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Slide Show: Burke Historical Society Slide Presentation
The history of Burke, Virginia is told in 80 captioned images, from the village's start in the 1850's as a railroad depot to the early 1990's. The slide set was originally put together by the Burke Jaycees for the U. S. Bicentennial Celebration. The…
Burke Forest Fire
On April 20, 1941, a forest fire that ignited along the railroad near Guinea Road and Zion Road eventually burned an extensive area southward toward Lorton. Local fire fighters battled for several days before bringing it under control with help from…
Members of the Simpson Family, circa 1937
The Simpson family lived in the Silas Burke House, also known as Top o' the Hill. Two members of the family pose on a car bumper in 1937.
Burke Volunteer Fire Department, "Old Red" Firetruck
May Caudle, wife of an early Burke Volunteer Fire Deparment chief climbs "Old Red." The used 1930 Ford cost $500; it was the first fire truck owned by the Burke Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), established in 1948.
Burke Volunteer Fire Department, circa 1950
Burke Volunteer Fire Department fire truck and firemen working to put out a fire, circa 1950.
Burke Station
A new railroad station was built in Burke in 1903, when the railroad tracks were relocated northward several hundred feet to their present location. This building in the photo no longer exists.
Burke Station, Artist's Rendition
This sketch shows the construction and uses of the original Burke railroad station. The Burke Post Office was housed in one end of the station.
Burke Street Scene, Artist's Drawing
Artist's rendition of the center of Burke in 1979, showing buildings whose ownership had changed over time. The 7-Eleven store previously held a country general store.
1928 Buick
1928 Buick with Elgin Kirby, long time Burke resident, at the wheel. Photo taken circa 1937
