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From Something old to Something new,the Salem Museum...
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...is a Great Place to
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A
Town by the Name of Salem
The Past in Pictures
by
John D. Long and Mary Crockett Hill
When Salem was founded two
centuries ago in a lush Virginia valley cut through by the Great
Wagon Road, few suspected the thriving city she would become. While
this growth was shared by communities throughout the region, Salem’s
story is very much her own. It is her people and memories that fill
the pages of this book—her sons and daughters whose eyes meet yours
in these photographs. A Town by the Name of Salem pays tribute to
200 years of life and legend in a vibrant southern town.
A
bicentennial publication of the
Salem Museum and Historical
Society
view chapter 1
(.pdf)
Salem: A Virginia Chronicle
by Norwood C. Middleton
A history of Salem from the Native American settlement of the 17th century to present day. 472 pages. Maps, photographs. Extensive bibliography. Published by the Salem Historical Society, 1986. $25.95.
Old Salem Postcard Magnet Set
Five different full-color 2"X3" magnetic reproductions of historic postcards from the early 20th century. Includes: Roanoke College, Lake Spring Park, Lakeside Park and Pool, Main Street at the corner of Dillard Drug Co., and Academy Street School. $10.00 set.
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Landmark Notecards
Notecards featuring historic and architectural landmarks of Salem, Virginia. Beautiful pen and ink drawings on thick cream paper.
12 cards per set (3 each of 4 different designs).
Set #1 includes the Williams-Brown House (Salem Museum), Evans-Webber House, Longwood, and Academy Street School.
Set #2 includes the Wells-Foster House, the Stearnes-Austin House, Monterey, and Roanoke College.
$6.75 per set
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Edward Beyer's 1855 Painting of Salem
In 1855 German artist Edward
Beyer passed through Salem and was commisstioned to create a view of
the town. From the vantage point of today's East Hill Cemetery, he
captured the earliest image of Salem known, showing among other
things Roanoke College and theWilliams-Brown House. Full Color
Print (28" X 20") $30
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Salem, Virginia Illustrated 1891
A reprinting of a promotional brochure from Salem's Boom Days--a time of extreme and quite out-spoken optimism. Gives the reader an excellent portrait of Salem just before the turn of the century. Lots of photos & engravings. 40 pages. $5.00.
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General Andrew Lewis of Roanoke & Greenbrier
by Patricia Givens Johnson
A comprehensive history--the
only one in print-- of Gen. Andrew Lewis, pioneer and patriot, who served in the French & Indian war and the American Revolution. Photos. Name index. Spiral bound. 260 pages. $18.80.
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"Women for All Seasons" 1998
"Walter Biggs--Artist & Gentleman" 1999
"Y2Kids" 2000
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