020259 Historic Market Square in downtown Roanoke, Va. The area around the market house (at center) features popular restaurants and a wide range of shops. In season, flower vendors offer their wares along parts of the square. In the background is First Union bank's office tower, the tallest commercial building in the downtown area. Roanoke is primarily known as a railroad hub for traffic to and from Appalachian coal fields, and Norfolk Southern is still one of the largest employers in the area.

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