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Blue Ridge Parkway - Images of America
Item ID - 70542245
In the late 1890s, the Blue Ridge Parkway was envisioned by many as a great getaway and nature preserve. Since then, the Parkway has been, not only a major tourist destination, but a piece of American history. Find out more about the Parkway's origins, facts, and history of this nature preserve in this 128 page book filled with beautiful photos.
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Building the Blue Ridge Parkway - Images of America
Item ID - 70552879
Karen J. Hall, 128 pages. The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1983 when the 469-mile scenic highway was completed. Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in September 1935 at Cumberland Knob. As part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, this project was intended to provide jobs throughout the region.
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Abingdon, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70514896
Originally known as Wolf Hills-a name bestowed upon the town by Daniel Boone-Abingdon was renamed in honor of Martha Washington's home in England. The town today enjoys a rich and varied palate suitable for residents and tourists, young and old alike. Located near milepost 170
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Around Lexington, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70413678
Home to the Natural Bridge and Caverns, Lexington has something for everyone. The Military Memorabilia Museum, Stonewall Jackson House, and Washington & Lee University are just some of the world famous historical landmarks of Lexington,VA.
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Ashe County, NC Revisited - Images of America
Item ID - 70514500
Ashe County Revisited focuses on the distinctive geographical features of Ashe County and how the geography shaped the remarkable pioneers who settled the region. Ashe County is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 270.
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Biltmore Estate - Images of America
Item ID - 70517496
Created in the 1890s by George Washington Vanderbilt, a member of one of America’s wealthiest families, the estate combined a 250-room French Renaissance–style chateau with 125,000 acres of gardens, forests, and working farms. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 390, the Biltmore Estate is the largest private home in the country. 128 pages.
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Blacksburg, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 7051540X
Blacksburg holds a special place in the hearts of its residents as well as Virginia Tech students and alumni. From its humble beginnings in the late 18th century Blacksburg has evolved into a vibrant, diverse, and progressive community of nearly 40,000.
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Chimney Rock and Rutherford County, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70514837
Located just north of the Carolinas' border, Rutherford County is widely known for its natural wonders, including Chimney Rock and the Bottomless Pools. However, its vast appeal includes much more: numerous listings on the National Register of Historic Places; developments that embrace the construction of Lake Lure. Located near milepost 390. 128 pages.
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Christiansburg, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70517690
Christiansburg is a finely tuned compilation of photographs depicting the growth and character of a rural, southwestern Virginia community. Christiansburg proper is situated along the edge of a verdant plateau that rises between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains and is incorporated into the New River watershed.
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Downtown Roanoke, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70516279
Downtown Roanoke celebrates the vibrant history of a community that lies at the heart of the scenic Roanoke Valley. From the saloons and livery stables of the late 19th century to the flagship department stores that attracted hundreds of shoppers in the late 1950s, Roanoke has experienced dramatic change.
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Flat Rock, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70516570
Flat Rock, North Carolina, is beautifully situated near the Continental Divide in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Flat Rock is known as "the Little Charleston of the Mountains," thanks to the pioneering Lowcountry settlers who flocked to the area after the Revolutionary War.
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Front Royal and Warren County - Images of America
Item ID - 70516333
Thomas Blumer and Charles W. Pomeroy, 128 pages. Images of America: Front Royal and Warren County offers a unique and memorable view of this historically rich corridor of Virginia. Where the Shenandoah River forks, Front Royal and Warren County lie nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Although explorers first viewed the area in the mid-1600s, Front Royal was not chartered until 1785, and it was 1836 before Warren County was formed. Shortly thereafter, railroad service came to the region, creating a tremendous economic impact.
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Hendersonville - Images of America
Item ID - 70541842
Galen Reuther and Lu Ann Welter, 128 pages. Images of America: Hendersonville, NC offers a rich culture and intriguing history in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hendersonville was chartered as a city on January 7, 1874, and the coming of the railroad in 1879 sparked its growth. The photographs inside illustrate the history of a town still populated with founding families, seasonal residents, and summer tourists.
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Marion and Hungry Mother State Park, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70517305
Marion, the name chosen to honor American Revolutionary War hero Gen. Francis Marion, was officially incorporated by the General Assembly on March 15, 1849. Located near milepost 340. 128 pages.
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Roanoke in Vintage Postcards - Images of America
Item ID - 70514390
Nelson Harris, 128 pages. Postcard History Series: Roanoke in Vintage Postcards captures the history of this remarkable community through the images of the picture postcard. With the construction of each new bank, school, bridge, and church, the postcard became a convenient way to promote and celebrate the achievement; now, now, these images preserve a collective record of Roanoke's heritage.
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Salem & Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards - Images of America
Item ID - 70518387
Nelson Harris, 128 pages. Postcard History Series: Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards conveys the rich history of the region through a collection of over 200 postcards. Author Nelson Harris is the mayor of Roanoke City and has had a life-long interest in the history of the Roanoke Valley.
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Shenandoah National Park & It's Neighbors - Images of America
Item ID - 70506451
Anne Frederick, 128 pages. Postcard History Series: Shenandoah National Park and Its Neighbors proves to be a wonderful vehicle, for both young and old, to learn more about the area's past and experience its environmental splendor. The Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains combine to make one of the most breathtaking and inspiring locations on the East Coast.
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Smyth County, VA - Images of America
Item ID - 70517569
Travel across the homestead of the first Virginians, who fought the first recorded battle of the new land, and find out how Smyth County is rewriting the history books. See the racetrack in Smyth County where the “Babe Ruth of NASCAR” took the checkered flag. Tour Civil War sites and homes where Stoneman’s Raiders took refuge during battles for the most valuable site of the Confederacy. Located near milepost 115. 128 pages.
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Transylvania County, NC - Images of America
Item ID - 70517623
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Transylvania County is proud of its beautiful natural setting. Clear waters cascade from lofty heights in a county with over 200 waterfalls. Lush and rare vegetation hosts bountiful wildlife.
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