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Manor Memorial Methodist Church
Postcard showing the Manor Memorial Methodist Church in New Market Virginia. The congregation dates to 1788 and the current structure was built in 1857 and remodeled in 1931.
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Postcard showing what was then the Methodist Episcopal Church, South located on what is now Congress Street in New Market Virginia.
Today the church is the Manor Memorial United Methodist Church.
Today the church is the Manor Memorial United Methodist Church.
Reformation Lutheran Church
Postcard showing the Reformation Lutheran Church in New Market Virginia. Card shows both an exterior shot of the building, constructed in 1955, and an interior view.
Smith Creek Baptist Church
Postcard showing the Smith Creek Baptist Church that was erected in 1902. The building is located in New Market Virginia and was a "Regular Baptist" congregation.
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
Postcard showing two buildings that held the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Congregation in New Market Virginia. The first was built in 1848 and was replaced in 1892 by the second structure, which still stands.
The card includes information on their…
The card includes information on their…
Picture of the New Emmanuel-St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Under Construction
Postcard showing a drawing of Reformation Lutheran Church, then called Emmanuel-St. Matthew's, while it was under construction. Card was produced to encourage contributions.
New Market Service Station
Postcard showing the New Market Service Station located at the intersection of US 11 and US 211 and operated by H.E. and R.K. Estep.
New Market, VA- Battle-Field, Engagement May 15 1864
Postcard showing the Civil War battlefield at New Market Virginia.
Bird's Eye View of New Market, Virginia
Postcard showing a view of the Town of New Market Virginia.
Shenandoah Valley Pike
Postcard showing the Valley Pike in New Market Virginia
Athletic Field - New Market High School
Postcard showing the athletic field at the New Market High School in New Market Virginia
Unlabeled
Postcard showing two carriages and people in those carriages. Card is unlabeled.
The Hines Memorial Pythian Home of Virginia
Postcard showing the "Hines Memorial Pythian Home of Virginia" which was located in New Market.
The building was originally constructed in 1834 by the Rice family. The Pythians opened it as an orphanage and home for aged members in 1927.…
The building was originally constructed in 1834 by the Rice family. The Pythians opened it as an orphanage and home for aged members in 1927.…
Conestoga Wagon, Zirkledale Museum
Postcard showing a Conestoga Wagon on display at the Zirkledale Museum. The museum was located at an unknown site near New Market Virginia, The wagon was supposedly constructed in that town.
Conestoga Wagon, Zirkledale Museum
Postcard showing a Conestoga Wagon on display at the Zirkledale Museum. The museum was located at an unknown site near New Market Virginia, The wagon was supposedly constructed in that town.
Chicken in the Rough
Before there was television, mass photography, and social media there were postcards.
Starting in the early 20th century they became popular forms of communication. Over the next few decades the became primarily associated with tourism as…
Starting in the early 20th century they became popular forms of communication. Over the next few decades the became primarily associated with tourism as…
MD's Restaurant and Motel
Postcard showing the MD Restaurant and Motel located near New Market Virginia.
Johnny Appleseed Restaurant
Postcard photograph showing the Johnny Appleseed figure in front of the Johnny Appleseed Restaurant & Lounge in New Market Virginia. The restaurant, located adjacent to the Quality Inn, operated from 1972 until 2016.
M D's Modern Cabins and Restaurant
Postcard showing M D's Cabins and Restaurant located on US Route 11 located 1 1/2 miles north of New Market Virginia. The motel featured hot water heat, radios, and a restaurant that served the "famous" Chicken in the Rough dish.
Forest Camp Service Station New Market Gap, VA
Postcard showing the Forest Camp and Service Station located on the Massanutten Mountain at the New Market Gap near New Market Virginia.
West of New Market, Va.
Postcard showing a view of the western portion of New Market Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley Academy.
Looking West from new Market, Va.
Postcard showing the view looking west from New Market Virginia.
Looking West from New Market, Va. Showing Shenandoah Valley Academy
Postcard showing the Shenandoah Valley Academy looking west from New Market Virginia
Greetings from New Market
Postcard offering greetings from the Town of New Market Virginia and showing the town.
MD's
Postcard showing a drawing of MD's Motel and Restaurant located north of New Market Virginia. The hotel featured hot water heat, a dining room with "home cooking," and a service station with Gulf products.