Stratford Place

Mountain Pass Road . Blue Ridge

This isn't too far from my house and as I drive by I am confused by this subdivision Stratford Place. Unlike other subdivisions where you know you are entering and leaving, this one has a sign that just pops up along the road with a scattering of houses that might be in the subdivision or might not haha


"To become richer, earn more. To appear richer, move into a poorer neighborhood."

Mokokoma Mokhonoana

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

Monday Murals - Dorothy Gillespie

The Old Grand Piano Building . 2nd and Church . Roanoke

I read somewhere that this was the first mural in Roanoke and installed in the 70's by Roanoke native Dorothy Gillespie. I also read that the owner of the building is thinking of removing the mural...boo!

I found a recent article about Dorothy and there is an old Roanoke Times story featuring her and also an old picture of the mural...it was much brighter then of course! You can read that article Right Here

Linking with Monday Murals

Willy Nilly Friday 5/2020 #3

1)
St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church
631 North Jefferson St . Roanoke

I'm super confused right now because I could have sworn I've blogged about this church before but I can't find it....hmmm

Anyway...isn't this a gorgeous old church? It's my favorite! It was built 1900-1902

2)
Porches in Old South West

3)
I like the blue color of that house peeking behind the pretty, orange tree!
Near Franklin in Old South West

4)
This is Nelson... isn't he adorable? During the summer he needed to be fostered...he had heartworms and the rescue center needed to find him a foster parent to take care of him during his treatment... Ashlyn applied and she was able to foster Nelson! He's all healthy now and a couple of months ago she adopted him! He loves his new home and family...you might remember she also has another dog named Riley...Riley and Nelson are so happy to have each other!

5)
This is what Braden's knee looked like Monday at his Drs appt...just 3 days after surgery...the orange-y color is just from whatever they had put on his leg before surgery and the purple is from the marker they used...the Dr even signed his work "CJ" ha...like an artist...which he kind of is!

I'm linking up with Tom's Willy Nilly Friday 5 and SkyWatch Friday

Have a great weekend!

Consolidated Pipe & Supply

4830 Lee Hwy N . Troutville . Botetourt County

I think this is a pretty new location because I've never noticed it before...as I was driving by I noticed the uniqueness of the sign and stopped to snap a pic for Tom's Signs 2
It was such a bright afternoon that I couldn't avoid that glare!

Today I am thankful that Braden is healing well! He had his first post op Drs appointment on Monday and they gave him some small exercises to start...he also started back to school on Wednesday, only going half days for the rest of the week...on Friday he starts physical therapy! He's chugging right along!

Linking with Michelle'sThankful Thursday

Big White House

Martinsville

Walking around the Piedmont Art Center we spotted this monstrous house out back. We should have driven over to see the other side. Should have, could have, would have.

UPDATE: Ha! I just found this house in a real estate listing...it's for sale and can be yours! To check it out visit HERE

You can take a virtual tour or click through pictures...not really my style so I'm going to pass 😉

Tuesday's Treasures - Martinsville Courthouse

1 East Main Street . Martinsville . 24112

This beautiful old courthouse was built in 1824 with additions added throughout the years. It is home to the MHC Historical Society and the Heritage Center and Museum....I'm a big dummy because I didn't know that until now....would have liked to go inside! Oh well...next time!

I found this great link which shows slides of the courthouse and descriptions Click Here to view.

Linking up with Tom's Tuesday's Treasures and Our World