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10:5710:57, 11 February 2021 diff hist +203‎ N File:Ruse-Reed barn near Lovettsville.jpg ‎ Ruse-Reed barn near Lovettsville on a snowy day years ago. The old farm lies in ruins today. (Photo courtesy of Discover Lovettsville VA and Environs) Category:Smoketown In and Around current
10:5410:54, 11 February 2021 diff hist +592‎ N File:Edna and Emanuel Holland.jpg ‎ This 1972 photo of Edna and Emanuel Holland was taken in their home on H Street in Brunswick. Fitting that the kitchen is visible in the background as Mrs. Holland was a "top chef" of her time. Mr. Holland was the longtime custodian of the B&O YMCA where he was revered for his service to railroaders over the years. The Holland family has deep ties to Burkittsville where the Hollands and Butlers farmed for many years. Mrs. Holland was a Robinson from the Lucketts, VA area. She had Native Ame... current
10:5210:52, 11 February 2021 diff hist +400‎ N File:Teacher, Peggy Carter's class during the 1964-65 school year.jpg ‎ Miss Peggy Carter's class during the 1964-65 school year. This was eventually BHS Class of 1971. This was the one year in many that BES class photos were taken in the auditorium, instead of the brick wall just inside the lobby. What BHS class is this? Who can you recognize? (Photo courtesy of Kathy Carter Escamilla from the collection of Peggy Carter) Category:Smoketown Schools current
10:5010:50, 11 February 2021 diff hist +307‎ N File:Teacher, Margaret Spurrier's BES class.jpg ‎ Here's a photo of Mrs. Margaret Spurrier's BES class (Right), Teacher's aid, Mrs. Arlene King stands on the left. Who can tell us what BHS class this was and can identify the kids? (Photo courtesy of Kathy Carter Escamilla from the collection of Peggy Carter) Category:Smoketown Schools current
10:4710:47, 11 February 2021 diff hist +4,228‎ N File:Harry Clayton Allgire (1864-1937).jpg ‎ Research done by Dr. Wayne Allgaier: Harry Clayton Allgire (1864-1937) Mayor of Brunswick 1930-1932 Harry Allgire’s great-great grandfather immigrated to America from Baden, Germany in the mid-1700’s, settling in Carroll County, Maryland, where the family resided for several generations. His genealogy can be found on FamilySearch.org. His ID number is LJ1F-R2B. Harry was born in 1864 to Amon and LucindaAllgire in Baltimore, although the family seems to have been living in Carroll County... current
10:4610:46, 11 February 2021 diff hist +4,192‎ File:13 Harry C. Allgire (1864 - 1937) Mayor 1930 - 1932.jpg ‎No edit summary current
08:4008:40, 11 February 2021 diff hist +1,449‎ N File:Basketball 2008 - 09 Varsity Team.jpg ‎ This photo is from the 2008-09 BHS Yearbook and shows the members and coaches of the Varsity Basketball Team. The team had a winning season with a record of 14-4 and in a game against FSK scored 100 points. This earned the team a ranking of 59th out 277 schools in state of Maryland. Although Brunswick is known for its football and baseball programs, basketball was always a well developed program in its own right. Varsity coach Dan "Duck" McLane played basketball for Brunswick in the late 1... current
08:0808:08, 11 February 2021 diff hist +3,497‎ N File:Wrestling 2021 Railroaders' up-and-comers from The Frederick News-Post, February 11, 2021.jpg ‎ Looking ahead: Railroaders' up-and-comers find success against Bears By Bill Cauley for the Frederick News-Post, February 11, 2021 In photo: Brunswick’s Enrique De Anda Zavala, left, and Oakdale’s Tyson Thomas grapple in the 195-pound class during Wednesday’s match at Oakdale High School. Staff photo by Bill Green With an abbreviated season about to end and no postseason tournaments this year, most area wrestling coaches are focusing on building for the future. For Brunswick, its youth... current