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Historical Photos
Over the years, we've received many photos for contributors all across the country. Many will someday be
the focus of stories, but until that time come, we thought you might enjoy seeing them ... if they bring back any memories, please share then with us!
(To see a larger version of the photos, simply click on it - you'll find you can see in the larger
versions fascinating.)
Set 3 - Index of photos
Emmit House, 1863
The present Emmit House, formerly known as Black's Tavern, was a well known and well patronized old stand. After the death of
Mrs. Black, her son, Jerry, took charge. Then followed Guthrie, Riddlemoser, Hoffman, Hoke, and Hoffman. In 1879 Samuel Smith bought the property and
built the present Emmit House. Owners and hotel keepers since then have been Sutton, M. Hoke, Charles Wilson, M. Hoke again, Smith Musselman, Hemler,
Breichner, Slagle, and Roberts. The present owner, Dr. D. L. Beegle acquired the building in 1935. In 1951 it was know as the 'Beegle Apartments.'
Note 'Cucumber Pump' in front of the building.
Emmit House ~ 1900
Emmit House ~ 1900
Emmit House - Then known as the Hotel Slagel ~ 1919
(Note Motter house on right under 'Hotel Slagel' sign)
Emmit House ~ 1909
Beagle Apartments ~ 1951
The Doughboy, fronting the Beegle Apts., was erected as a memorial to the men from the Emmitsburg
District who served so gallantly in World War I.
Old St Mary's Church on the hill
Stony Branch School House ~ 1915
St. Joseph's College
Mountain Manor Motel
Index of photos: Set 4 of photos Have an old photo of Emmitsburg area?
If so, please contact us at history@emmitsburg.net and we'll
arrange to have it scanned and added to this collection. |
