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Story of Our Flag
Sometime during the First World War this story was written about the United States flag. Though the story is undated, its reference to troops going “over the top” in France indicates it was composed during that conflict. Most likely it was produced…
Commencement Program
On May 20, 1927 Strasburg High School’s seniors graduated during commencement exercises held at the Strand Theatre. This invitation was one of numerous cards ordered by the class’ 38 graduates. Originally the event seems to have been planned for June…
Letter to Pauline Lichliter from J.R. Selz
On June 1, 1915 J.R. Selz, of the Chicago-based Selz, Schwab & Co., sent this letter to Pauline Lichliter of Strasburg Virginia, notifying her that she had been awarded the coveted Morris Selz Liberty Bell Medal.
Named for the Selz Company’s…
Named for the Selz Company’s…
Picnic Grounds, Cedar Creek near Strasburg Va.
Postcard showing a picnic grounds along Cedar Creek near Strasburg.
Municipal Reservoir, Strasburg, VA
Postcard with a picture of the Strasburg Reservoir and a description of its history and use.
View of Reservoir Looking Toward Strasburg, VA
Photographic postcard with an image of the Strasburg Reservoir located on the Massanutten Mountain east of the town.
The photographic overlooks the town and is undated.
The photographic overlooks the town and is undated.
Fishers Hill Battlefield, VA
Postcard showing a picture of a waterfall on the Fishers Hill Battlefield near the Fisher Residence on Tumbling Run.
The Picturesque Shenandoah River with Fishers Hill Battle Ground in the Distance, near Strasburg Va.
Postcard with an image of the Shenandoah River and US Highway 11 near Fishers Hill.
The view looks north toward Strasburg Virginia. The card was produced in 1911.
The view looks north toward Strasburg Virginia. The card was produced in 1911.
Old Virginia Corn Field near Strasburg Va.
Postcard with a picture of a corn field located along the Shenandoah River near Strasburg Virginia.
Fisher Hill on Rte. 11, Shenandoah Valley, Va.
Color postcard with a picture of US Route 11 at Fishers Hill and the interpretative highway sign describing the Civil War Battle that occurred there. The image is looking south from the top of the hill toward Strasburg.
Fisher's Hill Battlefields and Valley Turnpike, Strasburg VA
Postcard with a photograph showing a view of Fishers Hill and the Valley Turnpike (US Route 11).
The postcard is undated.
The postcard is undated.
Fishers Hill Battlefields, Showing Shenandoah River, near Strasburg, Va.
Color postcard showing a view of the area around Fishers Hill in northern Shenandoah County. The view is facing west. The Shenandoah River can be seen in the foreground and Fishers Hill is in the mid-ground.
The small unincorporated community of…
The small unincorporated community of…
Soldiers encamped at foot of Fisher's Hill, near Strasburg, Va.
Postcard showing a picture of US Army soldiers encamped at the foot of Fishers Hill in Shenandoah County Virginia during a reenactment of the battle.
The image is dated 1920.
The image is dated 1920.
Powhatan Lime Plant, Strasburg, Va.
Color postcard showing a picture of the Powhatan Lime Plant located near Strasburg Virginia.
Bathing Scene on the "Old Shenanda.," near Strasburg, Va.
Color postcard with a picture of individuals swimming and boating in the Shenandoah River near Strasburg Virginia
Famous Valley Pike, The National Highway, Strasburg, Va.
Postcard with a picture of the Valley Pike (now US Route 11) beside a body of water near Strasburg Virginia. The body of water is possibly the Shenandoah River.
The Old Mill Tavern
Photographic postcard showing the interior of "The Old Mill Tavern."
Located on Route 11 along the southern border of the Town of Strasburg Virginia, the former mill site has operated as a restaurant for many decades. Today, it is home to the…
Located on Route 11 along the southern border of the Town of Strasburg Virginia, the former mill site has operated as a restaurant for many decades. Today, it is home to the…
The Old Mill Tavern, Strasburg, Virginia
Color postcard with a picture of the Strasburg Mill at the time it was home to The Old Mill Tavern restaurant.
The Old Mill Tavern
Postcard showing a picture of the Strasburg Mill at the time it was home to the Old Mill Tavern restaurant. The card includes a description of the mill and its history.
Artz's Mill
Postcard showing the Artz Mill, aka the Strasburg Mill, at the time it was home to the Old Mill Tavern restaurant.
The Store of F. E. Grove, Strasburg, Va.
Postcard with a photograph of F.E. Grove's store in Strasburg Virginia.
The building still stands on E. King Street.
The building still stands on E. King Street.
Post Office, Strasburg, VA.
Postcard showing a picture of the 1936 Post Office in Strasburg Virginia
Post Office, Strasburg, Va.
Postcard with a picture of the Shenando Building in Strasburg Virginia which, at the time the picture was taken, was home to the US Post Office.
Post Office, Strasburg, Virginia
Postcard showing the Strasburg Post Office.
Constructed in 1936, the post office is still open on King Street.
Constructed in 1936, the post office is still open on King Street.