Chincoteague

Days During 1920's
on the Island
From Lillian Mears Rew

(The text and photos included in these sections are from Lillian Mears Rew's book, Assateague & Chincoteague: As I Remember Them. The copyright belongs to Mrs. Rew's family, and the sections included here are reprinted by permission. Please note that the text and photos may not be reproduced in any form without prior written permission.)

The parade by the Union Baptist Sunday School on the day was fine. About 300 children were in time with banners showing each class and making a good appearance. The Lodge, Junior O.U.A.M. (Junior Order United American Mechanics) was also present, headed by a brass band from Georgetown, Delaware.

Addresses were made on the occasion by Louis Whealton, Professor Charles Richardson of Snow Hill, Maryland, and C.0.Melvin of Pocomoke City, Maryland.

Fireworks followed at night. Taken all in all, it was a day long to be remembered.

These occasions were always planned by Mrs. Victoria Pruitt.

Fourth of July Parade, sometime before the first fire

Looking north on Main Street before the fire. The house on the right (with tower) was the Whealton house, which stood on the corner of Church Street where the present Shore Stop is Located.

The Atlantic Hotel - last building to burn in the 1920 fire. (Author saw first sparks that fell on the roof.)

Left - The D.J. Whealton Home, later sold to William C. Bunting. Largest home on Chincoteague. It was torn down and the Jones & Mason Service Station was built on the site. Now the Shore Stop is located on the same spot. At left of picture is the "Round House." Right - Red Men's Hall, which stood where the present post office is located.

The Ken Jester Home, later The Lighthouse Inn, corner of Norther Main and Clark Streets. The house was torn down by Wheatley Watson to build a modern motel. The Motel is still known as The Lighthouse Inn.