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| 00:12, 3 November 2025 | Kaplon's Window after closing.png (file) |  |
3.98 MB | An early Potomac River Festival display was featured in Kaplon's show window on this rainy day, circa 1970. Randy George Display from Potomac River Festival? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Businesses | 1 |
| 00:10, 3 November 2025 | Horses.png (file) |  |
4.5 MB | This pastoral scene looks like it could have been taken in either Rosemont or Petersville. It likely dates to the late 1960s. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Farm Community | 1 |
| 00:07, 3 November 2025 | River Bridge Iron Bridge, circa 1910.JPG (file) |  |
1.3 MB | Here's another view of the 1893 iron bridge from the Virginia side. You can see new homes popping up all over the hills that housed workers for the B&O railyards that opened in 1891. The photo likely dates to the early 20th century when the classification yards were expanded by the company. It was after 1907 because we see the then-new S.W. George & Co., which opened that year, at almost dead center of the photo. Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal | 1 |
| 00:04, 3 November 2025 | Braddock Hgts Skating Rink Postcard Casino.JPG (file) |  |
292 KB | This is an old postcard of what many of us remember as the roller skating rink. Skating was on the 2nd floor and a bowling alley was in the basement. According James Nee: "The skating was done in the Casino. In the 1900 or so era, Casino was a large open hall. It may have also been (used) for dancing, parties, dinners, and games." A lot of these vintage postcards date back to the early 1900s. The Casino was built in 1909. (Photo courtesy of Eric Phebus via Frederick Maryland Old Photos)... | 1 |
| 23:00, 2 November 2025 | Teacher Mrs. Mauzy.jpeg (file) |  |
3.44 MB | Mrs. Mary Ann Mauzy was a longtime BHS English teacher. Michael Nazelrod-Woodward One of the best English Teachers I have ever experienced! I loved her sarcastic humor but most of all her love of sharing the English language with her students. R David Baker She directed the 1971 senior class play. Had a lot of patience with John Rock and myself. We were a lot of things, but thesbians we were not. (Photo from the 1970 BHS Railroader yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools | 1 |
| 22:48, 2 November 2025 | Teacher Mr. Michal.jpeg (file) |  |
2.83 MB | This one is for the ladies of the "Sizzling '70s" era who remember Mr. Rob Michal as a teenage heart throb. A graduate of Kent State University, Mr. Michal taught Social Studies. Gayle Maas Dreamy. Rhonda Wenner Renn Oh my! One of my favorites. Loved having him for 8th grade social studies. Linda Towns Oh I remember him quite well. And while I don’t fault him, as it was a different era, I will NEVER forget how, the Monday after the Thanksgiving weekend, he had ONLY the girls stand up and... | 1 |
| 22:39, 2 November 2025 | Blue Ridge Grill.jpeg (file) |  |
135 KB | This aerial photo is of the Blue Ridge Grill near Burkittsville from what appears to have been the 1970s, judging from the cars. According to local historian, Jody Brumage: "It stood behind the house that is at the corner of Route 17 and Coatsville Lane. I think it was torn down around 2005, I remember the building still standing, though in very bad condition. Roscoe "Gene" and Mary Johnson lived in the house in front of the Blue Ridge Grill." The grill was a popular gathering place for loc... | 1 |
| 22:31, 2 November 2025 | West End School Students & Teacher.jpg (file) |  |
200 KB | This is an old school photo that was found in the Brunswick History Commission archives. It's difficult to tell if it was taken at the West End or East End elementary school, but most likely the former given the addresses of some of the students identified. It likely dates to the early 20th century. Jacquelyn M Ebersole I would say this picture was taken at the West End School at the back of the building. East End does not have a wall that looks like that but West End does. John Roby Morsbe... | 1 |
| 20:32, 2 November 2025 | Potomac River Bridge Iron Bridge from VA Side.JPG (file) |  |
293 KB | According to the photo description on the "Life in Maryland" Facebook page about crossing the old 1893 iron bridge from Loudoun County, VA to Brunswick, MD: "Brunswick MD, circa 1932. This image depicts the Virginia side of the bridge, where a tollgate and tollhouse operated until 1934. The road crosses a small concrete arch built into an older stone abutment. Signs along the roadway advertise businesses in Brunswick. On the bridge, a horse drawn carriage is just visible ahead of a following... | 1 |
| 20:21, 2 November 2025 | The Boppers Rehearsal.JPG (file) |  |
62 KB | Early Brunswick band "The Boppers" mug for the camera, circa 1958. they once appeared on Milt Grant Show on WTTG-TV, Washington D.C.'s version of American Bandstand. Band members shown here are believed to be: In back: Don Ebberts, Connie Nicholson Middle row: Jim McMurry, Richard McKnight, Doug Mills Front row: Bobby Rau, Jerry Feaster (with drink) Frank Mcknight Up there with Jerry are my brother Richard, Doug Mills and Bobby Rau. Connie Nicolson Silliman is still singing in Florida, Do... | 1 |
| 20:16, 2 November 2025 | Football BHS Coaches 1970.jpeg (file) |  |
1.71 MB | Brunswick High School varsity football Assistant Coach Gene Foltz and Head Coach Herb Daugherty during the 1970 season. In just the third season of the football program, the Railroaders went 6-3-1. Coach Daugherty is considered the father of prep football at BHS. Tammy Bell Gene and Hound! The two best coaches ever! Kelly Leigh Two great men- very different demeanors, but both well respected!! Unkle Davey "Run it right up in dare bayba" John Cooper Two tough coaches! but I loved them bot... | 1 |
| 20:07, 2 November 2025 | Eagles Aerie 1136 1972.jpeg (file) |  |
1.29 MB | The Brunswick Eagles Aerie 1136 in 1972 from a BHS yearbook ad sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. (Photo from the 1972 BHS Railroaders Yearbook) Category: Smoketown Organizations | 1 |
| 20:04, 2 November 2025 | Billy Nalley 1939.jpg (file) |  |
77 KB | Shame it's fuzzy, but here's a 1939 photo of Billy Nalley on his bike outside Nalley's Market at 707 N. Maple Avenue. His father William "Pink" Nalley was the proprietor. Looks like a wholesaler's delivery track backed up behind Bill, unloading groceries. The house is still there today. Doris Kelley Barker Billy was always a tall good-looking guy, he was a great racer, railroader, husband to Lorraine and father to his children. He was great inside and outside to Wayne and me. Loved Pink’s f... | 1 |
| 23:03, 1 November 2025 | Hawaiian Nightclub Postcard (Color).jpg (file) | .jpg) |
741 KB | Here is a vintage postcard of the old Hawaiian Nightclub. Since there is no exchange listed for the phone number on the back of the card (see the comments below), this postcard likely dates back to the 1950s, when the Hawaiian was in its heyday. There was an orchestra on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Dancing every night. The seating capacity was 250 The mural of the Harper's Ferry tunnel on the right was reportedly painted by a hobo who was passing through, in exchange for a motel room. It... | 1 |
| 22:48, 1 November 2025 | Knoxville African American Cemetery.jpg (file) |  |
738 KB | A peaceful photo of the Knoxville African American Cemetery off S. Mountain Road near Wevertons. It showcases a significant historical site, which serves as the final resting place for over 130 African Americans. This includes veterans who served in the Civil War, World Wars I and II, as well as more recent conflicts. Many graves are marked only with fieldstones, and some have no markers at all. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and descendants, several veterans are fina... | 1 |
| 22:45, 1 November 2025 | Doubs B&O Crossing Guard.jpg (file) |  |
112 KB | According to H. Walker Smith, this is B&O crossing guard "Nix" Brown with his traffic sign on the lower side of the tracks on Bald Hill Road in Doubs. (Photo by Walker R. Smith of Doubs courtesy of Frederick Maryland Old Photos) Category:Smoketown Railroad | 1 |
| 22:43, 1 November 2025 | Braddock Hgts Pool Diving Well.jpg (file) |  |
104 KB | A pristine view of the three diving boards in the Braddock Heights diving well during the 1960's. Must've been after closing time. Cheryl Var Kayless I took swimming lessons at Braddock. The water was COLD! Abbie Ricketts I loved the high dive there. The water was deep and when you were up there it looked like a long way down. (Photo courtesy of Frederick MD Old Photos and member David J. Maloney, Jr.) Category:Smoketown In and Around | 1 |
| 22:05, 1 November 2025 | Hilltop House and River.jpg (file) |  |
310 KB | A view of the old Hilltop House hotel in Harpers Ferry from across the Potomac River. The date of the photo is unknown. Lynn Pechuekonis, Author The 1920 hotel with all of its additions and renovations was deconstructed in 2022. All the stones were palleted and saved for reuse in the new hotel when the owners are ready to rebuild. My new book on the Hill Top History was just released by the Harpers Ferry Park Association. Title is "Among the Mountains: The Lovetts and Their Hill Top House. "... | 1 |
| 21:59, 1 November 2025 | Middletown Postcard.jpg (file) |  |
200 KB | An old postcard of Middletown, circa 1908. The early German and English settlers started to arrive in the valley in the 1730s. Among them was Michael Jesserong, who paid £66 for 50 acres. He named his property Middletown and sold the first lots there in 1767, the date officially marked as that of the town's founding. Main Street spread to the west with construction of the National Pike through the town in 1806; the telegraph lines from Frederick to Hagerstown were routed through Middletown... | 1 |
| 21:57, 1 November 2025 | Outhouse and dog.jpg (file) |  |
929 KB | In the 1960s, you could still see outhouses like this on properties throughout the Brunswick area. Since Mr. Kaplon always walked to and from the store on Saturdays, he may have taken this photo along Petersville Road on his way home to Rosemont. Peter Wenner I think the location of that photo may have been the Virts house next to the Giffins on Petersville Road. I remember they had a similar looking outhouse. As I recall, the family moved in the late 1960s and the house was torn down not l... | 1 |
| 16:05, 4 September 2025 | New Stained Glass Window dedicated to Mary McDonald at Beans in the Belfry.jpeg.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 16:03, 4 September 2025 | New Stained Glass Window dedicated to Mary McDonald at Beans in the Belfrey.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 20:41, 1 September 2025 | Stained Glass Window dedicated to Mary McDonald at Beans in the Belfrey.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 18:41, 31 August 2025 | Factory Interior from the rear.jpg (file) |  |
186 KB | This rare photo of the shop floor at Price Electric Co.'s (1952-54) in Brunswick plant shows the workers with their backs to the camera, as they worked. Several male supervisors can be seen supervising the piecework. Can anyone tell us if that's the boss's office inside the window on the left? (From the Patsy Moore collection, Frederick County Archives and Research Center, Heritage Frederick) Category:Smoketown Businesses | 1 |
| 18:40, 31 August 2025 | Factory Price Electric.jpg (file) |  |
184 KB | The old factory at the corner of Fifth Avenue & D Street when it was Price Electric Company. Between 1952-1954, the business manufactured radio transistors. Over the years, the building has been home to Brown's Hosiery (Ladies' stockings 1938-1939), Polan, Katz & Co. (Umbrellas 1946-1948), Price Electric Co. (Car radio transistors 1952-1954), Curtis Holding Co. (Baby clothes 1955-1971), H.L. Hartz/Megusta Mills or the "Sewing Factory" (Jackets, Suits, Sports coats 1972-1982), Brunswick Woodw... | 1 |
| 18:36, 31 August 2025 | St. Mark's Petersville.jpg (file) |  |
200 KB | This photo, likely taken sometime before 1920, is the interior of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church off Rt. 180 in Petersville. According to Jody Brumage, archivist for Heritage Frederick, "I recognized some furnishings that survive today at Saint Luke's Church in Brownsville (the altar and reredos, also the hymn board) and Grace Church in Brunswick (the marble font and the lectern). The architectural details also confirm that it is Saint Mark's, most notably the rows of circular cutouts in the ra... | 1 |
| 18:31, 31 August 2025 | Knoxville Postcard.jpeg (file) |  |
210 KB | This early 20th-century postcard shows the old commercial center of Knoxville and three buildings that still stand today. To the left, the sign appears to say Wheeler & Wilson, although it's difficult to read the lettering underneath. In the middle is the former post office, now the Stay Gold Tattoo Company. The long building on the right, which once housed the old Willard Hotel, seems to be under renovation. Miller's Store on the far right has been gone for a long time. According to the la... | 1 |
| 18:23, 31 August 2025 | Peoples Bank 1960s.jpeg (file) |  |
791 KB | A man walks by the People's National Bank building sometime in the late 1960s when it was Farmer's Mechanics Bank. The building replaced an earlier People's Bank at this location in 1928. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Businesses | 1 |
| 17:43, 31 August 2025 | Summer fun Falls at Fishing Creek.jpeg (file) |  |
150 KB | Summer fun in the late 1930s. From left are brothers Danny and David Lutman, Bill Wenner and Ginny Van Pelt. Bill and Ginny were first cousins and lifelong friends. According to Donna Reeser Inskeep: "This is the falls at Fishing Creek near Mountaindale. Frederick Co reservoir is the water (lake) behind them that forms a play area where the children are standing. Then the water continues down to form the falls. Unfortunately Fishing Creek was closed after 9/11." (Photo courtesy of Ann Wenn... | 1 |
| 17:41, 31 August 2025 | Mohler Farm Bakerton, WVA Dot Schnauffer.jpeg (file) |  |
140 KB | Some local ladies at the Mohler farm in Bakerton, WVA, circa-1940s. According to Tom Watson, the farm was a gathering spot for the Watson family and friends. According to Tom: That farm was part of the Mohler homeplace. The house is on the west side of Bakerton Rd. About a mile from the railroad underpass just across the road from this property. We believe Dot Schnauffer is on the far right. Doug Heffner My Mother grew up in Bakerton. My Maternal Grandparents,lived the till my Grandmother... | 1 |
| 17:33, 31 August 2025 | B&O GP9 6471.JPG (file) |  |
384 KB | A boy waves to B&O GP9 6471 in the Brunswick yard in April 1979 near the westbound train station with the Potomac River bridge in the background. (Photo courtesy of David McKenzie via Baltimore & Ohio Railroad History) Category:Smoketown Railroad | 1 |
| 17:30, 31 August 2025 | Maryland State League Point of Rocks.JPG (file) |  |
171 KB | This is the Point of Rocks men's baseball team, circa 1950. The only men's league Point of Rocks was ever listed in was the Maryland State League. Several players have been identified: In the front row(from left): 1st player is Charles "Bud" Hartman, 3rd is Harvey McCutcheon and 5th is Wes McCutcheon, Sr., 6th is Edgar White In the back row, (from left): 3rd is Austin Hartman, 5th is Robert "Bob" Hartman, Sr. and 7th is Charlie Harper, 8th is James Green Please let us know if you remember... | 1 |
| 17:24, 31 August 2025 | Mohler Farm Bakerton, WVA Emory Frye.jpeg (file) |  |
2.67 MB | Longtime Bank of Brunswick executive Emory Frye sports a pith helmet on the Mohler farm in Bakerton, WVA. This image is likely from the early 1950s. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal | 1 |
| 17:19, 31 August 2025 | Mohler Farm Bakerton, WVA Elizabeth Frye .jpeg (file) |  |
2.86 MB | Elizabeth Frye walks by the cameraman on the Mohler farm in Bakerton, WVA. This image is likely later than the one we posted earlier, maybe early 1950s. Joseph E. Shomaker She was my 10th grade teacher in 1953 in Lovettsville, Va. When Loudon County went to one consolidated high school and Mrs. Frye went to teach in Brunswick. Rita Brady Rollison Mr.& Mrs Frye attended New Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Lovettsville. Very nice people!!! Peter Wenner After Mr. Frye died, she became a virtual... | 1 |
| 17:13, 31 August 2025 | Wesleys.JPG (file) |  |
1.85 MB | Mr. & Mrs. Doris (Phillips) and Pete Wesley, Detroit, MI, behind the old city hall on one of their visits back to Doris's hometown of Brunswick. The porch of the West/Cummings house can be seen behind them. (Photo courtesy of Marsha Sutfin) Category:Smoketown People | 1 |
| 17:09, 31 August 2025 | Doris & Wayne Barker Wedding.JPG (file) |  |
110 KB | Wedding party photo of Doris Kelley and Wayne Barker at First Methodist Church on November 23, 1950. The Barkers were married by First Baptist minister Reverend Leonard D. Carmack and First Methodist minister George Bennett. According to Mrs. Barker, "it was an ecumenical ceremony with a beautiful reception in the basement of the church. When Wayne and I came down the aisle, Dr. Smith stepped out in the aisle and said to the congregation, 'I was the first person who smacked her and I will be... | 1 |
| 17:07, 31 August 2025 | Roundhouse Wreck Crane.JPG (file) |  |
612 KB | According to David McKenzie in Baltimore & Ohio Railroad History, "B&O roundhouse in Brunswick, MD, late afternoon in April 1979. Something with a dual headlight is peeking out of stall 3 on the right, but I've never been able to identify it." According to Todd Crone, it's "probably the old wreck crane by the looks of the frame and carbody." Robert Foster They also had an old Snow Plow engine in that bay. I used to walk in there all the time and hang out with Barney Barnes he ran the Fuel s... | 1 |
| 17:02, 31 August 2025 | Braddock Heights Amusement Park Entrance.JPG (file) |  |
845 KB | The entrance to Braddock Heights Amusement Park in maybe the 1930s, judging from the old cars? See the tower of the old sliding board, which existed until the l960s. Wade Watson The road is the gravel drive that used to go in front of the skating rink. It seems the picture was taken from the corner of the building. It would have been over the right shoulder of whoever took the picture. Tom Cashour Grandparents lived on the corner of Schley Ave at the base of the park. My dad managed the ska... | 1 |
| 16:53, 31 August 2025 | Bob & Ardeth Moler wedding day.jpg (file) |  |
2.93 MB | Bob and Ardeth Moler pose with their cake on their wedding day in Ardeth's hometown of Hillsboro, VA. The date was September 12, 1953. In addition to his longstanding role as the proprietor of Prescription Arts Pharmacy in Brunswick, Bob and Ardeth were pillars of the community. Bob was recognized as a Distinguished Citizen of Brunswick in 2024. Doris Kelley Barker Lovely couple and married three years after Wayne and me. She was a lovely girl and Bob Moler was a great pharmacist and gentle... | 1 |
| 16:46, 31 August 2025 | Doubs 1950 Train Wreck Tragedy.jpg (file) |  |
109 KB | According to H. Walker Smith, son of the photographer: A tragedy at Doubs. The main line of the B&O Railroad crosses Doubs Road on the lower East side of the town. Old timers like myself remember when Doubs had two crossings; one on Doubs Road and the other about 3/8 of a mile farther South on Bald Hill Road. The crossing on Doubs Road had the usual "X" with "Railroad Crossing" on it until the late 1940's when an automatic crossing gate was installed. The crossing on Bald Hill Road had the... | 1 |
| 14:30, 28 August 2025 | Bill & Cheryl Turney welcome granddaughter Lily.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 14:27, 28 August 2025 | Bill Turney and granddaughter Caroline.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 18:34, 24 August 2025 | The News (Frederick, MD) July 13, 1911.png (file) | _July_13,_1911.png) |
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| 18:31, 24 August 2025 | Mary McDonald Obituary Baltimore Sun, July 5, 1911.png (file) |  |
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| 18:29, 24 August 2025 | Mary McDonald’s boarding house on S. Maple Avenue.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 15:20, 21 August 2025 | Brunswick Senior Center Christmas Celebration.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 15:18, 21 August 2025 | Cathy and Greg Barnes.png (file) |  |
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| 22:39, 20 August 2025 | Mr. Turney (English Dept.) at his desk at BHS 1970s.jpeg (file) | _at_his_desk_at_BHS_1970s.jpeg) |
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| 22:36, 20 August 2025 | Bill & Cheryl Turney combined 77 years of service to BHS.jpeg (file) |  |
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| 22:30, 20 August 2025 | Young Bill Turney with a flat top.jpeg (file) |  |
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