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29 December 2025

  • 23:0023:00, 29 December 2025 diff hist +211‎ N File:Myers Christmas w-Santa.jpg ‎ The Myers siblings of N. Maple Avenue visit Santa sometime in the 1950s. From left were twins Kris and Kathy, and older brother Kim. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas current
  • 21:0121:01, 29 December 2025 diff hist +532‎ N File:Rhonda Rooney & Cathy Gaither.jpeg ‎ Rhonda Rooney and Cathy Gaither (w/doll) pose behind "Stuffy's" on N. Maple Avenue, circa 1961. For reference, see 2nd Avenue behind the girls, which at the time was relatively undeveloped. For at least a generation, Rhonda's father James "Stuffy" Rooney operated the O.K. Market on Wenner's Hill for Skeets Kline. Cathy Gaither Barnes was recently honored as a Brunswick Distinguished Citizen for her longtime good work at the Brunswick Senior Center. (Photo courtesy of Rhonda Rooney) [[Cate... current
  • 20:5620:56, 29 December 2025 diff hist +1,488‎ N File:Christian and Missionary Alliance church Vacation Bible School.jpg ‎ This is a photo of the Vacation Bible School student body at the old Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on E. A Street, circa 1945. Identifying the teacher and some of the students, Jackie Ebersole wrote: "I will start with Mrs Eshbaugh - going right to left in the back row, she is number 2. I am standing in front of her (4th row). Dale Painter is to my right. Not sure of next one. Then it is Tommy Hammond and Jobe Breeden and the one Buck (Musser) says is him. Bernice Minnick is dire... current
  • 20:5420:54, 29 December 2025 diff hist +1,892‎ N File:Eagle Farm on 464.jpg ‎ This photo was taken of the Eagle Farm sale in 1976. A farm that was passed down several generations, George Maynard Eagle (1892-1975) was the final family owner. The property goes back to M.H. Fout, who owned the land in the 1873 map of Petersville District No. 13. The farm extended and abuts to the present-day Othello Park at Petersville. In 2020, Brylawski paid $3M for the parcel. Charlie Smith As of Nov, 2025, the house is still standing, but the barns burned in appx. 1980 - 1982. The b... current
  • 20:4420:44, 29 December 2025 diff hist +558‎ N File:WB Tower The Plant.jpg ‎ The Model Board, known as "The Plant" in the WB Tower, displayed activity within the Brunswick Rail Yard. As trains moved through the yard, a red light would flash on the board showing its position. Lights would also come on if anything caused the track circuit to go down. Wes Ball I looked at that many times while I was up in the tower. Todd Crone Lights did not flash, would just illuminate. Would also come on if anything caused the track circuit to go down. (Photo courtesy of The Positi... current
  • 20:4120:41, 29 December 2025 diff hist +654‎ N File:Boteler & Buckles.jpg ‎ This is a nice formal photo of Gertrude Boteler & Leila Buckles in the early 1900s. Both were friends of Margaret Eagle Dixon. Boteler was a prominent early Brunswick name. A Boteler-Gross merchandising firm in Berlin pre-dated the railroad town of Brunswick, going back to the 1870s. William Lynch Gross's son Bill, better known as Judge Gross, was named William Boteler Gross. Valerie Moyer Virginia Boteler was my great great-great-grandmother. She was married to J.Jesse Moore. Both are buri... current
  • 20:3720:37, 29 December 2025 diff hist +660‎ N File:Garland Alder.jpg ‎ This is an early Brunswick family photo of Garland Alder. An inscription wrote that "his father ran a jewelry store in Brunswick." That was Frank Alder's store on Middle Street in the old town between the tracks and river in the 1890s. Alder's General Store sold "jewelry, especially railroad watches, and confections." F.E. Alder's successor was J.E. Moore, who operated in more than one location on W. Potomac Street. Here is a link to Alder's Store, c. 1895: https://www.facebook.com/photo... current
  • 20:3520:35, 29 December 2025 diff hist +347‎ N File:Olive Schoolteacher Julia Yingling.jpg ‎ This is an early-20th century photo of Julia Yingling, who was a teacher at the Olive School near Rt. 464. Since the Eagle farm was in Petersville, it makes sense that their children and relatives would've attended school there. (Photo from the Eagle Family Collection courtesy of Carol Wheatley) Category:Smoketown Beginnings current
  • 20:3320:33, 29 December 2025 diff hist +505‎ N File:Kate Trundle.jpg ‎ An early 20th-century portrait from the Eagle-Dixon family, this is Kate Trundle. Following the death of her mother, Barbara Catherine Boyer Trundle, in 1901 at age 38, oldest daughter Kate raised her younger brothers and sisters. Kate later married Archie Alpheus Thomas. The inscriptions on the back of the photos were made by Margaret Eagle and Dot Dixon Wheatley. (Photo and information from the Eagle family collection courtesy of Carol Wheatley) Category:Smoketown Beginnings current
  • 20:3120:31, 29 December 2025 diff hist +2,068‎ N File:B&O Railroad Baltimore Division Seniority List.jpg ‎ Here is a rare find. It's a seniority list of all the names of railroad employees in the Baltimore Division of the B&O Railroad. This 1926 booklet was personalized for Brunswick railroader R.T. (Bob) Foster. He was the husband of Lula (Sis) Foster and father of Mary Foster Cage, longtime BHS teacher. Noting the home address, the Fosters ran a boarding house for railroaders from 109 W. Potomac Street for years. See the endorsement of S. & N. Katz "Official Railroad Watch Inspectors". The co... current
  • 20:2620:26, 29 December 2025 diff hist +250‎ N File:Kate Trundle Thomas's husband Archie Thomas.jpg ‎ Archie Alpheus Thomas, husband to Kate. According to the 1910 census, Archie Thomas was a locomotive fireman for the B&O Railroad. (Photos from the Eagle family collection courtesy of Carol Wheatley) Category:Smoketown Beginnings current
  • 20:2420:24, 29 December 2025 diff hist +396‎ N File:Kate Trundle Thomas.jpg ‎ A grown-up Kate Trundle Thomas from the early 20th century. Kate was a child who became an adult very quickly when her mother died, and she had to raise her siblings. She married Archie Thomas in a double wedding with Kate's sister Lillie to Carroll L. Null in December, 1905. (Photos from the Eagle family collection courtesy of Carol Wheatley) Category:Smoketown Beginnings current
  • 20:2020:20, 29 December 2025 diff hist +653‎ N File:A Street and Petersville Road.jpg ‎ A view down A Street and Petersville Road. The large building on the left was listed on the history commission website as having been at different times, Longbrake, Stull, Schnauffer and Wright's Garage in the 20th Century. The apartments above the garage housed Schnauffer's Hospital from 1932-1937 before a new facility was opened at the corner of N. Virginia Avenue and W. B Street. Herb Daugherty later owned the building for several years before his untimely passing in 1995. Lee and Anne Z... current
  • 20:1720:17, 29 December 2025 diff hist +765‎ N File:Wenner's Hill Christmas Tree (2).jpg ‎ "The Wenner's Hill Christmas Tree" on the Charles Harrington property at 605 N. Maple Avenue in the 1950s. For several years in the 1950s, the Harrington family decorated a huge pine tree in their yard at 605 N. Maple Avenue. On one night in December, neighborhood children would perform “The Christmas Story,” recited the “Night Before Christmas,” and sang carols there. Afterwards, Santa greeted the kids with “Christmas Boxes” containing hard candy and an orange. Jo Jamison recalled one year... current
  • 20:1320:13, 29 December 2025 diff hist +1,042‎ N File:Paul Moore.png ‎ Paul Moore poses out the window of his engine. Steve Moore Uncle Paul, as a engineer, had a run where he drove to Cumberland, brought a train back to Brunswick, then took a train back to Cumberland and drove home to Brunswick. As a kid, Aunt Phyllis took me on the train that Uncle Paul was taking to Cumberland. I remember being so excited going through the tunnels and over the train bridges. When we got to Cumberland, we had dinner where I ate fried shrimp for the first time. Then, Uncle Pa... current
  • 20:0920:09, 29 December 2025 diff hist +789‎ N File:Anne & Lee Zumbach wedding.jpeg ‎ Longtime BHS teachers and running coaches Anne and Lee Zumbach on their wedding day at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Myersville in 1973. With 587 likes, this is the most popular post in Smoketown History's 16 years of existence. Hailey Kraft My dad was 3 when they got married and she’s my teacher next semester. Deborah Rowh This is a very dedicated couple that inspired many young people to excel. Sarah Miller Local celebrities for sure! Eileen Mercer Markum I had Mr. Zumbach f... current

28 December 2025

  • 19:4719:47, 28 December 2025 diff hist +321‎ N File:Veterans Day Parade Train Float.png ‎ Here's a bygone photo that appears to date to the mid-Sixties. The float is a detailed facsimile of an old steam engine. Kudos to whoever built it! (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations current
  • 19:4419:44, 28 December 2025 diff hist +1,112‎ N File:Veterans Day Parade Heading West.jpeg ‎ Here's a photo of a time when the Brunswick Veterans Day Parade went east to west, as it does today. Jim Sullivan has been identified as the man driving the tractor pulling the Sandy Hook School float. In view of the bridge pier next to People's Bank, this photo likely dates to 1954-54. Hank Majeski Appears to be a fairly shiny Ford 8N tractor. They were built between 1947 and 1952. Randy George Bridge dedicated July 30, 1955. Bridge pier intact in picture. My guess is November 1954. Possib... current
  • 19:3719:37, 28 December 2025 diff hist +535‎ N File:Brunswick Ladies Fall Excursion.jpeg ‎ Some Brunswick ladies out on a Fall excursion somewhere locally in the 1930s. Looks like they're posing on a bridge. Top far left is Dot Schnauffer, wife of garage owner West Schnaffer and sister-in-law of Dr. William Schnauffer, who ran the Brunswick hospital. Mrs. Ann Jenkins, wife of the Grace Church rector at the time is 3rd from the left on top. Next to Mrs. Jenkins is believed to be Louise Kimes. It's an amazingly clear photo for the time. (Photo courtesy of Ann Wenner Osteen) [[Cat... current
  • 19:3319:33, 28 December 2025 diff hist +781‎ N File:Barkers-Kelleys Three Generations.JPG ‎ Three generations of Brunswick natives behind the C. Wayne and Doris Barker home on W. Potomac Street in the early 1970s. From left are Iva Barker, Doris Kelley Barker, Vernon and Clara Kelley. Kevin Barker is kneeling with the Barker's beloved poodle Pepe. Wayne Barker took the photo. Doris Kelley Barker Thanks for sharing this picture. You have it right.Dad was always 5’; I was 5’1/2inch taller and Mother was always 2” taller than Dad. With high heels, I look tall, ha, ha. Kim Mike Bark... current
  • 19:2619:26, 28 December 2025 diff hist +1,285‎ N File:1976-77 BHS State Basketball Championship Coaches.jpeg ‎ A triumphant return to Brunswick from Cole Field House after BHS won its only Maryland State Basketball Championship during the 1976-77 school year. Head Coach Bill Kubat, proudly holds the trophy. Assistant coach Bill Turney is on the far right. Frank Strakonsky is in the middle. Frank was an announcer and scorekeeper for the team that year.  Coach Kubat had been a standout point guard in the early 1960s on what was generally considered the best team Brunswick High School had ever fielded... current
  • 19:1819:18, 28 December 2025 diff hist +298‎ N File:Jefferson United Church of Christ Christmas Pageant 1976.jpg ‎ This Nativity scene took place at a Christmas pageant at the Jefferson United Church of Christ. It was mislabeled in the Brunswick Citizen in December, 1976. (Brunswick Citizen Clipping courtesy of the City of Brunswick, Maryland History Commission) Category:Smoketown Christmas current
  • 19:1519:15, 28 December 2025 diff hist +416‎ N File:BHS Faculty-Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders.jpg ‎ Believe it or not, these were "the cheerleaders" for the annual BHS Faculty-Varsity basketball game during the 1969-70 school year. From left to right: Charlie Weddle, Denny Remsburg, Ricky Dawson, Warren Huffer, Bobby Hughes, Mark Stewart. Cindy Merriman, Linda Lewis are standing behind Mark. Joanna Feaster is kneeling. (Photo from the 1970 BHS Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Sports current
  • 19:1319:13, 28 December 2025 diff hist +640‎ N File:BHS Faculty Five 1970.jpg ‎ During the 1969-70 school year, the "Faculty Five" faced off against the BHS varsity basketball team. The copy on the page read: "In the annual benefit game, the faculty basketball team thrilled the student body with a display of their skill and physical dexterity." The yearbook didn't report on the final score. Faculty members (there were actually 6) were from left: Mr. Wayne DeLauter (Math), Mr. Tom Brown (Math), Mr. Bill Turney (English), Mr. Wayne Carter (Social Studies), Mr. Cook (Fac... current
  • 19:0219:02, 28 December 2025 diff hist +488‎ N File:Potomac River Iron Bridge in snow.jpg ‎ Taken on December 15, 1932, this photo looks south into Virginia. After a dusting of snow, it depicts the bridge's upgraded wood and wire parapet rail of the old iron Potomac River Bridge from Brunswick, MD to Lovettsville, VA. The truss system was manufactured by the Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio in 1893. (Photo credit and information: Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT via Life in Maryland) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal current

3 November 2025

  • 00:1200:12, 3 November 2025 diff hist +318‎ N File:Kaplon's Window after closing.png ‎ 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 current
  • 00:1000:10, 3 November 2025 diff hist +290‎ N File:Horses.png ‎ 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 current
  • 00:0700:07, 3 November 2025 diff hist +482‎ N File:River Bridge Iron Bridge, circa 1910.JPG ‎ 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 current
  • 00:0400:04, 3 November 2025 diff hist +547‎ N File:Braddock Hgts Skating Rink Postcard Casino.JPG ‎ 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)... current

2 November 2025

  • 23:0023:00, 2 November 2025 diff hist +494‎ N File:Teacher Mrs. Mauzy.jpeg ‎ 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 current
  • 22:4822:48, 2 November 2025 diff hist +724‎ N File:Teacher Mr. Michal.jpeg ‎ 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... current
  • 22:3922:39, 2 November 2025 diff hist +1,267‎ N File:Blue Ridge Grill.jpeg ‎ 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... current
  • 22:3122:31, 2 November 2025 diff hist +832‎ N File:West End School Students & Teacher.jpg ‎ 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... current
  • 20:3220:32, 2 November 2025 diff hist +1,072‎ N File:Potomac River Bridge Iron Bridge from VA Side.JPG ‎ 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... current
  • 20:2120:21, 2 November 2025 diff hist +727‎ N File:The Boppers Rehearsal.JPG ‎ 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... current
  • 20:1620:16, 2 November 2025 diff hist +592‎ N File:Football BHS Coaches 1970.jpeg ‎ 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... current
  • 20:0720:07, 2 November 2025 diff hist +198‎ N File:Eagles Aerie 1136 1972.jpeg ‎ 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 current
  • 20:0420:04, 2 November 2025 diff hist +581‎ N File:Billy Nalley 1939.jpg ‎ 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... current

1 November 2025

  • 23:0323:03, 1 November 2025 diff hist +1,144‎ N File:Hawaiian Nightclub Postcard (Color).jpg ‎ 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... current
  • 22:4822:48, 1 November 2025 diff hist +1,113‎ N File:Knoxville African American Cemetery.jpg ‎ 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... current
  • 22:4522:45, 1 November 2025 diff hist +276‎ N File:Doubs B&O Crossing Guard.jpg ‎ 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 current
  • 22:4322:43, 1 November 2025 diff hist +460‎ N File:Braddock Hgts Pool Diving Well.jpg ‎ 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 current
  • 22:0522:05, 1 November 2025 diff hist +1,928‎ N File:Hilltop House and River.jpg ‎ 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. "... current
  • 21:5921:59, 1 November 2025 diff hist +991‎ N File:Middletown Postcard.jpg ‎ 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... current
  • 21:5721:57, 1 November 2025 diff hist +1,437‎ N File:Outhouse and dog.jpg ‎ 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... current

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