Interesting account of a 19th century family of brick makers and builders in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia. Benjamin Deyerle is credited with building many of the early houses and churches in Roanoke, Salem, Callaway and the Roanoke Valley. However, his extended family also included other brick masons and builders, and some of their buildings are incorrectly attributed to their older brother Benjamin. By studying the existing records and brick samples, Michael J. Pulice is able to determine that many of the buildings were constructed by Joseph and James Deyerle instead of Benjamin.
An interesting history detective story, and a review of Greek revival forms of churches, college buildings and homes in Southwestern Virginia from the 19th century. ( )