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Mountains on U.S. 50, also known as Old Northwestern Turn Pike. The postcard has an advertisement for DeLancey's Restaurant in Grafton.

1. Postcard of Elevations Between Grafton and Romney on US Route 50 in W. Va.

IDNO:
023032
Title:
Postcard of Elevations Between Grafton and Romney on US Route 50 in W. Va.
Description:
Mountains on U.S. 50, also known as Old Northwestern Turn Pike. The postcard has an advertisement for DeLancey's Restaurant in Grafton.
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.

2. Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030476
Title:
Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.
Pete Hall built Green Parrot and a house in the back; it was located on the State Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va..

3. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030492
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
Pete Hall built Green Parrot and a house in the back; it was located on the State Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va..
A view of Ellis Drive-In Theater and Restaurant on State Route 50. Sky Castle is in background.

4. Ellis Restaurant and Drive-In, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030494
Title:
Ellis Restaurant and Drive-In, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A view of Ellis Drive-In Theater and Restaurant on State Route 50. Sky Castle is in background.
It is located on the corner of Route 50 and 73, across from the corner of Russell Sinclair and 5th street.

5. Lowes Grocery and Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030498
Title:
Lowes Grocery and Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
It is located on the corner of Route 50 and 73, across from the corner of Russell Sinclair and 5th street.
A gas station on State Route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va.

6. Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030504
Title:
Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A gas station on State Route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va.
The house is on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Route 50.

7. J. C. Johnson Residence, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030505
Title:
J. C. Johnson Residence, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1898
Description:
The house is on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Route 50.
Green Parrot was located on Route 50.

8. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030513
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
Green Parrot was located on Route 50.
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."

9. Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
030876
Title:
Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."
Hill's Plaza is seen around the center left and the Gabriel's Plaza is just above it; the Interstate 79 runs across the top.

10. Aerial View of Hill's Plaza and Gabriel's Plaza on Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
031260
Title:
Aerial View of Hill's Plaza and Gabriel's Plaza on Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
Hill's Plaza is seen around the center left and the Gabriel's Plaza is just above it; the Interstate 79 runs across the top.
The Pure Oil Station on the corner of Rt. 50 and Virginia Avenue.

11. Pure Oil Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
031284
Title:
Pure Oil Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1962
Description:
The Pure Oil Station on the corner of Rt. 50 and Virginia Avenue.
The upholstery shop owned by brothers, Keith, Gerald and Drexell Armentrout was located on r RD 1 near RT 50. The site was occupied by Benny's Boot Hill in later years.

12. Bridgeport Upholstery Shop, Harrison County, W. Va.

IDNO:
031286
Title:
Bridgeport Upholstery Shop, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1961
Description:
The upholstery shop owned by brothers, Keith, Gerald and Drexell Armentrout was located on r RD 1 near RT 50. The site was occupied by Benny's Boot Hill in later years.