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Loomis at work in his shop located on Front Street. Loomis carved most of the stones that grace the graves of pioneer railroaders that settled in Hinton in its infancy. Loomis died in 1936.

21. William Loomis in His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047196
Title:
William Loomis in His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Loomis at work in his shop located on Front Street. Loomis carved most of the stones that grace the graves of pioneer railroaders that settled in Hinton in its infancy. Loomis died in 1936.
Loomis sits in the doorway of his shop located on Front Street.

22. W.M. Loomis On Steps of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047197
Title:
W.M. Loomis On Steps of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Loomis sits in the doorway of his shop located on Front Street.
Loomis watches as two cats walk through the yard.

23. W.M. Loomis Beside His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047198
Title:
W.M. Loomis Beside His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Loomis watches as two cats walk through the yard.
Loomis pictured in overalls standing next to wooden crates.

24. W.M. Loomis In Front of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047199
Title:
W.M. Loomis In Front of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Loomis pictured in overalls standing next to wooden crates.
Looking at the old inn from across the hill.

25. Brunswick Inn, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047200
Title:
Brunswick Inn, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1980
Description:
Looking at the old inn from across the hill.
Starret, left, and Ewing, right, pose in a pretend "face-off" with their pistols. Starret starred in western films while Ewing ran the Ritze Theatre. The two men in the background are unidentified.

26. Charles Starrett & Ray Ewing in Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047201
Title:
Charles Starrett & Ray Ewing in Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Starret, left, and Ewing, right, pose in a pretend "face-off" with their pistols. Starret starred in western films while Ewing ran the Ritze Theatre. The two men in the background are unidentified.
Starret, posing on the right, points a gun at an unidentified newspaper employee. Starret played many roles in old western movies.

27. Charles Starret at the Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047202
Title:
Charles Starret at the Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Starret, posing on the right, points a gun at an unidentified newspaper employee. Starret played many roles in old western movies.
From left to right: Harrison Gwinn (President), J. H. Jordan (Cashier), C. B. Mahon (Vice President), N. Read, Harvey Ewart, Judge Miller, Mr. Drumheller, and Mr. Brightwell.

28. National Bank of Summers Board of Directors, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047203
Title:
National Bank of Summers Board of Directors, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
From left to right: Harrison Gwinn (President), J. H. Jordan (Cashier), C. B. Mahon (Vice President), N. Read, Harvey Ewart, Judge Miller, Mr. Drumheller, and Mr. Brightwell.
Looking at the building located on Temple St. Three unidentified children are pictured loitering by the entrance.

29. Dr. Stokes' Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047205
Title:
Dr. Stokes' Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1922
Description:
Looking at the building located on Temple St. Three unidentified children are pictured loitering by the entrance.
Unidentified people walk along the pedestrian path on the bridge. Old Toll House is pictured in the background on the left.

30. New Hinton Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047206
Title:
New Hinton Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975
Description:
Unidentified people walk along the pedestrian path on the bridge. Old Toll House is pictured in the background on the left.
View from Summers Street. People line the sidewalks while a horse-drawn carriage makes its way across the road. Subjects unidentified.

31. Looking Up 3rd Ave, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047207
Title:
Looking Up 3rd Ave, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View from Summers Street. People line the sidewalks while a horse-drawn carriage makes its way across the road. Subjects unidentified.
Four unidentified men pose by the building's entrance. The store windows advertise "American Field and Hog Fencing: For Sale Here" and "The Two Johns". This is became the location of Danny Foster's in 1986.

32. 3rd Avenue Store, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047208
Title:
3rd Avenue Store, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Four unidentified men pose by the building's entrance. The store windows advertise "American Field and Hog Fencing: For Sale Here" and "The Two Johns". This is became the location of Danny Foster's in 1986.
Picture of one of Hinton's early drug stores. It was located next to the First National Bank on 3rd Ave. Wade H. Gwinn, one of the store's operators, is the gentleman leaning against the post on the left. This three-story brick building housed apartments on the upper floors.

33. Hinton Drug Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047209
Title:
Hinton Drug Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Picture of one of Hinton's early drug stores. It was located next to the First National Bank on 3rd Ave. Wade H. Gwinn, one of the store's operators, is the gentleman leaning against the post on the left. This three-story brick building housed apartments on the upper floors.
The building, located on the corner of Temple Street and 3rd Avenue, is decorated in American flags.

34. First National Bank of Hinton, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047210
Title:
First National Bank of Hinton, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The building, located on the corner of Temple Street and 3rd Avenue, is decorated in American flags.
An unidentified man crosses the street. Rose's Drugstore pictured on the left.

35. Corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047211
Title:
Corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
An unidentified man crosses the street. Rose's Drugstore pictured on the left.
Looking at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St. Subject unidentified.

36. Third Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047212
Title:
Third Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Looking at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St. Subject unidentified.
A truck passes by the line of parked cars. First National Bank building pictured on the right.

37. Corner of Temple St. & 3rd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047213
Title:
Corner of Temple St. & 3rd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A truck passes by the line of parked cars. First National Bank building pictured on the right.
Four unidentified men pose by the entrance. The bank is located on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St.

38. First National Bank Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047214
Title:
First National Bank Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Four unidentified men pose by the entrance. The bank is located on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St.
Crowds gather along the street to watch what appears to be a parade. Pictured in the background is First National Bank, H. H. Woolworth Co., G. C. Murphy Co., Willey Hardware, Westinghouse Appliances, and A. W. Cox Department Store.

39. View of Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047215
Title:
View of Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Crowds gather along the street to watch what appears to be a parade. Pictured in the background is First National Bank, H. H. Woolworth Co., G. C. Murphy Co., Willey Hardware, Westinghouse Appliances, and A. W. Cox Department Store.
Hinton's oldest store doing business under the same trade name. Noted as one of West Virginia's finest men's stores. In 1952, the HUB Clothing Co. opened its doors for business in a room on 3rd Avenue.

40. Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047216
Title:
Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
Hinton's oldest store doing business under the same trade name. Noted as one of West Virginia's finest men's stores. In 1952, the HUB Clothing Co. opened its doors for business in a room on 3rd Avenue.