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"This is the first well drilled at Webster Springs several years ago. in drilling they found all the oil sands regular and of good thickness. And the well showed some oil. it was drilled by a local company which lost its nerve in making further tests." Published by Del Gillespie, Webster Springs, W.Va. (postcard collection legacy system--subjects.)

1. Oil Derrick at Webster Springs, W.Va.

2. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, Charleston, W. Va.

3. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Clarksburg, W. Va.

4. Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, W. Va.

Postcard of a train engine and people outside of the C and O Depot in Huntington, West Virginia. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, Huntington, W. Va.

6. Schmulbach Building in Wheeling, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

7. Main St.; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by The Valentine and Sons Publishing Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

8. Jefferson St.; Fairmont, W. Va.

Published by C.E. Gerkins. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

9. First National Bank; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

10. Fairmont Avenue Showing M.E. Church; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by The A.G. Martin Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

11. Masonic Temple; Fairmont, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by E.F. Milian. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

12. Scene at Mannington, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

13. Glass Factories; Mannington, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Fred G. Barlow. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

14. Market Street, Mannington, W. Va.

Published by E.F. Millan. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

15. Jericks, Suburb of Mannington, W. Va.

Caption on back of postcard reads: "Hub of year-round activities in this mountain wonderland. Its unsurpassed scenic beauty, plus fishing, hunting, skiing, etc., make this area a mecca for thousands of visitors annually." Published by Neale's Drug Store Incorporated. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

16. Blackwater Lodge at Blackwater Falls State Park; Davis, W. Va.

Men stand beside the Shay engine. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

17. Shay Engine Used on Blackfork, Tucker County, W. Va.

A photograph postcard of the entrance to Droop Mountain Battlefield near Marlinton, Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

18. Entrance to Droop Mountain Battlefield Near Marlinton, W. Va.

19. Kingwood Depot, W. Va. Northern Railroad; Preston Co., W. Va.

20. Shopping Center, Kingwood; Preston Co., W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

21. High School, Morgantown, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

22. View of Buildings and Farmland; Coalton, W. Va.

Postcard photograph includes three teams of horses pulling felled trees and a small child (unidentified) mounted on one team horse.

23. 'Wood Scene, R. Chaffey', Hauling Felled Trees, Tucker County, W. Va.

2,000 feet above sea level.

24. Cheat River Gorge View from Cooper's Rocks Near Morgantown, W. Va.

Postcard print of East Covington, Allegheny County, Virginia, bordering Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

25. East Covington, Virginia, Looking South

Color postcard print of the High School in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.

26. High School, Morgantown, W. Va.

Postcard print of large homes with several turrets, window dormers and chimneys.

27. Residence Section East of John Street, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, W. Va.

Postcard print.

28. Green Hill Cemetery, Martinsburg, W. Va.

29. Public Dining Room and Miniature Railway Station, Oakford Park, Jeannette, Pa.

Sistersville High School in Sistersville, West Virginia.

30. Sistersville High School, Tyler County, W. Va.

Postcard photograph of the Arlington Hotel with a horse and buggy parked outside. See back of the original image for correspondence.

31. Arlington Hotel, Buckhannon, W. Va.

Postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.

32. Looking West From 'Somervilla', Hamilton, Va.

Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.

33. Trap Spring, Grafton, W. Va.

Information included on the front of the postcard, Part of the creek "where it curves forming a neck of land called 'The Jug' from it's resemblance to that article".

34. Middle Island Creek, Tyler County, W. Va.

"Wheeling", West Virginia

35. Boy with West Virginia Wagon, Wheeling, W. Va.

36. Hagenbeck Wallace Circus on Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Wheeling, W. Va.

37. River Front and Wharf, Wheeling, W. Va.

38. National Highway Bridge Over the Ohio By Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.

39. Skating on Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.

40. Wharf and Water St., Wheeling, W. Va.

41. Steel Bridge by Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.

42. Wheeling Island Under Fourteen Feet of Water, Wheeling, W. Va.

43. City and Island, Wheeling, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

44. Birds Eye View of Wheeling, W. Va.

45. Birds Eye View, Wheeling, W. Va.

46. Birds Eye View, Wheeling, W. Va.

47. Wheeling Terminal Railway Co. Bridge, Wheeling, W. Va.

48. Penn Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.

49. Tow Boat on Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.

50. Ice Skating on the Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.

51. Fifteenth St. East From Eoff, Wheeling, W. Va.

52. 12th Street, Wheeling, W. Va.

53. 10th Main St., Wheeling, W. Va.

Store on right says Parker & Co. Wholesale Fruit & Produce.

54. Wholesale District, Wheeling, W. Va.

55. Market St. Looking Up From 13th St., Wheeling, W. Va.

56. Looking Up Market St., Wheeling, W. Va.

57. Geo. R. Taylor Co. Ribbons and Glove Depts., Wheeling, W. Va.

58. New Market St. Bridge, Wheeling, W. Va.

59. Grand Central Hotel, Wheeling, W. Va.

60. McLure House, Wheeling, W. Va.

61. Woodsdale Mansion, Wheeling, W. Va.

62. Old Ladies Home in Woodsdale, Wheeling, W. Va.

63. Scene on Chapline St., Wheeling, W. Va.

64. Center Market Place, Wheeling, W. Va.

65. Dollar Savings and Trust Co., Market St., Wheeling, W. Va.

Showing Market and South Streets and Flat Iron Building.

66. View From Baltimore & Ohio Viaduci, Wheeling, W. Va.

67. New Auditorium, Wheeling, W. Va.

68. Market St. By Electric Light, Wheeling, W. Va.

69. National Highway Through Valley Grove, East of Wheeling, W. Va.

70. City Building and Jail By Moonlight, Wheeling, W. Va.

71. Paxton Fountain at City Hall, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "Built in 1839, torn down in 1904. Was located where Virginia Theatre now stands."

72. Old County Jail, Wheeling, W. Va.

73. Old City Building, Wheeling, W. Va.

74. Chemical Fire Engine Horses, Wheeling, W. Va.

75. Train Coming to Wheeling, W. Va.

76. Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Wheeling, W. Va.

77. North Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.

78. Triadelphia District High School, Wheeling, W. Va.

79. Webster School, Wheeling, W. Va.

80. The Circle, Mount De Chantal, Wheeling, W. Va.

81. Mount De Chantal Academy, Wheeling, W. Va.

82. Tennis Court at Mount De Chantal, Wheeling, W. Va.

Scene of McColloch's leap. At the top of Wheeling Hill on the National Highway is this monument in honor to Samuel McColloch who, in September 1777 during an assault on Fort Henry, escaped from the Indians by leaping from this point of the hill side into the creek far below, hence the monument to his memory.

83. Major Samuel McColloch's Monument, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "Located in Downtown Wheeling, W. Va., this beautiful theatre features the top artists in Country Music each Saturday night. Broadcast over Radio Station WWVA, the world famous Radio Jamboree originated nearly 50 years ago. Symphony Orchestras, Broadway Plays and other entertainment events round out a full schedule."

84. Capitol Music Hall, Wheeling, W. Va.

"The Popular Playhouse"

85. Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

86. Stage Setting, Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

87. Curtain and Orchestra Pit, Virginia Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

88. Victoria Theatre, Wheeling, W. Va.

89. National Bank of West Virginia, Wheeling, W. Va.

90. City Bank of Wheeling, Wheeling, W. Va.

Caption on postcard reads: "Citizens Mutual Trust Company, Wheeling, W. Va., is located in the heart of the business district at 1126-28 Market Street. Both the exterior and the interior of the building is regarded as exceptionally beautiful. A helpful, convenient banking service is offered by the rapidly growing institution."

91. Citizens Mutual Trust Co., Wheeling, W. Va.

92. Hotel Windsor, Wheeling, W. Va.

93. Scottish Rite Cathedral, Wheeling, W. Va.

Looking from Penn Street to Front Street.

94. Ohio Street During the Flood of March 15, 1907, Wheeling, W. Va.

95. Wheeling Island Under 14 Feet of Water During the Flood of March 15, 1907, Wheeling, W. Va.

96. Main Street at 12th Street During the Flood of March 1907; Wheeling, W. Va.

97. Business District Under Water, Wheeling, W. Va.

98. End of Steel Bridge During Flood of March 1907, Wheeling, W. Va.

Looking west from Market Street.

99. 14th Street During the Flood of March 1907, Wheeling, W. Va.

100. Flood of March 1907, Wheeling, W. Va.