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File:Eastbound Station.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photograph shows two men standing in front of the Eastbound station. This station was located opposite of the current Westbound station, on the canal(885 × 588 (118 KB)) - 10:14, 18 June 2020File:YMCA Menu January 1, 1948.pdf (category Castle Collection YMCA) (1,558 × 2,141 (56.14 MB)) - 13:44, 5 February 2020- 8 members (8 subcategories, 0 files) - 16:47, 4 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection Schools (category Castle Collection)3 members (0 subcategories, 3 files) - 09:18, 5 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection Business (category Castle Collection)13 members (0 subcategories, 13 files) - 13:26, 7 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection People (category Castle Collection)7 members (0 subcategories, 7 files) - 13:26, 7 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection History (category Castle Collection)2 members (0 subcategories, 2 files) - 18:16, 20 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection Railroad (category Castle Collection)25 members (0 subcategories, 25 files) - 09:19, 5 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection Books (category Castle Collection)4 members (0 subcategories, 4 files) - 13:26, 7 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection YMCA (category Castle Collection)15 members (0 subcategories, 15 files) - 13:26, 7 February 2020
- Category:Castle Collection Fire Department (category Castle Collection)3 members (0 subcategories, 3 files) - 13:26, 7 February 2020
File:Charles Gregory's Potomac Bakery making deliveries in 1904 from Jim Castle Collection.jpg (1,915 × 1,286 (504 KB)) - 23:19, 24 May 2018File:Kaplan 1913 Advertising.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) (1,080 × 705 (163 KB)) - 13:38, 5 February 2020File:Volleyball 1940 Team.jpg (category Castle Collection Schools) This photo, from the 1940 BHS Yearbook, shows the 1940 Volleyball Team. This item is highlighted on page 69 of History in Our Attics(1,869 × 1,262 (595 KB)) - 18:24, 20 February 2020File:Eastbound Hump Tower.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photograph shows the Eastbound Hump Tower. Workers in this tower directed the switching of cars to be reclassified for their new Eastbound destination(633 × 316 (50 KB)) - 15:24, 29 June 2020File:YMCA Bowling Alley 1929.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) This 1929 photo shows the bowling alley that was located in the basement of the Brunswick B&O RR YMCA.(1,522 × 960 (473 KB)) - 15:51, 22 May 2020File:Rail Yard Construction (4).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) we can see an early marked B&O gondola car as well as a horse and wagon cart. These photos are highlighted on page 19 of History in Our Attics:(1,100 × 480 (144 KB)) - 18:51, 4 February 2020File:Rail Yard Construction (5).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) photo shows steam shovels, a work crew, and many railroad cars in the yard. photo is highlighted on page 19 of History in Our Attics(1,373 × 652 (300 KB)) - 18:52, 4 February 2020File:Fire Destroyes the YMCA.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) Operations were normal on November 8, 1980 until nightfall. Sometime that night, an electrical short in the first floor office and lobby created a fire(783 × 960 (130 KB)) - 15:37, 1 June 2020File:YMCA Lobby in 1929.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) This photo shows the lobby of the Brunswick B&O RR YMCA in 1929. The lobby provided chairs for railroad men both current and retired, to relax and congregate(1,080 × 751 (258 KB)) - 15:52, 22 May 2020File:East Car Yard 1925.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) One of my favorite photos from my collection is from 1925. This photo shows the East Car Yard. The photo demonstrates how busy the car yard was. What interesting(2,048 × 1,588 (501 KB)) - 10:07, 5 February 2020File:Rail Yard Construction (3).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This enlargement of the yard photo shows workers moving track rail. Notice the other details in the photo such as the wheelbarrow, the rail and ties on(922 × 960 (286 KB)) - 18:49, 4 February 2020File:Rail Yard Construction (6).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) When we zoom in on this section of the photo, we can see a track car (wagon) and an old abandoned building in the background. Also, notice the electric(506 × 677 (78 KB)) - 18:53, 4 February 2020File:Brunswick Garage Ad 1923.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) This is a 1923 ad for the Brunswick Garage. The Brunswick Garage is the building that is currently located across from Brunswick City Hall. The business(843 × 1,348 (269 KB)) - 10:12, 18 June 2020File:History In Our Attics Volumn II.jpg (category Castle Collection Books) (420 × 666 (34 KB)) - 14:54, 5 February 2020File:Evelyn Darr Retirement March 18, 1981.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) (843 × 893 (112 KB)) - 15:41, 22 May 2020File:Medora Elgin Brady (no date given).jpg (category Castle Collection People) (972 × 1,194 (233 KB)) - 12:09, 4 October 2020File:BHS Girls Basketball Team 1940.jpg (category Castle Collection Schools) This photo is from the 1940 BHS Yearbook showing the 1940 BHS Girls Basketball Team. This item is highlighted on page 68 of History in Our Attics(1,829 × 1,272 (754 KB)) - 10:20, 5 February 2020File:YMCA First Haircut 1979 - Jamie Haw.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) (960 × 516 (44 KB)) - 13:39, 5 February 2020File:Fire Department Dance Circa 1950s.jpg (category Castle Collection Fire Department) Jim Castle: This is from 1950's. Marvin Carroll was a very talented Steel Guitar player who also played with Jimmy Dean. Courtesy of Jason A. Russell(720 × 960 (88 KB)) - 08:13, 30 August 2020File:Basketball 1970, Raleigh Boaze and Dave McLane.jpg (category Castle Collection Schools) (673 × 960 (150 KB)) - 20:37, 4 February 2020File:YMCA Secretary, Marvin E. Younkins.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) A very popular Brunswick YMCA Secretary, Marvin E. Younkins, welcomes a railroader to the Brunswick YMCA in the early 1950's. This photo was created for(1,080 × 819 (122 KB)) - 15:39, 1 June 2020File:Rail Yard Construction (1).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) These photographs date from the early 1900's and show the ongoing construction of the Brunswick Railroad Yard. More specifically, these photos show the(2,048 × 1,239 (762 KB)) - 18:46, 4 February 2020File:Rail Yard Construction (2).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) These photographs date from the early 1900's and show the ongoing construction of the Brunswick Railroad Yard. More specifically, these photos show the(2,048 × 1,388 (938 KB)) - 18:46, 4 February 2020File:YMCA cultivated area in front.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) THis 1910 photo shows a cultivated area in front of the YMCA. The front of the building faced the railroad. This photo shows both the YMCA and the hospital(1,755 × 960 (394 KB)) - 18:10, 1 June 2020File:New York Life Insurance Company 1946 Calendar.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) (672 × 1,098 (218 KB)) - 13:38, 5 February 2020File:Engine, 2-8-2, in Brunswick, circa 1910.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) (1,519 × 960 (312 KB)) - 10:10, 18 June 2020File:Brunswick Roundhouse Post Card 1907.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This postcard is postmarked 1907. The postcard shows the "new" Brunswick Roundhouse that replaced the "old" Brunswick Roundhouse. The original roundhouse(2,012 × 1,241 (1.03 MB)) - 10:08, 5 February 2020File:Official Directory of Frederick City and Frederick County.jpg (category Castle Collection History) (647 × 960 (161 KB)) - 18:16, 20 February 2020File:Fire damage to the Brunswick B&O RR YMCA..jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) (1,080 × 820 (214 KB)) - 15:35, 1 June 2020File:A diesel engine derailment in 1977 (1).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photo shows a diesel engine derailment in 1977, the Brunswick Roundhouse can be seen in the background. These photos are highlighted on page 22 of(1,835 × 1,202 (390 KB)) - 09:53, 5 February 2020File:History In Our Attics, Volumn I.jpg (category Castle Collection Books) History in Our Attics:Photos and Documents of Brunswick, Maryland: Volume I This is the book that got it all started. Drafted for years in my head, it(705 × 960 (129 KB)) - 10:15, 5 February 2020File:Vivian Smith and Jenny Jones, June 2021.jpg (category Castle Collection People) From Jenny Jones Facebook page: Wishing my wonderful mom a very very happy birthday. She is so special and I pray her day will be also. Love you Mom.(600 × 517 (48 KB)) - 18:16, 30 June 2021File:Bank of Brunswick 1953 (1).jpg (category Castle Collection Business) Operating a bank in a railroad town meant you needed to have a train logo on your checks. This check, drawn on the Bank of Brunswick was payable to J.(1,767 × 635 (221 KB)) - 18:21, 20 February 2020File:Bank of Brunswick 1953 (2).jpg (category Castle Collection Business) Operating a bank in a railroad town meant you needed to have a train logo on your checks. This check, drawn on the Bank of Brunswick was payable to J.(1,926 × 793 (297 KB)) - 18:22, 20 February 2020File:H.N. Werntz in Brunswick, MD..jpg (category Castle Collection Business) H.N Werntz operated a store on East Potomac Street. Beginning as a grocery and dry goods store, clothing was later added. Pictured is an advertising pocket(881 × 200 (21 KB)) - 17:03, 21 October 2021File:Grove's on East Potomac Street.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) In 1910, when this ad was published in the Brunswick Herald, streets were dirt and certainly muddy when it rained. Wooden plank boards were placed in front(1,455 × 784 (384 KB)) - 10:28, 18 June 2020File:Harvey Bickel, the Brunswick YMCA General Secretary.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) This is a 1929 photo of Harvey Bickel, the Brunswick YMCA General Secretary. The General Secretary, also called the Secretary, managed the operations of(843 × 1,355 (269 KB)) - 15:45, 1 June 2020File:Potomac Bakery, Charles Gregory owner in 1904.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) On this date in 1904, Charles Gregory posed for this photograph, while making home deliveries. Gregory was an early baker in Brunswick. His bakery, Potomac(1,915 × 1,286 (623 KB)) - 09:43, 5 February 2020File:A diesel engine derailment in 1977 (2).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) this photo shows a diesel engine derailment in 1977, Charlie Smith has his back to the camera in front of his oil truck. He is removing the diesel from(1,829 × 1,179 (393 KB)) - 09:55, 5 February 2020File:B&O Shops Post Card 1908.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This postcard is postmarked 1908. The postcard shows the B&O Shops in Brunswick. Some things to notice: You can see where an artist outlined some objects(1,987 × 1,013 (1.02 MB)) - 10:09, 5 February 2020File:B&O Engine 1913.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) Photos and documents of Brunswick, MD: Volume I Other Books by James R. Castle: History in Our Attics:Photos and Documents of Brunswick, MD:Volume II History(2,087 × 801 (280 KB)) - 18:35, 4 February 2020File:Ghost, Myths, and Legends of a Historic Railroad Town 2020.jpg (category Castle Collection Books) book by James Castle, published in 2020(1,529 × 2,346 (891 KB)) - 12:38, 11 November 2020File:Fire Damage to the Brunswick B&O RR YMCA (2).jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) (1,080 × 783 (175 KB)) - 15:36, 1 June 2020File:Union picnic to be held at Brunswick City Park.jpg (category Castle Collection History) This World War II era poster advertised a union picnic to be held at Brunswick City Park. All proceeds would be used to buy war bonds.(1,146 × 1,589 (535 KB)) - 08:18, 30 August 2020File:Jacobs & Ephraim, 24 West Potomac Street around 1909..jpg (category Castle Collection Business) This rare advertising piece is a shoe horn from Jacobs & Ephraim who operated a clothing store at 24 West Potomac Street around 1909. Ironically I purchased(2,021 × 772 (275 KB)) - 10:25, 18 June 2020File:Wreck on the line between Brunswick and Knoxville (1).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) Railroading is a dangerous job. In the cab or in the yard, danger lurks everywhere. These two photographs show an early wreck on the line between Brunswick(2,025 × 1,235 (679 KB)) - 09:48, 5 February 2020File:Wreck on the line between Brunswick and Knoxville (2).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) Railroading is a dangerous job. In the cab or in the yard, danger lurks everywhere. These two photographs show an early wreck on the line between Brunswick(1,844 × 1,090 (412 KB)) - 09:49, 5 February 2020File:J.E. Clark YMCA Membership Dues March 1, 1913.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) J.E. Clark paid $5.00 for his annual regular membership to the Brunswick YMCA that was paid up until March 1, 1913. The membership card was signed by Brunswick(569 × 367 (79 KB)) - 15:44, 22 May 2020File:William L. Gross' General Store 1913 (1).jpg (category Castle Collection Business) William L. Gross, founder of William L. Gross' General Store, was an active citizen and a staunch democrat. He ran once for for the first Town Council(607 × 463 (95 KB)) - 18:26, 20 February 2020File:Ed Monaghan, George Hoffman, Donald Myers (left to right).jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) We always post pictures of equipment, but these are the guys who kept it running. Brunswick shop in the early 80’s. Left to Right, Ed Monaghan (not sure(720 × 540 (75 KB)) - 11:31, 24 April 2020File:H.N. Werntz in Brunswick, MD, Red Goose Shoes.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) H.N Werntz operated a store on East Potomac Street. Beginning as a grocery and dry goods store, clothing was later added. Pictured is an advertising pocket(2,021 × 465 (124 KB)) - 10:22, 18 June 2020File:Dr. Levin West's YMCA membership card from 1931.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) This is Dr. Levin West's YMCA membership card from 1931. He was issued membership number 694. Dr. West was born in Petersville, MD and graduated from the(1,084 × 696 (257 KB)) - 15:38, 1 June 2020File:Arden Webber on a B&O Wrecking Crane in Brunswick.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photo shows my Great-Uncle, Arden Webber on a B&O Wrecking Crane in Brunswick. These cranes were used to pick up derailed engines and cars as well(681 × 960 (84 KB)) - 09:57, 5 February 2020File:B&O Wrecking Crane assisting with maintenance on the Brunswick Turntable.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photo shows the a B&O Wrecking Crane assisting with maintenance on the Brunswick Turntable, near the Brunswick Roundhouse. This item is highlighted(685 × 960 (91 KB)) - 10:03, 5 February 2020File:History in Our Attics, Photos and Documents of Brunswick, MD Volume III.jpg (category Castle Collection Books) (386 × 499 (32 KB)) - 18:30, 20 February 2020File:Last passenger train between Brunswick and Hagerstown on november 1, 1949.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photo shows the last passenger train between Brunswick and Hagerstown on November 1, 1949. Pictured are Earl Kelly, Agent, M.L. Hollar, Engineer,(843 × 1,281 (127 KB)) - 15:18, 1 June 2020File:Brunswick YMCA Secretary Glenn Moler attempts to open the safe.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) Brunswick YMCA Secretary Glenn Moler attempts to open the safe on the morning after the fire. He later told me that he was so shook up over the situation(1,080 × 833 (180 KB)) - 15:34, 1 June 2020File:Document detailing a freight train derailment in Sykesville, Maryland, 1949.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) Not only did train wrecks create a mess on the tracks and endanger lives, they generated much paperwork. This item is just the first page of a ten page(844 × 960 (195 KB)) - 10:01, 5 February 2020File:Chick's Taxi which operated in the late 1940's and early 1950's.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) Brunswick had many cab and taxi services over the years including Chick's Taxi which operated in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Pictured is an advertising(827 × 1,149 (265 KB)) - 10:18, 18 June 2020File:Wesley Howard, Jr. , at age 71.jpg (category Castle Collection People) Black History Month in Brunswick John Wesley Howard, Jr. When designated as a Brunswick Distinguished Citizen in 1984, John Wesley Howard, Jr. , at age(649 × 960 (80 KB)) - 18:11, 20 February 2020File:Brunswick Fire Company paid Walter S. Rice $52.94 for his services.jpg (category Castle Collection Fire Department) On this date in 1956, The Brunswick Fire Company paid Walter S. Rice $52.94 for his services as a paid driver. Walter lived in the fire hall, now Smoketown(1,807 × 659 (260 KB)) - 10:11, 5 February 2020File:Richard Magalis and YMCA Secretary Glenn Moler at the temporary YMCA office on Potomac Street.jpg (category Castle Collection YMCA) (1,780 × 956 (322 KB)) - 15:32, 1 June 2020File:Dr. William Henry Bell.jpg (category Castle Collection People) Dr. William Henry Bell William Henry Bell's life story is as interesting as any work of fiction. Bell was born in Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Africa around the(640 × 480 (91 KB)) - 10:17, 5 February 2020File:Union ribbons were issued by the various railroad trade unions and worn for various occasions.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) Union ribbons were issued by the various railroad trade unions and worn for various occasions. The black side was worn for funerals and the colorful side(370 × 911 (74 KB)) - 15:17, 29 June 2020File:Fire Department 2012 - Company 5 Serving the Community for 115 Years from The Maryland Fie Dispatch, June 2012 (7).jpg (category Castle Collection Fire Department) (1,425 × 3,147 (1.52 MB)) - 10:02, 7 October 2020File:S. J. Thomas a jewelry Repair store near the railroad depot in the early 1900's.jpg (category Castle Collection Business) This rare ink blotter is from S. J. Thomas who had a jewelry Repair store near the railroad depot in the early 1900's. This business would have been located(1,779 × 651 (474 KB)) - 10:26, 18 June 2020File:B&O Wreck Crane assisting with maintenance of the turntable at Brunswick. The Roundhouse is in the background..jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photo shows a B&O Wreck Crane assisting with maintenance of the turntable at Brunswick. The Roundhouse is in the background. This item is highlighted(733 × 960 (96 KB)) - 10:05, 5 February 2020File:Johnny Lewis Ayers, with Dick Arvin, E.M. Lowell, and Carroll Phillips on a B&O Wreck Crane in Brunswick.jpg (category Castle Collection Railroad) This photo shows another Great-Uncle, Johnny Lewis Ayers, with Dick Arvin, E.M. Lowell, and Carroll Phillips on a B&O Wreck Crane in Brunswick. This item(678 × 960 (116 KB)) - 09:58, 5 February 2020File:Mary Pauline Brooks lived to be 106 years old.jpg (category Castle Collection People) Miss Mary Pauline Brooks (1869-1975) Known as "Aunt Pauline", "Miss Pauline" and "Mrs. Brooks", Mary Pauline Brooks lived to be 106 years old, the eldest(604 × 414 (45 KB)) - 10:13, 5 February 2020File:George Samuel (Sammy) Streams.jpg (category Castle Collection People) George Samuel "Sammy" Streams George Samuel Streams was born on August 14, 1893 in the old School House in Knoxville (later known as Compher's Crossroads(720 × 556 (52 KB)) - 10:19, 5 February 2020File:Wesley Howard, Jr. , at age 71, was the oldest active member of the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Company..jpg (category Castle Collection People) John Wesley Howard, Jr. When designated as a Brunswick Distinguished Citizen in 1984, John Wesley Howard, Jr. , at age 71, was the oldest active member(581 × 960 (89 KB)) - 18:13, 20 February 2020File:New York Methodist- 1906- from The Brunswick Citizen, June 26, 2006.pdf (matches file content) cut down and the grassy corner lot soon to be developed. From the Castle Collection. cl/ C,/,7e n l-l ,tl svr/ r a/ ; r/a e 19OO(1,275 × 1,650 (907 KB)) - 15:28, 10 November 2018File:Bill Dunn.jpg find Bill Dunn to help locate a lost car." (Photo courtesy of the Castle Collection) Comment from Phil Lowery: I would ride my bike down the gravel behind(956 × 655 (70 KB)) - 23:18, 24 May 2018File:YMCA Barbershop early 1960's George Merriman and Larry Buzzard the barbers The customers Peck Porter and Gary Greenfield.jpg YMCA Barbershop Courtesy James Castle Collection(960 × 946 (162 KB)) - 20:03, 2 April 2019File:Bethany Lutheran, Views of Bethany from The Brunswick Citizen, June 18, 2007.pdf (matches file content) to1"t ffi ffi-: the tower (in the middle photo) is gone. From the Castle Collection. , "' /L.cr4 it/eco CH U R(H E5 Bible Adventures at Bethany Youngsters(1,275 × 1,650 (1.21 MB)) - 07:47, 11 November 2018File:Rambling Bill Dunn at the Brunswick YMCA..jpg find Bill Dunn to help locate a lost car." (Photo courtesy of the Castle Collection) David Mcintosh My father said Bill could add the numbers of the cars(956 × 655 (70 KB)) - 10:53, 24 October 2019File:Canal Articles - 2012.pdf (matches file content) by )ames R. Castle 01 Qcfobq 13, the C&O Canal Associarion received the Chesapeake and IN says Photo from the James R. Castle Collection. funding,(1,650 × 1,275 (1.3 MB)) - 10:34, 23 November 2018File:Brunswick History Commission adds Castle Book from The Brunswick Citizen, August 11, 2016.pdf (matches file content) Commission adds to local book collection Jlq6 :,:: ffi ' Brunswiok HistotY-" Commission 'is hdding volumes to its collection of b'ooksl abouP Brunswick(1,275 × 1,654 (1.03 MB)) - 20:52, 6 January 2019File:Jim Castle from the Attic from The Brunswick Citizen, September 10, 2015.pdf (matches file content) years," says Castle, who represents the sixth generation of his family in the the Brunswick/Pleasant Valley area. "You look back over a collection like this(1,275 × 1,650 (1.93 MB)) - 18:41, 1 February 2019File:History in Our Attics, Jim Castle History Book (2) 2014.pdf (matches file content) Citizen. Rebecca O'Leary Curator of Brunswick Heritage Museum says, "James' collection of photographs and Brunswick ephemera is a treasure trove of Brunswick(1,275 × 1,650 (992 KB)) - 11:13, 23 November 2018File:Brunswick Heritage Museum's collection of antique garments, The Frederick News-Post, October 6, 2022.pdf (matches file content) to care for their collection of approximately 200 historical garments that date from the late 1700s through the mid-20th century, Castle said. Don ated by(1,275 × 1,650 (1.88 MB)) - 13:37, 23 October 2022File:Museum 2021 welcomed a donation, July 2, 2021.jpg aunt, Judith Patricia Ellenburg, the image was discovered in a larger collection of glass slides of the B&O Railroad and shows a view of the C&O Canal(526 × 705 (57 KB)) - 13:40, 16 July 2021File:Myer Kaplon photo of a covered bridge.jpg (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) James Robert Castle: That is exactly how the(990 × 699 (98 KB)) - 13:30, 20 November 2019File:Museum 2018, Luggage Cart,Westley White, Kimberlee Butler, Phillips Wisor and Norm Cornelius October 25, 2018.JPG him. Among the collection was a B&O Railroad cart that had been sitting in the Smiths’ backyard for many years. Sometime later, Jim Castle noted in conversation(5,152 × 3,864 (5.49 MB)) - 10:01, 31 January 2019