Construction proceeds slowly but surely off Campbell Avenue at the site of the now-extinct bus station.
I love the phrase “extinct bus station” — like it was too big and slow to adapt, and stone age hunters ran it down to oblivion.
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Here’s another picture of the demolition site between Salem and Campbell Avenues.
I just think it’s neat. It’s weird looking to where the Campbell Court bus hub used to be and seeing an enormous empty space.
The city has a deal with developer to put a few things in the redesigned space, including apartments and stores. You can read all about it here at The Roanoke Times.
Newly vacant lot between Campbell and Salem Avenues, Roanoke, VA, July 2022
This is after the buildings facing Campbell Avenue (including the former Campbell Court bus station) were razed. The latter two shots were taken from Salem Avenue, looking south.
“Raze” is a weird word. Its antonym is also its homophone (“raise”).
Intersection of Salem Avenue with Second Avenue, Roanoke, VA, July 2022
(Before Second Avenue becomes Gainsboro Road heading north at the overpass.)
I can’t emphasize enough what a quiet city this is. What you see is what passes for a somewhat busy Tuesday morning.
Salem Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, October 2021
The front of these buildings face Campbell Avenue to the south.
Intersection of Williamson Road and Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA
September 2021.
The second photo that you see is the Taubman Museum of Art. The very last photo shows (from right to left), shows the H&C Coffee Company sign, the Dr. Pepper sign, and the Mill Mountain Star in the distance.
Campbell Avenue SW, near the intersection with 4th Street, Roanoke, VA
Looking north toward Salem Avenue. October 2021.
Alley off Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA
Looking toward Salem Avenue SW and Norfolk Avenue SW. October 2021.
Roanoke, VA, August 2021
My cellphone camera is truly, categorically awful when it comes to shooting at night. Sorry, folks.
Campbell Avenue at Roanoke City Market.
Salem Avenue.
Jefferson Street.
Roanoke,Virginia, July 2018 (3)
Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue, just south of the railroad downtown.
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