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Distant view of the Bluestone Bridge in Summers County.

1. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014265
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
Distant view of the Bluestone Bridge in Summers County.
View of post under Bluestone Bridge in Summers County.

2. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014266
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of post under Bluestone Bridge in Summers County.
Partial view of the Bluestone Bridge in Summers County.

3. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014267
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
Partial view of the Bluestone Bridge in Summers County.
View of the Bluestone Bridge from underneath.

4. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014269
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the Bluestone Bridge from underneath.
'Bluestone Bridge spanning Bluestone River. It is said to be the highest bridge in the world of its type of construction.'

5. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014634
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
'Bluestone Bridge spanning Bluestone River. It is said to be the highest bridge in the world of its type of construction.'
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.

6. Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048388
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.
The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.

7. Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048425
Title:
Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".

8. Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048426
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.

9. Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048427
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.
The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.

10. Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048428
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.
Man in the center is Luther Greene. His associates are unidentified.

11. Three Men on First Bluestone River Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048429
Title:
Three Men on First Bluestone River Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Man in the center is Luther Greene. His associates are unidentified.
The unidentified man poses beside a car on top of the newly completed bridge over the mouth of the Bluestone River.

12. Man and Automobile on First Bluestone Bridge, True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048430
Title:
Man and Automobile on First Bluestone Bridge, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The unidentified man poses beside a car on top of the newly completed bridge over the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A group of unidentified men stand beside the construction equipment at the site of the bridge to go over the mouth of the Bluestone River.

13. First Bluestone Bridge Under Construction, True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048431
Title:
First Bluestone Bridge Under Construction, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of unidentified men stand beside the construction equipment at the site of the bridge to go over the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.

14. Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.

IDNO:
048432
Title:
Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.
The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.

15. Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048433
Title:
Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.

16. Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048434
Title:
Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.
Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.

17. Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048435
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1949
Description:
Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.
Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.

18. Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048436
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.
Unidentified workers gather supplies and dress in proper gear. Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

19. Construction Workers Preparing to Fix Bluestone Bridge After Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048437
Title:
Construction Workers Preparing to Fix Bluestone Bridge After Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Unidentified workers gather supplies and dress in proper gear. Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
Large trucks sit below the construction. The support beams for the new bridge tower over the automobiles.

20. Bluestone High Bridge Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048440
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Large trucks sit below the construction. The support beams for the new bridge tower over the automobiles.
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

21. Site of Bluestone Bridge Collapse at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048441
Title:
Site of Bluestone Bridge Collapse at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
Workers make their way out into the water to repair the damage.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

22. Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048442
Title:
Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Workers make their way out into the water to repair the damage.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

23. Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048443
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
The damage of the accident can be seen on the right. A small group of people observe from the dirt path below.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

24. Bluestone High Bridge Span After Falling into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048444
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Span After Falling into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The damage of the accident can be seen on the right. A small group of people observe from the dirt path below.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.