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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Tuesday's Treasures - Claytor Memorial Clinic


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






12 comments:

  1. I 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!

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  2. ...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.

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  3. It 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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    2. The Claytor family though continues in the medical field today!

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  4. An interesting looking building, always enjoy these old places. Thank you for all the links. I shall get through each one.

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  5. I've never seen this. Very interesting.

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  6. Blogging 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

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  7. Interesting looking building and Dr.c. should be remembered.
    As 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.

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  8. I imagine it looked nice at one time.

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  9. It is always a kind of sad to see buildings in ruin.

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