6900 Fifth Avenue 06/16/1948

I believe there is currently a doggy-daycare on this corner.  It's also quite close to that delicious/horrible fried fish and chicken place (Hook?).

2001Centre

2001Centre, originally uploaded by HokieBurgh.

Here's a picture along Centre in the Hill district from 1954. Notice the New Granada Theater toting that they have air conditioning. Needless to say this corner was in a lot better shape back then than it is now.

Centre and Devilliers Street modern day

Iron City circa 1950?

Iron City circa 1950?, originally uploaded by HokieBurgh.

Here's a shot of a terrific old Iron City billboard from who knows when (the picture was not dated). Let's just go with 1950, that's a nice and even year. And yes, the next time you think of slurping on a Miller Lite, you should realize you are disgracing your heritage, and order an 'IRN instead.

Hazel St - Lot between #1228-1234 (1954)

Hazel St - Lot between #1228-1234, originally uploaded by HokieBurgh.

Here's a picture from the Hill District looking into town. Notice the Clark building off to the left, and the current Citizen's Bank building off to the right. It was a mere three years old at the time of this picture!