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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…
Chickens
Photograph of chickens outdoors and scratching around in front of a chicken house.
This house was located in Page County Virginia. Duncan's Knob is visible in the background.
This house was located in Page County Virginia. Duncan's Knob is visible in the background.
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.
William Shaffer Sorting Chicken Eggs
William "Bill" Shaffer standing by a conveyor belt filled with chicken eggs. He appears to be sorting them.
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…
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…
Valley View - Maurertown
Photograph showing farm, barn, and view of the Massanutten Mountain east of Maurertown Virginia.
The barn pictured on the right still stands at 989 Black Bear Road, Maurertown.
The barn pictured on the right still stands at 989 Black Bear Road, Maurertown.
Chicken Houses and Chickens
Photograph of a row of chicken houses with a pile of firewood in front of them.
Many chickens are visible in fenced enclosures in front of the chicken houses.
Many chickens are visible in fenced enclosures in front of the chicken houses.
View Near Woodstock Virginia
Photograph showing a passenger train and view of the Massanutten Mountain near Woodstock Virginia.
The road visible is today called Fairground Road and US Route 11 is visible in the mid-ground of the image.
The large brick house still stands…
The road visible is today called Fairground Road and US Route 11 is visible in the mid-ground of the image.
The large brick house still stands…
1937 Strasburg High School Senior Class
Group of unidentified students posed together in rows, outdoors, in the doorway of the school. The students are wearing their graduation caps and gowns.
The photographer has written, "Seniors. Strasburg High School. June 1st, 1937" at the bottom…
The photographer has written, "Seniors. Strasburg High School. June 1st, 1937" at the bottom…
1940 Woodstock High School Seniors
Group of unidentified young men and women in formal attire posed together in rows on the steps of their school's stage.
Two young unidentified children also appear in the front center.
Morrison Studios labeled the photograph, "Seniors W.H.S.…
Two young unidentified children also appear in the front center.
Morrison Studios labeled the photograph, "Seniors W.H.S.…