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Bus Crash
Photograph showing people coming from a crashed Monumental Motor Tours bus. The crash was located at the Burgess Nelson house on the southern end of Mt. Jackson, the present site of Holtzman Oil Corporation.
The date of the incident is March 2,…
The date of the incident is March 2,…
Burton F. DeChant
Portrait photograph of Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) cadet Burton Franklin DeChant wearing his school’s uniform.
Burton was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, one of five children born to Jacob William (1874-1948) and Mabel (Blough) (1874-1948)…
Burton was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, one of five children born to Jacob William (1874-1948) and Mabel (Blough) (1874-1948)…
Burton F. DeChant
Portrait photograph of Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) cadet Burton Franklin DeChant wearing his school’s uniform.
Burton was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, one of five children born to Jacob William (1874-1948) and Mabel (Blough) (1874-1948)…
Burton was from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, one of five children born to Jacob William (1874-1948) and Mabel (Blough) (1874-1948)…
Burtelle W. Fansler, Sr. Holding His Son, Charles
Burtelle W. Fansler, Sr., seated, and holding his son, Charles Benton "Ben" Fansler.
Burtelle W. Fansler, Sr.
Portrait photograph of Burtelle W. Fansler, Sr. in his later years.
Burnshire Dam
Photograph of the dam spanning the Shenandoah River northwest of Woodstock Virginia.
The dam is locally known as Burnshire Dam.
Originally, this site was home to Rush's Mill. In 1873 it was purchased by J.I. Triplett. In 1892 he converted the…
The dam is locally known as Burnshire Dam.
Originally, this site was home to Rush's Mill. In 1873 it was purchased by J.I. Triplett. In 1892 he converted the…
Burners
Drawing of Burner's Springs Resort, also known as Shenandoah Springs, in Fort Valley Virginia. The resort was constructed in "bowl-like hollow" that was surrounded by seven fountains. Six were within one acre of the resort but the seventh was piped…
Burner's, Massanutton Heights, Luray VA
Postcard showing "Burner's" house near Luray Virginia
Burner's Hotel, "Massanutton Heights" Luray VA
Postcard showing Burner's Hotel at Massanutton Heights near Luray Virginia.
Burner Farm
Photograph of the Burner Farm, located southwest of Luray Virginia.
A 1920s era automobile is on the road and a house and barn are visible in the distance.
A 1920s era automobile is on the road and a house and barn are visible in the distance.
Burner Family
Portrait of Asa and Effie Burner with their children.
The young girl is their daughter Joann Burner, the older boy is their son Beverly Burner, and the younger boy is their son Everett Burner.
The young girl is their daughter Joann Burner, the older boy is their son Beverly Burner, and the younger boy is their son Everett Burner.
Burgess Nelson's House
Photo of a photo of Burgess Nelson's home in Mt. Jackson.
Burgess designed this home using the Risig House in Roanoke as its inspiration. That home is pictured in Morrison Studio Collection number 002117.
Unfortunately, the home pictured here…
Burgess designed this home using the Risig House in Roanoke as its inspiration. That home is pictured in Morrison Studio Collection number 002117.
Unfortunately, the home pictured here…
Burgess Nelson's House
Photograph of a photograph of a home in Mt. Jackson that was built by Burgess Nelson.
Burgess designed this home using the Risig House in Roanoke as its inspiration. That home is pictured in Morrison Studio Collection number…
Burgess designed this home using the Risig House in Roanoke as its inspiration. That home is pictured in Morrison Studio Collection number…
Burgess Nelson With Two Persons and a Dog
Photograph showing three people and a dog eating at a table.
The man in the center of the photograph facing the photographer is Burgess Nelson.
The other two are unidentified.
The photograph was taken at Burgess Nelson's home in Mount…
The man in the center of the photograph facing the photographer is Burgess Nelson.
The other two are unidentified.
The photograph was taken at Burgess Nelson's home in Mount…
Burgess Nelson With Another Man and Plane
Photograph of Burgess Nelson (right) shaking hands with an unidentified man.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to Holtzman Oil) and was elected to the Virginia State…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to Holtzman Oil) and was elected to the Virginia State…
Burgess Nelson Home and Gas Station
Photograph taken by William Hoyle Garber showing the Burgess Nelson home (on left) and his gas station located on the north end of Mt. Jackson Virginia. Today the site is home to Holtzman Corporation's offices.
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson. An airplane is behind him.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil…
Burgess Nelson and a Dog
Burgess Nelson and a dog are seated in an early vehicle decorated with advertising for his company, Gulf Oil of Mt. Jackson.
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil Company (the pre-cursor to…
Burgess Ernest Nelson
Portrait photograph of Burgess Ernest Nelson, a well known resident of Mt. Jackson.
Born in Conicville, his parents were Zachariah Winfield and Martha Ellen "Mattie" (Webb) Nelson.
Born in Conicville, his parents were Zachariah Winfield and Martha Ellen "Mattie" (Webb) Nelson.
Burgess Ernest Nelson
Portrait photograph of Burgess Ernest Nelson, a well known resident of Mt. Jackson.
Born in Conicville, his parents were Zachariah Winfield and Martha Ellen "Mattie" (Webb) Nelson.
Born in Conicville, his parents were Zachariah Winfield and Martha Ellen "Mattie" (Webb) Nelson.
Burgess E. Nelson Talking to a Man
Photograph of Burgess E. Nelson (right) talking to another unidentified man with many onlookers (mostly boys) around them.
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The event featured…
This photograph was taken during “Gulf Aviation Day” held in Mount Jackson Virginia on August 4, 1935. The event featured…
Burgess E. Nelson and Unknown Man
Photograph of two men in hats talking. The man on the right has been identified as Burgess E. Nelson of Mt. Jackson. The other man is unidentified.
Burgess E. Nelson was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil…
Burgess E. Nelson was a well-known entrepreneur and businessman from Mt. Jackson. He owned Gulf Oil…