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N&W Architectural History Walking Tour
- Dates: June 7, 2025
- Times: 10am - 11am
- Admission: $10 ($5 for HSWV Members)
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O. Winston Link Museum
101 Shenandoah Avenue NE
Roanoke, VA 24016 - Phone: (540) 982-5465
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Norfolk & Western Railway first arrived in Roanoke in 1882, transforming a mountain community into a railroad town and leaving a lasting imprint on its landscape. Though the company is long gone, its architectural influence remains deeply woven into the fabric of the city.
Join architectural historian Kelly Robertson for a guided, one-mile walking tour exploring the enduring legacy of N&W’s presence in Roanoke. Along the way, you'll discover how the railway shaped the city's built environment—from grand structures to subtle details that still speak to a powerful past.
Duration: ~60 minutes
Distance: 1 mile (includes crossing the MLK Bridge)
Rain or shine—please dress accordingly!
Space is limited. $10 ($5 for HSWV members) Registration required. Members use code HSWV0607 at checkout. To register, go to https://square.link/u/R0z8tD9k
Step back in time and see Roanoke through the lens of its railroading roots.
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N&W Architectural History Walking Tour
- 101 Shenandoah Avenue NE
- Roanoke, VA 24016
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- $10 ($5 for HSWV Members)
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