Noted Virginia Homes Highlight Historic Colonial Mansions
The Associated Press begins a seven part series on Virginia homes that cradle the nation's founders. From Monticello to Mount Vernon and Arlington, historic palaces along the James and Potomac reveal Virginia’s colonial past and its leaders. The piece notes Architectural variety and the simple, dignified environment that shaped early American life, citing sites around Williamsburg and other regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Associated Press
United States
America
Jamestown
York, James
Potomac
Rappahannock
Monticello
Arlington
Mount Vernon
Kenmore
Thomas Jefferson
Custisses
Lees
George Washington
Lewises
Brandon
Westover
Berkeley
Shirley
James
Harrisons
Byrds
Carters
Williamsburg
Tyler
Mountain View Social Notes Reflect Summer Visits
Mountain View residents report visits from New York City guests Russell Merriman and family and Virginia Agnes and Ruth Larrick, plus Winchester and Gore visitors. Local illness, travel to Winchester, and a new Ford bought by C M Rosenberger are noted as well as improved corn due to recent rains and abundant apples in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
E. A. Haines
Russell Merriman
Edna
Blanche
Helen
New York City
Boyd Larrick
Virginia Agnes
Ruth
Near Millwood
Cresswell
Winchester
Martha Frye
Hale Moore
Hayfield
Luther Crowser
Theodore
Hollis Clowser
Loring Clowser
Myrtle Clowser
C. M. Rosenberger
Public Sale Of Personal Property Near Bunker Hill
Sale at C N Porterfield residence one mile west of Bunker Hill on Branch road on Wednesday August 25 1926 beginning at 10 oclock. Animals include four work mares 17 head cattle eleven milk cows one calf at side and other milking cows, four heifers one bull 40 breeding ewes one buck and hogs a variety plus farming and dairy implements. Berkeley county terms. Presbyterian ladies will serve dinner. Porterfield Hoffman Lewis Auds Clendening Clerk.
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Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
the Presbyterian Church
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Wewees
BSSG
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Buttek Ae
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BUICK
H. W. Ebert
Winchester Garage
William Hollis Clowser, Jr
Bessie Clowser
Fietta Rosenberger
Detroit
Michigan
James Lockhart
William
N. Lockhart
Gore
William Racey
Joseph Frye
Hollis Clowsers
Robert Fout
C. N
Porterfield
Hoffman & Lewis
A. J. Clendening
Shenandoah Motor CO
Nash Dealers
A. Schmidt
Cc. H. Shutte
Handley School
Jno. S. Solenberger & Co
VA. Motor CO
Loudoun Street
C. B. Organ
Rouss Garage
Braddock ST
C. IL Brumback
Hansbrough and Carter
Hansbrough & Ter
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