Abandoned Properties

Item set

Title
Abandoned Properties
Date
2019
Description
Photographs and descriptions of abandoned and vintage properties.
Contributor
Reed, Darryl (photographer)
Subject
Abandoned; condemned; vacant;
Type
image/jpeg
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Spatial Coverage
Botetourt County, Virginia

Items

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3 item sets

37 items

  • Almshouse

    Image 1 - Newspaper article titled, "Strange Life of Musician Ends." which reads, " Studied Music With Royalty, but Dies in Botetourt Almshouse. Roanoke, Va.. June 7.--In the death of Joseph Margrave in the Botetourt County Almshouse, about three miles from Fincastle, Wednesday, the final chapter was written in a pitiful history of misfortune and suffering. Margrave was a professor of music, graduated from one of the most famous schools of Germany. His talent and efficiency were beyond question, yet his eccentric nature, it is believed, had served as a bar to high attainments in his profession. Although he died in a county institution and had been an object of charity in Botetourt for several years, almost $1,000 in cash was found among his personal belongings. The body was interred at the almshouse where Margrave died. No one knew Margrave's age. He had lived in Botetourt County for years had taught music in a majority of the most prominent families in that section. About three years ago he was stricken with cancer and practically abandoned professional and business activities. since, he had lived from house to house. About November 1, last, his condition became so grave that he was sent to the almshouse where he could receive more constant attention that it was possible for his personal sympathizers to extend. His suffering from this time until his death had been intense. The dead musician held a diploma from a German school of music, showing he had graduated with first honors. He often spoke of his career as a student and of his association with persons of noble birth during his early career. He was an only child, and his parents are both dead. One son lives on Potts Creek, in Botetourt County. His wife was separated from his some years ago. Notwithstanding Mr. Margrave had been unfortunate in business transactions and was regarded penniless, $343 cash was found after he died in the pockets of an old and much-worn pair of trousers belonging to him. It is supposed he had saved this sum from the proceeds of musical entertainments in which he had participated before the dread malady ended his career. This small hoard will go to his son, who, so far as is known, is his only living relative, except his wife, whom he was divorced from years ago. "

  • Big Hill Service Station

    Image 1: A color photograph of the Big Hill Service Station.

  • Botetourt Camp 25

    Two newspaper articles about State Prison "Camp 25" in Botetourt County. The first article describes the beginning of construction, and the second article describes the closing of the prison.

  • Brugh Barn

    Image 1: A color photograph of Brugh Barn. The barn was donated to the Baptist Home by the Brugh family, where it was purchased by Warren Stevens. The Lumber was repurposed when it was demolished.

  • Canning Factory in Lithia

    Photographs of the canning factory in Lithia, which was originally a power house for the Lithia Mines.

  • Chimney at Rebecca Furnace

    Image 1: A color photograph of the chimney at Rebecca Furnace.

  • Chimney on Allen Branch Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the chimney on Allen Branch Road.

  • Chimney on Davis Run Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the chimney on Davis Run Road.

  • Cloverdale Furnace

    Image 1: A color photograph of Cloverdale Furnace.

  • Colon Hollow Cabin

    Image 1: A color photograph of the Colon Hollow Cabin.

  • Fringers Store - Lithia

    Image 1: A color photograph of Fringers Store

  • Garst Mill

    A black and white photo of the Garst Mill, which is no longer in existence.

  • Haden Road Cabin

    Image 1: A color photograph of Haden Road Cabin by Daryl Reed Photography

  • Hammit Farm

    Image 1: A color photograph of Hammit Farm.

  • Home in Springwood

    Image 1: A color photograph of the home in Springwood.

  • Hotel on Cedar Bluff

    Image 1: A color photograph of the hotel on Cedar Bluff.

  • Hotel on Indian Rock Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the hotel on Indian Rock Road.

  • House at Rebecca

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house at Rebecca.

  • House behind Indian Rock Church

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house behind Indian Rock Church.

  • House in Springwood

    Image 1: A color photograph of a house in Springwood

  • House near Anderson Cemetery

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house near Anderson Cemetary.

  • House on Branchwater Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Branchwater Road.

  • House on Coffey Rd

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Coffey Road.

  • House on Craigs Creek Rd #2

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Craigs Creek Road.

  • House on Craigs Creek Road #1

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Craigs Creek Road.

  • House on Craigs Creek Road #3

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Craigs Creek Road.

  • House on Craigs Creek Valley Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Craigs Creek Valley Road.

  • House on Daggers Spring Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Dagger Spring Road.

  • House on Mt. Moriah and Old Fincastle Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on the corner of Mt. Moriah and Old Fincastle Road.

  • House on Rolling Hills Rd

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Rolling Hills Road.

  • House on Tucker Farm Rd

    Image 1: A color photograph of the house on Tucker Farm Road.

  • Housmans Store, Springwood

    Image 1: A newspaper clipping with a photograph captioned " Mr. and Mrs. Hub Housman stand beside the potbellied stove that warms their country store."

  • Jennings Creek Tavern

    Jennings Creek Tavern The tavern was the childhood home of Maggie Vera Bryan (1899-1974). Her parents were Lewis Marshall Bryan (1854-1922) and Mary E. Bryan (1858-1926). The grave of L. M. Bryan & Mary E Bryan are in the Watson Cemetery. Image 1 is a black and white photo of Jennings Creek Tavern, undated. Image 2 is a newspaper clipping from The Fincastle Herald. Image 3 is a color photo of Jennings Creek Tavern, undated. Image 4 "In a tiny log cabin twelve miles northeast of Buchanan high in the Jefferson National Forest live these two elderly ladies of the past whose combined age is 164 years. Holding an ancient turkey wing used in pioneer days to fan the blaze in starting firest is Mrs. Virginia A. Musgrove, 78. At her side is her sister, Miss Betty Powell, 86, holding an ancient flatiron, said to be over 100 years old. The father of the sisters was a Civil War veteran and, memories remarkably bright, they recall many war experiences of the homefolks of the Jennings Creek section where they live. The cabin in the background, also more than 100 years old, stands a quarter of a mile from the nearest house. Mrs. Musgrove visited Bedford about 30 years ago, that town being the ... either of the women has ever seen. (Times Staff Photo--Hood)"

  • Obenshain Store

    Image 1: A color photograph of Obenshain Store.

  • Princess Furnace 1877-1908

    Image 1: A black and white photograph of Princess Furnace taken by Ed McCoy.

  • Rock wall on Poor Farm Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the rock wall on Poor Farm Road.

  • Store on Craigs Creek Road

    Image 1: A color photograph of the store on Craigs Creek Road.