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The result was: promoted by
DirtyHarry991talk 02:23, 24 January 2024 (UTC)
ALT1:... that a city in Virginia's 88.5-foot-tall (27.0 m)
illuminated star(pictured) was intended to be lit only around Christmas, but was so popular with residents that it was lit nightly year-round?
ALT2:... that the population of a city in Virginia increased by over 2,300% in one decade? Source:
Census of Population: 1950 see #1273 (p.46-9) - Roanoke: population 1880: 669 population 1890: 16,159
Article has achieved Good Article status. No issues of copyvio or plagiarism. All sources appear reliable. Hooks are interesting and sourced. QPQ is not needed as it is the 5th nomination. Looks good!
Thriley (
talk) 04:34, 3 January 2024 (UTC)