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"Stickley in Strasburg"
The name, "Stickley" and "Strasburg" are written on the glass plate of this image of a young, unidentified child.
The Tavern - Strasburg
Interior photograph of "The Tavern," also called "The Drop Over" in Strasburg Virginia.
This restaurant/bar was located on the eastern side of US Route 11 near the intersection of what became W. King and Stover Ave.
The building sat along the…
This restaurant/bar was located on the eastern side of US Route 11 near the intersection of what became W. King and Stover Ave.
The building sat along the…
Stickley & Bros. Photograph
Picture of a photograph of two unidentified women holding books and standing behind an unidentified man seated on a chair.
The photograph includes a border with the words "Stickley & Bros." and "Strasburg, VA." at the bottom.
The photograph includes a border with the words "Stickley & Bros." and "Strasburg, VA." at the bottom.
Massanutten Mountaineers
Photograph of a photograph showing a musical group. The original print is labeled "Massanutten Mountaineers Strasburg VA."
An August 11, 1938 Northern Virginia Daily article mentions the "Massanutten Mountaineers of Seven Fountains" performed for…
An August 11, 1938 Northern Virginia Daily article mentions the "Massanutten Mountaineers of Seven Fountains" performed for…
Vesper Hall, Strasburg
Vesper Hall is located near Strasburg on Route 55 very close to the I-81 interchange and across the road from the old Capon Road Depot. This stately home was built circa 1860 by Jacob Pifer and, by 1885, was used as a hotel. William Rupp, a locally…
Glaize Loan
Photograph of the loan document signed by D.A. Glaize of Lebanon Church on April 21, 1939, promising to pay the Massanutten Bank of Strasburg the sum of $2,449.42. The collateral he put up for the loan was the "Orndorff Bond".
Painters Cove
View of Cedar Creek at Painters (Panther) Cove near Strasburg. This is a remote area and best accessed by canoe or kayak. The name, "Painters" is a corruption of "Panthers" as panthers formerly frequented the cavities. The word, "Panthers", is still…
Painters Cove
Unidentified people relaxing at Painters (Panther) Cove on Cedar Creek near Strasburg. This remote area is best accessed by canoe or kayak. The name, "Painters" is a corruption of "Panthers" as panthers formerly frequented the cavities and are still…
North Street, Strasburg
View of North Street, looking west, as it climbs the hill just past the Town Run.
"Bank's Fort," a Civil War fortification dating to 1862 can be seen at the top, right of the image.
The house in the foreground and far left are still standing…
"Bank's Fort," a Civil War fortification dating to 1862 can be seen at the top, right of the image.
The house in the foreground and far left are still standing…
Frances (Palmer) Trimble
Portrait photograph of Frances (Palmer) Trimble as a young woman.
She lived in Strasburg and was the daughter of Clarence and Mamie Palmer.
Frances married George Trimble in 1946. She was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church and was a…
She lived in Strasburg and was the daughter of Clarence and Mamie Palmer.
Frances married George Trimble in 1946. She was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church and was a…
Nate Platt
Portrait photograph of Nathan “Nate” Platt in his U.S. Army uniform. The patch on his shoulder indicates he was part of the 29th Infantry Division, nicknamed the Blue and Grey Division.
Nathan Platt was born in Manhattan on May 17, 1915, to…
Nathan Platt was born in Manhattan on May 17, 1915, to…
Strasburg High School Students
Group of high school students in front of the Strasburg High School.
The following have been identified:
1st Row (l to r): ?, Cecilia (Horan) Kirby, Marguerite Boles, Mildred (Funk) Gordon, Ada Lineburg, Beatrice Booth, Dorothy Lutz, Lillie…
The following have been identified:
1st Row (l to r): ?, Cecilia (Horan) Kirby, Marguerite Boles, Mildred (Funk) Gordon, Ada Lineburg, Beatrice Booth, Dorothy Lutz, Lillie…
Group of Students - Strasburg
Group of unidentified students at the Strasburg School.
Strasburg High School Junior Class
Photograph of the Strasburg High School Junior Class posed beside the school building in 1925.
The following students have been identified:
Front row (l to r) Unidentified, Clyde Chandler, ?, ?,Omar Orndorff, Eugene Bageant Borden, Marjorie…
The following students have been identified:
Front row (l to r) Unidentified, Clyde Chandler, ?, ?,Omar Orndorff, Eugene Bageant Borden, Marjorie…
Joan Spengler (Richard) Bickle
Portrait photograph of Joan (Spengler) Bickle when she was young.
Joan was the daughter of Harry "Jake" and Mabel (Clark) Richard.
She was raised on Delray Farm in Strasburg but spent every summer from the time she was 14 riding horses for…
Joan was the daughter of Harry "Jake" and Mabel (Clark) Richard.
She was raised on Delray Farm in Strasburg but spent every summer from the time she was 14 riding horses for…
Julia (Stickley) Campbell
Portrait photograph of Julia (Stickley) Campbell, who worked as a 1st and 2nd grade teacher in Strasburg.
She graduated from Strasburg High School and attended the State Teachers' College (now called JMU) in Harrisonburg.
Her 1925 yearbook…
She graduated from Strasburg High School and attended the State Teachers' College (now called JMU) in Harrisonburg.
Her 1925 yearbook…
Hotel Machir in Strasburg
Photograph of the Hotel Machir at the corner of Fort Street & Washington Street in Strasburg.
The original structure was built in 1881 and was called the Chalyebeate Springs Hotel. Chalybeate’s reputation as an excellent lodging house would…
The original structure was built in 1881 and was called the Chalyebeate Springs Hotel. Chalybeate’s reputation as an excellent lodging house would…
Strasburg Presbyterian Church
Photograph of Strasburg Presbyterian Church located at 325 S. Holliday Street in Strasburg, Virginia.
Dedicated in 1830, it was used as a hospital by Federal troops during the Civil War.
The addition visible on the right was built in 1926.
Dedicated in 1830, it was used as a hospital by Federal troops during the Civil War.
The addition visible on the right was built in 1926.
Spengler's Mill
Early photograph of Spengler's Mill with two unidentified men also visible in the image.
Spengler's Mill was located on the southern edge of Strasburg on Route 11 (or Stover Avenue as that stretch is named). The building is still there…
Spengler's Mill was located on the southern edge of Strasburg on Route 11 (or Stover Avenue as that stretch is named). The building is still there…
Railroad Bridge and Signal Knob, Near Strasburg
Photograph of the Shenandoah River, railroad bridge. and Massanutten Mountain's Signal Knob near Strasburg Virginia.
The photograph was taken from the Route 55 Highway bridge just east of Strasburg.
The photograph was taken from the Route 55 Highway bridge just east of Strasburg.
Old Mill Tavern Restaurant
Known by several names, the Old Mill Tavern Restaurant was located on the southern edge of Strasburg on Route 11 (or Stover Avenue as that stretch is named). The building is still there today.
The original water-powered mill was built between 1797…
The original water-powered mill was built between 1797…
Strasburg School
Photograph of the Strasburg school building on High Street in Strasburg. It was built in 1910 and replaced the original Strasburg Academy.
Strasburg School
Photograph of the Strasburg School located on High Street in Strasburg, VA.
Strasburg Steam Flouring Mill
Photograph showing the Strasburg Steam Flouring Mill located in Strasburg Virginia.
The Strasburg Steam Flouring Mill occupied the area at 390 East King Street and its parking lot.
Original mill buildings stood at the back of the parking lot…
The Strasburg Steam Flouring Mill occupied the area at 390 East King Street and its parking lot.
Original mill buildings stood at the back of the parking lot…
Ada Wolfson Samuels
Photograph of Ada Woldson Samuels.
Published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper on May 8 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchen" series.
Ada was born in January 15 1919 in Strasburg Virginia. Daughter of a tailor who operated Wolfsons…
Published in the Shenandoah Herald newspaper on May 8 1969 as part of their "Country Kitchen" series.
Ada was born in January 15 1919 in Strasburg Virginia. Daughter of a tailor who operated Wolfsons…