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Route 55 East of Strasburg
Photograph showing a portion of US Route 55 under construction.
This portion is located east of Strasburg Virginia near the foot of the Massanutten Mountain.
A sign straight ahead indicates with an arrow that traffic should use the old road…
This portion is located east of Strasburg Virginia near the foot of the Massanutten Mountain.
A sign straight ahead indicates with an arrow that traffic should use the old road…
Strasburg Water Tower and House
Photograph looking up Fort Hill towards the Strasburg Water Tower and a two-story home beside it.
Possibly, this photograph was taken from behind the Strasburg United Methodist Church on West Washington Street.
Possibly, this photograph was taken from behind the Strasburg United Methodist Church on West Washington Street.
Signal Knob, Near Strasburg, Virginia
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 railroad bridge runs close to the…
The photograph was taken from the Route 55 Highway bridge just east of Strasburg.
The railroad bridge runs close to the…
Stonewall Mill Dam on Shenandoah River, Virginia
Photograph of Stonewall Dam near Pugh's Run.
This dam was part of the Stonewall Mill complex. The original mill dates to before the Civil War, but this dam was most likely constructed around the turn of the 20th century when the site began…
This dam was part of the Stonewall Mill complex. The original mill dates to before the Civil War, but this dam was most likely constructed around the turn of the 20th century when the site began…
1936 Toms Brook High School Seniors
Group of unidentified students posed together in two rows on a stage, all wearing their graduation caps and gowns and holding their diplomas.
An unidentified adult, probably a teacher or principal, is standing at the far left.
The photographer…
An unidentified adult, probably a teacher or principal, is standing at the far left.
The photographer…
New Generator Being Loaded
Photograph of a new hydroelectric generator being loaded onto a Lambert's Transfer Company truck.
The photograph was taken at a rail line (where the generator was delivered) and transported to Burnshire Dam in Woodstock.
The photograph was taken at a rail line (where the generator was delivered) and transported to Burnshire Dam in Woodstock.
1937 Toms Brook High School Seniors
Group of ten unidentified students posed together in two rows, all wearing their graduation caps and gowns.
The photographer has written, "Seniors. Toms Brook High School. June 8th, 1937" at the bottom of the image.
He has also written,…
The photographer has written, "Seniors. Toms Brook High School. June 8th, 1937" at the bottom of the image.
He has also written,…
Inside Burnshire Dam's Power House
Photograph of the interior of Burnshire Dam's power house in Woodstock, Virginia.
Three large hydroelectric generators are highlighted as are other pieces of machinery, equipment and supplies needed to generate electricity.
Three large hydroelectric generators are highlighted as are other pieces of machinery, equipment and supplies needed to generate electricity.
Hydroelectric Generator at Burnshire's Power House
Photograph of a hydroelectric generator inside Burnshire Dam's power house in Woodstock, Virginia.
Inside Burnshire Dam's Power House
Photograph of the interior of Burnshire Dam's power house in Woodstock, Virginia.
Three large hydroelectric generators are highlighted as are other pieces of machinery, equipment and supplies needed to generate electricity.
Three large hydroelectric generators are highlighted as are other pieces of machinery, equipment and supplies needed to generate electricity.
Bridge at Burnshire Dam
Photograph of the bridge spanning the Shenandoah River northwest of Woodstock Virginia. Behind it is Burnshire Dam and the mountains.
Originally, this site was home to Rush's Mill. In 1873 it was purchased by J.I. Triplett. In 1892 he converted…
Originally, this site was home to Rush's Mill. In 1873 it was purchased by J.I. Triplett. In 1892 he converted…
Fruit Cleaning and Polishing Machine
Photograph of a type of fruit cleaning and polishing machine manufactured by the Grabill Manufacturing Plant.
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
Apple Cleaning and Polishing Machine
Photograph of a type of apple cleaning and polishing machine manufactured by the Grabill Manufacturing Plant.
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
Rude's Hill Marker Dedication
Photograph of the group of mostly unidentified people gathered for the dedication ceremony of the commemorative highway marker at Rude's Hill, south of Mount Jackson on Route 11.
The plaque reads in part, "Rude's Hill", with the text below it:…
The plaque reads in part, "Rude's Hill", with the text below it:…
Fruit Cleaning and Polishing Machine
Photograph of a type of fruit cleaning and polishing machine manufactured by the Grabill Manufacturing Plant.
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
Fruit Cleaning and Polishing Machine
Photograph of a type of fruit cleaning and polishing machine manufactured by the Grabill Manufacturing Plant.
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The…
Fairground Road Looking East
View taken from Old Route 42 (now called Fairground Road) in Woodstock, Virginia.
The image is looking east towards Grabill's Manufacturing Plant visible in the background.
In 2013, the site was used by Shaffer's.
The image is looking east towards Grabill's Manufacturing Plant visible in the background.
In 2013, the site was used by Shaffer's.
Fruit Processing Machinery
Photograph of a type of fruit processing machine manufactured by the Grabill Manufacturing Plant.
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The business was…
The plant was located near the intersection of what became Main Street and Reservoir Road in Woodstock and still stands in 2025.
The business was…
Commercial Dining Room
Interior of a commercial dining room, possibly in a restaurant or inn.
Tables are set for diners, a brick fireplace dominates one end of the wallpapered room, and tall windows on the right allow in ample natural light.
Tables are set for diners, a brick fireplace dominates one end of the wallpapered room, and tall windows on the right allow in ample natural light.
Display at Hugh Saum Hardware Store
Nighttime window display at the Hugh S. Saum & Co. Hardware Store in Edinburg, Virginia.
Hugh Saum and Company was founded in 1868 by two brothers, John A. and Hugh, whose father, Abraham, had a store prior to this time.
The site of the first…
Hugh Saum and Company was founded in 1868 by two brothers, John A. and Hugh, whose father, Abraham, had a store prior to this time.
The site of the first…
Man Holding a Chicken
Unidentified man is standing outside of a chicken house and holding a chicken. Other chickens are all around him.
This photograph was probably taken at the site of "Shaffer's Chicks", an egg hatchery business.
This photograph was probably taken at the site of "Shaffer's Chicks", an egg hatchery business.
Residents of the Shenandoah County Alms House
Damaged photograph of the unidentified residents of the Shenandoah County Alms House in Shenandoah County.
The children posed in front were likely orphans and the people seated on the right may have been mentally handicapped. The unidentified man…
The children posed in front were likely orphans and the people seated on the right may have been mentally handicapped. The unidentified man…
Shaffer Family House and Business
Photograph showing V.S. and Leah Shaffer's house and the Shaffer's Chick Business in Maurertown Virginia.
The residence is located in the central foreground while the business is in the set of budlings located in the background. Two company…
The residence is located in the central foreground while the business is in the set of budlings located in the background. Two company…
William Shaffer Loading Eggs onto Tray
William "Bill" Shaffer loading eggs onto a tray in an incubator.
This is at Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery located in Maurertown Virginia at the time of the image. Later the business moved to Woodstock.
This is at Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery located in Maurertown Virginia at the time of the image. Later the business moved to Woodstock.
Several Dead Deer Hung on a Line
Photograph of several dead deer, all males with varying sized antlers, strung upside down on a sturdy wood frame.
The photograph was taken on the farm of Alfred Gochenour, located at Back and Fairview Roads, west of Woodstock.
The photograph was taken on the farm of Alfred Gochenour, located at Back and Fairview Roads, west of Woodstock.