Search Results
- IDNO:
- 007863
- Title:
- Jenningston, Tucker County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1905
- Description:
- Elevated view of the lumber company town of Jenningston.
- IDNO:
- 022291
- Title:
- Main Street, Jenningston, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 022318
- Title:
- WVU Basketball Player Jerry West Receives Congratulations, Beckley, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1959
- Description:
- The photograph was taken while West was driven through the streets of Beckley by a very proud fan following West Virginia University's amazing run in the 1959 NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Mountaineers make it to the National Championship game, losing to California by one point. West was named the MVP of the tournament. The others in the photograph are not identified.
- IDNO:
- 024532
- Title:
- Buffalo Creek Flood Disaster Victims at Man, Logan County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1972/02/29
- Description:
- James Chapman sits with his dog in front of his demolished home three days after the Pittston Coal Company's coal slurry impoundment dam broke, killing 125 people and leaving thousands homeless. Four days before the disaster, the dam had been declared "satisfactory" by federal inspectors.
- IDNO:
- 024542
- Title:
- Main Street Looking East, Inwood, Berkeley County, W. Va.
- Description:
- A store is located on the left at the railroad crossing.
- IDNO:
- 037926
- Title:
- West End Bristal, Harrison County, W. Va.
- Description:
- Elevated view small town in Harrison County.
- IDNO:
- 037927
- Title:
- Lynch's Transfer and Storage Company, Shinnston, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1928
- Description:
- Unidentified teamster works hard at transferring or hauling a load.
- IDNO:
- 037928
- Title:
- Ship of State Float, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1913
- Description:
- Created for West Virginia's Fifty Year Celebration. Also printed on the image, " By Starkey at Rau's No. 25".
- IDNO:
- 037934
- Title:
- Packet 'Ben Hur' at Water Street, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1891
- Description:
- The "Ben Hur" tied up on Water Street during the flood of 1891. The steamboat packet sank in 1916 on the Mississippi river.
- IDNO:
- 037935
- Title:
- Old Water Front at Foot of 12th Street, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1886
- Description:
- A barge and packet rest along the Ohio River shore with downtown Wheeling in the background.
- IDNO:
- 037937
- Title:
- Yacht Capsized on Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1889
- Description:
- Three people drowned in the accident that drew onlookers along the shore and on the suspension bridge.
- IDNO:
- 040177
- Title:
- Clark's Cabins, Main Street, Huntsville, W. Va.
- Description:
- Located in Jackson County, on the Ohio River.
- IDNO:
- 041247
- Title:
- Libbey Owens Glass Plant, Charleston, W. Va.
- Description:
- Colored postcard of the glass factory.
- IDNO:
- 041248
- Title:
- View of Tunnelton, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041249
- Title:
- Millstone Tavern, Bridgeport, W. Va.
- Description:
- Located on Route 50.
- IDNO:
- 041250
- Title:
- White Sulphur Restaurant, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041251
- Title:
- Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad Station, Reedsville, W. Va.
- Description:
- A Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad train rolls pass the station located near what is now Route 7.
- IDNO:
- 041254
- Title:
- St. Mary's Phife and Drum March in John W. Davis Parade
- Date:
- 1924
- IDNO:
- 041255
- Title:
- Elevated View of Huntington, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1945
- IDNO:
- 041256
- Title:
- Public Library, Clarksburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1946
- IDNO:
- 041257
- Title:
- Swimming Pool at Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1954
- Description:
- Jackson's Mill is the state's Four-H Camp.
- IDNO:
- 041273
- Title:
- Clarksburg Shamrocks Basketball Team, Clarksburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1925-1926
- Description:
- 1925-1926 Harrison County Champions.
- IDNO:
- 041274
- Title:
- Miners Chained Together for Murder Trial, Cliftonville, Brooke County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1922
- Description:
- Union miners, involved in a riot at the Cliftonville Mine against non-union miners, were charged and tried for murder. An estimated nine men were killed including Sheriff Harding Duval during the northern panhandle "mine war".
- IDNO:
- 041286
- Title:
- Glen Elk Hotel, Clarksburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1924
- IDNO:
- 041287
- Title:
- Railroad Station, Glen Elk, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041290
- Title:
- New Stone Bridge Spanning Wheeling Creek, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1891/12/17
- Description:
- Keystone is being placed in this Main Street bridge. The span is 159 feet.
- IDNO:
- 041291
- Title:
- Organ Grinder and Pet Monkey, Wheeling , W. Va.
- Date:
- 1896
- Description:
- Caption under the photograph reads, "One of the first signs of Spring in Wheeling was the Organ Grinder with a monkey. There were German bands that played on the street and passed the hat. Then there were performing bears, gypsies telling fortunes, and fakirs selling trinkets."
- IDNO:
- 041400
- Title:
- Child Mine Workers and Donkeys in Front of Carts Loaded With Coal, Grafton, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041404
- Title:
- C & O Depot and YMCA, Hinton, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1910
- Description:
- The New River flowing pass the Chesapeake and Ohio Depot and the YMCA.
- IDNO:
- 041405
- Title:
- D.E. Abbott, Huntington, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1910
- Description:
- Workers stand outside of D. E. Abbott: "Manufacturer of Picture Frames and Mouldings. Portraits of All Kinds and Sizes."
- IDNO:
- 041406
- Title:
- Workers Outside of Miller Supply Co., Huntington, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041475
- Title:
- People Gathered on Porch of Bishoff House, Main Street, Albright, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041476
- Title:
- Birth of City, Davis, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1885
- Description:
- Clearing trees to build the new town of Davis.
- IDNO:
- 041477
- Title:
- Pleasants County Fair; W. Va.
- Date:
- 1925
- IDNO:
- 041478
- Title:
- Train Depot; Durbin, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1907
- IDNO:
- 041479
- Title:
- The Arthurdale Association Cooperative Store; Arthurdale, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041480
- Title:
- Indian Rock, Cunningham Run; Harrison Co., W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041481
- Title:
- Railroad Tracks Running Through Kerens, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041512
- Title:
- B & O Depot; Keyser, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041513
- Title:
- Harpers Ferry; Jefferson Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1860
- IDNO:
- 041514
- Title:
- Lamp Plant and Marble Plant
- IDNO:
- 041515
- Title:
- Aerial View of Lumberport; W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041516
- Title:
- Street View of Mannington; W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041517
- Title:
- Community Building; Mannington, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041518
- Title:
- Marshall Football Players Mourn the Death of Teammates; Huntington, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1970/11/17
- Description:
- Two Marshall football players, who were injured and didn't fly with the team on a plane which crashed and killed all 75 aboard, visit a symbolic wreath of flowers on Marshall's football field with the father of one of the victims. From left: Felix Jordan, Cincinnati, OH.; Nat Ruffin, Quincy, Fla.; and Lucian Sanders, Tuscaloosa, Ala., father of football player Larry Sanders.
- IDNO:
- 041519
- Title:
- Students Tear Down Field Goal Post After West Virginia University Football Team Beats Penn State University; Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1984
- Description:
- First time in 27 years the West Virginia Mountaineers beat the Penn State Nittany Lions 17 to 14 at Mountaineer field.
- IDNO:
- 041520
- Title:
- Car Driving Down Route 50; Macomber, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041521
- Title:
- Hamill C & C Co. Dump and Coal Carrier; Blaine, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041522
- Title:
- Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1907/12
- Description:
- The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.
- IDNO:
- 041523
- Title:
- Moore Farm Near Stewart Run; Harrisville, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041524
- Title:
- Music Teacher In Randolph Co., W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1940s
- IDNO:
- 041525
- Title:
- Cemetery Near Mannington, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041526
- Title:
- Main Street; New Martinsville, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041527
- Title:
- Old Stone House; Shinnston, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1913
- Description:
- House remains today.
- IDNO:
- 041528
- Title:
- Birds Eye View of Parkersburg, W. Va.
- Description:
- The Ohio River can be seen on the far left.
- IDNO:
- 041529
- Title:
- Railroad Station; Parkersburg, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041530
- Title:
- North Parkersburg Rapid Transit Co.; Parkersburg, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041531
- Title:
- Front Street; Parsons, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1911
- IDNO:
- 041533
- Title:
- Street View of Pennsboro, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1970
- IDNO:
- 041534
- Title:
- Race Track in Pennsboro, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041535
- Title:
- Flooded Bridge; Philippi, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1985/11
- Description:
- Philippi has a history of suffering from flooding due to its close proximity to the river and relatively low elevation of most of the town. The most damaging occurred in November of 1985.
- IDNO:
- 041536
- Title:
- Pratt Whitney United Aircraft of Canada Dedication, Bridgeport, W. Va.
- Description:
- People identified are: Jack Hodge, Arch Moore, and Cecil Highland (far right).
- IDNO:
- 041537
- Title:
- Railroad Tracks in Reynoldsville, West of Clarksburg, on the Old Northwestern Turnpike Route 50; Harrison Co., W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041538
- Title:
- School in Ritchie Co., W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041539
- Title:
- Cemetery and Homes in Rowlesburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1935
- IDNO:
- 041540
- Title:
- Ackerly Otherwise Known As Spindletop, Near St. Mary's, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041541
- Title:
- Aerial View of Main Street in Pickens, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1907/09
- IDNO:
- 041542
- Title:
- Silver Bridge Before Collapse; Point Pleasant, W. Va.
- Description:
- On December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge collapsed while it was full rush hour traffic, resulting in the deaths of 46 people. Two of the victims were never found. Investigation of the wreckage pointed to the cause of the collapse being the failure of a single eyebar in a suspension chain, due to a small defect 0.1 inches deep. Analysis showed the bridge was carrying much heavier loads than it had originally been designed for and was also poorly maintained.
- IDNO:
- 041543
- Title:
- Bridge in South Charleston, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041544
- Title:
- Train Coming Through St. Mary's, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041545
- Title:
- Coffman's Department Store, The Leading Store in Tunnelton, W. Va.
- IDNO:
- 041547
- Title:
- Elevated View of Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1890
- Description:
- View from Chapline Street hill behind the Ohio Valley General Hospital.
- IDNO:
- 041548
- Title:
- Elevated View of Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1890
- Description:
- View from Chapline Street hill behind the Ohio Valley General Hospital.
- IDNO:
- 041549
- Title:
- River Boat 'Valiant' on Ohio River, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1900
- Description:
- The "Valiant" steaming by the Wheeling Wharf. Notice her smokestacks are reclined so she could clear the bridges
- IDNO:
- 041550
- Title:
- Market Street, Wheeling, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1901/10/05
- Description:
- The caption describes the scene as "Market Street on a typical Saturday morning. The present Market House stands on the same site. Note the man coming down the street carrying two barrels also the beer wagon in the center."
- IDNO:
- 041551
- Title:
- Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War During Lincoln Administration 1862-1865
- Date:
- ca. 1862
- Description:
- Stanton stayed in close contact with Governors Pierpont and Boreman of the Restored Government of Virginia and West Virginia respectively, during the Civil War. Stanton supported West Virginia statehood and was aware of the need for a strong Union military presence in the region.
- IDNO:
- 041552
- Title:
- Bituminous Coal Mine Maintenance Class, Bluefield, W. Va.
- Description:
- High School age boys receive hands on training at the Mercer County Vocational Techinical School.
- IDNO:
- 041553
- Title:
- Railroad Ave, Ronceverte, W. Va.
- Description:
- The unpaved avenue is bordered by railroad tracks and businesses.
- IDNO:
- 041554
- Title:
- First Oil Well Drilled in Sistersville, Tyler County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1907
- Description:
- Postcard photograph of a derrick capping the first drilled well in Sistersville field.
- IDNO:
- 041555
- Title:
- Cheat River Bridge Near Morgantown, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1907
- Description:
- Postcard photograph of a dirt paved road to the bridge over Cheat River. A house and a structure with a storefront fascade is situation at the near side of the bridge. Also inscribed on the image, "Published by Dawson and Co. Morgantown, West Virginia".
- IDNO:
- 041556
- Title:
- Main Street, Clay, W. Va.
- Description:
- Postcard photograph of dirt paved street in town of Clay, county seat of Clay County.
- IDNO:
- 041580
- Title:
- Kenova Baseball Team, Wayne County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1912
- Description:
- Group portriat of the team in uniform. None are identified.
- IDNO:
- 041581
- Title:
- St. John's Episcopal Church, Rippon, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1913
- Description:
- Brick structure with decorative wood trim.
- IDNO:
- 041600
- Title:
- Salem College Football Team, Harrison County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1921
- Description:
- None of the subjects in the photograph are identified.
- IDNO:
- 041601
- Title:
- Main Street, Harman, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1934
- Description:
- Small town located in northern Randolph County.
- IDNO:
- 041602
- Title:
- Old Grist Mill on Leading Creek, Randolph County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1934
- Description:
- Near the Seneca Trail, Leading Creek is a tributary of the Tygart Valley River.
- IDNO:
- 041609
- Title:
- Hernshaw Post Office, Kanawha County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1935
- IDNO:
- 041610
- Title:
- Street Scene in Franklin, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1937
- IDNO:
- 041611
- Title:
- Grist Mill on West Fork River, West Milford, Harrison County, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1905
- IDNO:
- 041612
- Title:
- Franklin, Pendleton County, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1937
- Description:
- Several homes located on the South Branch of the Potomac River
- IDNO:
- 041620
- Title:
- Post Office, Hundred, W. Va
- Date:
- 1950
- IDNO:
- 041621
- Title:
- Lake Riley, Weston, W. Va.
- Date:
- 1956
- Description:
- Part of the Wilderness Retreat located in Lewis County. None of the subjects are identified.
- IDNO:
- 041627
- Title:
- Adamston Street Car in Adamston, Harrison County, W. Va.
- Description:
- Adamston is now part of Clarksburg. Inscription with the image includes, "... Herbert C. Sullivan, ME Church".
- IDNO:
- 041628
- Title:
- Saw Mill in Albright, Preston County, W. Va.
- Description:
- None of the subjects in the photograph are identified.
- IDNO:
- 041631
- Title:
- Englehart Woolen Mill Baseball Team, Albright, W. Va
- Date:
- 1909
- Description:
- Team portriat of players in uniform, none are identified.
- IDNO:
- 041632
- Title:
- Workers and Horses at Mill, Preston Co., Albright, W. Va.
- Description:
- Unidentified workers pose at a lumber mill.