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- 17:32, 10 July 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Maryland and Virginia General Store.jpg (This store was briefly in business in the old Mace Building where King's Pizza has operated for years? Before this store, Mace Furniture, and City Meat Market did business. After that, it was the Berlin Restaurant. We think the Maryland and Virginia General Store operated from 1962 until sometime in the mid-'60s. It was an empty storefront after Cavell went out of business and was the Democratic campaign headquarters in 1968; an empty Kaplon's building served for Republican candidates. (Bl...)
- 17:32, 10 July 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Maryland and Virginia General Store.jpg (This store was briefly in business in the old Mace Building where King's Pizza has operated for years? Before this store, Mace Furniture, and City Meat Market did business. After that, it was the Berlin Restaurant. We think the Maryland and Virginia General Store operated from 1962 until sometime in the mid-'60s. It was an empty storefront after Cavell went out of business and was the Democratic campaign headquarters in 1968; an empty Kaplon's building served for Republican candidates. (Bl...)
- 17:27, 10 July 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Stroup.jpg (Adrian Stroup poses next to the door to the basement furnace at 1 N. Virginia Avenue in the early 1960s when the William W. Wenner family lived there. Mr. Stroup lived in the old Knights of Pythias "golf house" that was connected to the main house. At this time, the back of the golf house looked out into the parking lot of the Maryland and Virginia General Store where the miniature golf course once was. The fire sirens were extra loud at that location. Les Conner stoked the coal furnace ins...)
- 17:27, 10 July 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Stroup.jpg (Adrian Stroup poses next to the door to the basement furnace at 1 N. Virginia Avenue in the early 1960s when the William W. Wenner family lived there. Mr. Stroup lived in the old Knights of Pythias "golf house" that was connected to the main house. At this time, the back of the golf house looked out into the parking lot of the Maryland and Virginia General Store where the miniature golf course once was. The fire sirens were extra loud at that location. Les Conner stoked the coal furnace ins...)
- 17:27, 10 July 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Joe Shewbridge c1949.jpg (Most people who know Joe Shewbridge recognize him for his expert fiddle playing gigging with bands including Bill Peer and the Melody Boys and Girls, the Western Gentlemen, the Midnight Express, Free State Boys and more. Here he is as a teenager circa 1949 playing guitar. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 17:27, 10 July 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Joe Shewbridge c1949.jpg (Most people who know Joe Shewbridge recognize him for his expert fiddle playing gigging with bands including Bill Peer and the Melody Boys and Girls, the Western Gentlemen, the Midnight Express, Free State Boys and more. Here he is as a teenager circa 1949 playing guitar. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 17:15, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Wade in the Water.JPG (This photo shows Lorraine Kronk (Ferrell) on the left, an unknown lady in middle, and Zettie Lucas (Smith) on the right. It was taken around 1939 in shallow water down by the Potomac River Bridge. Note the other bathers in the lower left. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Ferrell Piper) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 17:15, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Wade in the Water.JPG (This photo shows Lorraine Kronk (Ferrell) on the left, an unknown lady in middle, and Zettie Lucas (Smith) on the right. It was taken around 1939 in shallow water down by the Potomac River Bridge. Note the other bathers in the lower left. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Ferrell Piper) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 17:14, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Reed-Myers kids.jpg (This photo is of Edith Reed, Austin Myers, and Nell Reed at 205 East A Street around 1922. The Reed girls were the daughters of Harry and Mary Cole Reed. Harry was a conductor on the B&O and died in 1912. The family resided at 212 A Street through the 1930's. Harold and Mary had 12 children. The children look like they were dressed for church with bibles in hand. (Photo and information courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 17:14, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Reed-Myers kids.jpg (This photo is of Edith Reed, Austin Myers, and Nell Reed at 205 East A Street around 1922. The Reed girls were the daughters of Harry and Mary Cole Reed. Harry was a conductor on the B&O and died in 1912. The family resided at 212 A Street through the 1930's. Harold and Mary had 12 children. The children look like they were dressed for church with bibles in hand. (Photo and information courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 17:02, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:George Lowery Sr and his Buick.JPG (George W. Lowery Sr. poses proudly with his vintage automobile in the 1950s outside of Moler's Market on E. Potomac Street. See the old B&O water tower on the right. Looks like a 1951 or '52 Buick They were sold in Brunswick. (Photo courtesy of Phil Lowery) Category:Smoketown People)
- 17:02, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:George Lowery Sr and his Buick.JPG (George W. Lowery Sr. poses proudly with his vintage automobile in the 1950s outside of Moler's Market on E. Potomac Street. See the old B&O water tower on the right. Looks like a 1951 or '52 Buick They were sold in Brunswick. (Photo courtesy of Phil Lowery) Category:Smoketown People)
- 16:57, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Brunswick Street 2022.JPG (Beautiful sunset photo taken of Brunswick Street after a rainstorm on April 1, 2022. The old West End Elementary School, now Sherman W. Lowry VFW Post 10421, is visible on the right. It was dedicated in 1905. (Photo by Hannah Vanbilliard) Category:Smoketown In and Around)
- 16:57, 19 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Brunswick Street 2022.JPG (Beautiful sunset photo taken of Brunswick Street after a rainstorm on April 1, 2022. The old West End Elementary School, now Sherman W. Lowry VFW Post 10421, is visible on the right. It was dedicated in 1905. (Photo by Hannah Vanbilliard) Category:Smoketown In and Around)
- 00:49, 13 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:APA Guy Lombardo 1965.jpeg (A cover letter that accompanied a proposed contract from the Agency of the Performing Arts (APA) in Chicago for Guy Lombardo to appear with his orchestra at the old Brunswick Fire Hall on May 12, 1965. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 00:49, 13 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:APA Guy Lombardo 1965.jpeg (A cover letter that accompanied a proposed contract from the Agency of the Performing Arts (APA) in Chicago for Guy Lombardo to appear with his orchestra at the old Brunswick Fire Hall on May 12, 1965. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 00:47, 13 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:APA Guy Lombardo 1965 (2).jpeg (A follow up letter from the APA to Sonny Cannon advising that Guy Lombardo's appearance at the old Fire Hall needed to be cancelled due to the bankruptcy of Lombardo's Florida nightclub. Sammy Kaye was available to perform instead. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 00:47, 13 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:APA Guy Lombardo 1965 (2).jpeg (A follow up letter from the APA to Sonny Cannon advising that Guy Lombardo's appearance at the old Fire Hall needed to be cancelled due to the bankruptcy of Lombardo's Florida nightclub. Sammy Kaye was available to perform instead. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 00:44, 13 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:APA Guy Lombardo 1965 (1).jpeg (A proposal from the Agency of the Performing Arts (APA) in Chicago regarding the availability of Guy Lombardo or Sammy Kaye to perform with their orchestras at the old Brunswick Fire Hall in the Spring of 1965. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown))
- 00:44, 13 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:APA Guy Lombardo 1965 (1).jpeg (A proposal from the Agency of the Performing Arts (APA) in Chicago regarding the availability of Guy Lombardo or Sammy Kaye to perform with their orchestras at the old Brunswick Fire Hall in the Spring of 1965. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown))
- 22:22, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Babo.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Cubs on the first opening day in June, 1954. Manager Lee "Babo" Merriman on the right. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:22, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Babo.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Cubs on the first opening day in June, 1954. Manager Lee "Babo" Merriman on the right. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:21, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Cubs.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Cubs on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:21, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Cubs.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Cubs on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:19, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Lions.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Bears on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:19, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Lions.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Bears on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:18, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Tigers.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Bears on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:18, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Tigers.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Bears on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:17, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Bears.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Bears on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 22:17, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BRLL Opening Day 54 Bears.jpeg (The Railroader Little League Bears on the first opening day in June, 1954. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Baseball)
- 18:58, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Flook Farmhouse 2.jpeg (The two-story Flook Farmhouse, built in the early 20th century by Daniel Charles Flook was home to several generations of the Flook Family. The house incorporates design features from the Queen Anne Revival period (1880-1910), with its focus on elegance and simplicity, and the Colonial Revival period (1880-1930) with its use of design features common to colonial American architecture. The Flook house was the center of the Flook family farm and Daniel and Nena Flook raised their seven childr...)
- 18:58, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Flook Farmhouse 2.jpeg (The two-story Flook Farmhouse, built in the early 20th century by Daniel Charles Flook was home to several generations of the Flook Family. The house incorporates design features from the Queen Anne Revival period (1880-1910), with its focus on elegance and simplicity, and the Colonial Revival period (1880-1930) with its use of design features common to colonial American architecture. The Flook house was the center of the Flook family farm and Daniel and Nena Flook raised their seven childr...)
- 18:54, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Machine Shop Capino-Green.jpg (According to the library records, this photo shows Charlie Capino and Gene Green in a machine shop, dated August, 1974. Does anyone know where this shop was located? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People)
- 18:54, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Machine Shop Capino-Green.jpg (According to the library records, this photo shows Charlie Capino and Gene Green in a machine shop, dated August, 1974. Does anyone know where this shop was located? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People)
- 18:53, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:New F&M Bank Welty.jpg (Keith Welty takes his place behind the teller's desk at the then new Farmers & Mechanics bank branch soon after it opened on the corner of Maple Avenue and Souder Road on June 9, 1975. It is now PNC Bank. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:53, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:New F&M Bank Welty.jpg (Keith Welty takes his place behind the teller's desk at the then new Farmers & Mechanics bank branch soon after it opened on the corner of Maple Avenue and Souder Road on June 9, 1975. It is now PNC Bank. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:52, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Bank Books.jpg (Bank book sleeves from the old Bank of Brunswick, which was located were City Hall is today. This was one of the primary ways people did their banking long before the Internet age, all in person. These items belonged to Brunswick businessman Donald Woods. (Courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 18:52, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Bank Books.jpg (Bank book sleeves from the old Bank of Brunswick, which was located were City Hall is today. This was one of the primary ways people did their banking long before the Internet age, all in person. These items belonged to Brunswick businessman Donald Woods. (Courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 18:51, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Grams Cousins B Street.JPG (Sharon Grams (Green), Adriene Reynolds (Yount), Billie Grams (Hickman), Kenny Reynolds, and Sandra Grams (Cox) in a 1950s-era photo taken on West B Street in Brunswick. If you look closely, Kenny is holding some baseball cards. (Photo courtesy of John Brubaker) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 18:51, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Grams Cousins B Street.JPG (Sharon Grams (Green), Adriene Reynolds (Yount), Billie Grams (Hickman), Kenny Reynolds, and Sandra Grams (Cox) in a 1950s-era photo taken on West B Street in Brunswick. If you look closely, Kenny is holding some baseball cards. (Photo courtesy of John Brubaker) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 18:50, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Howes.jpg (Doug and Mary Howe posing in the mid-1970s. This photo may have been taken in their backyard on W. Potomac Street across from Littens Chevrolet-Olds dealership. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People)
- 18:50, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Howes.jpg (Doug and Mary Howe posing in the mid-1970s. This photo may have been taken in their backyard on W. Potomac Street across from Littens Chevrolet-Olds dealership. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People)
- 18:49, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Fire Nikirk Thorntons.jpg (Construction site for the new Brunswick Elementary School, June 2022. The current school, which opened in the Fall of 1952 and can be seen from a distance, will be replaced. (Photo by Kathy Carter Escamilla) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 18:49, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Fire Nikirk Thorntons.jpg (Construction site for the new Brunswick Elementary School, June 2022. The current school, which opened in the Fall of 1952 and can be seen from a distance, will be replaced. (Photo by Kathy Carter Escamilla) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 18:46, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:New BES Construction Site.JPG (Construction site for the new Brunswick Elementary School, June 2022. The current school, which opened in the Fall of 1952 and can be seen from a distance, will be replaced. (Photo by Kathy Carter Escamilla) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:46, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:New BES Construction Site.JPG (Construction site for the new Brunswick Elementary School, June 2022. The current school, which opened in the Fall of 1952 and can be seen from a distance, will be replaced. (Photo by Kathy Carter Escamilla) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:45, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:New BES Artist Rendering.JPG (Artist's rendering of the new school which will be built on the current site. (Courtesy of Frederick County Public Schools) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:45, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:New BES Artist Rendering.JPG (Artist's rendering of the new school which will be built on the current site. (Courtesy of Frederick County Public Schools) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:41, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:New BES Plan 2.jpg (This image provides a wider view of the west Brunswick view surrounding the plot where the new school will be located. The school grounds are shown in pink. The area in yellow, in the tax data base, is owned by the city and is a large piece of land at 7.21 acres. That includes basically everything around Greenwood Street and what touches Petersville Road. (From the Frederick County Public Schools website; information courtesy of Eric Minnick) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:41, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:New BES Plan 2.jpg (This image provides a wider view of the west Brunswick view surrounding the plot where the new school will be located. The school grounds are shown in pink. The area in yellow, in the tax data base, is owned by the city and is a large piece of land at 7.21 acres. That includes basically everything around Greenwood Street and what touches Petersville Road. (From the Frederick County Public Schools website; information courtesy of Eric Minnick) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:40, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:New BES Pans 1.jpg (Here is the plan for the new BES complex. Left side is Central Avenue, bottom right corner shows the corner of West C and Dayton Avenue. Once the current school building is razed, the entrance will remain on Central Avenue. The area where the current school sits will become the new parking lot for teachers, visitors and school buses. The new building will essentially reside behind the current BES. (From the Frederick County Public Schools website courtesy of Eric Minnick) [[Category:Smoket...)
- 18:40, 12 June 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:New BES Pans 1.jpg (Here is the plan for the new BES complex. Left side is Central Avenue, bottom right corner shows the corner of West C and Dayton Avenue. Once the current school building is razed, the entrance will remain on Central Avenue. The area where the current school sits will become the new parking lot for teachers, visitors and school buses. The new building will essentially reside behind the current BES. (From the Frederick County Public Schools website courtesy of Eric Minnick) [[Category:Smoket...)
- 23:33, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Jimmy Dickens.jpeg (Contract for Little Jimmy Dickens and his Country Boys at the old Brunswick fire hall for September 4, 1952. Jimmy stood all of 4'11" tall and was well known for his rhinestone-studded outfits for which he was an early influencer. Before his death in 2015 at age 94, he was the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry. Does anyone remember seeing Little Jimmy and his band at the fire hall and if there were return engagements? Other country legends like Minnie Pearl, Grandpa Jones and Strin...)
- 23:33, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Jimmy Dickens.jpeg (Contract for Little Jimmy Dickens and his Country Boys at the old Brunswick fire hall for September 4, 1952. Jimmy stood all of 4'11" tall and was well known for his rhinestone-studded outfits for which he was an early influencer. Before his death in 2015 at age 94, he was the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry. Does anyone remember seeing Little Jimmy and his band at the fire hall and if there were return engagements? Other country legends like Minnie Pearl, Grandpa Jones and Strin...)
- 21:34, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Earth Day 1972 hard work.jpeg (Students working hard during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. John Schuster (Class of '76) is wiping his brow. Steve Moser (Class of '77) is facing the camera with hands in his pockets. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 21:34, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Earth Day 1972 hard work.jpeg (Students working hard during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. John Schuster (Class of '76) is wiping his brow. Steve Moser (Class of '77) is facing the camera with hands in his pockets. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 21:29, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Kathy Beall Earth Day 1972.jpeg (Kathy Beall (Class of '73) picks up trash along the roadside during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. Can anyone identify her? (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 21:29, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Kathy Beall Earth Day 1972.jpeg (Kathy Beall (Class of '73) picks up trash along the roadside during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. Can anyone identify her? (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 21:27, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:John Schuster Earth Day 1072.jpeg (John Schuster (Top) and Tim Dawson clean what appears to be the music room during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 21:27, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:John Schuster Earth Day 1072.jpeg (John Schuster (Top) and Tim Dawson clean what appears to be the music room during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 20:43, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Doris Capino Earth Day.jpeg (Doris Capino (Class of '76) cleans a classroom on the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 20:43, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Doris Capino Earth Day.jpeg (Doris Capino (Class of '76) cleans a classroom on the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 20:39, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Boy looking over Kaplon's Counter.jpg (A boy looking over the counter at Kaplon's Department Store in the early '60s. Myer Kaplon loved to take photos of children inside the store. Can anybody recognize him? Amos Kaplon is visible in the right of the frame. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 20:39, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Boy looking over Kaplon's Counter.jpg (A boy looking over the counter at Kaplon's Department Store in the early '60s. Myer Kaplon loved to take photos of children inside the store. Can anybody recognize him? Amos Kaplon is visible in the right of the frame. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 20:38, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Fannie Kaplon Graduation Dress.jpg (According to their great-grandson Roby Morsberger, this is perhaps the last photo of J.P. & Barbara Ellen Roby together. The Look magazine Mrs. Roby is reading was dated July 1949. That sedan was big enough to carry those rocking chairs! (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 20:38, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Fannie Kaplon Graduation Dress.jpg (According to their great-grandson Roby Morsberger, this is perhaps the last photo of J.P. & Barbara Ellen Roby together. The Look magazine Mrs. Roby is reading was dated July 1949. That sedan was big enough to carry those rocking chairs! (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 20:35, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Distinguished Citizens 1987.jpg (This photo was featured in the November 10, 1987 edition of the Brunswick Citizen. These Brunswick Distinguished Citizens had been recently honored at a luncheon at the Eagles Club. First row: Ann Wenner Osteen was a noted southern painter and designer; Betty Lou Cavalier taught generations of Brunswickians to dance at her studio on W. Potomac Street; Carlos Myers was a longtime business leader; Leona Sauser a lawyer and community leader along with her husband Bill; Connie Koenig is a local...)
- 20:35, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Distinguished Citizens 1987.jpg (This photo was featured in the November 10, 1987 edition of the Brunswick Citizen. These Brunswick Distinguished Citizens had been recently honored at a luncheon at the Eagles Club. First row: Ann Wenner Osteen was a noted southern painter and designer; Betty Lou Cavalier taught generations of Brunswickians to dance at her studio on W. Potomac Street; Carlos Myers was a longtime business leader; Leona Sauser a lawyer and community leader along with her husband Bill; Connie Koenig is a local...)
- 20:28, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Distinguished Citizens 2018.jpeg (Brunswick Distinguished Citizens of 2018. This ceremony at American Legion Post 96 was the first since 1993. The honorees were: Front row - Joanne Runkles, educator and moving force behind the Brunswick Medical Center for which she served as President of the Board; Ruth Kline Staples, Brunswick's pioneering and last "Rosie the Rivetor" who worked hard jobs on the railroad during World War II; Estelle Belt, Master Docent of the Brunswick Heritage Museum, who was one of its first volunteers in...)
- 20:28, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Distinguished Citizens 2018.jpeg (Brunswick Distinguished Citizens of 2018. This ceremony at American Legion Post 96 was the first since 1993. The honorees were: Front row - Joanne Runkles, educator and moving force behind the Brunswick Medical Center for which she served as President of the Board; Ruth Kline Staples, Brunswick's pioneering and last "Rosie the Rivetor" who worked hard jobs on the railroad during World War II; Estelle Belt, Master Docent of the Brunswick Heritage Museum, who was one of its first volunteers in...)
- 20:23, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Weverton Station Eastbound View.jpg (The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot in Weverton that briefly flourished along the canal and river about a mile west of Knoxville. We believe it was torn down in 1929. According to Reuben Moss: "The station stood around the area of the triangular section of road where people park on Keep Tryst Road. The track to the Washington County Branch needed realigning and most of the remnants of old trackside Weverton were removed to put in present day 340." (Photo courtesy of the South Mount...)
- 20:23, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Weverton Station Eastbound View.jpg (The former Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot in Weverton that briefly flourished along the canal and river about a mile west of Knoxville. We believe it was torn down in 1929. According to Reuben Moss: "The station stood around the area of the triangular section of road where people park on Keep Tryst Road. The track to the Washington County Branch needed realigning and most of the remnants of old trackside Weverton were removed to put in present day 340." (Photo courtesy of the South Mount...)
- 20:17, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Leon Enfield Jousting Worldseries.jpg (A longtime dairy Knoxville dairy farmer, who was inducted into the Maryland Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1995, Leon Enfield (1933-2018) was well known for his jousting activities. He was a member of various clubs including the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association and the Western Maryland Jousting Club. He won four National Jousting Championship titles and eight State Championship titles. He was a charter member of the National Jousting Hall of Fame, Class of 1979. Leon was inducted into th...)
- 20:17, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Leon Enfield Jousting Worldseries.jpg (A longtime dairy Knoxville dairy farmer, who was inducted into the Maryland Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1995, Leon Enfield (1933-2018) was well known for his jousting activities. He was a member of various clubs including the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association and the Western Maryland Jousting Club. He won four National Jousting Championship titles and eight State Championship titles. He was a charter member of the National Jousting Hall of Fame, Class of 1979. Leon was inducted into th...)
- 20:15, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Flook Farmhouse.jpeg (The two-story Flook Farmhouse, built in the early 20th century by Daniel Charles Flook was home to several generations of the Flook Family. The house incorporates design features from the Queen Anne Revival period (1880-1910), with its focus on elegance and simplicity, and the Colonial Revival period (1880-1930) with its use of design features common to colonial American architecture. The Flook house was the center of the Flook family farm and Daniel and Nena Flook raised their seven childr...)
- 20:15, 30 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Flook Farmhouse.jpeg (The two-story Flook Farmhouse, built in the early 20th century by Daniel Charles Flook was home to several generations of the Flook Family. The house incorporates design features from the Queen Anne Revival period (1880-1910), with its focus on elegance and simplicity, and the Colonial Revival period (1880-1930) with its use of design features common to colonial American architecture. The Flook house was the center of the Flook family farm and Daniel and Nena Flook raised their seven childr...)
- 01:02, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Earth Day 1972.jpeg (Students clean what appears to be the music room during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. John Schuster on top? (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 01:02, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Earth Day 1972.jpeg (Students clean what appears to be the music room during the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. John Schuster on top? (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 01:01, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Earth Day 1972 Doris Capino.jpeg (Doris Capino (Class of '76) cleans a classroom on the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 01:01, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Earth Day 1972 Doris Capino.jpeg (Doris Capino (Class of '76) cleans a classroom on the 2nd BHS Earth Day celebration on April 17, 1972. (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 00:59, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Ruth Kline Staples Legion.JPG (Ruth Kline Staples was honored by the ladies at the Brunswick American Legion Auxillary, Post 96 a few years back when the members posed with her in "Rosie the Riveter" headscarves. Having worked on the railroad in town when the men were away fighting World War II, Mrs. Staples was the last of Brunswick's "Rosie's". (Photo courtesy of American Legion Auxillary, Post 96))
- 00:59, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Ruth Kline Staples Legion.JPG (Ruth Kline Staples was honored by the ladies at the Brunswick American Legion Auxillary, Post 96 a few years back when the members posed with her in "Rosie the Riveter" headscarves. Having worked on the railroad in town when the men were away fighting World War II, Mrs. Staples was the last of Brunswick's "Rosie's". (Photo courtesy of American Legion Auxillary, Post 96))
- 00:57, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:SN Katz Frank Miglio.jpeg (Frank Miglio, longtime manager of the S.& N. Katz jewelry store on the Square Corner Brunswick and city coucilman poses in the doorway. Maybe 1976? This building was destroyed by fire in 1992. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick History Commission) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 00:57, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:SN Katz Frank Miglio.jpeg (Frank Miglio, longtime manager of the S.& N. Katz jewelry store on the Square Corner Brunswick and city coucilman poses in the doorway. Maybe 1976? This building was destroyed by fire in 1992. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick History Commission) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 00:54, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Wenner Family Reunion 1948.jpeg (Family celebration of future Judge William W. Wenner's graduation from St. James School in the Spring of 1948. Not sure if this is in Brunswick, but maybe? Can anyone place it? In the photo are: Front row - Ed Wenner, Ann Wenner (Osteen), Ed's wife Virginia Gregory (Dee) Wenner, Bill's Grandmother Edna Garrott Wenner, Edith Garrott Back row - William W. Wenner, Ted Wenner (son of Ed), Ted’s wife Esther, Katherine Manor, Joseph Kerns, E. Virginia (Patty) Wenner, a Gregory sister, ? (Photo...)
- 00:54, 17 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Wenner Family Reunion 1948.jpeg (Family celebration of future Judge William W. Wenner's graduation from St. James School in the Spring of 1948. Not sure if this is in Brunswick, but maybe? Can anyone place it? In the photo are: Front row - Ed Wenner, Ann Wenner (Osteen), Ed's wife Virginia Gregory (Dee) Wenner, Bill's Grandmother Edna Garrott Wenner, Edith Garrott Back row - William W. Wenner, Ted Wenner (son of Ed), Ted’s wife Esther, Katherine Manor, Joseph Kerns, E. Virginia (Patty) Wenner, a Gregory sister, ? (Photo...)
- 19:14, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Hits & Misses 1971-72.jpeg (Singing around the piano with Mr. Sam Huffer in 1972. Was this the "Hits and Misses"? Standing left to right: Linda Ifert, Mike Hale?, Sheree Childers, ?, Deborah Riggs, Michelle Guyton, Keith Welty, Tim McLane, Buddy Cunningham, Mickey Lynn, Lou Ann Dawson, ? Sitting at the piano: Chester Loy was on guitar siting next to Mr. Huffer Does anyone remember or can decipher what was written on the blackboard? (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 19:14, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Hits & Misses 1971-72.jpeg (Singing around the piano with Mr. Sam Huffer in 1972. Was this the "Hits and Misses"? Standing left to right: Linda Ifert, Mike Hale?, Sheree Childers, ?, Deborah Riggs, Michelle Guyton, Keith Welty, Tim McLane, Buddy Cunningham, Mickey Lynn, Lou Ann Dawson, ? Sitting at the piano: Chester Loy was on guitar siting next to Mr. Huffer Does anyone remember or can decipher what was written on the blackboard? (Photo from the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 19:12, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:The King & I (2).jpeg (In this scene of Sam Huffer's production of "The King and I", the King of Siam (Roger Hatcher) and teacher (Lou Ann Dawson) were prostrated in front of Prince Chulalongkorn and the monks. In back (L-R) David House, Johnny Kitts, David Hamilton, ?, ?, ?, Bill Cauley, Peter Wenner, Drew Hawes, ?, (From the 1972 BHS Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Performance)
- 19:12, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:The King & I (2).jpeg (In this scene of Sam Huffer's production of "The King and I", the King of Siam (Roger Hatcher) and teacher (Lou Ann Dawson) were prostrated in front of Prince Chulalongkorn and the monks. In back (L-R) David House, Johnny Kitts, David Hamilton, ?, ?, ?, Bill Cauley, Peter Wenner, Drew Hawes, ?, (From the 1972 BHS Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Performance)
- 19:09, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Tim McLane Injury.jpeg (Tim McLane nursing a knee injury suffered while playing basketball during his senior year. The shoes on Timmy and whoever was sitting behind them were so of the times. (From the 1972 BHS Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Sports)
- 19:09, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Tim McLane Injury.jpeg (Tim McLane nursing a knee injury suffered while playing basketball during his senior year. The shoes on Timmy and whoever was sitting behind them were so of the times. (From the 1972 BHS Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Sports)
- 19:07, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:The King & I Finale.jpeg (This appears to have been the finale of "The King and I". It was Sam Huffer's Brunswick High School production from the Spring of 1972. Johnny Kitts (left foreground) was Prince Chulalongkorn. Lou Ann Dawson (center) played the English governess Anna. Linda Ifert was standing in back between Johnny and Lou Ann and to the far right of Lou Ann in white is Sheree Childers (From the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Performance)
- 19:07, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:The King & I Finale.jpeg (This appears to have been the finale of "The King and I". It was Sam Huffer's Brunswick High School production from the Spring of 1972. Johnny Kitts (left foreground) was Prince Chulalongkorn. Lou Ann Dawson (center) played the English governess Anna. Linda Ifert was standing in back between Johnny and Lou Ann and to the far right of Lou Ann in white is Sheree Childers (From the 1972 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Performance)
- 19:03, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Glee Club 1971-72.jpeg (The BHS Glee Club of 1971-72 with Mr. Sam Huffer on piano. Front row: ?, Kim Garrott, Donna Hahn, Nancy Huffer, Louann Dawson, Gail Webber, Kristi Deener, Sandy Reynolds, Eric Koogle, Davey Webber, Keith Welch Second row: Second row: Cindy Williams, ?, Susan Waters, Joan Cook, Joan Williams, ?, ?, Jerry Ebersole Third row: ?, Sharon Loy, Patti Woullard, ?, ?, Christy Ayers, Dena Vanover, Lois Remsburg Fourth row: ?, Sharon Harrison, Debbie Gosnell, Joanna Feaster, Debbie Haller, ?, Linda...)
- 19:03, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Glee Club 1971-72.jpeg (The BHS Glee Club of 1971-72 with Mr. Sam Huffer on piano. Front row: ?, Kim Garrott, Donna Hahn, Nancy Huffer, Louann Dawson, Gail Webber, Kristi Deener, Sandy Reynolds, Eric Koogle, Davey Webber, Keith Welch Second row: Second row: Cindy Williams, ?, Susan Waters, Joan Cook, Joan Williams, ?, ?, Jerry Ebersole Third row: ?, Sharon Loy, Patti Woullard, ?, ?, Christy Ayers, Dena Vanover, Lois Remsburg Fourth row: ?, Sharon Harrison, Debbie Gosnell, Joanna Feaster, Debbie Haller, ?, Linda...)
- 18:41, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Potomac River Bridge Aerial View.jpeg (An aerial view of the then new Potomac River Bridge which was dedicated in Summer 1955, next to the old bridge built in 1897. Within this view of Potomac Street at the time, there were 4 grocery stores, a Dime Store, the Eagles Club lodge, a lunch counter inside a patent drug store, a department store, a Shell station and 2 churches. According to Thomas Watson: South side of Potomac St from the bridge was Roelke's market, Reformed church, flower shop, Kaplon’s, Watson’s Cut Rate, Eagles Lodg...)
- 18:41, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Potomac River Bridge Aerial View.jpeg (An aerial view of the then new Potomac River Bridge which was dedicated in Summer 1955, next to the old bridge built in 1897. Within this view of Potomac Street at the time, there were 4 grocery stores, a Dime Store, the Eagles Club lodge, a lunch counter inside a patent drug store, a department store, a Shell station and 2 churches. According to Thomas Watson: South side of Potomac St from the bridge was Roelke's market, Reformed church, flower shop, Kaplon’s, Watson’s Cut Rate, Eagles Lodg...)
- 18:34, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Canal Boat at Lock 30 with Lockhouse.jpeg (A canal boat at Lock 30 looking westward. See the old lockhouse on the right. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 18:34, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Canal Boat at Lock 30 with Lockhouse.jpeg (A canal boat at Lock 30 looking westward. See the old lockhouse on the right. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 18:29, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Horines on the Square Corner.jpeg (An undated photo of Horine's Drug Store. Dr. Arlington G. Horine built his signature business and residence at the corner of Maple Avenue and Potomac Street in 1910 as the railroad yard expanded and forced merchants to move the business district up the hill. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Ruth Kennedy: They were the sweetest people. Mr. Horine was always whistling. She has such patience at the candy counter. Melanie Stewart: Loved that place. Daddy used to take Arney and...)
- 18:29, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Horines on the Square Corner.jpeg (An undated photo of Horine's Drug Store. Dr. Arlington G. Horine built his signature business and residence at the corner of Maple Avenue and Potomac Street in 1910 as the railroad yard expanded and forced merchants to move the business district up the hill. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Ruth Kennedy: They were the sweetest people. Mr. Horine was always whistling. She has such patience at the candy counter. Melanie Stewart: Loved that place. Daddy used to take Arney and...)
- 18:19, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:C&O Lock 30 Eastward View.jpeg (An old view of the C&O Canal at Lock 30 looking in the opposite direction of the earlier photo we posted this week. In addition to the canal boat, the tow path and the men in the foreground, we see the old mill, which in those days, was likely run by B.P. Crampton & Co. Prior to that, it was known as Jordan, Crampton & Co. after the widow of C.F. Wenner sold her interest following her husband's death in 1882. It had been operated as Jordan & Wenner and in 1859 was spoken of as Berlin Milling...)
- 18:19, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:C&O Lock 30 Eastward View.jpeg (An old view of the C&O Canal at Lock 30 looking in the opposite direction of the earlier photo we posted this week. In addition to the canal boat, the tow path and the men in the foreground, we see the old mill, which in those days, was likely run by B.P. Crampton & Co. Prior to that, it was known as Jordan, Crampton & Co. after the widow of C.F. Wenner sold her interest following her husband's death in 1882. It had been operated as Jordan & Wenner and in 1859 was spoken of as Berlin Milling...)
- 18:17, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Edward Schafer Morsberger research.JPG (Edward Shafer was born in Burkittsville. He came to Brunswick, started investing in real estate, and founded a newspaper, its first issue rolling off the press on 6 March 1891. Shafer was a real man-about-town and made the guest list of many private parties and dances. While he was probably popular, he could also mention the soirée in the paper. On the serious side, he was also tapped to serve on committees for public improvement and community celebrations, was a candidate for the Maryland H...)
- 18:17, 14 May 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Edward Schafer Morsberger research.JPG (Edward Shafer was born in Burkittsville. He came to Brunswick, started investing in real estate, and founded a newspaper, its first issue rolling off the press on 6 March 1891. Shafer was a real man-about-town and made the guest list of many private parties and dances. While he was probably popular, he could also mention the soirée in the paper. On the serious side, he was also tapped to serve on committees for public improvement and community celebrations, was a candidate for the Maryland H...)
- 17:12, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Jimmy Dean Contract (2).jpeg (Tendered contract for 3 more return engagements for Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats at the old fire hall in the Spring of 1956. At the time, Dean hosted the popular Washington, DC radio program “Town and Country Time” on WARL-AM and with his Texas Wildcats became popular in the mid-Atlantic region. Patsy Cline and Roy Clark both got their starts on the show and Clark played with the Wildcats. Jimmy Dean and his band performed so much in those days that a 1957 Chevrolet pumper was dubbed "...)
- 17:12, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Jimmy Dean Contract (2).jpeg (Tendered contract for 3 more return engagements for Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats at the old fire hall in the Spring of 1956. At the time, Dean hosted the popular Washington, DC radio program “Town and Country Time” on WARL-AM and with his Texas Wildcats became popular in the mid-Atlantic region. Patsy Cline and Roy Clark both got their starts on the show and Clark played with the Wildcats. Jimmy Dean and his band performed so much in those days that a 1957 Chevrolet pumper was dubbed "...)
- 17:10, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Jimmy Dean Contract 1956 (1).jpeg (Signed contract by H.E. "Sonny" Cannon for a return engagement of Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats at the old fire hall on February 17, 1956. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 17:10, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Jimmy Dean Contract 1956 (1).jpeg (Signed contract by H.E. "Sonny" Cannon for a return engagement of Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats at the old fire hall on February 17, 1956. (Courtesy of Mary Jo Brown) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:59, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Cannon's Historic Piano.JPG (The old piano that was played on by big bands as well as honky tonk acts in the ballroom's heyday. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:59, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Cannon's Historic Piano.JPG (The old piano that was played on by big bands as well as honky tonk acts in the ballroom's heyday. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:31, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Cannon's Dance Floor.JPG (This photo shows the large dance floor at Cannon's, which has been estimated at around 10,000 square feet. In a 1967 feature story on Brunswick, Sonny Cannon told the Washington Post: "Duke Ellington--you shoulda seen his face when he saw the size of this place!" (Photo courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:31, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Cannon's Dance Floor.JPG (This photo shows the large dance floor at Cannon's, which has been estimated at around 10,000 square feet. In a 1967 feature story on Brunswick, Sonny Cannon told the Washington Post: "Duke Ellington--you shoulda seen his face when he saw the size of this place!" (Photo courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:13, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Cannon's Stage.JPG (The renovated ballroom located above the old fire hall, now Smoketown Brewery, which was built around 1948. Namesake Sonny Cannon was both fire chief and impresario, who booked big bands conducted by Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Guy Lombardo, as well as bands fronted by country legends such as Jimmy Dean and Patsy Cline. Those acts helped pay for fire engines and other lifesaving technology of the time. (Photos courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:13, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Cannon's Stage.JPG (The renovated ballroom located above the old fire hall, now Smoketown Brewery, which was built around 1948. Namesake Sonny Cannon was both fire chief and impresario, who booked big bands conducted by Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Guy Lombardo, as well as bands fronted by country legends such as Jimmy Dean and Patsy Cline. Those acts helped pay for fire engines and other lifesaving technology of the time. (Photos courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:11, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Cannon's Entrance.JPG (This new back entrance to the ballroom is a revelation to those who remember the narrow stairs that led up to the ballroom in the days of the old Fire Hall dances. The old kitchen has been converted to modern bathrooms, another relief to those who remember the cramped, smokey spaces. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:11, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Cannon's Entrance.JPG (This new back entrance to the ballroom is a revelation to those who remember the narrow stairs that led up to the ballroom in the days of the old Fire Hall dances. The old kitchen has been converted to modern bathrooms, another relief to those who remember the cramped, smokey spaces. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Allgaier) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 16:02, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:FDR-Willkie Bet (3).jpeg (Back in November 1940, the man on the right lost his bet that Wendell Willkie would defeat Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1940. He fulfilled his obligation to push the winner (left) up and down Potomac Street, which was a dirt road on the east side. Not an easy task. Looks like the business on the right was called Dyer's, perhaps a dry cleaner. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum)...)
- 16:02, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:FDR-Willkie Bet (3).jpeg (Back in November 1940, the man on the right lost his bet that Wendell Willkie would defeat Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the presidential election of 1940. He fulfilled his obligation to push the winner (left) up and down Potomac Street, which was a dirt road on the east side. Not an easy task. Looks like the business on the right was called Dyer's, perhaps a dry cleaner. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum)...)
- 15:59, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:FDR-Willkie bet (2).jpeg (The loser of the FDR-Willkie bet prepares to chauffeur the winner up Potomac Street. See the old post office on East Potomac Street. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Politics and Public Works)
- 15:59, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:FDR-Willkie bet (2).jpeg (The loser of the FDR-Willkie bet prepares to chauffeur the winner up Potomac Street. See the old post office on East Potomac Street. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Politics and Public Works)
- 15:57, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:FDR-Willkie bet (1).jpeg (East Potomac Street scene across from the old YMCA in November 1940. These folks were watching two Brunswick men getting set to pay off a bet on the 1940 presidential election when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won an unprecedented 3rd term. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Politics and Public Works)
- 15:57, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:FDR-Willkie bet (1).jpeg (East Potomac Street scene across from the old YMCA in November 1940. These folks were watching two Brunswick men getting set to pay off a bet on the 1940 presidential election when Franklin Delano Roosevelt won an unprecedented 3rd term. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum) Category:Smoketown Politics and Public Works)
- 15:54, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Judge Gross 1983.jpeg (Classic news clipping of a recuperating Judge Bill Gross holding up a Brunswick Citizen issue that had incorrectly announced that he was either dead or dying. There was an article on him the next week featuring this picture showing him very much alive and quoting Mark Twain with the words "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." Judge Gross did pass away not much longer after this. (Brunswick Citizen clipping sometime in 1983) Category:Smoketown People)
- 15:54, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Judge Gross 1983.jpeg (Classic news clipping of a recuperating Judge Bill Gross holding up a Brunswick Citizen issue that had incorrectly announced that he was either dead or dying. There was an article on him the next week featuring this picture showing him very much alive and quoting Mark Twain with the words "Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated." Judge Gross did pass away not much longer after this. (Brunswick Citizen clipping sometime in 1983) Category:Smoketown People)
- 15:50, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:West End Elementary School Class Photo.jpg (Here is a class photo from the old West End Elementary School in Brunswick. It belonged to Elaine Koogle Bowers, who graduated in the BHS Class of 1939. We think these children may have been in the 5th or 6th grade. Mrs. Bowers attached a list of names she could remember. She started numbering from the top down. It's believed that the photo may date to the 1932-33 school year. Here is the list of students: Top row: Bill McLane, Mary Ellen Griffith, Mary Wood, Katie McLane, Jeanette House...)
- 15:50, 17 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:West End Elementary School Class Photo.jpg (Here is a class photo from the old West End Elementary School in Brunswick. It belonged to Elaine Koogle Bowers, who graduated in the BHS Class of 1939. We think these children may have been in the 5th or 6th grade. Mrs. Bowers attached a list of names she could remember. She started numbering from the top down. It's believed that the photo may date to the 1932-33 school year. Here is the list of students: Top row: Bill McLane, Mary Ellen Griffith, Mary Wood, Katie McLane, Jeanette House...)
- 18:54, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:WB Tower New Location.JPG (On April 2, 2022, the B & O Westbound Tower was relocated to E. Potomac Street adjacent to the site of the old YMCA, which was destroyed by fire in November, 1980. Following years of planning and discussion, the City of Brunswick, Maryland finally moved the historic WB Tower off of CSX property. The interlocking tower, built around 1906-07, was removed from service a decade ago and residents feared the historic Baltimore & Ohio structure would be demolished. Coordination of engineering ser...)
- 18:54, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:WB Tower New Location.JPG (On April 2, 2022, the B & O Westbound Tower was relocated to E. Potomac Street adjacent to the site of the old YMCA, which was destroyed by fire in November, 1980. Following years of planning and discussion, the City of Brunswick, Maryland finally moved the historic WB Tower off of CSX property. The interlocking tower, built around 1906-07, was removed from service a decade ago and residents feared the historic Baltimore & Ohio structure would be demolished. Coordination of engineering ser...)
- 18:53, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:WB Tower on the move (2).JPG (Aerial view of the historic WB Tower on the move across the tracks to its new location on E. Potomac Street. (Photo courtesy of Jay Jay) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 18:53, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:WB Tower on the move (2).JPG (Aerial view of the historic WB Tower on the move across the tracks to its new location on E. Potomac Street. (Photo courtesy of Jay Jay) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 18:51, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:WB Tower on the move.JPG (WB Tower on wheels ready to move to its new location across the tracks. (Photo courtesy of Richard A. Foot) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 18:51, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:WB Tower on the move.JPG (WB Tower on wheels ready to move to its new location across the tracks. (Photo courtesy of Richard A. Foot) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 18:44, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Skating Patrol.jpg (Local boys who did good. They were the "skating patrol" when kids used to ice skate in the old canal lock 30. We believe this photo dates to 1974-75. In the photo are: Top Row: Mr. Wayne Carter, Ronnie Truitt, Tim Dawson, Kenneth "Boogie" Hawes Middle Row: Randy George, Howie Moore, Chris Hoffman, Kevin Nuse Front row: Mark Taylor, Andy Williams Not pictured were Mike Kersey and Marty Cusack (Brunswick Citizen news clipping courtesy of Andy Williams) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:44, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Skating Patrol.jpg (Local boys who did good. They were the "skating patrol" when kids used to ice skate in the old canal lock 30. We believe this photo dates to 1974-75. In the photo are: Top Row: Mr. Wayne Carter, Ronnie Truitt, Tim Dawson, Kenneth "Boogie" Hawes Middle Row: Randy George, Howie Moore, Chris Hoffman, Kevin Nuse Front row: Mark Taylor, Andy Williams Not pictured were Mike Kersey and Marty Cusack (Brunswick Citizen news clipping courtesy of Andy Williams) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:43, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Lion's Club Scholarships.jpg (Brunswick Lions Club sponsorships from the Spring of 1966. As many of us know, Kathy Crone went on to a distinguished teaching career and was a beloved teacher at Brunswick Elementary School. Unfortunately, we don't know what became of Sylvia's career path. (Blade-Times Clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:43, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Lion's Club Scholarships.jpg (Brunswick Lions Club sponsorships from the Spring of 1966. As many of us know, Kathy Crone went on to a distinguished teaching career and was a beloved teacher at Brunswick Elementary School. Unfortunately, we don't know what became of Sylvia's career path. (Blade-Times Clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:36, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Tri-State View 2021.jpg (A beautiful, timeless view of where 3 states come together--West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. (Photo courtesy of Kace McField) Category:Smoketown In and Around)
- 18:36, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Tri-State View 2021.jpg (A beautiful, timeless view of where 3 states come together--West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. (Photo courtesy of Kace McField) Category:Smoketown In and Around)
- 18:31, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Washington Monument Postcard.jpg (Here is an undated postcard of the Washington Monument outside Boonsboro. Judging from the attire of the people on the top of the monument, especially the ladies, the photo likely dates to the turn of the 20th Century or earlier. Built in 1827, the original tower was the first monument dedicated to George Washington to be completed. Although it was a popular meeting place for the citizenry of Boonsboro, weather and vandalism reduced the monument to rubble. In that condition, it was used by th...)
- 18:31, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Washington Monument Postcard.jpg (Here is an undated postcard of the Washington Monument outside Boonsboro. Judging from the attire of the people on the top of the monument, especially the ladies, the photo likely dates to the turn of the 20th Century or earlier. Built in 1827, the original tower was the first monument dedicated to George Washington to be completed. Although it was a popular meeting place for the citizenry of Boonsboro, weather and vandalism reduced the monument to rubble. In that condition, it was used by th...)
- 18:30, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:War Correspondents Arch Postcard.jpg (An old postcard of the War Correspondents Arch, located just over the Frederick County border in Washington County, Maryland, on the top of South Mountain at Gathland State Park on old Route 40. This is the only monument in the world dedicated to the memory of war correspondents. This unusual piece of masonry was erected by George Alfred Townsend, who was a famous author and war correspondent himself. The notation on the back of the postcard said that it is visited annually by thousands. is...)
- 18:30, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:War Correspondents Arch Postcard.jpg (An old postcard of the War Correspondents Arch, located just over the Frederick County border in Washington County, Maryland, on the top of South Mountain at Gathland State Park on old Route 40. This is the only monument in the world dedicated to the memory of war correspondents. This unusual piece of masonry was erected by George Alfred Townsend, who was a famous author and war correspondent himself. The notation on the back of the postcard said that it is visited annually by thousands. is...)
- 18:28, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Tri-State Postcard.jpg (This is the inscription on the back of this undated postcard about this focal point of the tri-state area: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Where Three States Meet One of the most picturesque spots in this locality is Harpers Ferry, often termed the "Switzerland of America". Steep wooded mountains surround the town and the waters of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers divide Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia at this point. Historically important because it was the scene of John Brown's rai...)
- 18:28, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Tri-State Postcard.jpg (This is the inscription on the back of this undated postcard about this focal point of the tri-state area: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia Where Three States Meet One of the most picturesque spots in this locality is Harpers Ferry, often termed the "Switzerland of America". Steep wooded mountains surround the town and the waters of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers divide Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia at this point. Historically important because it was the scene of John Brown's rai...)
- 18:24, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Gathland Postcard.jpeg (This old postcard depicts the estate of George Alfred Townsend adjacent to the War Correspondents' Arch that he built in 1896. Townsend wrote under the pen name "Gath", which was derived by adding an "H" to his initials, and inspired by the biblical passage II Samuel 1:20, "Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askalon." The backstory is that in 1884, Townsend began building this baronial estate in the Catoctin Mountains called "Gapland," near Burkittsville. Gapland was built...)
- 18:24, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Gathland Postcard.jpeg (This old postcard depicts the estate of George Alfred Townsend adjacent to the War Correspondents' Arch that he built in 1896. Townsend wrote under the pen name "Gath", which was derived by adding an "H" to his initials, and inspired by the biblical passage II Samuel 1:20, "Tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askalon." The backstory is that in 1884, Townsend began building this baronial estate in the Catoctin Mountains called "Gapland," near Burkittsville. Gapland was built...)
- 18:21, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Ceres Bethel AME Church 1975.jpg (The Ceres Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in 1975. Was it still in operation then? The old church is located above Burkittsville just before you reach the War Correspondent's Arch in Gapland. Situated next to a vineyard, the site includes a church and a cemetery. Graves in the cemetery date from 1870-2010 and it is the final resting place for some prominent African-Americans from Frederick County. (Photo courtesy of South Mountain Heritage Society) [[Category:Smoketown Afr...)
- 18:21, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Ceres Bethel AME Church 1975.jpg (The Ceres Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in 1975. Was it still in operation then? The old church is located above Burkittsville just before you reach the War Correspondent's Arch in Gapland. Situated next to a vineyard, the site includes a church and a cemetery. Graves in the cemetery date from 1870-2010 and it is the final resting place for some prominent African-Americans from Frederick County. (Photo courtesy of South Mountain Heritage Society) [[Category:Smoketown Afr...)
- 18:19, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:White's Ferry.jpg (An old photo of White's Ferry. White's Ferry was the last remaining cable ferry service that carried cars, bicycles, and pedestrians across the Potomac River between Loudoun County, Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland. The location offered fishing services and water recreation including canoeing. It transported approximately 600 customers daily until closing in 2020. The Ferry had a very long term lease with the landowner on the Virginia side. When it came time to renew the new the le...)
- 18:19, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:White's Ferry.jpg (An old photo of White's Ferry. White's Ferry was the last remaining cable ferry service that carried cars, bicycles, and pedestrians across the Potomac River between Loudoun County, Virginia and Montgomery County, Maryland. The location offered fishing services and water recreation including canoeing. It transported approximately 600 customers daily until closing in 2020. The Ferry had a very long term lease with the landowner on the Virginia side. When it came time to renew the new the le...)
- 18:16, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Old High School 1964-65.jpg (Always a crowd pleaser for those of us who remember. The old Brunswick High School as it was captured on top of the 4th Avenue hill in it's final school year of 1964-65. The beloved old school fell into disrepair after it was abandoned in the years until it was finally razed in 1976. (Photo from the 1965 BHS Railroader Yearbook courtesy of Sherry Bowers Stull) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:16, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Old High School 1964-65.jpg (Always a crowd pleaser for those of us who remember. The old Brunswick High School as it was captured on top of the 4th Avenue hill in it's final school year of 1964-65. The beloved old school fell into disrepair after it was abandoned in the years until it was finally razed in 1976. (Photo from the 1965 BHS Railroader Yearbook courtesy of Sherry Bowers Stull) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:14, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Sandy Hook MD 1.jpg (A timeless photo of Sandy Hook by the tracks taken in the past 10 years. (Photo source unknown) Category:Smoketown In and Around)
- 18:14, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Sandy Hook MD 1.jpg (A timeless photo of Sandy Hook by the tracks taken in the past 10 years. (Photo source unknown) Category:Smoketown In and Around)
- 18:10, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Marker-Freed Store Locust Valley.jpg (This was the old Marker family store, the South Mountain Hennery Company, in Locust Valley near Burkittsville. At its heart is the historic general store building. William C. Marker erected the store in the early 1900s. This photo was taken in 1933 when it was still under the operation of Dora Marker soon before it was sold to Edwin and Mary Freed. The Marker Family farmed the adjoining land and William's son, Dora managed the store. Dora's wife, Mabel Fern Marker was a school teacher at...)
- 18:10, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Marker-Freed Store Locust Valley.jpg (This was the old Marker family store, the South Mountain Hennery Company, in Locust Valley near Burkittsville. At its heart is the historic general store building. William C. Marker erected the store in the early 1900s. This photo was taken in 1933 when it was still under the operation of Dora Marker soon before it was sold to Edwin and Mary Freed. The Marker Family farmed the adjoining land and William's son, Dora managed the store. Dora's wife, Mabel Fern Marker was a school teacher at...)
- 17:56, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1956-57 4th grade BES.jpg (Part of the BHS Class of 1965 in their 4th grade group photo from Brunswick Elementary School. Photos were taken during the 1956-57 school year. The children are: Top row: John Younkins, Linda Lowery, Brenton Barger, Mrs. Frances Manuel, Billy Rhinemon, Miriam Arnold, James Reynolds, Nancy Grams (McBride) 2nd row: Mary Jane Frocke?, Mike Kronk, Becky Danner, Mary Margaret Lloyd (Slagle), Wayne Gosnell, Peggy Rhinemon 3rd row: Gil Caniford, Carolyn Gaynor, Paul Lake, Linda Barnhart, James...)
- 17:56, 10 April 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1956-57 4th grade BES.jpg (Part of the BHS Class of 1965 in their 4th grade group photo from Brunswick Elementary School. Photos were taken during the 1956-57 school year. The children are: Top row: John Younkins, Linda Lowery, Brenton Barger, Mrs. Frances Manuel, Billy Rhinemon, Miriam Arnold, James Reynolds, Nancy Grams (McBride) 2nd row: Mary Jane Frocke?, Mike Kronk, Becky Danner, Mary Margaret Lloyd (Slagle), Wayne Gosnell, Peggy Rhinemon 3rd row: Gil Caniford, Carolyn Gaynor, Paul Lake, Linda Barnhart, James...)
- 17:24, 20 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Baptist Children.jpeg (This appears to be a Vacation Bible School class at the First Baptist Church circa 1960. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Lynn Osborne Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 17:24, 20 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Baptist Children.jpeg (This appears to be a Vacation Bible School class at the First Baptist Church circa 1960. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Lynn Osborne Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 19:25, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Engine entering turntable.jpg (B&O Pacific #5007 entering the turntable. Date is believed to be 1950 in the last days of steam locomotives. (Photo by Bob Flack. Potomac Chapter, NRHS Archive) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:25, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Engine entering turntable.jpg (B&O Pacific #5007 entering the turntable. Date is believed to be 1950 in the last days of steam locomotives. (Photo by Bob Flack. Potomac Chapter, NRHS Archive) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:24, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Engine at Coal Tipple.jpg (B&O Pacific 5007 at the coaling station. Date is believed to be 1950 in the last days of steam locomotives. (Photo by Bob Flack. Potomac Chapter, NRHS Archive) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:24, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Engine at Coal Tipple.jpg (B&O Pacific 5007 at the coaling station. Date is believed to be 1950 in the last days of steam locomotives. (Photo by Bob Flack. Potomac Chapter, NRHS Archive) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:19, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:WB Tower looking west.jpg (Interesting westward view of the WB Tower with the Red Men's Hall towering above on the right. The photo dates to 1906-07 (Photo courtesy of W. Frank Mathers) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:19, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:WB Tower looking west.jpg (Interesting westward view of the WB Tower with the Red Men's Hall towering above on the right. The photo dates to 1906-07 (Photo courtesy of W. Frank Mathers) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:18, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Roby's out for a drive.jpg (Looks like a Sunday drive? Tete Roby in back, James Roby driving a vintage Ford (female in front seat is hard to identify due to the glare on the windshield). Note the 1917 Maryland license plate. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Beginnings)
- 19:18, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Roby's out for a drive.jpg (Looks like a Sunday drive? Tete Roby in back, James Roby driving a vintage Ford (female in front seat is hard to identify due to the glare on the windshield). Note the 1917 Maryland license plate. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Beginnings)
- 19:17, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Fireman's Parade Uniform.jpg (This man is wearing a Brunswick Fire Company Parade Uniform. The background was used in Ocean City during annual fire conventions. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Keenan Wagner) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 19:17, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Fireman's Parade Uniform.jpg (This man is wearing a Brunswick Fire Company Parade Uniform. The background was used in Ocean City during annual fire conventions. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Keenan Wagner) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 19:15, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Haller .jpg (An old photo from the early 1900s of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Haller in Brunswick. Mr. Haller was wearing his Red Men's Club uniform. Mr. Haller was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Redman. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Keenan Wagner) Category:Smoketown Organizations)
- 19:15, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Haller .jpg (An old photo from the early 1900s of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Haller in Brunswick. Mr. Haller was wearing his Red Men's Club uniform. Mr. Haller was a member of the Knights of Pythias and Redman. (Photo courtesy of Melissa Keenan Wagner) Category:Smoketown Organizations)
- 19:08, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1936 Flood Harpers Ferry 3.JPG (A photo of Harpers Ferry in the Great St. Patrick's Day flood of March 17-19, 1936. The rivers rose to 36.5 feet--an all time record high. The Bollman Highway and Shenandoah Bridges were washed away. Many lower town businesses were left in ruins. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Museum) Category:Smoketown Great Floods)
- 19:08, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1936 Flood Harpers Ferry 3.JPG (A photo of Harpers Ferry in the Great St. Patrick's Day flood of March 17-19, 1936. The rivers rose to 36.5 feet--an all time record high. The Bollman Highway and Shenandoah Bridges were washed away. Many lower town businesses were left in ruins. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Museum) Category:Smoketown Great Floods)
- 19:07, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1936 Flood Harpers Ferry 2.JPG (A photo of Harpers Ferry in the Great St. Patrick's Day flood of March 17-19, 1936. The rivers rose to 36.5 feet--an all time record high. The Bollman Highway and Shenandoah Bridges were washed away. Many lower town businesses were left in ruins. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Museum) Category:Smoketown Great Floods)
- 19:07, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1936 Flood Harpers Ferry 2.JPG (A photo of Harpers Ferry in the Great St. Patrick's Day flood of March 17-19, 1936. The rivers rose to 36.5 feet--an all time record high. The Bollman Highway and Shenandoah Bridges were washed away. Many lower town businesses were left in ruins. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Museum) Category:Smoketown Great Floods)
- 19:06, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1936 Flood Harpers Ferry.JPG (Photo of Harpers Ferry in the Great St. Patrick's Day flood of March 17-19, 1936. The rivers rose to 36.5 feet--an all time record high. The Bollman Highway and Shenandoah Bridges were washed away. Many lower town businesses were left in ruins. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Museum) Category:Smoketown Great Floods)
- 19:06, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1936 Flood Harpers Ferry.JPG (Photo of Harpers Ferry in the Great St. Patrick's Day flood of March 17-19, 1936. The rivers rose to 36.5 feet--an all time record high. The Bollman Highway and Shenandoah Bridges were washed away. Many lower town businesses were left in ruins. (Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Museum) Category:Smoketown Great Floods)
- 19:04, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Nursemaid.jpeg (Baby Ann Wenner in the arms of a "nurse maid" in 1934. We think the lady was Helen Twyman, who worked for the Wenner family for years in Brunswick and Ocean City. The photo was taken behind the Wenner home on the corner of Petersville and Souder Roads. (Photo courtesy of Ann Wenner Osteen) Category:Smoketown African American Heritage)
- 19:04, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Nursemaid.jpeg (Baby Ann Wenner in the arms of a "nurse maid" in 1934. We think the lady was Helen Twyman, who worked for the Wenner family for years in Brunswick and Ocean City. The photo was taken behind the Wenner home on the corner of Petersville and Souder Roads. (Photo courtesy of Ann Wenner Osteen) Category:Smoketown African American Heritage)
- 19:03, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Harrises.jpg (Alfred and Estelle Harris, who resided at 209 East A Street. Mr. Harris was mayor of Brunswick from 1938 to 1942. He was an engineer on the B&O. According to Kim Myers: "Mrs. Harris was a housewife and music teacher. The couple never had children. Mr Harris passed away in 1950. Mrs Harris continued to live in the family home until her passing in 1960. I have very fond memories of her and would spend time in the evenings on the swing with her on her front porch telling her stories that I w...)
- 19:03, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Harrises.jpg (Alfred and Estelle Harris, who resided at 209 East A Street. Mr. Harris was mayor of Brunswick from 1938 to 1942. He was an engineer on the B&O. According to Kim Myers: "Mrs. Harris was a housewife and music teacher. The couple never had children. Mr Harris passed away in 1950. Mrs Harris continued to live in the family home until her passing in 1960. I have very fond memories of her and would spend time in the evenings on the swing with her on her front porch telling her stories that I w...)
- 19:01, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Westbound Station desk.jpg (A photo of Blair Harrington's desk in the Westbound Brunswick train station in 1982. Mr. Harrington was the Station Agent. He sold tickets for passenger trains. He also passed out railroader pay checks every payday. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:01, 19 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Westbound Station desk.jpg (A photo of Blair Harrington's desk in the Westbound Brunswick train station in 1982. Mr. Harrington was the Station Agent. He sold tickets for passenger trains. He also passed out railroader pay checks every payday. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 18:24, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Nancy Virts BES Class.jpeg (Mrs. Nancy Virts's combined 3rd-4th grade Brunswick Elementary School class from the 1965-66 school year. For the first half of the year, Mrs. Shirley Colvin taught the class before she was elevated to Assistant Principal under Principal Lee Smith. These students comprised the BHS classes of 1974 and 1975. Here's who we can identify: Front row: Johnny Kitts, Keith Mann, Drew Hawes, Billy Roelke, Galen Harsh, David Pearrell Second row: Kathy Corso, Susan Stauffer, Jeani Wolfe, Wendy Himes,...)
- 18:24, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Nancy Virts BES Class.jpeg (Mrs. Nancy Virts's combined 3rd-4th grade Brunswick Elementary School class from the 1965-66 school year. For the first half of the year, Mrs. Shirley Colvin taught the class before she was elevated to Assistant Principal under Principal Lee Smith. These students comprised the BHS classes of 1974 and 1975. Here's who we can identify: Front row: Johnny Kitts, Keith Mann, Drew Hawes, Billy Roelke, Galen Harsh, David Pearrell Second row: Kathy Corso, Susan Stauffer, Jeani Wolfe, Wendy Himes,...)
- 18:20, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:SW George Employees 1960.jpeg (Inside the S.W. George hardware store circa 1960. The business dates back to the early days of Brunswick with a store "Between the Tracks" and later on 302 W. Potomac Street from 1907 when the business was sold by the Georges to Leroy Strawsburg. Is this is the oldest business in a single location in Brunswick? From left-to-right are Harry George Jr, Betty Moyers (Brooks) and Sydnor (Sid) Bennett. (Photo courtesy of Randy George) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:20, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:SW George Employees 1960.jpeg (Inside the S.W. George hardware store circa 1960. The business dates back to the early days of Brunswick with a store "Between the Tracks" and later on 302 W. Potomac Street from 1907 when the business was sold by the Georges to Leroy Strawsburg. Is this is the oldest business in a single location in Brunswick? From left-to-right are Harry George Jr, Betty Moyers (Brooks) and Sydnor (Sid) Bennett. (Photo courtesy of Randy George) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:18, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Swank & Son tag.jpeg (Swank & Son luggage tag. Date unknown. Swank & Son Hardware operated out of a big building on W. Potomac Street to the left of People's Bank (later Farmers & Mechanics) that was razed for the right-of-way to the present Potomac River bridge. It was briefly home to People's Home & Auto after the Swanks went out of business in the post World War II era. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 18:18, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Swank & Son tag.jpeg (Swank & Son luggage tag. Date unknown. Swank & Son Hardware operated out of a big building on W. Potomac Street to the left of People's Bank (later Farmers & Mechanics) that was razed for the right-of-way to the present Potomac River bridge. It was briefly home to People's Home & Auto after the Swanks went out of business in the post World War II era. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 18:14, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Myers-Coffman Families.jpeg (Myers & Coffman families pose while out for a drive in the country in the 1920s. From left to right are Oliver Myers, Mary Myers, Catherine Coffman and Russell Coffman. The children in back are Austin Myers and Burke Coffman. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 18:14, 6 March 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Myers-Coffman Families.jpeg (Myers & Coffman families pose while out for a drive in the country in the 1920s. From left to right are Oliver Myers, Mary Myers, Catherine Coffman and Russell Coffman. The children in back are Austin Myers and Burke Coffman. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:47, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Ethel & George Chick Portrait.jpeg (Ethel and George Chick were married for 68 years until Mrs. Chick's passing in 1992. They went into the milk business together in 1928 when they purchased the Waterman Dairy business from Ethel's grandparents. Mr. Chick lived to ripe age of 101 in 2005. Here is a link to several stories on the Chick's life in the local milk production and delivery business in and around Brunswick, including one in Mr. Chick's own words: https://www.brunswickmdhistory.com/images/8/8c/Distinguished_Citizen_20...)
- 19:47, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Ethel & George Chick Portrait.jpeg (Ethel and George Chick were married for 68 years until Mrs. Chick's passing in 1992. They went into the milk business together in 1928 when they purchased the Waterman Dairy business from Ethel's grandparents. Mr. Chick lived to ripe age of 101 in 2005. Here is a link to several stories on the Chick's life in the local milk production and delivery business in and around Brunswick, including one in Mr. Chick's own words: https://www.brunswickmdhistory.com/images/8/8c/Distinguished_Citizen_20...)
- 19:44, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:City Bottling Works.jpeg (Beautifully detailed old bottle from City Bottling Works in Brunswick (Photo courtesy of Asher Adelman) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 19:44, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:City Bottling Works.jpeg (Beautifully detailed old bottle from City Bottling Works in Brunswick (Photo courtesy of Asher Adelman) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 19:32, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Titus & Chick Bottle.jpeg (Titus & Chick milk bottle. This partnership lasted from 1928-1943 before George Chick went into business with Woody Souder. This bottle is dated from 1933. (Photo courtesy of Asher Adelman) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 19:32, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Titus & Chick Bottle.jpeg (Titus & Chick milk bottle. This partnership lasted from 1928-1943 before George Chick went into business with Woody Souder. This bottle is dated from 1933. (Photo courtesy of Asher Adelman) Category:Smoketown Advertising)
- 19:27, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire Rebuilding Commences.jpg (Frederick News article from March 1, 1928 on the plans to rebuild Brunswick High School using the existing walls, which were found by inspectors to have been in satisfactory condition. The school reopened in September, 1928 with the addition of an auditorium to the rear of the school, which also served as a gymnasium. (News clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 19:27, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire Rebuilding Commences.jpg (Frederick News article from March 1, 1928 on the plans to rebuild Brunswick High School using the existing walls, which were found by inspectors to have been in satisfactory condition. The school reopened in September, 1928 with the addition of an auditorium to the rear of the school, which also served as a gymnasium. (News clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 19:25, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire Baltimore Sun.jpg (Baltimore Evening Sun report on the devastating fire that engulfed the original Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue on January 31, 1928. According to the article, it was thought to have been caused by "defective electrical wires." (News clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 19:25, 26 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire Baltimore Sun.jpg (Baltimore Evening Sun report on the devastating fire that engulfed the original Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue on January 31, 1928. According to the article, it was thought to have been caused by "defective electrical wires." (News clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:23, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 9.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:23, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 9.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:22, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 8.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:22, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 8.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:21, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 7.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:21, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 7.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:20, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 6 (1).jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. See the twisted desks and chairs. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:20, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 6 (1).jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. See the twisted desks and chairs. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:19, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 5.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. This is a view of the south side of the school. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:19, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 5.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. This is a view of the south side of the school. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:18, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 4.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. This is a view of the back side. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:18, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 4.jpeg (Aftermath of the devastating fire of the first Brunswick High School on 4th Avenue in January 1928. This is a view of the back side. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:16, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Fire 3.jpeg (On a January night in 1928, horrified Brunswick residents witnessed the high school on 4th Avenue engulfed in flames. After the fire and during the subsequent renovation, makeshift classes were held in the First Methodist Church and in the old Red Men’s Hall, which was then occupied by the Eagles. Manual training classes were held at Karn’s Lumber Yard. Shorthand and typing classes were held on the 3rd floor of the Orrison Building. When time came to change classes, students did so by walking...)
- 20:16, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Fire 3.jpeg (On a January night in 1928, horrified Brunswick residents witnessed the high school on 4th Avenue engulfed in flames. After the fire and during the subsequent renovation, makeshift classes were held in the First Methodist Church and in the old Red Men’s Hall, which was then occupied by the Eagles. Manual training classes were held at Karn’s Lumber Yard. Shorthand and typing classes were held on the 3rd floor of the Orrison Building. When time came to change classes, students did so by walking...)
- 00:20, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Early Brunswick House-Wenner's Addition.jpeg (A photo of one of the many houses in what was then known as "Wenner's Addition" in the 1890s. It would be great to know exactly where this house was located and see what this house looks like today, if still standing Landowner William Waltman Wenner Jr. sold a big portion of his farmland in the West End of Brunswick to the B&O to build homes for railroaders and a school to educate their children. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode...)
- 00:20, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Early Brunswick House-Wenner's Addition.jpeg (A photo of one of the many houses in what was then known as "Wenner's Addition" in the 1890s. It would be great to know exactly where this house was located and see what this house looks like today, if still standing Landowner William Waltman Wenner Jr. sold a big portion of his farmland in the West End of Brunswick to the B&O to build homes for railroaders and a school to educate their children. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode...)
- 00:16, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Lutheran Sunday School 19290s.jpeg (Lutheran Sunday School photo, circa 1920: Back row (l to r): Millie Barger, Daisy Harrington, Lillian Taylor (Tater) Rosen, who worked for years at Wenner's store on N. Maple Avenue. Front row: Phyllis and Donald Harrington. (Photo courtesy of KIm Myers) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 00:16, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Lutheran Sunday School 19290s.jpeg (Lutheran Sunday School photo, circa 1920: Back row (l to r): Millie Barger, Daisy Harrington, Lillian Taylor (Tater) Rosen, who worked for years at Wenner's store on N. Maple Avenue. Front row: Phyllis and Donald Harrington. (Photo courtesy of KIm Myers) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 00:13, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Dintermans.jpeg (Mabel "Ginny" & Willie Dinterman at home on 4th Avenue or “High School Hill” in the 1940s. Mrs. Dinterman, who was active in community groups, lived to the ripe old age of 100. She was presented with a certificate of recognition by Mayor Jeff Snoots proclaiming "January 22, 2020 as Mabel Virginia Dinterman Day" shortly before her passing in April of that year. (Clipping from the Brunswick Citizen) Category:Smoketown People)
- 00:13, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Dintermans.jpeg (Mabel "Ginny" & Willie Dinterman at home on 4th Avenue or “High School Hill” in the 1940s. Mrs. Dinterman, who was active in community groups, lived to the ripe old age of 100. She was presented with a certificate of recognition by Mayor Jeff Snoots proclaiming "January 22, 2020 as Mabel Virginia Dinterman Day" shortly before her passing in April of that year. (Clipping from the Brunswick Citizen) Category:Smoketown People)
- 00:05, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Rhythm Rails Brady & Coffman.jpeg (Ronald Brady and Sally Coffman were part of the BHS "Rhythm Rails" back in 1951, when the school was located on 4th Avenue or "High School Hill". (Photo from the Joanne Runkles collection; Clipping from the Brunswick Citizen) Category:Smoketown Performance)
- 00:05, 21 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Rhythm Rails Brady & Coffman.jpeg (Ronald Brady and Sally Coffman were part of the BHS "Rhythm Rails" back in 1951, when the school was located on 4th Avenue or "High School Hill". (Photo from the Joanne Runkles collection; Clipping from the Brunswick Citizen) Category:Smoketown Performance)
- 23:44, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Miglio in Katz office.jpeg (Frank Miglio in his element at S. and N. Katz on the square corner in Brunswick. Mr. Miglio was a longtime town councilman and business leader, having run the Katz jewelry store and watch repair shop on N. Maple and E. Potomac St., for years until it closed. As it's critical for trains to run on time, the watch business was big in Brunswick. He was made a Distinguished Citizen of Brunswick in 2018. Hard to tell what year the photo was taken despite the calendar. Looks like June 1974. (Cli...)
- 23:44, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Miglio in Katz office.jpeg (Frank Miglio in his element at S. and N. Katz on the square corner in Brunswick. Mr. Miglio was a longtime town councilman and business leader, having run the Katz jewelry store and watch repair shop on N. Maple and E. Potomac St., for years until it closed. As it's critical for trains to run on time, the watch business was big in Brunswick. He was made a Distinguished Citizen of Brunswick in 2018. Hard to tell what year the photo was taken despite the calendar. Looks like June 1974. (Cli...)
- 23:39, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Phyllis & Donald Harrington.jpeg (Phyllis and Donald Harrington pose during the post World War I era at the family home on N. Maple Avenue. Phyllis married Leo Peyton and the Peytons eventually moved to Falls Church, VA. Donald moved back to Brunswick from West Virginia to take over Harrington's shoe repair shop on W. Potomac Street after his brother Bill's death in 1964. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 23:39, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Phyllis & Donald Harrington.jpeg (Phyllis and Donald Harrington pose during the post World War I era at the family home on N. Maple Avenue. Phyllis married Leo Peyton and the Peytons eventually moved to Falls Church, VA. Donald moved back to Brunswick from West Virginia to take over Harrington's shoe repair shop on W. Potomac Street after his brother Bill's death in 1964. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 16:49, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Roby Family.jpeg (Roby Family photo. From left are James P., Frank ("Tete'), James S. Mary (Payne), Barbara Ellen. Helen (Gaither) in front, about 1940. Tete's daughter Phyllis can be seen in the background behind the newspaper. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown People)
- 16:49, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Roby Family.jpeg (Roby Family photo. From left are James P., Frank ("Tete'), James S. Mary (Payne), Barbara Ellen. Helen (Gaither) in front, about 1940. Tete's daughter Phyllis can be seen in the background behind the newspaper. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown People)
- 16:46, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Audrey Harrington.jpeg (Audrey Harrington with her doll baby outside Conway's store on E. Potomac Street in the 1920s. We believe this store was located about a block east of the old Moose Club. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 16:46, 20 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Audrey Harrington.jpeg (Audrey Harrington with her doll baby outside Conway's store on E. Potomac Street in the 1920s. We believe this store was located about a block east of the old Moose Club. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 19:47, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Snowy Caboose.jpeg (A lonely caboose sits in the snowy Brunswick B&O yards in 1899. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode 17) Category:Smoketown Big Snows)
- 19:47, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Snowy Caboose.jpeg (A lonely caboose sits in the snowy Brunswick B&O yards in 1899. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode 17) Category:Smoketown Big Snows)
- 19:43, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:CR Shewbridge.jpeg (Clarence Reginald Shewbridge cuts a dashing pose on a snowy day in the 1920s. This photo was taken at the family home at 16 N. Virginia Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:43, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:CR Shewbridge.jpeg (Clarence Reginald Shewbridge cuts a dashing pose on a snowy day in the 1920s. This photo was taken at the family home at 16 N. Virginia Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:41, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Harrington Sisters M&M.jpeg (This photo by Phil Peyton shows sisters Eva (standing) and Marie Harrington talking on their porch at the Harrington homeplace on N. Maple Avenue. Both lived there until their deaths in the 1960s. Eva never married and remained home to help her parents raise another 9 children. Marie and sister Maude Custer ran the M&M Market next to Brunswick Florist shop on W. Potomac Street across from the People's National Bank. Their store was known for their excellent homemade fudge and other candies....)
- 19:41, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Harrington Sisters M&M.jpeg (This photo by Phil Peyton shows sisters Eva (standing) and Marie Harrington talking on their porch at the Harrington homeplace on N. Maple Avenue. Both lived there until their deaths in the 1960s. Eva never married and remained home to help her parents raise another 9 children. Marie and sister Maude Custer ran the M&M Market next to Brunswick Florist shop on W. Potomac Street across from the People's National Bank. Their store was known for their excellent homemade fudge and other candies....)
- 19:40, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Peyton-Custers.jpeg (isters Phyllis Harrington Peyton, Maude Harrington Custer and Gloria Custer in a photo dated to the mid 1930s. Maude married Raymond Custer in 1929. Gloria was the oldest daughter. Later the couple lived on W. B Street. Raymond worked at Kaplons and Maude operated the M&M market 2 doors down on W. Potomac Street. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:40, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Peyton-Custers.jpeg (isters Phyllis Harrington Peyton, Maude Harrington Custer and Gloria Custer in a photo dated to the mid 1930s. Maude married Raymond Custer in 1929. Gloria was the oldest daughter. Later the couple lived on W. B Street. Raymond worked at Kaplons and Maude operated the M&M market 2 doors down on W. Potomac Street. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:38, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Bill & Fent Wenner.jpeg (Future Judge Bill Wenner gets a horseback ride from his Uncle Fent at the family farmhouse off N. Maple Avenue, circa 1934. The house dates back to around 1840 and still sits back across from the library. Judge Wenner told how Uncle Fent took him to Washington Senators games in the pre-World War II era. For years, Charles Fenton Wenner II was the eastbound trainmaster in the B&O yards in Brunswick. Three generations of Wenners lived in the family homeplace at that time. Fent later lived in t...)
- 19:38, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Bill & Fent Wenner.jpeg (Future Judge Bill Wenner gets a horseback ride from his Uncle Fent at the family farmhouse off N. Maple Avenue, circa 1934. The house dates back to around 1840 and still sits back across from the library. Judge Wenner told how Uncle Fent took him to Washington Senators games in the pre-World War II era. For years, Charles Fenton Wenner II was the eastbound trainmaster in the B&O yards in Brunswick. Three generations of Wenners lived in the family homeplace at that time. Fent later lived in t...)
- 19:32, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Harrington Sisters.jpeg (Phyllis and Audrey Harrington in the early 30s. They lived on N. Maple Avenue, otherwise known as "Wenner's Hill". (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:32, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Harrington Sisters.jpeg (Phyllis and Audrey Harrington in the early 30s. They lived on N. Maple Avenue, otherwise known as "Wenner's Hill". (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:29, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Huffman Wedding.jpeg (Newlyweds Sharon Porter and Bill Huffman walk down the aisle at Bethany Lutheran Church on June 25, 1955. High school sweethearts, the Huffmans were together for 71 years. Bill was part of some excellent BHS baseball teams in the early 1950s. Several of the players, including Bill, were given tryouts for one of the New York major league teams. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Carlini) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:29, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Huffman Wedding.jpeg (Newlyweds Sharon Porter and Bill Huffman walk down the aisle at Bethany Lutheran Church on June 25, 1955. High school sweethearts, the Huffmans were together for 71 years. Bill was part of some excellent BHS baseball teams in the early 1950s. Several of the players, including Bill, were given tryouts for one of the New York major league teams. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Carlini) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:27, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:B&O Thoroughfare Town Between Tracks.jpeg (This early photo of the Brunswick B&O thoroughfare is believed to date to 1909-11. You can see the WB Tower and an outline of the original roundhouse in the background at around "1 o'clock". What was left of the "Town Between the Track can be seen in the foreground right. According to John Roby Morsberger, here are some notes: 1. At first glance, I thought the platform on the left was concrete, but closer examination appears to be large timbers. 2. A magnifying glass on the original photo...)
- 19:27, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:B&O Thoroughfare Town Between Tracks.jpeg (This early photo of the Brunswick B&O thoroughfare is believed to date to 1909-11. You can see the WB Tower and an outline of the original roundhouse in the background at around "1 o'clock". What was left of the "Town Between the Track can be seen in the foreground right. According to John Roby Morsberger, here are some notes: 1. At first glance, I thought the platform on the left was concrete, but closer examination appears to be large timbers. 2. A magnifying glass on the original photo...)
- 19:16, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Harpers Ferry 1865.jpeg (A view of the highly strategic B&O Railroad bridge at Harpers Ferry in 1865. Overall, this B&O route was critical to the Union victory after Western Virginia voted to secede from Virginia in 1861 due to access to the important coal and timber resources of the WVA-Ohio region. (Photo from the Library of Congress) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:16, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Harpers Ferry 1865.jpeg (A view of the highly strategic B&O Railroad bridge at Harpers Ferry in 1865. Overall, this B&O route was critical to the Union victory after Western Virginia voted to secede from Virginia in 1861 due to access to the important coal and timber resources of the WVA-Ohio region. (Photo from the Library of Congress) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:14, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Snowy B&O Yard 1899.jpeg (Snow covered cars sitting in the busy East End B&O yards of Brunswick in 1899. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode 17) Category:Smoketown Big Snows)
- 19:14, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Snowy B&O Yard 1899.jpeg (Snow covered cars sitting in the busy East End B&O yards of Brunswick in 1899. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode 17) Category:Smoketown Big Snows)
- 19:13, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Flynn Early Barber Shop.jpeg (In this early 20th century photo, Elias Flynn is shown cutting hair at his barbershop that was located along the railroad tracks on S. Maple Ave. It was one of many in town at the time to keep railroaders looking sharp. The American Legion parking lot is on this location now. According to the "Images of America" book by Mary Rubin that covered Brunswick, she offered the tidbit that when Ken Harshman retired in 1989, he brought in Karen Poole, the town's first female barber to take over his b...)
- 19:13, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Flynn Early Barber Shop.jpeg (In this early 20th century photo, Elias Flynn is shown cutting hair at his barbershop that was located along the railroad tracks on S. Maple Ave. It was one of many in town at the time to keep railroaders looking sharp. The American Legion parking lot is on this location now. According to the "Images of America" book by Mary Rubin that covered Brunswick, she offered the tidbit that when Ken Harshman retired in 1989, he brought in Karen Poole, the town's first female barber to take over his b...)
- 19:09, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Car Accident Early 1950s.jpeg (Here's another mystery photo. Smoketown followers tried to place the scene of this accident and came up with these possible locations: --Off 2nd Avenue between Brickyard Hill and the bottom of C Street --Next to two houses on Petersville Rd next to the Napa store --East A Street towards City Park Looks like the early 1950s from the looks of the overturned vintage car. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) [[Category:S...)
- 19:09, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Car Accident Early 1950s.jpeg (Here's another mystery photo. Smoketown followers tried to place the scene of this accident and came up with these possible locations: --Off 2nd Avenue between Brickyard Hill and the bottom of C Street --Next to two houses on Petersville Rd next to the Napa store --East A Street towards City Park Looks like the early 1950s from the looks of the overturned vintage car. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) [[Category:S...)
- 19:04, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Bank of Brunswick Diamond Jubilee 1965.jpeg (In the Summer of 1965, Brunswick citizens grew facial hair and put on 1890s period clothes for the Diamond Jubilee to celebrate our 75th anniversary. This is a photo inside the Bank of Brunswick on the square corner, which now houses City Hall. Bruce Porter was the teller on the right with his 1890s period beard. Maybe Mrs. Younkins on the left? (Photo from the 1965 Diamond Jubilee program) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 19:04, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Bank of Brunswick Diamond Jubilee 1965.jpeg (In the Summer of 1965, Brunswick citizens grew facial hair and put on 1890s period clothes for the Diamond Jubilee to celebrate our 75th anniversary. This is a photo inside the Bank of Brunswick on the square corner, which now houses City Hall. Bruce Porter was the teller on the right with his 1890s period beard. Maybe Mrs. Younkins on the left? (Photo from the 1965 Diamond Jubilee program) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:58, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Sledding Nellie Roby-Roby Morsberger.jpeg (Young Roby Morsberger gets a push from his grandmother Nellie Roby at the bottom of 3rd Avenue in the early 1950s. His grandfather Tete Roby's Hupmobile sits proudly behind left in front of the Roby home. Mrs. Roby was a the first woman elected to public office in Frederick County when she won a seat on the Brunswick City Council in the '50s. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Big Snows)
- 18:58, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Sledding Nellie Roby-Roby Morsberger.jpeg (Young Roby Morsberger gets a push from his grandmother Nellie Roby at the bottom of 3rd Avenue in the early 1950s. His grandfather Tete Roby's Hupmobile sits proudly behind left in front of the Roby home. Mrs. Roby was a the first woman elected to public office in Frederick County when she won a seat on the Brunswick City Council in the '50s. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown Big Snows)
- 18:56, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Darr's Tavern Ad.jpeg (Ad for Darr's Tavern on the Square Corner. This iconic local establishment was destroyed in the Brunswick Seafood House fire of September, 1994. At the time of the fire, the seafood restaurant occupied both the building on the corner where S and N Katz operated for years and the former Darr's location, which dated to the early 20th Century. Posing in the doorway were BHS seniors Melody Fambrough, Dave Yarnick and Linda Caniford, who were selling ads for the yearbook. (Ad from the 1970 BHS...)
- 18:56, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Darr's Tavern Ad.jpeg (Ad for Darr's Tavern on the Square Corner. This iconic local establishment was destroyed in the Brunswick Seafood House fire of September, 1994. At the time of the fire, the seafood restaurant occupied both the building on the corner where S and N Katz operated for years and the former Darr's location, which dated to the early 20th Century. Posing in the doorway were BHS seniors Melody Fambrough, Dave Yarnick and Linda Caniford, who were selling ads for the yearbook. (Ad from the 1970 BHS...)
- 18:49, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Aunt Lucy's Ads.jpeg (Ads for Aunt Lucy's show that the brand was about more than ham. (Photos and information courtesy of "Walkersville: Our Town") Category:Smoketown African American Heritage)
- 18:49, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Aunt Lucy's Ads.jpeg (Ads for Aunt Lucy's show that the brand was about more than ham. (Photos and information courtesy of "Walkersville: Our Town") Category:Smoketown African American Heritage)
- 18:48, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Aunt Lucy.jpeg (Aunt Lucy, the inspiration for the Aunt Lucy's brand of smoked and country hams. Aunt Lucy's Ham products were a fixture in Frederick County for generations. It was a marquee menu item at the Hawaiian restaurant on Route 180 for years. Lucy Scott was born to slave parents in Kent County, in 1834. She was brought to Walkersville when she was 4 years old. As an adult she became known around town as Aunt Lucy, a fantastic cook, specializing in curing hams. In 1929, the Stauffer family be...)
- 18:48, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Aunt Lucy.jpeg (Aunt Lucy, the inspiration for the Aunt Lucy's brand of smoked and country hams. Aunt Lucy's Ham products were a fixture in Frederick County for generations. It was a marquee menu item at the Hawaiian restaurant on Route 180 for years. Lucy Scott was born to slave parents in Kent County, in 1834. She was brought to Walkersville when she was 4 years old. As an adult she became known around town as Aunt Lucy, a fantastic cook, specializing in curing hams. In 1929, the Stauffer family be...)
- 18:45, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Railroaders 1920s.jpeg (A group of Brunswick railroaders gathered for this photo in the 1920s. KIm Myers believes all of these men, including his grandfather, were working in the B&O shops at the time: L-R: Unknown, Harry Burns, Dalton Kidwell, Oliver Myers. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 18:45, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Railroaders 1920s.jpeg (A group of Brunswick railroaders gathered for this photo in the 1920s. KIm Myers believes all of these men, including his grandfather, were working in the B&O shops at the time: L-R: Unknown, Harry Burns, Dalton Kidwell, Oliver Myers. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 18:43, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:People on Bridge.jpeg (This appears to be group of folks taking a walk on the old Potomac River bridge after church on a Sunday sometime in the early 1920's. We think the younger woman may be carrying a bible. Unfortunately, we can't identify any of the people in this photo, but we hope someone can help us identify some of them. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 18:43, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:People on Bridge.jpeg (This appears to be group of folks taking a walk on the old Potomac River bridge after church on a Sunday sometime in the early 1920's. We think the younger woman may be carrying a bible. Unfortunately, we can't identify any of the people in this photo, but we hope someone can help us identify some of them. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 18:41, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Waitresses at Darr's.jpeg (Mary Alice Eagle and Mary Frances Simpson pose at the Darr's Tavern bar in the 1970s. Mary Alice and her husband Bud owned the legendary tavern and restaurant after Luther B. Darr retired in 1961. Mary Francis was a waitress there. Does anyone know what year Darr's closed? (Photo courtesy of Dena Simpson Virts) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:41, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Waitresses at Darr's.jpeg (Mary Alice Eagle and Mary Frances Simpson pose at the Darr's Tavern bar in the 1970s. Mary Alice and her husband Bud owned the legendary tavern and restaurant after Luther B. Darr retired in 1961. Mary Francis was a waitress there. Does anyone know what year Darr's closed? (Photo courtesy of Dena Simpson Virts) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 18:39, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BHS Shop Class 1962.jpeg (Mr. Donald "King" Campbell's shop class at the old BHS on the hill in 1962. l(L-R): Donnie Hill, Benson Haller, Kim Myers, Curtis Cooper, Carlos Conner, Mr. Campbell, Charlie Jackson, Billy Nichols, and Tommy Lake. Where was the shop located in the old high school and of course, feel free to share your memories of Mr. Campbell. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:39, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BHS Shop Class 1962.jpeg (Mr. Donald "King" Campbell's shop class at the old BHS on the hill in 1962. l(L-R): Donnie Hill, Benson Haller, Kim Myers, Curtis Cooper, Carlos Conner, Mr. Campbell, Charlie Jackson, Billy Nichols, and Tommy Lake. Where was the shop located in the old high school and of course, feel free to share your memories of Mr. Campbell. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 18:38, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Ann Smallwood 1957.jpeg (Graduation photo of Ann Smallwood, Lincoln High School Class of 1957. She was the daughter of Charles and Agnes Smallwood of Petersville. In those days, black secondary students were still bussed to Frederick to attend school until BHS was de-segregated in the late 1950s. (Photo courtesy of Linda Smallwood Fisher) Category:Smoketown African American Heritage)
- 18:38, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Ann Smallwood 1957.jpeg (Graduation photo of Ann Smallwood, Lincoln High School Class of 1957. She was the daughter of Charles and Agnes Smallwood of Petersville. In those days, black secondary students were still bussed to Frederick to attend school until BHS was de-segregated in the late 1950s. (Photo courtesy of Linda Smallwood Fisher) Category:Smoketown African American Heritage)
- 18:36, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Confirmation Class 1959.jpeg (This photo shows the Confirmation Class at Bethany Lutheran Church on March 29, 1959. (L-R): Kim Myers, Joan Remsburg, Sylvia Cauley, Karen Kidwiler, Brent Wade. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 18:36, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Confirmation Class 1959.jpeg (This photo shows the Confirmation Class at Bethany Lutheran Church on March 29, 1959. (L-R): Kim Myers, Joan Remsburg, Sylvia Cauley, Karen Kidwiler, Brent Wade. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 18:34, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Comer Family on old bridge.jpeg (Rachel Helena Goode Comer, of Brunswick, with three of her sons on the old river bridge. The boys were Norman, Emory, and Bobby. Photo was likely taken in the early 1930s, we think. (Photo courtesy of Donna Mattson) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 18:34, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Comer Family on old bridge.jpeg (Rachel Helena Goode Comer, of Brunswick, with three of her sons on the old river bridge. The boys were Norman, Emory, and Bobby. Photo was likely taken in the early 1930s, we think. (Photo courtesy of Donna Mattson) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 17:59, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:It's Academic-BHS Cheerleaders.jpeg (BHS Cheerleaders rally the student body prior to the Railroaders' appearance on It's Academic in the Fall of 1975. From left to right are: Darla Sigler, ?, Kathy Carter (Escamilla), Kathy Doyle, Rhonda Wenner (Renn) and Kathy Merriman (Sears) Can anyone tell us how Brunswick fared in this competition? BHS sent teams to the long-running Saturday night student quiz show hosted by Mac McGarry for years. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Doyle) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 17:59, 19 February 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:It's Academic-BHS Cheerleaders.jpeg (BHS Cheerleaders rally the student body prior to the Railroaders' appearance on It's Academic in the Fall of 1975. From left to right are: Darla Sigler, ?, Kathy Carter (Escamilla), Kathy Doyle, Rhonda Wenner (Renn) and Kathy Merriman (Sears) Can anyone tell us how Brunswick fared in this competition? BHS sent teams to the long-running Saturday night student quiz show hosted by Mac McGarry for years. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Doyle) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 19:43, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Fent & Bill Wenner.jpeg (Future Judge Bill Wenner gets a horseback ride from his Uncle Fent at the family farmhouse off N. Maple Avenue, circa 1934. The house dates back to around 1840 and still sits back across from the library. Judge Wenner told how Uncle Fent took him to Washington Senators games in the pre-World War II era. For years, Charles Fenton Wenner II was the eastbound trainmaster in the B&O yards in Brunswick. Three generations of Wenners lived in the family homeplace at that time. Fent later lived in...)
- 19:43, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Fent & Bill Wenner.jpeg (Future Judge Bill Wenner gets a horseback ride from his Uncle Fent at the family farmhouse off N. Maple Avenue, circa 1934. The house dates back to around 1840 and still sits back across from the library. Judge Wenner told how Uncle Fent took him to Washington Senators games in the pre-World War II era. For years, Charles Fenton Wenner II was the eastbound trainmaster in the B&O yards in Brunswick. Three generations of Wenners lived in the family homeplace at that time. Fent later lived in...)
- 19:40, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Clarence Reginald Shewbridge.jpg (Clarence Reginald Shewbridge cuts a dashing pose on a snowy day in the 1920s. This photo was taken at the family home at 16 N. Virginia Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:40, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Clarence Reginald Shewbridge.jpg (Clarence Reginald Shewbridge cuts a dashing pose on a snowy day in the 1920s. This photo was taken at the family home at 16 N. Virginia Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:39, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Carter Family.jpg (Vintage Carter family photo taken across from what was then known as St. Paul's Evangelical (now Bethany) Lutheran Church in the early 1920s. From left to right are 3 generations: George Carter, George Jr. on his lap, Lib Carter and Issac Carter. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Carter Escamilla) Category:Smoketown Beginnings)
- 19:39, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Carter Family.jpg (Vintage Carter family photo taken across from what was then known as St. Paul's Evangelical (now Bethany) Lutheran Church in the early 1920s. From left to right are 3 generations: George Carter, George Jr. on his lap, Lib Carter and Issac Carter. (Photo courtesy of Kathy Carter Escamilla) Category:Smoketown Beginnings)
- 19:10, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Early Brunswick Boardwalk.JPG (Interesting Victorian photo from the early days of Brunswick that Jim Castle posted on Christmas Eve. This is one of the clearest photos you'll see of the old boardwalk that ran along what is now E. Potomac Street around the turn of the 20th Century or earlier. Can anyone tell us more about the old boardwalk and how long it was in existence? (Photo courtesy of James Robert Castle) Category:Smoketown Beginnings)
- 19:10, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Early Brunswick Boardwalk.JPG (Interesting Victorian photo from the early days of Brunswick that Jim Castle posted on Christmas Eve. This is one of the clearest photos you'll see of the old boardwalk that ran along what is now E. Potomac Street around the turn of the 20th Century or earlier. Can anyone tell us more about the old boardwalk and how long it was in existence? (Photo courtesy of James Robert Castle) Category:Smoketown Beginnings)
- 19:05, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Phyllis Maude and Gloria.jpg (Sisters Phyllis Harrington Peyton, Maude Harrington Custer and Gloria Custer in a photo dated to the mid 1930s. Maude married Raymond Custer in 1929. Gloria was the oldest daughter. Later the couple lived on W. B Street. Raymond worked at Kaplons and Maude operated the M&M market 2 doors down on W. Potomac Street. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:05, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Phyllis Maude and Gloria.jpg (Sisters Phyllis Harrington Peyton, Maude Harrington Custer and Gloria Custer in a photo dated to the mid 1930s. Maude married Raymond Custer in 1929. Gloria was the oldest daughter. Later the couple lived on W. B Street. Raymond worked at Kaplons and Maude operated the M&M market 2 doors down on W. Potomac Street. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:03, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Eva and Marie.jpg (This photo by Phil Peyton shows sisters Eva (standing) and Marie Harrington talking on their porch at the Harrington homeplace on N. Maple Avenue. Both lived there until their deaths in the 1960s. Eva never married and remained home to help her parents raise another 9 children. Marie and sister Maude Custer ran the M&M Market next to Brunswick Florist shop on W. Potomac Street across from the People's National Bank. Their store was known for their excellent homemade fudge and other candie...)
- 19:03, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Eva and Marie.jpg (This photo by Phil Peyton shows sisters Eva (standing) and Marie Harrington talking on their porch at the Harrington homeplace on N. Maple Avenue. Both lived there until their deaths in the 1960s. Eva never married and remained home to help her parents raise another 9 children. Marie and sister Maude Custer ran the M&M Market next to Brunswick Florist shop on W. Potomac Street across from the People's National Bank. Their store was known for their excellent homemade fudge and other candie...)
- 19:01, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Lonely Caboose.jpeg (A lonely caboose sits in the snowy Brunswick B&O yards after a big snow in 1899. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode 17) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 19:01, 8 January 2022 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Lonely Caboose.jpeg (A lonely caboose sits in the snowy Brunswick B&O yards after a big snow in 1899. (Photo courtesy of the Brunswick Heritage Museum and the Brunswick History 101 series, episode 17) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 18:27, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Peace on Earth Isaiah 2.4 2021.JPG (The message from Isaiah 2.4 within the Christmas message on the tank at Veterans' Memorial Park. We understand this display was found in storage where the Lion’s Club used to meet in the old library at the former West End school and placed where it stood in Christmases past. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:27, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Peace on Earth Isaiah 2.4 2021.JPG (The message from Isaiah 2.4 within the Christmas message on the tank at Veterans' Memorial Park. We understand this display was found in storage where the Lion’s Club used to meet in the old library at the former West End school and placed where it stood in Christmases past. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:22, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Peace on Earth 2.JPG (When the past is present. Peace on Earth. Goodwill to All. We understand this display was found in storage where the Lion’s Club used to meet in the old library at the former West End school and placed where it stood in Christmases past. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:22, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Peace on Earth 2.JPG (When the past is present. Peace on Earth. Goodwill to All. We understand this display was found in storage where the Lion’s Club used to meet in the old library at the former West End school and placed where it stood in Christmases past. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:21, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Peace on Earth 2021.JPG (When the past is present. Peace on Earth. Goodwill to All. We understand this display was found in storage where the Lion’s Club used to meet in the old library at the former West End school and placed where it stood in Christmases past. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:21, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Peace on Earth 2021.JPG (When the past is present. Peace on Earth. Goodwill to All. We understand this display was found in storage where the Lion’s Club used to meet in the old library at the former West End school and placed where it stood in Christmases past. (Photos courtesy of Nancy Merchant Langley) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:11, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Molers Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (This was from when the Molers moved to E. Potomac Street. Forrest (Red) Moler originally owned the New York Hill Market on the corner of 9th Avenue. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 18:11, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Molers Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (This was from when the Molers moved to E. Potomac Street. Forrest (Red) Moler originally owned the New York Hill Market on the corner of 9th Avenue. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:34, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Mayor and Council Xmas ad 1964.jpg (Ad from the Brunswick Mayor & Council led by Mayor James Cummings. Councilwoman Nellie Roby was the first woman elected to office in Frederick County. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:34, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Mayor and Council Xmas ad 1964.jpg (Ad from the Brunswick Mayor & Council led by Mayor James Cummings. Councilwoman Nellie Roby was the first woman elected to office in Frederick County. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:31, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:S and N Katz Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. Precision railroad watches were sold and repaired on the Square Corner opposite Horine's for generations. Frank Miglio was the friendly face who managed the shop for years. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:31, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:S and N Katz Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. Precision railroad watches were sold and repaired on the Square Corner opposite Horine's for generations. Frank Miglio was the friendly face who managed the shop for years. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:30, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:SW George Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (Original longtime owners of what became the Strawsburg family business. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:30, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:SW George Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (Original longtime owners of what became the Strawsburg family business. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:28, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Kaplons Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. Brunswick's premier department store on W. Potomac Street that dated to 1889 in its original location in "the town between the tracks", eventually closed in 1967. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:28, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Kaplons Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. Brunswick's premier department store on W. Potomac Street that dated to 1889 in its original location in "the town between the tracks", eventually closed in 1967. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:27, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Horines Xmas ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. The Horine's pharmacy and soda fountain business was still serving its signature Ammonia and Cherry Cokes in 1964. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 17:27, 27 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Horines Xmas ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. The Horine's pharmacy and soda fountain business was still serving its signature Ammonia and Cherry Cokes in 1964. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 22:06, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Gross Bros Xmas ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. Once a precursor of modern department stores before the turn of the 20th Century, the Gross brothers sold fuel oils out of the historic family store at the foot of S. Maryland Avenue in 1964. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 22:06, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Gross Bros Xmas ad 1964.jpg (From a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. Once a precursor of modern department stores before the turn of the 20th Century, the Gross brothers sold fuel oils out of the historic family store at the foot of S. Maryland Avenue in 1964. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 22:05, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Blade Times Xmas Front cover 12-24 1964.jpg (Front cover of a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 22:05, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Blade Times Xmas Front cover 12-24 1964.jpg (Front cover of a special advertising section of the Blade-Times in December 1964. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 22:02, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Lutheran church Xmas Card.jpg (A 1950s-era Christmas Card from Reverend Ralph Miller and his family featured a photo of Bethany Lutheran Church on A Street. Mrs. Gladys Miller taught Mathematics and English at Brunswick High School. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 22:02, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Lutheran church Xmas Card.jpg (A 1950s-era Christmas Card from Reverend Ralph Miller and his family featured a photo of Bethany Lutheran Church on A Street. Mrs. Gladys Miller taught Mathematics and English at Brunswick High School. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:47, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Follins Esso Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (In loving memory of Betty & Lynn.Follin. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:47, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Follins Esso Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (In loving memory of Betty & Lynn.Follin. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:46, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Brunswick Florist-Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (When Donald Darr's shop operated out of the storefront next to Kaplon's (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:46, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Brunswick Florist-Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (When Donald Darr's shop operated out of the storefront next to Kaplon's (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:44, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Brunswick Mobil Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (This business operated out of the garage next to Garland and Bill "Gumps" Grams station, later Nininger's. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:44, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Brunswick Mobil Xmas Ad 1964.jpg (This business operated out of the garage next to Garland and Bill "Gumps" Grams station, later Nininger's. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:36, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Peace on Earth 1956.jpg (Lion's Club Christmas display in Veterans' Memorial Park on A Street. You can see the star on the tank and the Manuels’ house on the far left. Unfortunately, the message from Isaiah isn't very clear, but you can read it in the 2021 photo. This photo is believed to have been taken in 1956. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:36, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Peace on Earth 1956.jpg (Lion's Club Christmas display in Veterans' Memorial Park on A Street. You can see the star on the tank and the Manuels’ house on the far left. Unfortunately, the message from Isaiah isn't very clear, but you can read it in the 2021 photo. This photo is believed to have been taken in 1956. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:32, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Town Christmas Tree Maryland Ave 1956.jpg (A view of the town Christmas tree looking south. See the Red Men's Hall (now the Museum), the houses on Maryland Avenue and the approach to the bridge in the background. This photo is believed to have been taken in 1956. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:32, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Town Christmas Tree Maryland Ave 1956.jpg (A view of the town Christmas tree looking south. See the Red Men's Hall (now the Museum), the houses on Maryland Avenue and the approach to the bridge in the background. This photo is believed to have been taken in 1956. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:30, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Town Christmas Tree Petersville Rd 1956.jpg (An abstract view of the town Christmas Tree at the entrance to Brunswick from the then new Potomac River bridge. See the old bowling alley on Petersville Road and C Street. Feete's Funeral Home is visible behind the tree at Petersville Road and B Street. This photo is believed to have been taken in 1956. sm (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:30, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Town Christmas Tree Petersville Rd 1956.jpg (An abstract view of the town Christmas Tree at the entrance to Brunswick from the then new Potomac River bridge. See the old bowling alley on Petersville Road and C Street. Feete's Funeral Home is visible behind the tree at Petersville Road and B Street. This photo is believed to have been taken in 1956. sm (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:28, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Coffman Fisher Xmas Ad.jpg (Ad for Coffman-Fisher's Christmas Festival in December 1964. Check out the prices. There an elaborate Christmas display on the 2nd floor of the store where toys were sold. The business on the 1st block of E. Potomac Street was always known as The Lace Store. (Blade-Times ad courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:28, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Coffman Fisher Xmas Ad.jpg (Ad for Coffman-Fisher's Christmas Festival in December 1964. Check out the prices. There an elaborate Christmas display on the 2nd floor of the store where toys were sold. The business on the 1st block of E. Potomac Street was always known as The Lace Store. (Blade-Times ad courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:25, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Newberrys Xmas Ad.jpg (Christmas promotion at J.J. Newberry's (the Dime Store) in December 1964. (Blade-Times ad courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:25, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Newberrys Xmas Ad.jpg (Christmas promotion at J.J. Newberry's (the Dime Store) in December 1964. (Blade-Times ad courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:22, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Wenners Hill Christmas Tree.jpg (Wenners Hill Christmas tree on the Harrington at 605 N. Maple Avenue in the 1950s. Local kids would participate in a Christmas pageant acting out the "Christmas Story". At the end, as they did in other locations around town, Santa arrived and each child received an orange and a box of hard candies. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:22, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Wenners Hill Christmas Tree.jpg (Wenners Hill Christmas tree on the Harrington at 605 N. Maple Avenue in the 1950s. Local kids would participate in a Christmas pageant acting out the "Christmas Story". At the end, as they did in other locations around town, Santa arrived and each child received an orange and a box of hard candies. (Photo courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:21, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Santa 1964.jpg (he Blade-Times caption from December 1964 says it all, as Santa greeted local kids at the town tree next to the Potomac River Bridge. One child was obviously unhappy at the sight of Kris Kringle. In the picture at the lower left is Anita (NeeNee) Morris & Dolores Jackson. Who else can you recognize? Maybe this Santa's suit was cleaned and pressed at Shelley's Cleaners? (Clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:21, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Santa 1964.jpg (he Blade-Times caption from December 1964 says it all, as Santa greeted local kids at the town tree next to the Potomac River Bridge. One child was obviously unhappy at the sight of Kris Kringle. In the picture at the lower left is Anita (NeeNee) Morris & Dolores Jackson. Who else can you recognize? Maybe this Santa's suit was cleaned and pressed at Shelley's Cleaners? (Clipping courtesy of Kim Myers) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:19, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Kids with Santa.JPG (Joan Williams (Nelson) and Nancy Harsh (Baker) posed on Santa's lap. According to Nancy: This was "at the little tree by bridge. Before circle was ever thought of. It grew big with all of us. Sonny would come with the sound truck first." (Photo courtesy of Nancy Harsh Baker) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:19, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Kids with Santa.JPG (Joan Williams (Nelson) and Nancy Harsh (Baker) posed on Santa's lap. According to Nancy: This was "at the little tree by bridge. Before circle was ever thought of. It grew big with all of us. Sonny would come with the sound truck first." (Photo courtesy of Nancy Harsh Baker) Category:Smoketown Christmas)
- 19:17, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Christmas Candy.jpg (This commemorates Christmas Celebrations in Brunswick in the 1950s. During the Christmas season, local kids got to see Santa in various locations, including the town tree next to the bridge and in other locations around town, especially the churches. When Santa arrived, each child would receive an orange and a box of hard candies. Please feel free to share your memories of these Christmas pageants in churches and in other locations around town. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) [[Category:Smoketo...)
- 19:17, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Christmas Candy.jpg (This commemorates Christmas Celebrations in Brunswick in the 1950s. During the Christmas season, local kids got to see Santa in various locations, including the town tree next to the bridge and in other locations around town, especially the churches. When Santa arrived, each child would receive an orange and a box of hard candies. Please feel free to share your memories of these Christmas pageants in churches and in other locations around town. (Courtesy of Kim Myers) [[Category:Smoketo...)
- 19:14, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:WB Tower-E. Potomac Street.jpg (A photo of the WB Tower and the 100 block of E. Potomac Street in 2020. Now residential, the 3 buildings on E. Potomac Street were occupied (from left) by businesses such as Mulkey’s Maytag Repair, Harrington’s Shoe Repair, a pool room. the building in the middle was where Dr. Strother had his office in the 1940s, Frank Wenner’s barber shop was in the building on the far right in the’60s. After Frank moved, Carol Lewis operated a beauty parlor in that location. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Pearl...)
- 19:14, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:WB Tower-E. Potomac Street.jpg (A photo of the WB Tower and the 100 block of E. Potomac Street in 2020. Now residential, the 3 buildings on E. Potomac Street were occupied (from left) by businesses such as Mulkey’s Maytag Repair, Harrington’s Shoe Repair, a pool room. the building in the middle was where Dr. Strother had his office in the 1940s, Frank Wenner’s barber shop was in the building on the far right in the’60s. After Frank moved, Carol Lewis operated a beauty parlor in that location. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Pearl...)
- 19:08, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:Greentop Fall Photo.jpeg to File:Camp Greentop Fall Photo.jpeg
- 19:07, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:Fall Greentop Photo.jpeg to File:Greentop Fall Photo.jpeg
- 19:03, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Fall Greentop Photo.jpeg (This beautiful Fall photo was taken at Camp Greentop in 1969 and graced the spine of the inside back cover of the BHS yearbook. The couple with their backs to the camera, who were probably camp counsellors in their senior BHS year, are unidentified. (Photo from the 1970 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 19:03, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Fall Greentop Photo.jpeg (This beautiful Fall photo was taken at Camp Greentop in 1969 and graced the spine of the inside back cover of the BHS yearbook. The couple with their backs to the camera, who were probably camp counsellors in their senior BHS year, are unidentified. (Photo from the 1970 Railroader Yearbook) Category:Smoketown Schools)
- 19:00, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Connie Grams.JPG (Connie Taylor Grams with her daughter Jean posing in front of a beautiful 1954 Buick Roadmaster. Her husband Garland Grams sold Buicks at the family service station on Petersville Road. Mrs. Grams' brother-in-law Bill "Gumps" Grams took over the station and auto service business following Garland's untimely death, circa 1960. Mrs. Grams passed away recently at age 91. (Photo courtesy of John Brubaker) Category:Smoketown People)
- 19:00, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Connie Grams.JPG (Connie Taylor Grams with her daughter Jean posing in front of a beautiful 1954 Buick Roadmaster. Her husband Garland Grams sold Buicks at the family service station on Petersville Road. Mrs. Grams' brother-in-law Bill "Gumps" Grams took over the station and auto service business following Garland's untimely death, circa 1960. Mrs. Grams passed away recently at age 91. (Photo courtesy of John Brubaker) Category:Smoketown People)
- 18:58, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Rev. Thomas West Claggett III.jpg (The Rev. Thomas West Claggett, III February 20, 1938 - December 7, 2021 He served the Lord, his church and community with humor, humility and grace. (Photo courtesy of Grace Episcopal Church) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 18:58, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Rev. Thomas West Claggett III.jpg (The Rev. Thomas West Claggett, III February 20, 1938 - December 7, 2021 He served the Lord, his church and community with humor, humility and grace. (Photo courtesy of Grace Episcopal Church) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 18:52, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:The Littlest Angel.jpg (Here is the angel chorus of "The Littlest Angel", which was played by 1st graders largely from what became BHS Class of '76. This play was performed during the Christmas season of 1964. Please feel free to share memories of this production. Which teacher directed the play? Cast members were as follows: Front Row: Marty Smith, Cathy Heffner, Tim Dawson, Paula Sigler, Tim Phillips, Frank Strakonsky, Chris Weitzel, Pat Miglio, Tina Wheeler, Vince Sigler, Phil Lowrey Second Row: Valerie Zombro...)
- 18:52, 26 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:The Littlest Angel.jpg (Here is the angel chorus of "The Littlest Angel", which was played by 1st graders largely from what became BHS Class of '76. This play was performed during the Christmas season of 1964. Please feel free to share memories of this production. Which teacher directed the play? Cast members were as follows: Front Row: Marty Smith, Cathy Heffner, Tim Dawson, Paula Sigler, Tim Phillips, Frank Strakonsky, Chris Weitzel, Pat Miglio, Tina Wheeler, Vince Sigler, Phil Lowrey Second Row: Valerie Zombro...)
- 20:25, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1958 Mid-Air Collision Citizens .jpg (Local citizens on their way to the crash site of a military jet and commercial airliner on 30 May, 1958. near Point of Rocks off 464. (Photography by Walker R. Smith of Doubs) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:25, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1958 Mid-Air Collision Citizens .jpg (Local citizens on their way to the crash site of a military jet and commercial airliner on 30 May, 1958. near Point of Rocks off 464. (Photography by Walker R. Smith of Doubs) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:20, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1958 Mid-Air Collision 2.jpg (On May 30, 1958, a horrific air crash between military and jet airliners collided in mid-air between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. It was a long-fought legal case that led to stronger federal air traffic controls. Using binoculars, mill operator Walker Smith watched the surviving pilot descend by parachute. He drove to the crash site and took this photo of what appears to be part of the fusilage of the military jet (Photography by Walker R. Smith of Doubs) [[Category:Smoketown Police - Fir...)
- 20:20, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1958 Mid-Air Collision 2.jpg (On May 30, 1958, a horrific air crash between military and jet airliners collided in mid-air between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. It was a long-fought legal case that led to stronger federal air traffic controls. Using binoculars, mill operator Walker Smith watched the surviving pilot descend by parachute. He drove to the crash site and took this photo of what appears to be part of the fusilage of the military jet (Photography by Walker R. Smith of Doubs) [[Category:Smoketown Police - Fir...)
- 20:17, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1958 Mid-Air Collision 1.jpg (On May 30, 1958, a horrific air crash between military and jet airliners collided in mid-air between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. It was a long-fought legal case that led to stronger federal air traffic controls. Using binoculars, mill operator Walker Smith watched the surviving pilot descend by parachute. He drove to the crash site and took a few pictures. (Photography by Walker R. Smith of Doubs) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:17, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1958 Mid-Air Collision 1.jpg (On May 30, 1958, a horrific air crash between military and jet airliners collided in mid-air between Brunswick and Point of Rocks. It was a long-fought legal case that led to stronger federal air traffic controls. Using binoculars, mill operator Walker Smith watched the surviving pilot descend by parachute. He drove to the crash site and took a few pictures. (Photography by Walker R. Smith of Doubs) Category:Smoketown Police - Fire - Ambulance)
- 20:07, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Western Gentlemen in the 1970s.jpg (If it's Saturday night, it's time for some music from The Midnight Express. Members of this band played in other tri-state area groups ranging from Bill Peer and the Melody Boys (and Girls), The Boppers, The Western Gentlemen and The Country Giants. (Photo courtesy of Joe Shewbridge) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 20:07, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Western Gentlemen in the 1970s.jpg (If it's Saturday night, it's time for some music from The Midnight Express. Members of this band played in other tri-state area groups ranging from Bill Peer and the Melody Boys (and Girls), The Boppers, The Western Gentlemen and The Country Giants. (Photo courtesy of Joe Shewbridge) Category:Smoketown Music)
- 20:02, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Sunday School Grace Church.jpg (Sunday School class taught by Lila Wenner in the undercroft at Grace Church sometime in the '80s. (Photo courtesy of Rebecah Staup Daggett) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 20:02, 5 December 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Sunday School Grace Church.jpg (Sunday School class taught by Lila Wenner in the undercroft at Grace Church sometime in the '80s. (Photo courtesy of Rebecah Staup Daggett) Category:Smoketown Houses of Worship)
- 18:23, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:Default-35.jpg to File:Beer Party.jpg
- 18:22, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Default-35.jpg (Photo of a party way back when, maybe the 1940s. Assuming from other photos we have that appear to have been shot at the same time, it was a crab feed. Some guesses are that it was held at the Farmers Woods or Rod & Gun Club in Petersville. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 18:22, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Default-35.jpg (Photo of a party way back when, maybe the 1940s. Assuming from other photos we have that appear to have been shot at the same time, it was a crab feed. Some guesses are that it was held at the Farmers Woods or Rod & Gun Club in Petersville. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 18:18, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Butchering.jpg (Country butchering at the Ida and Lev Brown farm on Quarter Branch Road in Virginia. This photo was likely taken in the early 1950s. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Farm Community)
- 18:18, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Butchering.jpg (Country butchering at the Ida and Lev Brown farm on Quarter Branch Road in Virginia. This photo was likely taken in the early 1950s. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Farm Community)
- 18:10, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Crane Operator.jpeg (Unidentified crane operator in the Brunswick yard. Photo taken in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 18:10, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Crane Operator.jpeg (Unidentified crane operator in the Brunswick yard. Photo taken in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 17:21, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Benny Harsh.JPG (Benny Harsh with his children Galen and Nancy pose outside their house on N. Maple Avenue before a Veterans' Day Parade circa 1969. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Harsh Baker) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers)
- 17:21, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Benny Harsh.JPG (Benny Harsh with his children Galen and Nancy pose outside their house on N. Maple Avenue before a Veterans' Day Parade circa 1969. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Harsh Baker) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers)
- 17:16, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:KarlShewbridge.jpg (Karl Shewbridge - WWII Veteran (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers)
- 17:16, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:KarlShewbridge.jpg (Karl Shewbridge - WWII Veteran (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers)
- 17:16, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Robert Carter.jpg (Robert Carter - Vietnam War Veteran (Photo courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers)
- 17:16, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Robert Carter.jpg (Robert Carter - Vietnam War Veteran (Photo courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter) Category:Smoketown Our Soldiers)
- 17:14, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Richard Hebb.jpg (Richard Hebb -- WWII Veteran (Photo courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter))
- 17:14, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Richard Hebb.jpg (Richard Hebb -- WWII Veteran (Photo courtesy of Kay Hebb Carter))
- 17:06, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Dorothy Shewbridge Frye.jpg (Dorothy Shewbridge Frye poses in front of her family home on N. Virginia Avenue in the 1930s. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 17:06, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Dorothy Shewbridge Frye.jpg (Dorothy Shewbridge Frye poses in front of her family home on N. Virginia Avenue in the 1930s. (Photo courtesy of Kermit Frye) Category:Smoketown People)
- 16:41, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Teeny Garrott.jpeg (Ernestine "Teeny" Garrott standing outside the family home and boarding house on W. B. Street next to the funeral home. The home was known to the family as "The Junction" because of its proximity to the bridge and entrance to Brunswick. She was a daughter of Dr. John E. Garrott of Burkittsville, who along with their grandfather Dr. John D. Garrott treated wounded Union troops in field hospitals after the Battle of South Mountain. Their grand nephew, Judge Bill Wenner told the story that t...)
- 16:41, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Teeny Garrott.jpeg (Ernestine "Teeny" Garrott standing outside the family home and boarding house on W. B. Street next to the funeral home. The home was known to the family as "The Junction" because of its proximity to the bridge and entrance to Brunswick. She was a daughter of Dr. John E. Garrott of Burkittsville, who along with their grandfather Dr. John D. Garrott treated wounded Union troops in field hospitals after the Battle of South Mountain. Their grand nephew, Judge Bill Wenner told the story that t...)
- 16:36, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Gertrude Garrott.jpeg (Gertrude Garrott standing outside the family home and boarding house on W. B. Street next to the funeral home. The home was known to the family as "The Junction". She was a daughter of Dr. John E. Garrott of Burkittsville, who along with their grandfather Dr. John D. Garrott treated wounded Union troops in field hospitals after the Battle of South Mountain. Their grand nephew, Judge Bill Wenner told the story that the Garrott ladies once operated a store out of the ground floor of this ho...)
- 16:36, 28 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Gertrude Garrott.jpeg (Gertrude Garrott standing outside the family home and boarding house on W. B. Street next to the funeral home. The home was known to the family as "The Junction". She was a daughter of Dr. John E. Garrott of Burkittsville, who along with their grandfather Dr. John D. Garrott treated wounded Union troops in field hospitals after the Battle of South Mountain. Their grand nephew, Judge Bill Wenner told the story that the Garrott ladies once operated a store out of the ground floor of this ho...)
- 00:56, 25 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Old & New Bridges 1955.JPG (Photo juxtaposition of the old and new Potomac River bridges spanning Loudoun County to Brunswick, MD in 1955 sometime after the then new bridge opened. (Magazine clipping courtesy of Frank Noe) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 00:56, 25 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Old & New Bridges 1955.JPG (Photo juxtaposition of the old and new Potomac River bridges spanning Loudoun County to Brunswick, MD in 1955 sometime after the then new bridge opened. (Magazine clipping courtesy of Frank Noe) Category:Smoketown Potomac River and C&O Canal)
- 00:51, 25 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Robys in 1930s.jpg (JP & Barbara Ellen Roby pose in front of their home with a view down W. Potomac Street in the 1930s. See the billboard on the side of the Mace Building (now King's) directly behind Mr. Roby. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown People)
- 00:51, 25 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Robys in 1930s.jpg (JP & Barbara Ellen Roby pose in front of their home with a view down W. Potomac Street in the 1930s. See the billboard on the side of the Mace Building (now King's) directly behind Mr. Roby. (Photo courtesy of John Roby Morsberger) Category:Smoketown People)
- 23:47, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Zane Hall.jpg (Z.P. (Zane) Hall was the Chessy System railroad policeman shown in this 1982 photo taken at the foot of S. Maryland. The white building with the window visible to the left of his car was called the “Railroad Track Man’s Headquarters”. It was where workers met in the mornings to get orders for the day. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese))
- 23:47, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Zane Hall.jpg (Z.P. (Zane) Hall was the Chessy System railroad policeman shown in this 1982 photo taken at the foot of S. Maryland. The white building with the window visible to the left of his car was called the “Railroad Track Man’s Headquarters”. It was where workers met in the mornings to get orders for the day. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese))
- 23:45, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Trackman.jpg (An excellent Blair Harrington portrait of a track department worker in the Brunswick railroad yard with the soft background of the bridge and old Gross store behind the railroader. The photo was taken in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 23:45, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Trackman.jpg (An excellent Blair Harrington portrait of a track department worker in the Brunswick railroad yard with the soft background of the bridge and old Gross store behind the railroader. The photo was taken in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:42, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Danny Swope.jpg (Danny Swope poses in the Brunswick Westbound Station in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:42, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Danny Swope.jpg (Danny Swope poses in the Brunswick Westbound Station in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:33, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Vernon Strout.jpg (Vernon Strout - 1982 (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:33, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Vernon Strout.jpg (Vernon Strout - 1982 (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:31, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Marianne Weidemann .jpg (Marianne Weidemann - 1982 According to Denise Duncan Moore: "She was on the extra list. She worked a lot at WB Tower. Every now and then she would catch a checking job or the booking job at the yard office. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:31, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Marianne Weidemann .jpg (Marianne Weidemann - 1982 According to Denise Duncan Moore: "She was on the extra list. She worked a lot at WB Tower. Every now and then she would catch a checking job or the booking job at the yard office. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:23, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Buzzy Darr.jpg (Buzzy Darr worked in the track department. He was also a crane operator. He posed here in 1982 (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:23, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Buzzy Darr.jpg (Buzzy Darr worked in the track department. He was also a crane operator. He posed here in 1982 (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:21, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Bill Sheckles.jpg (Trackman Bill Sheckles in 1982 (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:21, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Bill Sheckles.jpg (Trackman Bill Sheckles in 1982 (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:07, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Dave Waters.jpg (This is a portrait of Dave Waters in 1982. He worked in the car department. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:07, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Dave Waters.jpg (This is a portrait of Dave Waters in 1982. He worked in the car department. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:03, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Jessie Brown.jpg (Railroader Jessie Brown-1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:03, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Jessie Brown.jpg (Railroader Jessie Brown-1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 02:00, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Charles King.jpg (Charlie King in the Brunswick yard in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese))
- 02:00, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Charles King.jpg (Charlie King in the Brunswick yard in 1982. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese))
- 01:59, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Charlie Selby-1982.jpg (Charlie Selby poses in the Brunswick Westbound Station in 1982. Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 01:59, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Charlie Selby-1982.jpg (Charlie Selby poses in the Brunswick Westbound Station in 1982. Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 01:57, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Robbie Grams.jpg (Robbie Grams in the railroad parking lot in 1982. At the time, he was Yardmaster and WB Tower operator. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese))
- 01:57, 24 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Robbie Grams.jpg (Robbie Grams in the railroad parking lot in 1982. At the time, he was Yardmaster and WB Tower operator. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese))
- 19:34, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Reviewing Stand Veterans Park.jpg (A ceremony at Veterans' Memorial Park on A Street. Maybe late 1940s? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:34, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Reviewing Stand Veterans Park.jpg (A ceremony at Veterans' Memorial Park on A Street. Maybe late 1940s? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:33, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Marching Band W Potomac St.jpg (Marching band moves into the crowd of onlookers on W. Potomac Street in the 1940s. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:33, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Marching Band W Potomac St.jpg (Marching band moves into the crowd of onlookers on W. Potomac Street in the 1940s. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:31, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Marching Band Florida Avenue.jpg (A marching band makes its way from Florida Avenue to W. Potomac Street in the 1940s. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 19:31, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Marching Band Florida Avenue.jpg (A marching band makes its way from Florida Avenue to W. Potomac Street in the 1940s. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:51, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:WWI Veterans 1968 .jpg (Another angle of Brunswick WWI Veterans observing the 1968 Veterans' Day parade. Edward Shipley is the veteran on the far right in the 2nd row, wearing glasses. C (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:51, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:WWI Veterans 1968 .jpg (Another angle of Brunswick WWI Veterans observing the 1968 Veterans' Day parade. Edward Shipley is the veteran on the far right in the 2nd row, wearing glasses. C (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:50, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Ayres Fauble Thompson.jpg (From a late 1960s parade, it looks like Charlie Flook behind the wheel of a 1929 Chrysler. Among the faces in the crowd from the left are young Tommy Ayres, Russell Fauble, Donald Ayres and then Police Chief Tommy Thompson, in uniform. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:50, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Ayres Fauble Thompson.jpg (From a late 1960s parade, it looks like Charlie Flook behind the wheel of a 1929 Chrysler. Among the faces in the crowd from the left are young Tommy Ayres, Russell Fauble, Donald Ayres and then Police Chief Tommy Thompson, in uniform. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:48, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Boy Scouts?.jpg (Here we think are the Boy Scouts in a Veterans' Day Parade on W. Potomac Street, circa 1969. Bill Shewbridge is one of the older scouts inspecting the troops in the foreground. It was pointed out that these weren't Boy Scouts' uniforms. Developing... (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:48, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Boy Scouts?.jpg (Here we think are the Boy Scouts in a Veterans' Day Parade on W. Potomac Street, circa 1969. Bill Shewbridge is one of the older scouts inspecting the troops in the foreground. It was pointed out that these weren't Boy Scouts' uniforms. Developing... (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:47, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Cindy Porter, Kathy Myers, Kris Myers, Linda Sell.jpg (One thing you might notice in our Veterans' Day Parade album is you can watch Kathy and Kris Myers grow up as Girl Scouts marching in the November parades through the years. Here they are leading the troop as Flag Bearers, circa 1959 or '60 on W. Potomac Street at the corner pf N. Virginia Avenue. Flanking them on the left and right are Cindy Porter and Linda Sell. According to Kathy Hale Cage: "Behind the first girl on the left in front of the banner ... over her right shoulder I see Lin...)
- 17:47, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Cindy Porter, Kathy Myers, Kris Myers, Linda Sell.jpg (One thing you might notice in our Veterans' Day Parade album is you can watch Kathy and Kris Myers grow up as Girl Scouts marching in the November parades through the years. Here they are leading the troop as Flag Bearers, circa 1959 or '60 on W. Potomac Street at the corner pf N. Virginia Avenue. Flanking them on the left and right are Cindy Porter and Linda Sell. According to Kathy Hale Cage: "Behind the first girl on the left in front of the banner ... over her right shoulder I see Lin...)
- 17:45, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Majorettes.jpg (Majorettes make their way down Florida Avenue towards the turn on W. Potomac Street when the parade used to run east. Late 1940s or early '50s? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:45, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Majorettes.jpg (Majorettes make their way down Florida Avenue towards the turn on W. Potomac Street when the parade used to run east. Late 1940s or early '50s? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 17:36, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Railroad Yard in 1982.jpg (A shot of what was left of the old railroad yard operations in 1982, taken from in front of the Westbound Station. See the WB Tower, roundhouse and water tower. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 17:36, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Railroad Yard in 1982.jpg (A shot of what was left of the old railroad yard operations in 1982, taken from in front of the Westbound Station. See the WB Tower, roundhouse and water tower. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Railroad)
- 17:31, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Fast Eddie's Construction.jpg (Fast Eddie's gas station and convenience store taking shape in 1982. The historic Foster house on W. Potomac Street and Jordan House on Maryland Avenue above the station create an L-shaped perimeter that remains today. Fast Eddie's operated at this location until the 1990s and was known for it's delicious fried chicken and potato wedges. It later became headquarters for the Brunswick Citizen newspaper until its demise in 2020 during the global pandemic. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy o...)
- 17:31, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Fast Eddie's Construction.jpg (Fast Eddie's gas station and convenience store taking shape in 1982. The historic Foster house on W. Potomac Street and Jordan House on Maryland Avenue above the station create an L-shaped perimeter that remains today. Fast Eddie's operated at this location until the 1990s and was known for it's delicious fried chicken and potato wedges. It later became headquarters for the Brunswick Citizen newspaper until its demise in 2020 during the global pandemic. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy o...)
- 17:29, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Old Shell Transition 1982.jpg (Early part of the transition of the old downtown Shell station to Fast Eddie's in 1982. A Shell gasoline franchise had operated in this location on the corner of W. Potomac Street and Maryland Avenue for 40 years under different owners, including Bill Deener, Renace Painter, Dutch Miller, Donald Woods and others. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 17:29, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Old Shell Transition 1982.jpg (Early part of the transition of the old downtown Shell station to Fast Eddie's in 1982. A Shell gasoline franchise had operated in this location on the corner of W. Potomac Street and Maryland Avenue for 40 years under different owners, including Bill Deener, Renace Painter, Dutch Miller, Donald Woods and others. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 17:23, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Downtown Businesses 1982.jpg (The downtown business district on W. Potomac Street in 1982 when it was in its dying days as the railroad decreased its operations in Brunswick. Newberry's was still in business next door to the museum. Brunswick Market occupied the space where the Acme and Roelke's once operated. At the time, Jerry's Liquors was next door to the market. On the north side of the street were Ralph Brown's real estate and H&R Block offices. Further down were Burns' Liquors and Payne's Pharmacy. (Photo by Blai...)
- 17:23, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Downtown Businesses 1982.jpg (The downtown business district on W. Potomac Street in 1982 when it was in its dying days as the railroad decreased its operations in Brunswick. Newberry's was still in business next door to the museum. Brunswick Market occupied the space where the Acme and Roelke's once operated. At the time, Jerry's Liquors was next door to the market. On the north side of the street were Ralph Brown's real estate and H&R Block offices. Further down were Burns' Liquors and Payne's Pharmacy. (Photo by Blai...)
- 17:13, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:F&M Bank Staff.jpg (Lee Smith behind the counter at the old F&M Bank on W. Potomac Street in 1982. The tellers on the right are Sheri Harrington and Ernestine Reynolds. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 17:13, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:F&M Bank Staff.jpg (Lee Smith behind the counter at the old F&M Bank on W. Potomac Street in 1982. The tellers on the right are Sheri Harrington and Ernestine Reynolds. (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown Businesses)
- 17:11, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Blair Harrington at Station.jpg (Self portrait of Blair Harrington at the westbound train station? (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown People)
- 17:11, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Blair Harrington at Station.jpg (Self portrait of Blair Harrington at the westbound train station? (Photo by Blair Harrington courtesy of Laura Alcarese) Category:Smoketown People)
- 17:05, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Lena Troxell at Kaplons.jpg (Mrs. Lena Troxell was a regular customer at Kaplon's Department Store. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries))
- 17:05, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Lena Troxell at Kaplons.jpg (Mrs. Lena Troxell was a regular customer at Kaplon's Department Store. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries))
- 17:02, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Railroad Doctor.jpg (A B&O doctor examining a patient--maybe 1950s? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 17:02, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Railroad Doctor.jpg (A B&O doctor examining a patient--maybe 1950s? (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 16:53, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:06B7D739-61D4-4508-ACED-6101A3E8FABA.jpeg to File:James "Punk" Youtz.jpeg
- 16:52, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:06B7D739-61D4-4508-ACED-6101A3E8FABA.jpeg (Punk Youtz at his desk working as a clerk at the Brunswick B&O Car Yard in the 1950s. He was a friend to many. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 16:52, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:06B7D739-61D4-4508-ACED-6101A3E8FABA.jpeg (Punk Youtz at his desk working as a clerk at the Brunswick B&O Car Yard in the 1950s. He was a friend to many. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Railroaders)
- 16:40, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:79426E21-D85C-40C0-8967-8952EF7714FA 1 201 a.jpeg to File:Cage Brothers.jpeg
- 16:39, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:79426E21-D85C-40C0-8967-8952EF7714FA 1 201 a.jpeg (A happy photo of Bob Cage hoisting his little brother Pete up to the roofline of the Cage family home on W. B Street. This was Bob’s 16th birthday on May 21, 1961. (Photo courtesy of A.F. "Pete" Cage) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 16:39, 7 November 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:79426E21-D85C-40C0-8967-8952EF7714FA 1 201 a.jpeg (A happy photo of Bob Cage hoisting his little brother Pete up to the roofline of the Cage family home on W. B Street. This was Bob’s 16th birthday on May 21, 1961. (Photo courtesy of A.F. "Pete" Cage) Category:Smoketown Kids)
- 13:22, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Family at Diamond Jubilee Parade.jpg (A young family getting ready to watch a parade in front of Kaplon’s on W. Potomac Street. Judging from the period headware, this photo was likely taken during the 1965 Diamond Jubilee parade. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 13:22, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Family at Diamond Jubilee Parade.jpg (A young family getting ready to watch a parade in front of Kaplon’s on W. Potomac Street. Judging from the period headware, this photo was likely taken during the 1965 Diamond Jubilee parade. (From the Myer Kaplon Photo Collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Parades and Celebrations)
- 13:18, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:Charlie & Evie McLane.jpg (A beautiful young couple, Evie & Charlie McLane pose on the steps of the old Wenner family home on W. Potomac Street--late 1940s? (Photo courtesy of Kelley McLane Bender) Category:Smoketown People)
- 13:18, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:Charlie & Evie McLane.jpg (A beautiful young couple, Evie & Charlie McLane pose on the steps of the old Wenner family home on W. Potomac Street--late 1940s? (Photo courtesy of Kelley McLane Bender) Category:Smoketown People)
- 13:03, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:S.W. George Store Foundation.jpg (A view of the foundation being laid for the S.W. George Hardware Store on W Potomac St. (Wenner Street at the time) in 1907 or '08. The backs of houses on Walnut Street are visible in the background as are the old barn and stables directly on the left. According to Randy George, "the stables were built years before and was where draft horses, wagons and equipment for tinning roofs were kept." The old structures are still standing. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Mays))
- 13:03, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:S.W. George Store Foundation.jpg (A view of the foundation being laid for the S.W. George Hardware Store on W Potomac St. (Wenner Street at the time) in 1907 or '08. The backs of houses on Walnut Street are visible in the background as are the old barn and stables directly on the left. According to Randy George, "the stables were built years before and was where draft horses, wagons and equipment for tinning roofs were kept." The old structures are still standing. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Mays))
- 12:46, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:German Crossing Ferry.bmp (The areas of Lovettsville and Brunswick were originally known as “The German Crossing” because German settlers migrated from York and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania ("Pennsylvania Dutch" or "Deutsch") to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. This is an early photo of the ferry sometime in the mid- to late-19th Century. In the 1720s trader Abraham Pennington became the first permanent settler and established a ferry across the Potomac River in 1731. The ferry continued operating well into t...)
- 12:46, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:German Crossing Ferry.bmp (The areas of Lovettsville and Brunswick were originally known as “The German Crossing” because German settlers migrated from York and Lancaster counties in Pennsylvania ("Pennsylvania Dutch" or "Deutsch") to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. This is an early photo of the ferry sometime in the mid- to late-19th Century. In the 1720s trader Abraham Pennington became the first permanent settler and established a ferry across the Potomac River in 1731. The ferry continued operating well into t...)
- 12:43, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:24265330-1AF3-4B92-BD77-0B62AC0C1309 1 201 a.jpeg to File:Mr. & Mrs. C.M. Wenner.jpeg
- 12:42, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:92823180 3121190291246049 6080634566748405760 o.jpg to File:Under the Bridge.jpg
- 12:40, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:IMG 6570.JPG to File:Sam Huffer & Carol Smith.JPG
- 12:38, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:IMG 6790.JPG to File:BHS Football Fireworks.JPG (BHS Football Fireworks)
- 12:35, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:BD330C1C-83A8-4042-B6BC-C8CA59723228 1 201 a.jpeg to File:Camp Greentop Dining Hall.jpeg
- 12:34, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:IMG 6451.jpeg to File:Camp Greentop Cabin.jpeg
- 12:33, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:244519877 10226783600446310 4762607446774886640 n.jpg to File:1956 Chevy Pumper Rolls Out.jpg
- 12:31, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:244641585 10226787069333030 5046227744615175706 n.jpg to File:Delivery of 1956 Chevy Pumper.jpg
- 12:29, 24 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs moved page File:46501202 10219316877539456 4609180446176051200 n.jpg to File:Jimmy Dean's Engine.jpg
- 22:49, 13 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:24265330-1AF3-4B92-BD77-0B62AC0C1309 1 201 a.jpeg (Portraits of the young couple Charles Malcolm (C.M.) and Edna Garrott Wenner, circa 1880s. The Wenners raised 8 children, including Brunswick Distinguished Citizens E. Virginia (Educator) and William B. Wenner (Farmer & Merchant), as well as grandson William W. Wenner (MD Appellate Judge). Like his distant cousin, W.W. Wenner in the west end of early Brunswick, C.M. Wenner had visions of prospering his growing family by selling lots on the 500 acre family farm that bordered both sides of N....)
- 22:49, 13 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:24265330-1AF3-4B92-BD77-0B62AC0C1309 1 201 a.jpeg (Portraits of the young couple Charles Malcolm (C.M.) and Edna Garrott Wenner, circa 1880s. The Wenners raised 8 children, including Brunswick Distinguished Citizens E. Virginia (Educator) and William B. Wenner (Farmer & Merchant), as well as grandson William W. Wenner (MD Appellate Judge). Like his distant cousin, W.W. Wenner in the west end of early Brunswick, C.M. Wenner had visions of prospering his growing family by selling lots on the 500 acre family farm that bordered both sides of N....)
- 18:05, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:IMG 6790.JPG (Great shot of the fireworks after the BHS Railroaders' Homecoming Game on 10/8/21. They won 29-27 over Liberty to improve their record to 5-1. (Photo by Courtney Twayne Allison))
- 18:05, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:IMG 6790.JPG (Great shot of the fireworks after the BHS Railroaders' Homecoming Game on 10/8/21. They won 29-27 over Liberty to improve their record to 5-1. (Photo by Courtney Twayne Allison))
- 18:00, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:92823180 3121190291246049 6080634566748405760 o.jpg (Great "under the bridge" photo of Brunswick by Jeff Pearl in September, 2020. This one is looking up S. Virginia Avenue towards W. Potomac Street. There are 4 historical landmarks, in addition to the bridge: 1) D.C. Weinbrenner Wholesale Warehouse: Red building to right of bridge at the foot of the hill. 2) The old Beall-McMurry house on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Potomac Street, which is possibly the oldest house in Brunswick. It is being restored after the terrible fire in June, 2...)
- 18:00, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:92823180 3121190291246049 6080634566748405760 o.jpg (Great "under the bridge" photo of Brunswick by Jeff Pearl in September, 2020. This one is looking up S. Virginia Avenue towards W. Potomac Street. There are 4 historical landmarks, in addition to the bridge: 1) D.C. Weinbrenner Wholesale Warehouse: Red building to right of bridge at the foot of the hill. 2) The old Beall-McMurry house on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Potomac Street, which is possibly the oldest house in Brunswick. It is being restored after the terrible fire in June, 2...)
- 17:43, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:IMG 6570.JPG ('70s flashback in real time to 2 beloved teachers at the recent 2021 Sizzling '70s Reunion. Sam Huffer and Carol Smith taught us how to let loose expressing ourselves in BHS plays, music and sports. (Photo courtesy of Joanna Feaster Henson))
- 17:43, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:IMG 6570.JPG ('70s flashback in real time to 2 beloved teachers at the recent 2021 Sizzling '70s Reunion. Sam Huffer and Carol Smith taught us how to let loose expressing ourselves in BHS plays, music and sports. (Photo courtesy of Joanna Feaster Henson))
- 17:42, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:244519877 10226783600446310 4762607446774886640 n.jpg (The 1956 Chevy Pumper rolls out. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum))
- 17:42, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:244519877 10226783600446310 4762607446774886640 n.jpg (The 1956 Chevy Pumper rolls out. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum))
- 17:40, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:244641585 10226787069333030 5046227744615175706 n.jpg (Delivery of a then new 1956 Chevy Pumper to the old Fire Hall (now Smoketown Brewery).Like almost all service vehicles in those days, Litten's Chevrolet-Olds dealership supplied them. The business operated on the western edge of Brunswick, which used to be a main entrance to town. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum))
- 17:40, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:244641585 10226787069333030 5046227744615175706 n.jpg (Delivery of a then new 1956 Chevy Pumper to the old Fire Hall (now Smoketown Brewery).Like almost all service vehicles in those days, Litten's Chevrolet-Olds dealership supplied them. The business operated on the western edge of Brunswick, which used to be a main entrance to town. (Photo taken from the home movies of Marvin Younkins, courtesy of the Younkins family and the Brunswick Heritage Museum))
- 17:31, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:46501202 10219316877539456 4609180446176051200 n.jpg (According to Jason Russell, this is the famous pumper that was dubbed "Jimmy Dean's Engine". The 1957 Chevrolet fire engine was so named because Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats appeared so often at the Brunswick Fire Hall in the 1950s, the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Dept was able to buy it. (Photo courtesy of Jason A. Russell))
- 17:31, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:46501202 10219316877539456 4609180446176051200 n.jpg (According to Jason Russell, this is the famous pumper that was dubbed "Jimmy Dean's Engine". The 1957 Chevrolet fire engine was so named because Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats appeared so often at the Brunswick Fire Hall in the 1950s, the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Dept was able to buy it. (Photo courtesy of Jason A. Russell))
- 17:28, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:IMG 5861.JPG (A promotional item from the Werntz Store on East Potomac Street that used to stand where the community garden is today. Introduced to Brunswick by the Kaplons, H.N. Werntz sold discount general merchandise to railroaders and their families (shoes, hats, work clothes, etc) , as well as groceries, which were available in the back of the building on 1st Avenue. (Photos courtesy of James R. Castle from the "History In Our Attics" series))
- 17:28, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:IMG 5861.JPG (A promotional item from the Werntz Store on East Potomac Street that used to stand where the community garden is today. Introduced to Brunswick by the Kaplons, H.N. Werntz sold discount general merchandise to railroaders and their families (shoes, hats, work clothes, etc) , as well as groceries, which were available in the back of the building on 1st Avenue. (Photos courtesy of James R. Castle from the "History In Our Attics" series))
- 17:27, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:IMG 5860.JPG (A promotional item from the Werntz Store on East Potomac Street that used to stand where the community garden is today. Introduced to Brunswick by the Kaplons, H.N. Werntz sold discount general merchandise to railroaders and their families (shoes, hats, work clothes, etc) , as well as groceries, which were available in the back of the building on 1st Avenue. (Photos courtesy of James R. Castle from the "History In Our Attics" series))
- 17:27, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:IMG 5860.JPG (A promotional item from the Werntz Store on East Potomac Street that used to stand where the community garden is today. Introduced to Brunswick by the Kaplons, H.N. Werntz sold discount general merchandise to railroaders and their families (shoes, hats, work clothes, etc) , as well as groceries, which were available in the back of the building on 1st Avenue. (Photos courtesy of James R. Castle from the "History In Our Attics" series))
- 17:24, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:15578271 10154262276795208 1518142801246346412 o.jpg (This safe deposit bag was used by W.B. Wenner and family members to deposit daily earnings from The City Meat Market on W. Potomac Street into the bank. According to Judge Bill Wenner, only family members were allowed to staff the cash register and drop off the daily proceeds. The store stood where the Ambulance Company resides today. The People's National Bank building still stands proudly across from Beans in the Belfry. In recent years, it was the home office of a printing company? (Pho...)
- 17:24, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:15578271 10154262276795208 1518142801246346412 o.jpg (This safe deposit bag was used by W.B. Wenner and family members to deposit daily earnings from The City Meat Market on W. Potomac Street into the bank. According to Judge Bill Wenner, only family members were allowed to staff the cash register and drop off the daily proceeds. The store stood where the Ambulance Company resides today. The People's National Bank building still stands proudly across from Beans in the Belfry. In recent years, it was the home office of a printing company? (Pho...)
- 17:10, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:IMG 3357.JPG (This photo was shot with an Olympus Pen F half frame camera on Agfachrome in the B&O railroad yard at Brunswick in 1976. According to Robert Foster, the engine looks like the engine was coming out of the roundhouse, just east of turntable. "Probably at fueling station that big Water Tank was on other side beside Roundhouse directly across from the Waste Treatment plant." (Photo by Ray Soderberg))
- 17:10, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:IMG 3357.JPG (This photo was shot with an Olympus Pen F half frame camera on Agfachrome in the B&O railroad yard at Brunswick in 1976. According to Robert Foster, the engine looks like the engine was coming out of the roundhouse, just east of turntable. "Probably at fueling station that big Water Tank was on other side beside Roundhouse directly across from the Waste Treatment plant." (Photo by Ray Soderberg))
- 17:07, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:IMG 6451.jpeg (The cabins where we slept at Camp Greentop looked a lot like this, but the beds weren't as nice in the late Sixties. Some memories include: Angela Berry Selby I stayed there in 92 and my cabin had metal cots. My cabin also had a fireplace. Not that we used it, but a baby ring-necked snake fell down the chimney and into the fireplace. 😳 Peter Wenner In the Fall of 1968, Marty Cusack kept us up laughing most of one night reciting the Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in line “look that up in your Fun...)
- 17:07, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:IMG 6451.jpeg (The cabins where we slept at Camp Greentop looked a lot like this, but the beds weren't as nice in the late Sixties. Some memories include: Angela Berry Selby I stayed there in 92 and my cabin had metal cots. My cabin also had a fireplace. Not that we used it, but a baby ring-necked snake fell down the chimney and into the fireplace. 😳 Peter Wenner In the Fall of 1968, Marty Cusack kept us up laughing most of one night reciting the Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in line “look that up in your Fun...)
- 16:41, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:BD330C1C-83A8-4042-B6BC-C8CA59723228 1 201 a.jpeg (Here's a photo of the Camp Greentop dining room and recreation hall, just as many will remember it in the Fall of whatever was your 6th grade year in elementary school all around Frederick County. There were some ghost stories and it was cold in the mountains. Here are some memories from Smoketown followers: Kelly Leigh I went to Valley Elementary. In 1977, I remember our camp counselor Tim Fogle died in a jeep accident the week after we went. We did a fundraiser for him. He was from Middle...)
- 16:41, 10 October 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:BD330C1C-83A8-4042-B6BC-C8CA59723228 1 201 a.jpeg (Here's a photo of the Camp Greentop dining room and recreation hall, just as many will remember it in the Fall of whatever was your 6th grade year in elementary school all around Frederick County. There were some ghost stories and it was cold in the mountains. Here are some memories from Smoketown followers: Kelly Leigh I went to Valley Elementary. In 1977, I remember our camp counselor Tim Fogle died in a jeep accident the week after we went. We did a fundraiser for him. He was from Middle...)
- 16:25, 19 September 2021 Pwenner talk contribs created page File:1971 BHS JV Football.jpeg (The BHS Junior Varsity football team in the Fall of 1971. After losing it's first two games to Boonsboro and Smithburg, the Railroaders finsihed the season by reeling off 6 straight victories to finish 6-2. Here's who was on the team: First row: Mike Barker (Manager), David Deavers, Kevin Barker, Chris Hoffman, Tim Schuster, Mike Stack, Steve Barnhart, David Hamilton, Todd Cummings, Tommy Ayers, Drew Hawes (Manager) Second Row: Steve Smith (Manager), Randy Carey, Steve Utterback, David Hou...)
- 16:25, 19 September 2021 Pwenner talk contribs uploaded File:1971 BHS JV Football.jpeg (The BHS Junior Varsity football team in the Fall of 1971. After losing it's first two games to Boonsboro and Smithburg, the Railroaders finsihed the season by reeling off 6 straight victories to finish 6-2. Here's who was on the team: First row: Mike Barker (Manager), David Deavers, Kevin Barker, Chris Hoffman, Tim Schuster, Mike Stack, Steve Barnhart, David Hamilton, Todd Cummings, Tommy Ayers, Drew Hawes (Manager) Second Row: Steve Smith (Manager), Randy Carey, Steve Utterback, David Hou...)