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Strasburg Land and Improvement Company Letter
Form letter from the Strasburg Land and Improvement Company sent to stockholders in July 1891. It discusses the sale of shares, dividends, and the need for payment from shareholders.
The company was a real estate business that subdivided and sold…
The company was a real estate business that subdivided and sold…
"Stickley's Peaches" Canning Label
Partial can label produced by W.E. Stickley of Strasburg Virginia for "Stickley's Hand Packed Peaches."
"Massanutten Mountain, Strasburg, VA."
Photograph of the Massanutten Mountain and a portion of the Town of Strasburg Virginia.
The picture appears to have been taken from an airplane and is labeled "Aerial Photo Made Exclusively for Massanutten National Bank by Robinson Studio, Front…
The picture appears to have been taken from an airplane and is labeled "Aerial Photo Made Exclusively for Massanutten National Bank by Robinson Studio, Front…
Virginia Beeler
Photograph of Virginia Beeler of Strasburg.
The image was published in the Shenandoah Herald on April 10, 1956 to commemorate her selection as "Strasburg Grade School Teacher of the Month."
At the time Virginia Beeler was a 2nd Grade Teacher…
The image was published in the Shenandoah Herald on April 10, 1956 to commemorate her selection as "Strasburg Grade School Teacher of the Month."
At the time Virginia Beeler was a 2nd Grade Teacher…
May Day - 1929 - Seniors
Photographs (x2) of students from Strasburg High School in costume for the 1929 May Day parade and festival.
One photograph is labeled "May Day - 1929 - Seniors" and the second is labeled "What 'We' Wore."
The individuals in the photograph…
One photograph is labeled "May Day - 1929 - Seniors" and the second is labeled "What 'We' Wore."
The individuals in the photograph…
Massanutten Garden Club Flower Festival Card
Card with attached ribbon issued to Zelda Lichliter by the Massanutten Garden Club for their Flower Festival.
The card is undated.
Zelda Lichliter was a resident of Strasburg Virginia. The Massanutten Garden Club operates in the same town.
The card is undated.
Zelda Lichliter was a resident of Strasburg Virginia. The Massanutten Garden Club operates in the same town.
George Garner
Portrait of George Garner wearing a suit and bow tie.
George was the Principal of Strasburg High School in the 1930's.
George was the Principal of Strasburg High School in the 1930's.
"Shenandoah Staff"
Photograph of the Strasburg High School's 1925 "Shenandoah Staff" responsible for producing that year's school yearbook.
Identified students are:
Front Row, Left to Right
Helena Margaret Finch, Walter Harold Flanagan, Rebecca Cooley, Hugh…
Identified students are:
Front Row, Left to Right
Helena Margaret Finch, Walter Harold Flanagan, Rebecca Cooley, Hugh…
Strasburg High School Booster Club
Photograph of the Strasburg High School “Booster Club” in 1925.
The photograph was taken beside the school and was utilized in the 1925 Strasburg High School Yearbook.
The yearbook lists the purpose of the club as boosting “the civic…
The photograph was taken beside the school and was utilized in the 1925 Strasburg High School Yearbook.
The yearbook lists the purpose of the club as boosting “the civic…
Strasburg High School Sophomore Class
Picture of Strasburg High School's 1925 Sophomore Class which appeared in the school's yearbook.
Identified Are:
Front Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Vernon Frederick, Rebecca Cooley
Second Row:
?, ?, Edith Lineburg,?, ?, ?, Emily E. Saum (teacher),…
Identified Are:
Front Row: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Vernon Frederick, Rebecca Cooley
Second Row:
?, ?, Edith Lineburg,?, ?, ?, Emily E. Saum (teacher),…
Strasburg High School "Boys' Track Team"
Photograph of the 1925 Strasburg High School's "Boys' Track Team."
The photograph appeared in the 1925 Strasburg High School yearbook.
Seated (Front):
George Wiley Garner (Principal and Coach), Walter Holmes Kronk, Douglas Calvin Bly, John…
The photograph appeared in the 1925 Strasburg High School yearbook.
Seated (Front):
George Wiley Garner (Principal and Coach), Walter Holmes Kronk, Douglas Calvin Bly, John…
Strasburg High School Expression Class
Photograph of Strasburg High School's 1925 "Expression Class."
The photograph was taken beside the school and appeared in the 1925 Strasburg High School yearbook.
Pictured are, from left to right:
Top Row:
Evelyn Brumback, Turah…
The photograph was taken beside the school and appeared in the 1925 Strasburg High School yearbook.
Pictured are, from left to right:
Top Row:
Evelyn Brumback, Turah…
Omar Funk Pirkey
Photo of a photograph of Omar Funk Pirkey standing on the left side of a group photograph. The photographer has applied white marker as if in preparation of making another print of just him.
The group photograph was taken at an event honoring…
The group photograph was taken at an event honoring…
Omar Funk Pirkey
Omar Funk Pirkey was from Strasburg, Virginia, where he was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church.
Mr. Pirkey was a Confederate Veteran. A photograph published in the Free Press on September 26, 2002, showed him standing with a group of…
Mr. Pirkey was a Confederate Veteran. A photograph published in the Free Press on September 26, 2002, showed him standing with a group of…
"Stickley in Strasburg"
The name, "Stickley" and "Strasburg" are written on the glass plate of this image of a young, unidentified child.
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 of Mrs. Frances (Palmer) Trimble as a young woman.
Mrs. Trimble lived in Strasburg and was the daughter of Clarence and Mamie Palmer. She married George Trimble in 1946. Mrs. Trimble was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church and was…
Mrs. Trimble lived in Strasburg and was the daughter of Clarence and Mamie Palmer. She married George Trimble in 1946. Mrs. Trimble was a member of the Strasburg Christian Church and was…
Eleanor Hottel Balthis
Portrait of Eleonor Hottel Balthis, who never married and became a teacher.
Born in Strasburg, she was the oldest child of Robert Fleming (1876-1944) and Hattie May (Hottel) (1882-1922) Balthis.
Interestingly, her civil birth was recorded…
Born in Strasburg, she was the oldest child of Robert Fleming (1876-1944) and Hattie May (Hottel) (1882-1922) Balthis.
Interestingly, her civil birth was recorded…