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Ruby’s Arcade

Nov 10th, 2016 4m 51s

Located on S. Main Street, Ruby’s Arcade is a place for everyone to gather, eat, drink, and have a grand time. From bowling on an old duck pin bowling lane to playing pool, shuffle board, darts, ping pong, or board games- Ruby’s has plenty of

Hillcrest House

Oct 14th, 2016 3m 32s

A photo of the first president of the University, Julian Ashby Burruss, while it was still known as the State Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg.A photo of the house taken in 1920. The photo was taken facing the south west corner of the

Local Chop & Grill House Podcast

Oct 14th, 2016 3m 43s

If you want to know the hours of the Local Chop and Grill house restaurant go to www.localchops.comThis is a picture of the inside of the chop and grill house which can be found at https://www.yelp.com/biz/local-chop-and-grill-house-harrisonb

Denton’s Building

Oct 14th, 2016 4m 2s

Denton’s was built in the 1920’s originally for the purpose of a family furniture store, but eventually converted to a housing building available with apartments for rent. It is still currently family owned and remains a histo

Harrisonburg Farmers Market

Oct 14th, 2016 4m 14s

Clarence DellingerSquash for SaleSoap and Herbs for saleLocal vendor selling produceYoung Clarence DellingerHarrisonburg residents shopping at the farmers marketBy the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages on the Right. You Will Pass the Entry

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint

Oct 14th, 2016 4m 46s

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint was a lifelong dream of co-founders, owners, and childhood friends Aaron Ludwig and Mike Sabin. Their dream became a reality in early 2009 when Jack Brown’s opened its doors to the Harrisonburg community. Than

Rose Library

Oct 14th, 2016 4m 20s

The Rose Library is one of the two main libraries located on the JMU Campus in Harrisonburg VA. The Library was constructed in 2008 and is the largest library at JMU with 106,000 square feet of space. The Library was formerly called the East C

Union Station Restaurant and Bar

Oct 14th, 2016 4m 24s

A restaurant and bar located in Downtown Harrisonburg. A great place to grab food and drinks while also indulging in a history lesson while you wait. Union Station shares a building, the old Wetsel Seed Company, with several other commercial

White Oak Lavender Farm

Oct 13th, 2016 4m 47s

Located at the corner of Cross Keys and Port Republic Road is the White Oaks Lavender farm. Open year round White Oak Lavender is a breathtakingly gorgeous farm full of things to do for all ages. From lavender wine tasting for the grownups and

Islamic Association of Shenandoah Valley

Oct 13th, 2016 4m 45s

The Islamic Association of the Shenandoah Valley is the first independent non-profit Muslim organization in western Virginia. The IASV provides a place for Muslims to worship and serves the Muslim community and its friends in the Shenandoah Va

Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza

Oct 13th, 2016 4m 51s

Bella Luna Wood-Fired Pizza at 80 W Water Street was once the Hirsch Livery Building, established by Ludwig Hirsch in 1871, and has been part of the revitalization efforts of the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance group. Owner Wade Luhn emphasiz

Miller Hall

Oct 13th, 2016 5m 2s

Dr. John C. Wells PlanetariumWarren T. Harnsberger AuditoriumSources:“About John C. Wells.” John C. Wells Planetarium. JMU, 20. Web. 10 Nov. 2016. .“G. Tyler Miller JMU’s 3rd Pre

Sentara RMH Medical Center

Oct 13th, 2016 6m 16s

Sentara RMH Medical Center began as Rockingham Memorial Hospital which opened on October 1, 1912 adjacent to the campus of The State Normal School (now James Madison University). The new facility is located at 2010 Health Campus Drive, Harrison

Wise House

Oct 13th, 2016 4m 24s

The Wise House, located at 167 West Market Street in Downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia is an interesting combination of several different kinds of architectural styles. The house is named after the first family to own the house, the Wise Family.

Anthony Hockman House

Oct 13th, 2016 4m 7s

Sources:http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/registers/Cities/Harrisonburg/115-0023_Hockman,Anthony,House_1982_Final_Nomination.pdfhttp://www.oldhouseonline.com/the-i-house-in-rural-america/

The Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales

Oct 12th, 2016 5m 14s

E.B. Clark, the president of the Shenandoah Valley Livestock Sales in 1935 stated on the opening day, “this business is established for the purpose of fulfilling a service to the farmers of Rockingham, the valley and this section of the state,

The Golden Pony

Oct 12th, 2016 3m 41s

The Golden Pony, October 2016The Blue Nile, 2014 (Courtesy: WHSV)A postcard depicting the Kavanaugh Hotel, 1921Sources:Brown, Tony. “Investors Purchase Former Kavanaugh Hotel.” Daily News Record. July 20, 2016. http://www.dnronline.

Harrisonburg High School

Oct 9th, 2016 4m 53s

Harrisonburg High School is located at 1001 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, Virginia. It houses grades 9-12 and current enrollment is about 1,700 students. The history of Harrisonburg High School is very rich and begins over 100 years ago.T

Court Square Theater

Oct 28th, 2014 4m 22s

Court Square Theater was apart of the downtown Harrisonburg revitalization in 1998. What used to be Rockingham Motor Company is now the historically renovated Court Square Theater. The Theater is located at 41 Court Square and is centered withi

Veteran’s memorial park

Oct 27th, 2014 3m 1s

Veteran’s Memorial Park, located on 395 South High Street in Harrisonburg, Virginia has been the epicenter for baseball in the area since the 1940’s. Once home to the Virginia League Turk’s, the area was purchased in 2008 by James Madis

Burruss Hall

Oct 27th, 2014 4m 3s

The reason behind the development of Burruss was initially to develop a new place for science classes a James Madison University. There were way too many biology students forced into several rooms in Maury Hall, which created an overcrowded and

Jackson Hall

Oct 23rd, 2014 4m 32s

Jackson Hall, originally known as Dormitory 1, was one of the first two buildings on James Madison University’s campus and was constructed in 1909. This building housed the sixty-four female students of JMU, which was then known as the State No

Maury Hall

Oct 17th, 2014 4m 21s

Opened in 1909, Maury Hall was originally a multipurpose building, known as Science Hall. Not only did it contain classrooms and lecture halls, but it had also housed President Burruss’ office, the first library, bookstore, music room, and th