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Baptist Church building on Main Street in Grafton, West Virginia.

13. Baptist Church, Grafton, W. Va.

IDNO:
006032
Title:
Baptist Church, Grafton, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Baptist Church building on Main Street in Grafton, West Virginia.
Image from the cover of 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Sketch of Clarksburg buildings. Text from title page and first two pages: 'Industrial and Picturesque, Clarksburg, W. Va. Pictorially Showing Its Numerous and Mammoth Industries Issued by H. R. Fish with the approval of the Board of Trade of Clarksburg, W. Va. Officers: John Koblegard, President; H. E. Travis, Vice President; L. K. Richards, Treasurer; and Charles E. Lamberd, Secretary. Directors: W. Y. Cartwrith, George B. Chorpening, John B. Hart, C. B. Alexander, C. H. Harding, John Koblegard, B. M. Despard, V. L. Highland, Robert Morris, C. V. Erdman, Lynn S. Hornor, L. K. Richards, J. M. Francois, J. M. White, and H. E. Travis. This Pictorial Souvenir Booklet is issued for the purpose of giving those who receive it an idea of the many diversified industries that are located in our city. While it shows the majority of them there are a number of smaller ones employing a great many people which we could not embody in this booklet. We trust the reader will be able to gather from what he sees in this souvenir, a comprehensive idea of one of the most progressive cities in the state. It will be unnecessary for us to go into all the details that would go to make up the advantages that Clarksburg could offer person who are seeking locations for business of any kind, particularly manufacturing. Therefore, we think it wise to confine ourselves to the showing made in this souvenir, and to allow the reader to draw his conclusions as to what we have in Clarksburg by examining the illustrations. Clarksburg is located in the heart of the largest natural gas field in the world. As a result the gas rate to manufacturers is exceedingly low, 4c. per thousand. The gas supply is practically inexhaustible. Clarksburg is surrounded by vast fields of coal which could be furnished at a price about equivalent to natural gas. Vast forests of timber abound within a small radius of Clarksburg, offering exceptional facilities to all manufacturers where wood is its initial product. Fire and pottery clay, and glass sand of fine quality are found within the immediate vicinity. Clarksburg ranks second in the state in wholesale business, and has the largest wholesale grocery house in the state.' Text from the final page: 'Advantages of Clarksburg. She has two up-to-date daily newspapers and two weekly newspapers. She has 32 passenger trains, and hourly traction trains arriving and departing daily. She has the cheapest fuel and power on earth - natural gas in an inexhaustible supply. She has excellent banking facilities, sound and reliable. She is the best city in West Virginia in proportion to population. Her jobbing houses have an enviable reputation. She has a community of high class merchants and manufacturers. Come and see us and we will convince you of these facts. The Modern Engraving Company, of 124 East 8th St., Cincinnati, O., Made the majority of engravings in this souvenir.'

14. Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006336
Title:
Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from the cover of 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Sketch of Clarksburg buildings. Text from title page and first two pages: 'Industrial and Picturesque, Clarksburg, W. Va. Pictorially Showing Its Numerous and Mammoth Industries Issued by H. R. Fish with the approval of the Board of Trade of Clarksburg, W. Va. Officers: John Koblegard, President; H. E. Travis, Vice President; L. K. Richards, Treasurer; and Charles E. Lamberd, Secretary. Directors: W. Y. Cartwrith, George B. Chorpening, John B. Hart, C. B. Alexander, C. H. Harding, John Koblegard, B. M. Despard, V. L. Highland, Robert Morris, C. V. Erdman, Lynn S. Hornor, L. K. Richards, J. M. Francois, J. M. White, and H. E. Travis. This Pictorial Souvenir Booklet is issued for the purpose of giving those who receive it an idea of the many diversified industries that are located in our city. While it shows the majority of them there are a number of smaller ones employing a great many people which we could not embody in this booklet. We trust the reader will be able to gather from what he sees in this souvenir, a comprehensive idea of one of the most progressive cities in the state. It will be unnecessary for us to go into all the details that would go to make up the advantages that Clarksburg could offer person who are seeking locations for business of any kind, particularly manufacturing. Therefore, we think it wise to confine ourselves to the showing made in this souvenir, and to allow the reader to draw his conclusions as to what we have in Clarksburg by examining the illustrations. Clarksburg is located in the heart of the largest natural gas field in the world. As a result the gas rate to manufacturers is exceedingly low, 4c. per thousand. The gas supply is practically inexhaustible. Clarksburg is surrounded by vast fields of coal which could be furnished at a price about equivalent to natural gas. Vast forests of timber abound within a small radius of Clarksburg, offering exceptional facilities to all manufacturers where wood is its initial product. Fire and pottery clay, and glass sand of fine quality are found within the immediate vicinity. Clarksburg ranks second in the state in wholesale business, and has the largest wholesale grocery house in the state.' Text from the final page: 'Advantages of Clarksburg. She has two up-to-date daily newspapers and two weekly newspapers. She has 32 passenger trains, and hourly traction trains arriving and departing daily. She has the cheapest fuel and power on earth - natural gas in an inexhaustible supply. She has excellent banking facilities, sound and reliable. She is the best city in West Virginia in proportion to population. Her jobbing houses have an enviable reputation. She has a community of high class merchants and manufacturers. Come and see us and we will convince you of these facts. The Modern Engraving Company, of 124 East 8th St., Cincinnati, O., Made the majority of engravings in this souvenir.'
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Portrait of Frank R. Moore.

15. Moore, Frank R., Mayor of Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006337
Title:
Moore, Frank R., Mayor of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. Portrait of Frank R. Moore.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

16. Broaddus Apartments, Chas. D. Johnson, Owner, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006338
Title:
Broaddus Apartments, Chas. D. Johnson, Owner, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

17. H. E. Jackson Carriage Works Building, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006339
Title:
H. E. Jackson Carriage Works Building, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

18. Merchants National Bank, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006340
Title:
Merchants National Bank, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

19. Lowndes Savings Bank and Trust Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006341
Title:
Lowndes Savings Bank and Trust Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

20. West Virginia Fair Association Grounds, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006342
Title:
West Virginia Fair Association Grounds, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

21. Standard Milling Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006343
Title:
Standard Milling Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. 'The largest wholesale grocery house in West Virginia.'

22. Hornor-Gaylord Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006344
Title:
Hornor-Gaylord Company, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. 'The largest wholesale grocery house in West Virginia.'
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. 'Copyrighted 1911 by Charles Rarick.'

23. Goff Building, Home of the Farmers Bank, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006345
Title:
Goff Building, Home of the Farmers Bank, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911. 'Copyrighted 1911 by Charles Rarick.'
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.

24. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 482, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
006346
Title:
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 482, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Image from 'Industrial and Picturesque Clarksburg, W. Va.' published by the Press of the Clarksburg Telegram Company, Printers and Publishers, Clarksburg, W. Va., 1911.