railroad Historic District
1.3 km
H. L. Lawson & Son Warehouse
904 m
Kids Square Children's Museum
354 m
Norfolk and Western Railway 1218
435 mReviews
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