This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Walnut Nails and Old Wood Span a Virginia Tale
Curious discovery in a walnut plank used for Elyza Savings Bank interior reveals an old lead bullet split in half. The piece, grown over a century, prompts reflections on colonial nails and wartime destruction, as region’s walnut scarcity drives rising value and crafts revival.
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Pearl L. Lord
Elyria Lumber & Coal Company
Elyza Savings & Trust Company
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