Virginia -- Buena Vista
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
African Americans
Balcony Downs
This file consists of an essay about Balcony Downs, detailing its history and also includes a critical evaluation of its architectural style. No date, no author.
Brady House, 1960-01-05
This file consists of a historic and architectural analysis of the Brady House at Buffalo Forge. The manuscript includes information on the construction of the forge, as well as first hand stories from the Brady's relayed to the author of the manuscript. Also includes photographs of key architectural features and sketches of forge design. Includes sketched floorplan. Written by Toon Tellegen.
Buena Vista Hotel, 1977
This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.
Buena Vista Presbyterian Church Register
This register of the Presbyterian Church of Buena Vista, Virginia was prepared during the pastorates of Reverend A.C. Hopkins and Reverend J.S. Montgomery, 1908-1926. It includes records of pastors, 1890-1924; elders, 1890-1925; deacons, 1912-1925; communicants, 1902-1926; baptisms, 1908-1924; marriages, 1925-1926; deaths, 1925-1926.
Buena Vista, Virginia
Buena Vista - Waverly, 1890
This file consists of a map of west Buenva Vista and Waverly from 1890.
Carter Farmhouse (Harbor Home), 1996
This record group contains papers and projects created by students as part of their coursework, such as honors theses and capstone papers.
Col Alto, 1952-07-27
This file consists of a typescript essay on the history of visitors, architecture, and ownership of Col Alto, a Roanoke Times article on a lawn party held at Col Alto, a letter from Mrs. Gordon G. Heiner, Jr. to Don Bruce McClelland related to a murder near Col Alto, and a printed copy of a Hampton Inn's historical description of the building.
Correspondences, 1890 - 1897
This folder contains letters written by and to the Shields family.
Dickinson Family Financial Records Collection
This collection contains ledgers, time books, check books, and other papers relating to the People's Bank of Buena Vista, Virginia and Dickinson Firebrick Company of Buena Vista, Virginia.
Fire Department
Includes two page Articles of Incorporation of Kerrs Creek Volunteer Fire Company, signed by members, July 19, 1960.
General, 1939-04-19
This file consists of a Rockbridge County News article on historic houses and land donations given to the county, as well as a typescript essay entitled "Historic and Romantic Balcony Downs," which recounts early Rockbridge County conflict with Native Americans.
History - 200th Birthday, 1978-08-20
This file includes card stock salutation from the city of Buena Vista to Lexington and Rockbridge County, celebrating their 200th birthday. Includes signature of major M.J. Brockenbrough. Held at Glen Maury Park.
Ironmasters
This file contains records related to the history of Ironworks in Rockbridge County. Includes typescript papers on Ironmasters, different iron works locations, extracts from law suits, newspaper clippings, biographical sketches, publication materials, and maps of Irish Creek.
Lee, Elijah , 1910
File includes an obituary of Mr. Lee, former Mayor of Buena Vista.
Main Street, 1974-03 - 1974-12
This file consists of monthly editions of Main Street magazine from March to December, 1974.