National Register of Historic Places listings in Roanoke, Virginia facts for kids

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Welcome to a list of amazing historic places in Roanoke, Virginia! These special buildings and areas are part of the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important to the history of the United States.

Roanoke is an independent city in Virginia. There are 52 different places in Roanoke that are on this list. One place was on the list but was later removed. Let's explore some of these cool spots!

Discovering Roanoke's Historic Places

Many buildings and areas in Roanoke have been recognized for their special history. These places help us understand what life was like long ago and how the city grew. Each one has a unique story!

Historic Buildings in Roanoke

Here are some of the interesting buildings you can find in Roanoke that are on the National Register:

Apartment Building on Windsor Avenue and Brunswick St. (2049 Windsor Ave., SW): This building was added to the list on August 23, 2010.
Belle Aire (U.S. 11): Listed on April 15, 1975, this spot holds a piece of Roanoke's past.
Belmont Methodist-Episcopal Church (806 Jamison Ave., SE): This church became a historic site on August 18, 2011.
Boxley Building (416 Jefferson Street SW): Recognized on March 8, 1984, this building is a downtown landmark.
Boxley-Sprinkle House (2611 Crystal Spring Avenue): This house joined the list on November 27, 2004.
Buena Vista (Penmar Avenue and 9th Street): Listed on July 30, 1974, it's an important part of the city's heritage.
Burrell Memorial Hospital (611 McDowell Street): This hospital was added to the register on September 22, 2003.
Carlin's Amoco Station (1721 Williamson Rd. NE): This old gas station became a historic spot on November 20, 2012.
City of Roanoke Fire Station No. 5 (216 12th St. NW): This fire station was recognized on November 18, 2011.
The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Avenue SW): This unique building was listed on May 31, 1996.
Colonial National Bank (202-208 Jefferson Street): This bank building joined the list on December 17, 1983.
Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station (2016 Lake Street SE): This old pumping station was added on May 23, 1980.
Fire Station No. 1 (13 East Church Avenue): This historic fire station was listed on May 7, 1973.
First National Bank (101 South Jefferson Street): This bank building became a historic site on June 14, 1982.
Gainsboro Branch of the Roanoke City Public Library (15 Patton Avenue NW): This library branch was listed on December 2, 1996.
Harrison School (523 Harrison Avenue NW): This school was recognized on September 9, 1982.
Patrick Henry Hotel (617 Jefferson Street South): This famous hotel was added to the register on July 3, 1991.
Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Avenue): Another well-known hotel, listed on February 16, 1996.
Huntingdon (320 Huntingdon Boulevard): This building became a historic site on November 8, 1991.
H. L. Lawson & Son Warehouse (631 Campbell Avenue SE): This warehouse was added on September 5, 2008.
Lone Oaks (3402 Grandin Road Extension SW): This property was listed on April 11, 1973.
Monterey (Tinker Creek Lane NE): Recognized on July 30, 1974, this is another important Roanoke site.
Mount Moriah Baptist Church and Cemetery (3521 East Orange Avenue): This church and cemetery were listed on September 8, 1994.
Mountain View (714 13th Street SW): Also known as the Junius Fishburn House, it was added on October 31, 1980.
Norfolk & Western Railway Freight Station (303 Norfolk Ave.): This old freight station was listed on November 21, 2012. Today, it is home to the Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Roanoke Apartments (1402 Maiden Lane): These apartments were added to the list on November 9, 2006.
Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6 (1015 Jamison Avenue SE): This firehouse was recognized on January 24, 1991.
Roanoke City Health Center (515 8th St., SW.): This health center joined the list on May 12, 2016.
Roanoke Star (Mill Mountain): This famous star on Mill Mountain was listed on November 15, 1999. It's a symbol of the city!
Tayloe Rogers House (1542 Electric Rd., SW): This house was added on November 21, 2012.
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church (631 North Jefferson Street): This beautiful church was listed on May 7, 1973.
St. John's Episcopal Church (Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue, SW corner): This church became a historic site on August 23, 1991.
Virginia Can Company-S.H. Heironimus Warehouse (315 Albemarle Avenue SE): Built in 1912, this building first housed a tin can company. It later became a clothing factory and then a department store warehouse. It was listed on February 22, 2006.
Virginian Railway Passenger Station (1402 Jefferson Street SE): This old train station was added on May 22, 2003.

Historic Districts in Roanoke

Some entire areas, called historic districts, are also recognized for their special history. These districts often have many old buildings that together tell a story about the past.

Campbell Avenue Complex (118-128 Campbell Avenue SW): This complex was listed on January 24, 1991.
Gainsboro Historic District (Bounded by Wells, Centre, 1st St. Bridge and Gilmer, Commonwealth, N. Jefferson and 2nd., Patton, Harrison etc.): This district was recognized on November 16, 2005.
Grandin Road Commercial Historic District (Grandin Road SW, and Memorial Avenue): This commercial area was added on November 27, 2002.
Henry Street Historic District (100 block of Henry Street NW): This street block became a historic district on November 27, 2004.
Melrose-Rugby Historic District (Mercer, Grayson, & Carroll Aves., NW., Rugby Blvd., NW., 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th & 14th Sts., NW.): This large district was listed on August 27, 2013.
Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District (88 and 108 Jefferson Street NW, and 209 Shenandoah Avenue): This district related to the railway was added on January 27, 1999.
Riverland Historic District (Laural, Primrose, Whitman, and Ivy Sts., Riverland Rd., and Walnut and Arbutus Aves.): This district was recognized on August 27, 2013.
Roanoke City Market Historic District (Roughly bounded by Williamson Rd., Norfolk Ave., S. Jefferson St., and Church Ave.; also 302 Campbell Ave., SE., and 9 Church Ave., SE.): This market area was listed on April 20, 1983, with more areas added on June 6, 2002.
Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Roughly bounded by 3rd St., Norfolk Ave., Jefferson St., and Bullitt Ave.; also 310-324 Salem Ave., SW; also 300-400 blocks of Church and 300-400 blocks of Luck Aves., SW., 600-700 blocks of S. Jefferson St., and 401 3rd and 502 5th Sts., SW.): The downtown area became a historic district on September 14, 2002, with more parts added on March 29, 2007, and August 27, 2013.
Roanoke River and Railroad Historic District (Albemarle and Walnut Aves., SE., Williamson Rd., SE., and 4th and Jefferson Sts., SE.): This district was listed on December 24, 2013.
Roanoke Warehouse Historic District (109-133 Norfolk Avenue SW): This warehouse area was recognized on March 29, 1983.
Salem Avenue-Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District (Generally Salem Ave., Rorer Ave., Campbell Ave., bet. 3rd and 6th Sts.; also the 400-600 blocks of Campbell Ave.; also the 700 block of Patterson Ave.): This commercial district was added on August 8, 2007, with more areas included on May 15, 2008, and October 22, 2014.
Southwest Historic District (Roughly bounded by Salem Ave., Jefferson St., Roanoke River and 20th St.): This large district was listed on June 19, 1985.
Wasena Historic District (Wiley Dr., Winchester, Winona, Wasena, Howbert, Valley, Hamilton, Kerns, Floyd & Summit Aves., Brighton Rd.): This district was recognized on January 3, 2012.

A Place No Longer on the List

Sometimes, a place might be removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen for different reasons, like if the building is changed too much or is destroyed.

First Baptist Church (407 N. Jefferson Street): This church was listed on December 6, 1990. However, it was removed from the list on March 19, 2001, because it was sadly destroyed by a fire in April 1995.

Images for kids

Apartment Building on Windsor Avenue and Brunswick St.
Belle Aire
Belmont Methodist-Episcopal Church
Boxley Building
Boxley-Sprinkle House
Buena Vista
Burrell Memorial Hospital
Campbell Avenue Complex
Carlin's Amoco Station
City of Roanoke Fire Station No. 5
The Coffee Pot
Colonial National Bank
Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station
Fire Station No. 1
First National Bank
Gainsboro Branch of the Roanoke City Public Library
Gainsboro Historic District
Grandin Road Commercial Historic District
Harrison School
Henry Street Historic District
Patrick Henry Hotel
Hotel Roanoke
Huntingdon
H. L. Lawson & Son Warehouse
Lone Oaks
Melrose-Rugby Historic District
Monterey
Mount Moriah Baptist Church and Cemetery
Mountain View
Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District
Norfolk & Western Railway Freight Station
Riverland Historic District
Roanoke Apartments
Roanoke City Firehouse No. 6
Roanoke City Health Center
Roanoke City Market Historic District
Roanoke Downtown Historic District
Roanoke River and Railroad Historic District
Roanoke Star
Roanoke Warehouse Historic District
Tayloe Rogers House
St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church
St. John's Episcopal Church
Salem Avenue-Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District
Southwest Historic District
Virginia Can Company-S.H. Heironimus Warehouse
Virginian Railway Passenger Station
Wasena Historic District

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