N&W Architectural History Walking Tour, 9 August | Event in Roanoke | AllEvents

N&W Architectural History Walking Tour

Historical Society of Western Virginia

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Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am

O. Winston Link Museum

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Date & Location

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am (EDT)

O. Winston Link Museum

101 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016-2044, United States

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N&W Architectural History Walking Tour
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: approx. 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 HSWV0809 at checkout. To register, go to https://square.link/u/vfsKagsz

Step back in time and see Roanoke through the lens of its railroading roots.


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N&W Architectural History Walking Tour, 9 August | Event in Roanoke | AllEvents
N&W Architectural History Walking Tour
Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am