Talk:Staunton, Virginia

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[edit] Some 'editorial' info added?

I recently visited this city/town. The streets are beautiful, very 'small town in the mountains' kind of feel. I feel this should be mentioned in the description. There are no Wal-Marts, etc... it is has a very local-boutique feel to it. Would this information be opinionated an inappropriate for inclusion among the entry?

Well, it *is* a small-ish city (compared to other populations) in the mountains. However, I'm not sure if saying that it's beautiful could be considered NPOV. --Takeel 14:18, 26 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] There is a Wal-Mart

Not that it really matters, but there is a Wal-Mart is Staunton. But I don't think that it takes away from any of its charm. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by SkeeloBob (talk • contribs) .

Yeah. I heard they're known for their southern charm and hospitality, from reading the News Leader, even though I'm not a resident I've been reading it online. Pink moon 1287(email•talk•user) 14:45, 9 January 2007 (UTC)
It does matter. Wal-Mart has had a negative effect on the small businesses of Staunton, just as it has hurt the rest of small businesses across the nation. 206.16.32.135 16:00, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Blackfriars Playhouse", not "Blackfriars Theatre"

The Shakespeare theatre in Staunton is called "Blackfriars Playhouse", not "Blackfriars Theatre". This is according to their own website. Anyone disapprove of me making this change in the article? --Takeel 12:20, 26 July 2005 (UTC)

Not at all. Have at it. My fault I think for calling it a theatre in the first place. Haha, and I worked there for two years. Shh don't tell anyone...Stanselmdoc 13:17, 26 July 2005 (UTC)

[edit] VSDB

Staunton is the home to Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind and I do not see you mention it at all. Founded in 1839, it played a part in fostering the relationship with Staunton. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.65.52.255 (talk • contribs) .

You're right - there is nothing in there. You're free to and encouraged to BE BOLD and write something in yourself if you'd like. But I agree - it is something worth writing about, especially with the whole to-do regarding VSDB's possible relocation. SchuminWeb (Talk) 18:31, 19 April 2006 (UTC)
VSDB was once called the "Virginia School for the Deaf and Dumb", but I am not sure when the name changed to the more politically appropriate name that it has today. I will try to gather some info from old newspapers and family members and work on a proper submission.24.4.102.34 14:43, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pronounciation

First, let me apologize for the erroneous information I put in, which was wisely caught by Stanselmdoc. I completely missed the already existing pronounciation guide in the text. I enlarged it, but realized, that even after following the IPA link, the current linguistic information is still rather confusing for the layman (myself!). Not to mention, that backward C symbol is outright confusing. Could a more general guide to pronouncing the name be included, so people don't have to be linguistic experts to readily understand? I grew up happily correcting people to its pronounciation, so I'd just like to see that its article does equally a good job of doing such.~ (The Rebel At) ~ 18:58, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

I agree. Even as I was removing what you wrote I thought about how dumb it was to have such a bad pronunciation explanation on there. Some Staunton sites write "Staunton (STAN-ton)". Or something else like that would definitely be preferrable. Stanselmdoc 19:12, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

It might not be academic, but I much prefer your change to the other. Thanks for doing such!~ (The Rebel At) ~ 11:45, 2 August 2006 (UTC)

AjaxSmack replaced the traditional English pronunciation per WP:PRON with the IPA. WP:PRON demands that IPA be there, but it also allows a traditional pronunciation guide where appropriate. So, I put the previous traditional English pronunciation back as an alternative guide as well as adding my own interpretation. I know that convention says that the "T" sound should be in the second syllable, but it really is pronounced in the first syllable in the local accent. —BozoTheScary 01:11, 23 September 2006 (UTC)

No it isn't. I'm from Staunton, and I pronounce it STAN-ton. It can certainly be pronounced incorrectly, but if we open the "local dialect" can of worms, why not throw the STAN-nen in there as well? The correct pronunciation puts the "t" with the second syllable. As such, I've changed it. -FerociousBeast (talk) 16:47, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
You would be the only person that I've heard of routinely pronouncing it that way. Enjoy your red bikeshed. –BozoTheScary (talk) 19:16, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
It is not how we pronounce it, it is how the references show it is pronounced. Here is at least one reference: [1]. Although "a city in N Virginia" is plain wrong. --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 21:08, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
You are indeed correct that as it stands, an unreffed pronunciation is WP:OR. I find it interesting that everyone I know from Staunton pronounces the second 't' almost silently as part of the first syllable, suggesting that this source is wrong and/or my hearing needs to be checked. All of the educated ones openly recognize that their pronunciation is non-standard and unexpected. Anyway, the pronunciation will continue to be the most edited part of this article, so I'll reserve my opinions to this here peanut gallery and watch the sparks fly when the next casual editor swoops in and "corrects" it. –BozoTheScary (talk) 21:41, 15 April 2008 (UTC)
I agree with the second "t" being pronounced in the first syllable, as opposed the second.~ (The Rebel At) ~ 01:33, 16 April 2008 (UTC)
As a Staunton native, I must agree with Bozo's pronunciation, however I can understand the issue of OR in this matter. However, is a single source with at least one other major error enough to outweigh the consensus of all but one of the natives involved in this discussion? A dictionary writer (who is obviously unfamiliar with the area) would be likely to simply follow convention. erunaheru (talk) 07:24, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

User:Aeglias indicated that the distinction between the expected pronunciation and the local pronunciation was in the second syllable. I don't find that to be true, but I'm reluctantly to revert it without some discussion. Also, the comment about being pegged as an outsider is kind of unencyclopedic, but I have similar reservations. –BozoTheScary 19:09, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

Ah, the second pronounciation is the only correct pronounciation. There doesn't need to be a "Stahn'ten" guide. I agree the outsider comment doesn't seem appropiate for an article.~ (The Rebel At) ~ 22:21, 20 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sister City?

Doesn't Staunton have a sister city in Romania? It has been a while since I lived their. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.85.255.10 (talk • contribs) .

Yes. It's Vişeu de Sus, in Romania. SchuminWeb (Talk) 03:18, 12 August 2006 (UTC)
I've added that into the article, but if anyone can make it read more elegantly, please do fix it... SchuminWeb (Talk) 15:07, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Restaurants

It has a wide variety of restaurants, Like Baja Bean, Shenandoah Pizza, Staunton Grocery, The Beverly, and the Pampered Palate all located on either East or West Beverly Street.

There is also The Pullman and The Depot up by the train station. Is the Stock Exchange still open? 24.4.102.34 14:54, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] C.F. Richards Jr. Academy

Looks like this school isn't technically in Staunton, only in the Staunton postal area. [2] Can anyone confirm that this school is inside the city limits? This may signal the need for a Staunton Metropolitan Area article. —BozoTheScary 00:56, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

If you're going to do a "metropolitan area" article, it would have to be a little more encompassing. The area is more like Staunton/Waynesboro/Fishersville/Stuarts Draft. SchuminWeb (Talk) 02:26, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] The Train Station, Depot, Bridge, and Water Tower

Shining landmarks of Staunton. Is there any available history on these icons? The train station has become a nest of restaurants and shops I believe, but retains the character (and functionality) it has had since the Civil War. Additionally there are the shops adjacent to the train station, including the good old Jolly Roger. I would love to see some more information posted about these landmarks. 24.4.102.34 14:49, 1 August 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Populations

Does anyone have any historical populations for Staunton, Waynesboro, or Augusta County?bob (talk) 22:56, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Placement?

"The city's reputation as a socially conservative place has been bolstered by its top law enforcer's 2007 decision to criminally prosecute the merchant running an adult video store.[7]" Why is this placed under film? --erunaheru (talk) 06:30, 25 March 2008 (UTC)

The better question is why is this here? This is both recentism and POV; the reference does not support the statement "The city's reputation as a socially conservative place". --— Gadget850 (Ed) talk - 09:56, 25 March 2008 (UTC)