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Road Work
Early dump truck is unloading a load of dirt at the side of a road. Unidentified workmen are on hand. An early road roller is also visible on the left.
Possibly, this photograph was taken during the work to pave Route 11.
Possibly, this photograph was taken during the work to pave Route 11.
Early Road Roller
Photograph of an unidentified man in an early road roller machine, Another unidentified man is standing beside the roller.
Possibly, this photograph was taken during the work to pave Route 11.
Possibly, this photograph was taken during the work to pave Route 11.
Early Road Roller
Photograph of an unidentified man driving an early road roller with another unidentified man standing beside the machine.
A label on the side of the machine says, "The Austin Western Line Serves You Right".
Austin-Western was a well-known…
A label on the side of the machine says, "The Austin Western Line Serves You Right".
Austin-Western was a well-known…
Early Road Roller
Photograph of an unidentified man driving an early road roller.
A label on the side of the machine says, "The Austin Western Line Serves You Right".
Austin-Western was a well-known manufacturer of heavy road building equipment throughout the…
A label on the side of the machine says, "The Austin Western Line Serves You Right".
Austin-Western was a well-known manufacturer of heavy road building equipment throughout the…
Route 11 Heading Into Strasburg
Photograph taken by the Old Mill Restaurant Building on Route 11 after it was paved and looking toward the town of Strasburg.
A small white house is visible on the left, while J.T. Golliday's Gulf Gas Station and two private residences further up…
A small white house is visible on the left, while J.T. Golliday's Gulf Gas Station and two private residences further up…
Unidentified House
Unidentified two-story farmhouse with a chimney and metal roof is located close to a dirt road. The site is surrounded by mountains and forest.
Rural View
View of a county road heading down a narrow valley.
A 1920's era automobile is visible on the road and a house is on the right. Mountains are also visible.
A 1920's era automobile is visible on the road and a house is on the right. Mountains are also visible.
Rural Dirt Road and Trees
Unidentified rural scene with a small wooden bridge, dirt road, trees, and a few unidentified buildings or picnic pavilions in the background.
Road Along A River
Photograph of a dirt road located above and along a stretch of river.
An unidentified man is standing at the base of the telephone pole. A house and power lines are also visible.
An unidentified man is standing at the base of the telephone pole. A house and power lines are also visible.
Hairpin Curve on Orkney Springs Grade
Photograph of a switchback on Orkney Grade, a road connecting Mt. Jackson, Virginia, with the communities of Orkney Springs and Basye, Virginia.
This photograph shows the area commonly known as the "Double S Curves," where two switchback curves…
This photograph shows the area commonly known as the "Double S Curves," where two switchback curves…
Road and Mountains
Unidentified road leading towards a tree-covered mountain. A wood fence is visible in the foreground.
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.
Rural View
View looking down a hillside and off into the distance. A well-travelled road, possibly Route 11, is visible in the distance.
US Route 11 Near Strasburg
View of US Route 11 (formerly the Valley Turnpike) just south of Strasburg on Fishers Hill.
Unidentified men and a 1920's era automobile are visible.
This photograph was used in John Wayland's book, "A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia",…
Unidentified men and a 1920's era automobile are visible.
This photograph was used in John Wayland's book, "A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia",…
Valley Turnpike Near Fishers Hill
View of the unpaved Valley Turnpike (now US Route 11) taken from just south of the town of Strasburg near Fishers Hill.
The small bridge is crossing Tumbling Run, a creek that empties into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near this spot.
The small bridge is crossing Tumbling Run, a creek that empties into the North Fork of the Shenandoah River near this spot.
Orkney Grade
Photograph of a switchback on Orkney Grade, a road connecting Mt. Jackson, Virginia, with the communities of Orkney Springs and Basye, Virginia.
This photograph shows the area commonly known as the "Double S Curves," where two switchback curves…
This photograph shows the area commonly known as the "Double S Curves," where two switchback curves…
Route 11 Near Pugh's Run
View of Route 11 looking south towards Woodstock at Pugh's Run.
Unidentified Road
Unidentified gravel/macadam road in Shenandoah County.
Fences and telephone poles are also visible as is an automobile and house.
Fences and telephone poles are also visible as is an automobile and house.
Mountain Road
Unpaved mountain road headed up the hill. Trees are on both sides of the lane.
Dirt Road
View looking uphill on a mountain road. Sides of the road are forested.
Lane
View of a dirt lane or driveway leading to a building in the distance. A picket fence and shade trees line both sides of the road.
Route 7, Clarke County
Photograph taken east of Berryville, Virginia, looking east on Route 7 towards Snickers Gap. Mountains are visible in the distance and agricultural fields are on both sides of the road.
Early Road Roller
A photograph of an unidentified person driving an early road roller on what appears to be the Valley Turnpike, now US Highway 11.
The glass plate appears to have been damaged.
The glass plate appears to have been damaged.
Sperryville Turnpike
Photograph of the Sperryville Turnpike (US Route 211).
The photograph looks east toward the Blue Ride Mountains. It was taken just east of Luray Virginia. The house visible still stands at 102 Griffith Court, Luray.
The photograph looks east toward the Blue Ride Mountains. It was taken just east of Luray Virginia. The house visible still stands at 102 Griffith Court, Luray.
Forest Road
View up the hill of an unpaved mountain road with trees on both sides.