historic Mountain View

is a 3.9 acre property located at 714 13th Street in the Mountain View neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia.  It was originally constructed in 1907 as a private residence for Junius B. Fishburn and was deeded by the family in 1955 to the City of Roanoke for use as a Parks and Recreation facility.  In addition to the main house, the property includes three (3) additional structures: the greenhouse with adjoining garage, servants quarters, and the "chicken house". 

 is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes as a nonprofit tax-exempt charitable Foundation within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code.  

is to secure funding for the restoration and maintenance of Mountain View through sponsored fundraising activities; to promote awareness and advocacy of Mountain View; to provide visionary leadership in the overall coordination of restoration and preservation of Mountain View; and to preserve the legacy and heritage of the Junius B. Fishburn family.