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The photo at left, taken in 1960 by renowned local photographer, Sylvester Snyder, highlights Main Street's striking architectural streetscape. The view from this vantage point is nearly the same today, minus the forest of antennas visible on the rooftops.
10 paź 2023 · On Waynesboro’s Main Street, the town earns a high grade for its balance of architectural variety and thoughtful preservation. A walking tour along this nostalgic street reveals fascinating structural details easily missed while riding in a passing car. Waynesboro’s original 90 downtown lots were laid out by founder John Wallace in 1797. The
Waynesboro Historical Society, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. 1,534 likes · 266 were here. Your source for Waynesboro history, genealogy, and preservation information. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat;
Waynesboro Historical Society, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. 943 likes · 315 talking about this · 2 were here. The Waynesboro Historical Society strives to preserve the historical resources of our town,...
5 lis 2023 · Sylvester Snyder made the ordinary extraordinary as he captured the sights and people of Waynesboro – the community where he lived for nearly a century. “Sylvester Snyder’s Waynesboro,” a book of more than 280 of his photographs, is being published by Antietam Historical Association and will be available Dec. 9.
9 sty 2024 · Sylvester Snyder lived 99 productive years with intent eyes focused on Waynesboro. The mechanical engineer turned hobbyist photographer compiled an outstanding body of award-winning work- documenting his hometown with images that create nostalgic impressions.
Beginning with memories from an aged former slave dating back to 1807, the story includes descriptions of the old town at various times in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, the early plight of children, a visit to the John Bell Pottery Shop, the Underground Railroad, the excitement of Civil War days, the arrival and disappearance of two ra...
