We arrived in Roanoke and had time to visit the Tranport Museum of the Link Museum, but not both - so I chose the Link Museum, and am so glad I did.
While a collection of train photos may not be everyone's cup of tea, this is so much more than that: O Winston Link was a master of night...
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O. Winston Link Museum, Roanoke
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O. Winston Link Museum
101 Shenandoah Ave, Roanoke, VA 24016
540-982-5465
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Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Roanoke
Type: Specialty Museums
Traveler Description: The O. Winston Link Museum, housed in a restored, Raymond Loewy-designed ra... passenger station, exhibits the world's largest collection of the...
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Some of the most impressive photography I've ever seen. Location is easy to get to and the old depot has a great new use. He was a visionary, it is such a wonderful collection of steam train photos
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Connecticut
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This museum is housed in a beautiful old train station. The artists photos will take you back to the era when train travel was the mode. You need to allow yourself time there to immerse and study all of the photos.
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Roanoke, Virginia, USA
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For someone who was alive in the late 1950s, or who likes railroads (especially steam locomotives), or who simply enjoys looking at gorgeous photographs of rural SW Virginia, West Virginia, and NW corner of North Carolina (with quite a few photographs of the cities and towns there, too), this museum is terrific. Even though I am originally from Boston area,...
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Loved this one! Great historical information on the railroad and lots of pictures that were taken back in the mid-50's. Mr. WInston was a wonderful photographer and documentarian of all things railroad and his artistic talent is obvious. A movie room is located within the museum and shows a documentary type film relaying the history of the railroad. A trip...
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Impressive displays of photos of time past, the era of steam engines. Videos and audios too! A wonderful place for young and old. Short walk across street from Hotel Roanoke.
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Cape Charles, VA
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Fabulous museum! Well worth touring! Had the pleasure of enjoying a reception here as well! Very friendly staff and great food!
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Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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This is a great place to enjoy some incredible photos by O. Winston Link. The images highlight some unique railroad history and other aspects of classic "Americana." I recommend checking out the short film in the theater before touring the museum because it helps explain the story and motivation O. Winston Link had in taking so many photos of steam...
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Caldwell, New Jersey
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Great photos, take you back to an earlier time. Stay and see the movie in the theater. You will be amazed to learn how Winston Link set up his shots.
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Knoxville, Tennessee
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Beautiful way to take yourself to a different era, the pictures were awe inspiring. Also in a good location
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