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Historic Sites Altavista historic mural

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    606 7th Street
    Altavista, VA 24517
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    434-369-5001 (Town of Altavista)
    434-401-4487
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    Altavista
    Locality
    Campbell
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Come view our 120-foot long mural depicting Altavista's historic features from the foundation of the town, the Lane Furniture Company, to the historic Virginia Railways. This mural is outstanding from far away, but you need to get up close to view every tiny detail. 

There are 11 historic features in this mural: 

1. The Staunton River/ Hurt Bridge

2. General William Campbell 

3. The Commonwealth Hotel 

4. Historic Broad Street 

5. Virginia Railway 

6. The Lane Furniture Company 

7. The 7th Street Trade Lot and Uncle Billy's Day 

8. Southern Railway Station 

9. Avoca Museum

10. Colonel Charles Lynch

11. The Staunton River Memorial Clock Tower and Library  

 

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Central Virginia

Last Updated: 06/27/2017

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