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15 August 2020

• 07:0207:02, 15 August 2020 diff hist +87‎ N File:Masonic 2020 Lodge 191, Past Master George Spielman from The Frederick News-Post, August 15, 2020.jpg ‎ From the Frederick News-Post, August 15, 2020 Category:Organizations current

14 August 2020

• 15:1715:17, 14 August 2020 diff hist +75‎ N File:Flood 1936 wholesale house out of service, Old Brunswick Mill, bridge and former toll house, Spring 1936.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent Category:City of Brunswick current
• 15:1615:16, 14 August 2020 diff hist +75‎ N File:Flood 1936 Walnut Street, Spring 1936.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent Category:City of Brunswick current
• 15:1615:16, 14 August 2020 diff hist +75‎ N File:Flood 1936 - Va end of the Potomac River Bridge at Brunswick.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent Category:City of Brunswick current
• 11:4211:42, 14 August 2020 diff hist +1,388‎ N File:Bible Club 2000.jpg ‎ This photo is from 2000 and shows the members and advisor of the Bible Club at BHS. The Bible Club began each meeting with the Lord's Prayer and often included scripture readings and follow up discussions. Club members also would make plans for upcoming projects such as Christmas caroling at local nursing homes, adopting a family for Christmas, as well as other projects throughout the year focusing on helping the needy in the greater Brunswick school district community. Bill at one time wa... current
• 11:4111:41, 14 August 2020 diff hist +32‎ File:Glenn Cooper circa 1970s.jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 11:4111:41, 14 August 2020 diff hist +442‎ N File:Glenn Cooper circa 1970s.jpg ‎ Glenn Cooper shows off his famous rock collection at an early Potomac River Festival exhibit in the old Kaplon building. Brunswick and its surroundings have always provided a fertile ground for folks interested in geology. Can anybody identify the father with his kids? Photo most likely from the early- to mid-'70s. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries)
• 11:3911:39, 14 August 2020 diff hist +386‎ N File:Bill Mohler Summer 1977.jpg ‎ This was one of a series of Myer Kaplon's final year of Brunswick People photos in Summer, 1977 before he passed away in 1978. Bill Mohler was identified by the library as the young man on the right. Who is on the left? Can anyone confirm? (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:People current

13 August 2020

• 14:5114:51, 13 August 2020 diff hist +65‎ N File:Potomac River Bridge 1914.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent Category:Bridges current
• 14:5114:51, 13 August 2020 diff hist +63‎ N File:Canal Drained for Winter 1914.jpg ‎ Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent Category:Canal current

12 August 2020

• 12:4012:40, 12 August 2020 diff hist +172‎ N File:Mayor 2020, Sandra Dalton swears in the New Mayor Nathan Brown (2).jpg ‎ Sandra Dalton is clerk of the court for the circuit court of Frederick County. Photo courtesy of The City of Brunswick Facebook page. Category:Elections current
• 12:4012:40, 12 August 2020 diff hist +172‎ N File:Mayor 2020, Sandra Dalton swears in the New Mayor Nathan Brown (1).jpg ‎ Sandra Dalton is clerk of the court for the circuit court of Frederick County. Photo courtesy of The City of Brunswick Facebook page. Category:Elections current
• 12:2212:22, 12 August 2020 diff hist +220‎ N File:Mayor Jeff Snoots Receives Certificate for his time as Mayor, Augus 11, 2020.jpg ‎ Jeff Snoots has served on the City Council and Mayor of Brunswick from 2016 to 2020 but did not run for re-election this year. Photo courtesy of The City of Brunswick Facebook page. Category:Elections current
• 12:2012:20, 12 August 2020 diff hist +213‎ N File:City Council 2020 Tom Smith steps down after years of service to Brunswick, August 11, 2020.jpg ‎ Tom Smith has been Mayor of Brunswick and on the City Council for many years but did not run for re-election this year. Photo courtesy of The City of Brunswick Facebook page. Category:Elections current
• 12:1812:18, 12 August 2020 diff hist +394‎ N File:City Council 2020 Angel White Re-Election August 4, 2020.jpg ‎ Photo courtesy of The City of Brunswick Facebook page. Congratulations to Mayor Nathan Brown and Council Members Vaughn Ripley, Chris Vigliotti, and Angel White, who were all sworn into office at this evening’s Council Meeting. Mayor Brown also presented certificates of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Jeff Snoots and outgoing Council Member Tom Smith. Category:Elections current
• 12:1612:16, 12 August 2020 diff hist +198‎ N File:City Council 2020 Angel White (in mask) Re-Election August 4, 2020.jpg ‎ This photo is a sign of the times during the pandemic. Everyone at the council meeting were wearing masks. Photo Courtesy of The Brunswick City Facebook page. Category:Elections current
• 12:1412:14, 12 August 2020 diff hist +25‎ File:City Council 2020 Christopher Vigliotti First Time on Council, August 4, 2020.jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 12:1412:14, 12 August 2020 diff hist +65‎ N File:City Council 2020 Christopher Vigliotti First Time on Council, August 4, 2020.jpg ‎ Photo courtesy of The Brunswick City Facebook page.
• 12:0712:07, 12 August 2020 diff hist +81‎ N File:City Council 2020 Vaughn Ripley Re-Election August 4, 2020.jpg ‎ Photo from the Brunswick City Facebook page Category:Elections current
• 12:0512:05, 12 August 2020 diff hist +258‎ N File:City Council 2020.jpg ‎ The New 2020 City Council (one short until Mayor Brown's seat is filled) L-R - Vaughn Ripley, Chris Vigiotti, Mayor Nathan Brown, Andrew St. John, John Dayton, Angel White. Photo courtesy of Brunswick City Hall Facebook page Category:City current
• 12:0312:03, 12 August 2020 diff hist +26‎ File:Virginia Avenue and West Potomac Street Corner, the oldest house in Brunswick.jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 11:5811:58, 12 August 2020 diff hist +493‎ N File:Little League 1971 District Champions.jpg ‎ 1971 Brunswick Little League District Champions (1st Row L-R) Tim Gladhill, Steve Dinterman, Rusty Brewer, Tim Jackson, Bernie Lipscomb, Rich Mullen, Mark Lewis, Howard Taulton, Greg Barnhart; (2nd Row L-R) Clyde "Red" Hawes (Manager), Kevin Nuse, Alan Gilbert, Ronnie Gilbert, Jimmy Ayers, Randy Derflinger, Coach Kenneth "Poppy" Lewis (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown Sports current
• 11:5711:57, 12 August 2020 diff hist +360‎ N File:Andrea Dallas poses outside the former Brunswick Florist, circa 1970s.jpg ‎ Andrea Dallas poses outside the former Brunswick Florist shop next to the Kaplon building on West Potomac Street in the mid-'70s. And no, those aren't mannequins in the next door window, just reflections. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People current
• 09:3109:31, 12 August 2020 diff hist +25‎ File:Mayor 2020 Jeff Snoots and Mayor Nathan Brown , August 11, 2020.jpg ‎No edit summary current
• 09:3109:31, 12 August 2020 diff hist +434‎ N File:Mayor 2020 Jeff Snoots and Mayor Nathan Brown , August 11, 2020.jpg ‎ Congratulations to Mayor Nathan Brown and Council Members Vaughn Ripley, Chris Vigliotti, and Angel White, who were all sworn into office at this evening’s Council Meeting. Mayor Brown also presented certificates of appreciation to outgoing Mayor Jeff Snoots and outgoing Council Member Tom Smith. From the Brunswick City Facebook page August 11, 2020 Mayor Snoots is leaving office, Nathan Brown is the new Mayor
• 06:0906:09, 12 August 2020 diff hist +34‎ N File:Mayor Nathan Brown Sworn In As Mayor from The Frederick News-Post, August 12, 2020.jpg ‎ Category:Mayor current

10 August 2020

• 18:0018:00, 10 August 2020 diff hist +49‎ N File:Last Century August 7, 1920 from The Frederick News-Post, August 7, 2020.jpg ‎ Category:History of Brunswick current
• 15:1215:12, 10 August 2020 diff hist +324‎ N File:Bob Grams, Bill Wenner, Bob Shewbridge, Donn Taylor.jpg ‎ Some West Brunswick boys clowning around on N. Virginia in the World War II years. Left to right are Bob Grams, Bill Wenner, Bob Shewbridge, Donn Taylor in front of the Grams family residence. The Shewbridge home is visible next door. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Grams Peltzman) Category:Smoketown People current
• 15:0615:06, 10 August 2020 diff hist +1,288‎ N File:Election 2020 Nathan Brown Acceptance Election Mayor, August 4, 2020.jpg ‎ Tonight I am humbled and incredibly grateful to be elected your next Mayor of Brunswick! I will continue to give my all and serve this amazing city - just as I have done during my time as your city council member. I appreciate the overwhelming support and opportunity to engage with so many of you over the past few months. Thank you also to all those who helped me with my campaign in various ways! I wanted to take a moment to thank outgoing Mayor Jeffrey Snoots and Council Member Tom Smith. B... current
• 15:0115:01, 10 August 2020 diff hist +327‎ N File:Election 2020 Official Total of the Vote.jpg ‎ Official Election Results - posted 8/5/2020 10:44am 2,077 Ballots Cast - 39% voter turn-out Mayor Nathan Brown - 1650 Richard Gardner - 390 Council Member Christopher Vigliotti - 1251 Angel White - 1089 Vaughn Ripley - 1058 JoeyLynn Hough - 848 Brian Sandusky - 796 Ginger Belmonte - 644 Category:Elections current
• 14:5614:56, 10 August 2020 diff hist +947‎ N File:Election 2020 City Council Angel White re-election August 4, 2020.jpg ‎ Good morning Brunswick! I am sincerely honored that I've been elected to represent you on the City Council for another term. Thank you so much for the support!!! I'd like to take a moment to thank Mayor Jeff Snoots and Council Member Tom Smith for the years of service and work that they have put into this City. I wish you both the best in the next chapters of your lives. I'd like to congratulate Mayor-Elect Nathan Brown, as well as fellow Council Member Vaughn Ripley and Council Member-ele... current
• 14:4214:42, 10 August 2020 diff hist +729‎ N File:Theatre 1987, Fame.jpg ‎ This photo is from 1987 and shows the cast members of the BHS theatrical production of "Fame." Although known for its sports' teams, BHS also had an excellent reputation for its theater productions. The production of "Fame" was directed by the Drama teacher Susan Thornton who later went on to be a major league player in the Arts and Theater culture of Frederick County. She currently is involved with productions at Middletown High School as well the Other Voices Theatre in Frederick City.... current
• 14:4114:41, 10 August 2020 diff hist +283‎ N File:LaVonne, Arthur and Karen Heffner in front of Kaplon's at the 1965 Diamond Jubilee.jpg ‎ LaVonne, Arthur and Karen Heffner in front of Kaplon's at the 1965 Diamond Jubilee celebration of Brunswick's 75th anniversary. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People current
• 14:2914:29, 10 August 2020 diff hist +256‎ N File:Lorraine Feaster, Sylvia Myers, and Scott Myers Circa 1960s.jpg ‎ Lorraine Feaster, Sylvia Myers, and Scott Myers standing in front of a Kaplon's window in the 1960s. (From the Myer Kaplon photo collection at the Brunswick Community Library; Frederick County Public Libraries) Category:Smoketown People current
• 14:2514:25, 10 August 2020 diff hist +287‎ N File:Street Scene 1914 Present Day Brunswick Street.jpg ‎ Street Scene 1914 Present Day Brunswick Street 1 - View of Virginia Hills from rear of present Brunswick Street - 1914 2 - View from same hill looking East. The 2 houses are the B.F. Long home and the Danner home - 1914 Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent Category:Street current
• 14:1114:11, 10 August 2020 diff hist +37‎ N File:Clifford B. (Cliff) Smith Obituary from The Frederick News-Post, August 8, 2020.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current

5 August 2020

• 05:2205:22, 5 August 2020 diff hist +3,210‎ N File:Mayor Nathan Brown at the GBACC Voters Forum, July 16, 2018.JPG ‎ NOTE: Photo not the one used in the Frederick News-Post article. Brown elected mayor of Brunswick By Greg Swatek for The Frederick News-Post, August 5, 2020 BRUNSWICK — On a typical Election Day in Brunswick, they gather shortly after sunrise in City Park for a most-of-the-day affair designed to celebrate the occasion and inform the citizenry. Some last-minute conversations with the candidates have been known to swing votes. Since they couldn't do that due to the coronavirus pandemic, Na... current

4 August 2020

• 21:3021:30, 4 August 2020 diff hist +1,282‎ N File:27 Mayor Nathan Brown Elected August 4, 2020.png ‎ Tonight I am humbled and incredibly grateful to be elected your next Mayor of Brunswick! I will continue to give my all and serve this amazing city - just as I have done during my time as your city council member. I appreciate the overwhelming support and opportunity to engage with so many of you over the past few months. Thank you also to all those who helped me with my campaign in various ways! I wanted to take a moment to thank outgoing Mayor Jeffrey Snoots and Council Member Tom Smith. B...
• 15:5715:57, 4 August 2020 diff hist +136‎ N File:Opera House After the Fire 1914.jpg ‎ Ruins of the Old Opera House along the Railroad after burning, 1914. Courtesy of Sue (Roelke) Kent. Category:Business current

3 August 2020

• 11:2311:23, 3 August 2020 diff hist +134‎ File:Brunswick Railroaders Logo.jpg ‎ Removed redirect to File:Brunswick Railroaders 2020 Game August 1, 2020.jpg current Tag: Removed redirect
• 11:2211:22, 3 August 2020 diff hist +69‎ N File:Brunswick Railroaders Logo.jpg ‎ Jknight moved page File:Brunswick Railroaders Logo.jpg to File:Brunswick Railroaders 2020 Game August 1, 2020.jpg Tag: New redirect
• 11:2211:22, 3 August 2020 diff hist 0‎ m File:Brunswick Railroaders 2020 Game August 1, 2020.jpg ‎ Jknight moved page File:Brunswick Railroaders Logo.jpg to File:Brunswick Railroaders 2020 Game August 1, 2020.jpg current
• 11:2011:20, 3 August 2020 diff hist +46‎ N File:Brunswick Railroaders 2020 Game August 1, 2020.jpg ‎ Category:Recreation-Sports
• 09:1409:14, 3 August 2020 diff hist +1,335‎ N File:West Potomac Street in the early 20th Century.jpg ‎ This was the view of a then thriving business district on the 100 and 200 blocks of West Potomac Street in the early 20th Century. These were the early days of the West End of "Main Street" after the city migrated up the hill from between the tracks when the B&O expanded its Brunswick yard operations. In a photo believed to have been taken around 1913, James Roby (1898-1962) poses on the right with an unidentified friend in front of his parent's home at 227 W. Potomac Street. The garage on... current
• 09:0309:03, 3 August 2020 diff hist +37‎ N File:Mark Douglas Webber Obituary from The Frederick News-Post, August 3, 2020.jpg ‎ Category:Obituary current
• 09:0309:03, 3 August 2020 diff hist +64‎ N File:Main Street 2020, High Wheels on the Towpath from the Frederick News-Post, August 3, 2020 (2).jpg ‎ See article on Photo 1 Category:Organizations current
• 09:0209:02, 3 August 2020 diff hist +4,811‎ N File:Main Street 2020, High Wheels on the Towpath from the Frederick News-Post, August 3, 2020 (1).jpg ‎ Riding high: Event draws High Wheel bicyclists and public for ride down C&O Canal towpath By Hannah Himes from The Frederick News-Post, August 3, 2020 In Photos: High Wheel Bicyclist on the Towpath. Photo by Hanna Himes People on the C&O Canal towpath between Brunswick Family Campground and Harpers Ferry may have seen a sight they weren’t expecting Sunday: about 15 people, many in period dress, riding High Wheel bicycles. The public riding event, open to all cyclists, was called Throwb... current

31 July 2020

• 06:5706:57, 31 July 2020 diff hist +66‎ N File:Last Century July 31, 1920 from The Frederick News-Post, July 31, 2020.jpg ‎ Category:First Evangelical and Reformed Church current

30 July 2020

• 09:0109:01, 30 July 2020 diff hist +38‎ N File:Election 2020 Candidates from The Frederick News-Post, July 30, 2020.pdf ‎ Category:Elections current
• 08:5908:59, 30 July 2020 diff hist +38‎ N File:Election 2020 Mayor Richard Gardner from The Frederick News-Post, July 30, 2020.pdf ‎ Category:Elections current