Number 52
Virginia Department of Historic Resources
2008
Notes from the Director
3
Virginia Landmarks Register: 89 New Listings
6
Teaching with Historic Places: Sanborn Maps and Dusty Old Buildings by Kevin L. Borg
40
Uncovering ‘Camp Starvation’ By Taft Kiser
48
Curator’s Corner: Artifacts from DHR’s Collections: The Betsy’s Shoes By Valentine Povinelli
54
Survey and Planning Cost Share Program
58
New Preservation Easements Protect 22 Historic Properties
62
37 New Historical Highway Markers for Virginia’s Roadways
70
Historic Rehabilitation Program
77
Virginia Department of Historic Resources 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23221 www.dhr.virginia.gov Kathleen S. Kilpatrick, Director Notes on Virginia is published annually by DHR. Editor: Randall B. Jones. VLR entries compiled by Kelly Spradley-Kurowski, with assistance from Arthur Striker. Photographic research: Lisa Williams and Alison Snow. VLR maps and aerial imagery: Karen Hostettler. The editor also thanks the following colleagues at DHR for their assistance in the preparation of this issue: Ann Andrus, Francine Archer, Mike Barber, Camille Bowman, Bob Carter, David Edwards, Joanie Evans, Bob Jolley, John Kern, Kristin Kirchen, Calder Loth, Jennifer Mayton, Wendy Musumeci, Chris Novelli, Mike Pulice, Pam Schenian, Catherine Slusser, Sue Smead, Elizabeth Tune, Randolph Turner, and Marc Wagner. Designer: Betty Saxman, Virginia Office of Graphic Communications, Department of General Services. DHR also thanks Dr. Ronald E. Carrier, President Emeritus, JMU, for his support, and Frank Ameka at JMU for his assistance. All photographs are from the DHR Archives, unless otherwise indicated. Notes on Virginia is currently available free of charge; to subscribe, contact DHR. Recent issues are posted on the DHR website