413 Old Gainsboro Road NW . Roanoke
Built in art deco style in 1947 by Dr. John B. Claytor, one of Roanoke's most prominent African American Dr.'s.
I found a few interesting articles regarding this family and segregation back then and also historic preservation:
Why Care About Historic Preservation
A Century of Medical Services in the Roanoke Valley ,
Dr. Walter Claytor A Man With A Giving Heart , and
Looking Back At Key Black Leaders Who Helped Shape Roanoke
I know that's a lot of reading but I found it all interesting plus a reminder for me to go see more of the Gainsboro area.
Linking with Tom's Tuesday's Treasures and Our World Tuesday
It looks like it needs some work.
ReplyDeleteI know...I read that they are hoping the owner will hand it over to someone who can preserve it...I think it is in one of the links I attached! I read so much I forget where!
ReplyDelete...oh, Tanya you found another sad one! Built in 1947, it sure hasn't aged well. I hate to buildings go down hill like this. Thank for sharing, I hope that you are having a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteIt is a shame the clinic could not continue to serve the community. Perhaps there is a new health group who needs a new home? The building has fine lines.
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DeleteThe Claytor family though continues in the medical field today!
DeleteAn interesting looking building, always enjoy these old places. Thank you for all the links. I shall get through each one.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteBlogging gives us a great reason to learn more about our own home territory! And you found a most interesting part of yours! Fun to explore new areas without ever really leaving home. Dr Claytor certainly deserves to be remembered. Thank
ReplyDeleteInteresting looking building and Dr.c. should be remembered.
ReplyDeleteAs to your comment about the blockhouse. They actually were put on the property to have a place to see the enemy better. They were like a fort
MB.
I imagine it looked nice at one time.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a kind of sad to see buildings in ruin.
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