Record #:

13190

Author(s):

Zeigler, Wilbur

Abstract:

Taken from selections of a notable 1883 travel book, this excerpt is about a journey through the Alleghany Mountains, describing the region in detail.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 23, Apr 1956, p9-10, il

Subject(s):

Allegheny Mountains

Record #:

13191

Author(s):

Hurley, Jim, Jr.

Abstract:

With waters sinking to the lowest ebb in the winter months since 1916, the granite face of \"Old Whitney\" Dam was actually visible from the banks of the Yadkin River near New London, North Carolina. Hurley recounts the history of Whitney Dam, a unique structure built entirely from Rowan County granite.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 23, Apr 1956, p11-12, f

Subject(s):

Dams--Yadkin River

Record #:

13192

Author(s):

Ashe, Capt. S.A.

Abstract:

In part II of the recounting of the Shenandoah, Ashe dictates how the Confederate cruiser made an epic voyage to find refuge from Yankee vengeance.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 23, Apr 1956, p15 ,24

Subject(s):

SHENANDOAH (Cruiser)

Record #:

13193

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

This article contains a listing by county of some of the historic homes and buildings in North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 23, Apr 1956, p16-17, f

Subject(s):

Historic buildings

Record #:

13194

Author(s):

Peebles, Lucy Gra

Abstract:

Will Lake Drummond cease to feed water to the Dismal Swamp Canal, a chore is has performed for a century and a half? The question remains as the waters of Lake Drummond fall desperately below normal levels.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 23 Issue 23, Apr 1956, p20-22, f

Subject(s):

Dismal Swamp Canal (N.C. and Va.)