Blue Ridge Parkway

1. Peaks of Otter Lodge
20th Century

2. Retirement Mary Van Turner, Personnel Officer
20th Century

3. View of Sharp Top
20th Century

4. Elk herd in Peaks of Otter area
20th Century

5. Elk herd in Peaks of Otter area
20th Century

6. Peaks of Otter Lodge
20th Century

7. Elk calf
20th Century

8. Elk herd in Peaks of Otter area
20th Century

9. Retirement Mary Van Turner, Personnel Officer
20th Century

10. Flat Top
20th Century

11. Elk herd in Peaks of Otter area
20th Century

12. Wheats Valley
20th Century

13. Horace Cottrell and brother and sisters
1916

14. Hotel Mons
1920s

15. The very top of Sharp Top
1920s

16. Road up Sharp Top
July 1934

17. Sharp Top
July 1934

18. McFalls Creek Valley
April 18, 1935

19. Flat Top from trail up to Sharp Top
August 1936

20. The Peaks of Otter looking from road, Thaxton to Kelso
August 1936

21. Peaks of Otter from road leading from Thaxton to Kelso
September 1936

22. Sharp Top Mtn.
October 24, 1936

23. View from Sharp Top toward Flat Top
October 24, 1936

24. View from [Sharp Top Mountain] toward north
October 24, 1936

25. View looking up from within the Mons Hotel property
October 24, 1936

26. View from [Sharp Top Mountain] towards Robinson Gap
October 24, 1936

27. Existing building on top of Sharp Top, taken from highest point
October 29, 1938

28. Fire tower and building on top of Sharp Top
October 29, 1938

29. Peaks of Otter Existing Overnight Cabins and Collection Gate
October 29, 1938

30. Fire hazard reduction work
May 17, 1939

31. Proposed Dam site from East
May 17, 1939

32. Hemlock Group on Sharp Top
May 26, 1939

33. Natural arch rock about 100' high
May 26, 1939

34. Proposed picnic area #2
May 26, 1939

35. Harkening Hill
May 28, 1942

36. Bedford power line crossing
June 24, 1942

37. Typical ditch condition in thru cuts -- looking south
February 27, 1945

38. Cross rocks looking N.W.
November 15, 1946

39. Road from Sharp Top - before slope flattening
November 15, 1946

40. Cross rocks, looking south
November 15, 1946

41. Road to Sharp Top before construction. Slope flattening
November 15, 1946

42. Cross rocks, looking northeast
November 15, 1946

43. Cross rocks looking north
November 15, 1946

44. Cross rocks, looking northeast
November 15, 1946

45. Peaks of Otter bus terminal. View of native stone curbing in parking area
1947

46. Proposed site bus terminal.
January 30, 1947

47. View looking north from Sharp Top Road at a point 200 ft west of bldg. site
January 30, 1947

48. Before Daylighting
January 30, 1947

49. Peaks of Otter bus terminal site. Looking toward Sharp Top Road.
January 30, 1947

50. Bus terminal view from Sharp Top Road.
January 30, 1947

51. Bus terminal site before construction
May 1947

52. Terminal area same as #6648 after back filling to 8" exposed curb
July 23, 1947

53. Peaks of Otter terminal area. Native stone curb construction
July 23, 1947

54. Peaks of Otter bus terminal area. Stone curb construction
July 23, 1947

55. Peaks of Otter terminal, stone curb construction
July 23, 1947

56. Peaks of Otter bus terminal area. Stone curb construction.
July 23, 1947

57. Peaks of Otter terminal area. Viewed from above walk.
July 23, 1947

58. Peaks of Otter terminal area. Stone curb construction
July 23, 1947

59. Peaks of Otter terminal area, stone curb construction
July 23, 1947

60. Peaks of Otter bus terminal area. Stone curb construction.
July 23, 1947

61. Peaks of Otter terminal area, stone curb construction
July 23, 1947

62. Peaks of Otter bus terminal area. Stone curb construction.
July 23, 1947

63. Relocation Rte 43 Cut station
September 1947

64. Cut after completion Rte 43
October 1947

65. Sharp Top Trail
April 1948

66. Looking east ahead relocation RTE 43
April 1948

67. Sharp Top Trail
April 1948

68. View of sharp top trail
April 28, 1948

69. Views of Sharp Top Trail
April 28, 1948

70. View of Sharp Top Trail
April 28, 1948

71. Sharp Top Trail
April 28, 1948

72. Views of Sharp Top Trail
April 28, 1948

73. Shoulder and ditch prior to seeding
May 20, 1948

74. Steps near top end of trail
May 20, 1948

75. Top soiling prior to seeding
May 20, 1948

76. Rhododendron R.O.W.
June 20, 1948

77. Thrasher accident of Sept 19, 1948
September 26, 1948

78. Thrasher accident of Sept 19, 1948
September 26, 1948

79. Thrasher accident showing limit of visibility prior to accident of Sept 19, 1948
September 26, 1948

80. Thrasher accident of Sept 19, 1948 showing points of impact; rock wall
September 26, 1948

81. Vaughn House (Front View)
January 28, 1949

82. Vaughn House - Rear View
January 28, 1949

83. Fisherman's Shack - Vaughn Place (Upper) - Peaks of Otter
January 28, 1949

84. Vaughn Outbuildings (Barn, Crib, Garage) - Peaks of Otter
January 28, 1949

85. Edwards Residence (Front View)
January 28, 1949

86. Construction excavation pedestrian shelter
April 1949

87. Excavation for pedestrian shelter
April 1949

88. Sharp Top Pedestrian Shelter and Parking Area
July 8, 1949

89. Peaks of Otter. Sharp Top pedestrian shelter and parking area
July 8, 1949

90. Peaks of Otter. Sharp Top pedestrian shelter and parking area
July 8, 1949

91. Peaks of Otter Sharp Top pedestrian shelter and parking area
July 8, 1949

92. Sharp Top pedestrian shelter and parking area
July 8, 1949

93. Peaks of Otter. Sharp Top pedestrian shelter and parking area
July 8, 1949

94. Sharp Top
1952

95. Harkening Hill from Sharp Top
1952

96. Sharp Top & Goose Creek Valley
1952

97. Harkening Hill
1952

98. Flat Top
1952

99. Picnic Area
1952

100. Flat Top, Peaks of Otter
1952

101. Park Entrance Sign (Parkway Emblem)
1952

102. Shelter, Sharp Top
1952

103. Polly Woods Ordinary
1952

104. Headforemost Mt. PW
1952

105. Harkening Hill
1952

106. "The Big Spring" sign
1952

107. Terrace at bus station
1952

108. Picnic Area
1952

109. #22, Picnic Area
October 9, 1955

110. Polly Woods Ordinary
October 9, 1955

111. Layout plans (obsolete)
1956

112. Camping
June 7, 1956

113. Parkway south from Harkening Hill
October 1956

114. Sunlight streaming through deciduous trees and eastern hemlocks.
September 22, 1957

115. Comfort Station Bldg. #184
October 1957

116. Campers
October 13, 1957

117. Picnic Group
October 13, 1957

118. Young Cow Elk
December 21, 1957

119. Copy Negative of Hotel Mons
February 5, 1958

120. Copy Negative of Hotel Mons
February 5, 1958

121. Copy Negative of Hotel Mons
February 5, 1958

122. Sign - Peaks of Otter
May 1958

123. Peaks of Otter Bus Station
May 1958

124. Peaks of Otter Bus Station
May 1958

125. Peaks of Otter Bus Station
May 1958

126. Exhibit #6 and audio units
January 9, 1959

127. Roanoke Valley from Pky.
May 1959

128. Parkway visitors taking pictures
May 1959

129. Parkway North of Bear-Wallow Gap
May 1959

130. Ranger Clifton and Parkway visitors
May 1959

131. Parkway south of Peaks of Otter
May 1959

132. Site of proposed Peaks of Otter Lodge
May 1959

133. Park Naturalist Robinson visiting with trailer camper
May 1959

134. Park Naturalist Robinson visiting with trailer camper
May 1959

135. Sign: 5 miles to Peaks of Otter
May 19, 1959

136. "Peaks of Otter Visitor Center miss.66"
June 1959

137. Audio device in Peaks of Otter Visitor Center exhibit area
June 1959

138. Parkway Sign
June 1959

139. Looking North
June 1959

140. Peaks of Otter Sign
June 1959

141. "Before" Site of Visitor Center
June 1959

142. Sharp Top Mountain Peaks of Otter
June 1959

143. Naturalist pointing out dog face on Peaks of Otter Trail
August 8, 1959

144. Camping at Peaks of Otter
September 13, 1959

145. Picnic at Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
September 13, 1959

146. Picnic at Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
September 13, 1959

147. Picnic at Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
September 13, 1959

148. Camping at Peaks of Otter
September 13, 1959

149. Camping at Peaks of Otter
September 13, 1959

150. Picnic at Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
September 13, 1959

151. Peaks of Otter Lodge
1960s

152. Peaks of Otter Lodge
1960s

153. Peaks of Otter Lodge
1960s

154. Peaks of Otter Lodge
1960s

155. Excavation - Lodge Site, Peaks of Otter
January 21, 1960

156. Excavation - Lodge Site, Peaks of Otter
January 21, 1960

157. Old Hotel Mons Showing Building Layout
February 15, 1960

158. Wintertime Campsite Conditions
March 10, 1960

159. Developed Picnic Sight [Site] Covered with Snow
March 10, 1960

160. Entrance to Peaks of Otter Picnic Area
March 10, 1960

161. Entrance to Peaks of Otter Camping Area
March 10, 1960

162. Flat Top Peaks of Otter - March Snow 1960
March 10, 1960

163. Sharp Top Peaks of Otter - March Snow 1960
March 10, 1960

164. Nature Walk
April 10, 1960

165. Peaks of Otter Blue Ridge Parkway
May 22, 1960

166. Flat Top -- Peaks of Otter
May 22, 1960

167. Ranger Naturalist David James leading a discussion on the Elk Run Trail.
July 3, 1960

168. Ranger Naturalist David James leading a Nature Walk on the Elk Run Trail..
July 3, 1960

169. Ranger Naturalist David James leading a discussion on the Elk Run Trail Nature Walk.
July 3, 1960

170. Ranger Naturalist David James leading a discussion on the Elk Run Trail Nature Walk.
July 3, 1960

171. Ranger Naturalist Gary Tollaksen giving a Talk on "Our National Parks"
July 20, 1960

172. Ranger Naturalist Gary Tollaksen giving a Talk on "Our National Parks"
July 20, 1960

173. Ranger Naturalist Lynn McClure, Nature Walk
August 1960

174. Ranger Naturalist Lynn McClure, Conducted Nature Walk
August 1960

175. Ranger Naturalist Lynn McClure, Nature Walk
August 1960

176. Ranger Naturalist Tollaksen Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

177. Ranger Naturalist Gary Tollaksen Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

178. Ranger Naturalist Tollaksen Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

179. Visitors on Sharp Top Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

180. Ranger Naturalist Gary Tollaksen, Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

181. Ranger Naturalist Gary Tollaksen Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

182. Ranger Naturalist Tollaksen, Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

183. Ranger Naturalist Gary Tollaksen Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

184. Visitors on Sharp Top Nature Walk
August 14, 1960

185. Flattop [Flat Top] Mountain
May 30, 1961

186. Sharptop [Sharp Top]
June 8, 1961

187. Motel Site
June 1962

188. Information Services
July 1962

189. Information Services
July 1962

190. Amphitheater Program
July 1962

191. Guided Walk Led by Joe Halladay
July 9, 1962

192. Guided Walk Led by Joe Halladay
July 9, 1962

193. Sharp Top
August 9, 1962

194. Sharp Top
August 9, 1962

195. North from M.P. 99
August 10, 1962

196. North from M.P. 99.8
August 10, 1962

197. Sharp Top
August 10, 1962

198. Sharp Top
August 10, 1962

199. Visitors at Pine Tree Overlook
August 10, 1962

200. Visitors at Pine Tree Overlook
August 10, 1962

201. Special Events, 50 Millionth Visitor Day Celebration
August 22, 1962

202. Special Events, 50 Millionth Visitor Day Celebration
August 22, 1962

203. 50 Million Visitor Day
August 22, 1962

204. 50 Million Visitor Day - Seasonal Naturalist Reeves Introduces Graves Family
August 22, 1962

205. 50 Million Visitor Day - Graves Family Acknowledge Gifts
August 22, 1962

206. 50 Million Visitor Day
August 22, 1962

207. 50 Million Visitor Day - Seasonal Naturalist Reeves conducts special tour of Sharp Top
August 22, 1962

208. 50 Million Visitor Day
August 22, 1962

209. 50 Million Visitor Day
August 22, 1962

210. 50 Million Visitor Day - Supt. Weems Reads Citation
August 22, 1962

211. Interpretive Services (Amphitheater - John H. Reeves)
August 22, 1962

212. Peaks of Otter Sub-District
August 24, 1962

213. Sharp Top & Montvale Valley
August 27, 1962

214. Sharp Top & Montvale Valley
August 27, 1962

215. Concession Facilities - Motel
April 19, 1963

216. Trail Construction
April 25, 1963

217. Foot Bridge
April 25, 1963

218. Trail Construction
April 25, 1963

219. Motel Construction, Peaks of Otter
May 6, 1963

220. Motel Construction
May 6, 1963

221. Photo copies of Peaks of Otter Oldtimers.
July 1963

222. Photo copies of Peaks of Otter Oldtimers
July 1963

223. Flattop [Flat Top] Mountain
August 1963

224. Flattop [Flat Top] Mountain
August 1963

225. Peaks of Otter Lodge
September 1963

226. Peaks of Otter Lodge
September 1963

227. Polly Woods Ordinary
March 16, 1964

228. Flat Top From Near Headforemost Mountain Parking Overlook
October 1964

229. Flat Top From Near Headforemost Mountain Parking Overlook
October 1964

230. Peaks of Otter Lodge
October 1964

231. Peaks of Otter Lodge
October 1964

232. Restaurant - Peaks of Otter Lodge
October 1964

233. Peaks of Otter Lodge
October 1964

234. Peaks of Otter Lake before cresting
December 8, 1964

235. Peaks of Otter Lake before cresting.
December 8, 1964

236. Peaks of Otter Lake before cresting
December 8, 1964

237. Peaks of Otter Lake before cresting
December 8, 1964

238. Peaks of Otter Amphitheater
May 12, 1965

239. Sharp Top from Patio back of Camp Store
May 12, 1965

240. Peaks of Otter Lodge & Lake
May 12, 1965

241. Flattop [Flat Top] and Lodge
May 12, 1965

242. Peaks of Otter Lodge
May 12, 1965

243. Peaks of Otter Amphitheater
May 12, 1965

244. Peaks of Otter Amphitheater
May 12, 1965

245. Peaks of Otter Lake
May 12, 1965

246. Sharp Top and Peaks of Otter Lodge
May 12, 1965

247. Peaks of Otter Lake
May 12, 1965

248. Peaks of Otter Amphitheater
May 12, 1965

249. Comfort Station
May 12, 1965

250. Campsite
May 12, 1965

251. Campsite
May 12, 1965

252. Dogwood in bloom
May 12, 1965

253. Dogwood in bloom
May 12, 1965

254. Peaks of Otter Lodge
May 12, 1965

255. Comfort Station
May 12, 1965

256. Peaks of Otter Camp Store
May 12, 1965

257. Camp Store
May 12, 1965

258. Sharp Top from Patio behind Campstore [Camp store]
May 12, 1965

259. Peaks of Otter Lake
May 12, 1965

260. Flattop [Flat Top] Mountain and Lodge
May 12, 1965

261. Flattop [Flat Top] and Lodge
May 12, 1965

262. Peaks of Otter Lake
May 12, 1965

263. Peaks of Otter Lake
May 12, 1965

264. Drinking Fountain
May 12, 1965

265. Peaks of Otter Sign
August 1965

266. Upper Overflow Parking Area at Camp Store - Time: 2:30 p.m.
October 17, 1965

267. Lodge Entrance Looking Parkway South - Time: 3:00 p.m.
October 17, 1965

268. Peaks of Otter - Lodge Parking Area from Parkway - Time: 12:45 p.m.
October 17, 1965

269. Camp Store & Highway 43 from Parkway - Time: 2:20 p.m.
October 17, 1965

270. Congestion at Lodge Parking Lot Entrance - Time: 3:20 p.m.
October 17, 1965

271. Lodge Parking Area - Time 1:20 p.m.
October 17, 1965

272. Gas Station Parking - Time: 2:20 p.m.
October 17, 1965

273. Lodge Parking Area showing bottleneck at west end - Time: 1:20 p.m.
October 17, 1965

274. Intersection of Highway 43 and Camp Store Road - Time: 2:25 p.m.
October 17, 1965

275. Lower Parking Area at Camp Store - Time: 2:30 p.m.
October 17, 1965

276. Lodge Parking Area - Time: 2:50 p.m.
October 17, 1965

277. Camp Store & Highway 43 from Parkway - Time: 2:45 p.m.
October 17, 1965

278. Gas Station Parking - Time: 2:45 p.m.
October 17, 1965

279. Intersection of Parkway & Highway 43 - Time 2:25 p.m.
October 17, 1965

280. Lodge Parking Area - Time 1:25 p.m.
October 17, 1965

281. Parking area at Peaks of Otter Lodge
October 24, 1965

282. Camp Store Parking from Highway 43 - Time 3:10 p.m.
October 24, 1965

283. Lodge Entrance Looking Parkway South - Time: 3:10 p.m.
October 24, 1965

284. Upper Overflow Parking Area at Camp Store - Time: 3:00 p.m.
October 24, 1965

285. Lodge Parking from Parkway Time: 3:20 p.m.
October 24, 1965

286. Peaks of Otter Restaurant
May 1968

287. Peaks of Otter Restaurant
May 1968

288. Teacher's Workshop - Environmental Study Area - Peaks of Otter.
August 1968

289. Teacher's Workshop - Environmental Study Area - Peaks of Otter.
August 1968

290. Teacher's Workshop - Environmental Study Area - Peaks of Otter
August 1968

291. Teacher's Workshop - Environmental Study Area. Group at Lake.
August 1968

292. Ice Storm - 1969
1969

293. Retirement Earl Batten - Chief of Maintenance
1969

294. Ice Storm - 1969
1969

295. Earl Batten - Chief of Maintenance - Retirement
1969

296. Retirement Earl Batten - Chief of Maintenance
1969

297. Retirement Earl Batten - Chief of Maintenance
1969

298. Ice Storm - 1969
1969

299. Flat top - Peaks of Otter
October 1971

300. Sign and Visitor Center
October 1971

301. Visitor Center Sign with Flat Top in background
October 1971

302. Edwards Cabin
June 1973

303. Sign, Non-Conforming
August 1973

304. Miscellaneous Signs
August 1973

305. Easel - Tulip Tree
August 1973

306. Comfort Station
August 1973

307. Bus Station
August 1973

308. Peaks of Otter Lodge
August 1973

309. Peaks Lodge
August 1973

310. Gas Station
August 1973

311. Camp store and bus station
August 1973

312. Misc. Signs
August 1973

313. Entrance Sign
August 1973

314. Miscellaneous Signs
August 1973

315. Entrance Sign
August 1973

316. Sign, Parkway Ahead
August 1973

317. Sign, Peaks Approach
August 1973

318. Sign, Entrance
August 1973

319. Peaks of Otter Approach Sign
August 1973

320. Sign, Interpretive
August 1973

321. Miscellaneous Signs
August 1973

322. Visitor Center
August 1973

323. Sign, Campground
August 1973

324. Misc. Signs
August 1973

325. Peaks Lodge
August 1973

326. Easel, Tulip Tree
August 1973

327. Bus to Sharp Top
August 1973

328. Peaks Lodge
August 1973

329. Bus Station
August 1973

330. Peaks Lodge
August 1973

331. Bulletin Board
August 1973

332. Bulletin Board
August 1973

333. Sign, Campground
August 1973

334. Bulletin Board
August 1973

335. Peaks Lodge
August 1973

336. Big Spring
August 1973

337. Peaks Lodge
August 1973

338. Bus Station
August 1973

339. Sign - Peaks of Otter Visitor Center
August 1973

340. Visitor Center
August 1973

341. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

342. Peaks of Otter Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

343. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

344. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

345. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

346. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

347. Peaks of Otter concession area
July 21, 1974

348. Peaks of Otter concession area
July 21, 1974

349. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

350. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

351. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

352. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

353. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

354. Peaks of Otter Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

355. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

356. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

357. Peaks of Otter - Sharp Top Mountain
July 21, 1974

358. Peaks of Otter Lodge
August 1974

359. Peaks of Otter Lodge
August 1974

360. Peaks of Otter Lodge
August 1974

361. Interpretive Sign "View of Porter Mt"
August 1976

362. VIP Bill Burger leading interpretive walk
August 1976

363. YCC youths repairing fences
August 1976

364. Easel "Five Oaks"
August 1976

365. YCC repairing fences
August 1976

366. YCC youths repairing fences
August 1976

367. VIP Bill Burger leading interpretive walk
August 1976

368. YCC youths repairing fences
August 1976

369. YCC Repairing fences
August 1976

370. YCC repairing fences
August 1976

371. YCC youths repairing fences
August 1976

372. YCC repairing fences
August 1976

373. YCC repairing fences
August 1976

374. Peaks Shelter Structure #165 Southeast view
April 1977

375. Peaks Shelter Structure #165 Southwest view
April 1977

376. Peaks Shelter Structure #165 Northwest view
April 1977

377. Accomodations sign - Peaks of Otter
1978

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