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Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.

253. Construction of New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049306
Title:
Construction of New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. A group of unidentified construction workers scatter across the site.

254. New River Gorge Bridge Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049307
Title:
New River Gorge Bridge Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. A group of unidentified construction workers scatter across the site.
The partially built bridge towers over the river.

255. View Over New River Gorge While Bridge is Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049308
Title:
View Over New River Gorge While Bridge is Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
The partially built bridge towers over the river.
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.

256. New River Gorge Bridge Construction Site, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049309
Title:
New River Gorge Bridge Construction Site, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.
Equipment lays down the foundation for the bridge.

257. Construction Equipment Building the New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049310
Title:
Construction Equipment Building the New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Equipment lays down the foundation for the bridge.
Family members gather to honor the man seated with a child on his lap. Pictured to his left is his son, Oather Jones. Also seated is Mrs. Jones. To the far right is Clarice Roberts who stands in front of Charles Wood and beside a mine superintendent (wearing overcoat). To the far left is Mamie Spurlock, who is standing in front of a member of the Moonlight Strollers Band.

258. Birthday Party at Jones Residence, Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
049545
Title:
Birthday Party at Jones Residence, Oak Hill, W. Va.
Date:
1938
Description:
Family members gather to honor the man seated with a child on his lap. Pictured to his left is his son, Oather Jones. Also seated is Mrs. Jones. To the far right is Clarice Roberts who stands in front of Charles Wood and beside a mine superintendent (wearing overcoat). To the far left is Mamie Spurlock, who is standing in front of a member of the Moonlight Strollers Band.
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

259. Wreck of Engine No. 2149 in Babcock's Woods, Near Davis, W. Va.

IDNO:
050715
Title:
Wreck of Engine No. 2149 in Babcock's Woods, Near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Hopwell Baptist Church in Victor, W. Va. was organized in 1820.

260. Hopewell Baptist Church, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050905
Title:
Hopewell Baptist Church, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Hopwell Baptist Church in Victor, W. Va. was organized in 1820.
The Hanging of Wash Adkins, who was convicted of killing Isaac Radford at Deepwater on November 11, 1893, was the last public hanging in Fayette County.

261. Hanging of Wash Adkins, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050913
Title:
Hanging of Wash Adkins, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1894
Description:
The Hanging of Wash Adkins, who was convicted of killing Isaac Radford at Deepwater on November 11, 1893, was the last public hanging in Fayette County.
Mr. Ennis, the school teacher, stands outside of the old school building. The photograph was taken in the early 1900's.

262. Early School House on Backus Mountain, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052087
Title:
Early School House on Backus Mountain, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Mr. Ennis, the school teacher, stands outside of the old school building. The photograph was taken in the early 1900's.
A group of men are pictured on the porch of the building. Subjects unidentified.

263. Glendale Colliery Company Store, Backus, W. Va.

IDNO:
052088
Title:
Glendale Colliery Company Store, Backus, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1903-1915
Description:
A group of men are pictured on the porch of the building. Subjects unidentified.
Engineer C. V. Berry, left, and brakeman Walter Bennett, right, are pictured with the coal company's railway engine.

264. Glendale Colliery Company Engine, Backus, W. Va.

IDNO:
052089
Title:
Glendale Colliery Company Engine, Backus, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1903-1915
Description:
Engineer C. V. Berry, left, and brakeman Walter Bennett, right, are pictured with the coal company's railway engine.