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After the Ballgame

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The pedestrian walkway was almost deserted after the Atlanta Braves – San Diego Padres ballgame 2 wks ago. How cool to walk from our hotel, over a 10 lane highway, and to the ball park. Easy Peasy!

Frank Talk

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I’ve been spending alot of time with retired military vets while visiting my parents. Hearing these guys talk about the challenges of aging and caring for aging loved ones was sobering. They were also full of gratitude and that was inspiring.

The First In Roanoke

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Skycraper, that is …

Built in 1910, “the seven stories were initially made possible by the invention of the electric elevator and improvements in fireproofing”

Stairway to …

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Nowhere that I could tell ~ because of course, I walked up there 🙂

The Liberty Trust Hotel was originally erected to house First National Bank, the first financial institution to be founded in Roanoke, Virginia. Built in 1910, The French Renaissance architectural influence of the main entrance and the Beaux Arts design of the main banking hall made it a signature structure of modern, multi-story design and innovation.

This image is of a back staircase. Still beautiful in my opinion.