Search Results
- IDNO:
- 041810
- Title:
- Historic Boydville; Martinsburg, W. Va.
- Description:
- Caption on postcard reads: "This beautiful home was built in 1812 by Elisha Boyd. It still remains in the family and is owned by Charles J. Faulkner, Jr., grandson of the builder. It is noted for its gorgeous interior workmanship. Inset is the marker on the Boydville Estate erected to General Adam Stephen, Revolutionary War commander, legislator and founder of the city. The monument was erected by The Daughters of the American Revolution." Published by Marken & Bielfeld Inc. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041812
- Title:
- Berkeley Co. Court House; Martinsburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1925
- Description:
- Caption on postcard reads: "Berkeley County was named for Norbonne Berkeley, Baron de Botetourt, Virginia's most popular colonial governor. The county was set off from Frederick County in 1772 and the first court held in a private log house. The original court house was built of stone 1773-75. In 1801 Berkeley, which extended from the Blue Ridge to the Alleghanies, was divided and the eastern half organized as Jefferson County. In 1863 Berkeley and jefferson were placed in West Virginia due to the influence of the B. & O. Railroad. This attractive court house was built in 1809." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041815
- Title:
- Bird's Eye View From Locust Grove; Gerrardstown, W. Va.
- Description:
- The town of Gerrardstown was laid out in 1784 by David Gerrard and served as the site of the first Baptist Church west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Published by B.C. Baker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041818
- Title:
- Entrance to the Plant of Interwoven Mills; Martinsburg, W. Va.
- Description:
- One of the largest men's hosiery mills in the world. Published by The Neff Novelty Co. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041819
- Title:
- St. Joseph's Parochial School; Martinsburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1925
- Description:
- Caption on postcard reads: "This Roman Catholic educational institution was started as early as January 1, 1838, but suspended operations on November 4, 1841. However, the school was reopened on September 4, 1883, and has been in continuous operation since. In 1905 a four year high school course was introduced and in 1913 the modernly equipped eight room building shown above was erected on South Queen street. It serves 250 pupils from St. Joseph's parish, who support the school by paid tuitions, and the school is ably conducted by seven Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul." Published by Shenandoah Publishing House. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041823
- Title:
- Big Springs; Martinsburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1909
- Description:
- See original for correspondence. Published by Fred H. Baker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041824
- Title:
- The Long Steps; Sutton, W. Va.
- Description:
- Published by I. Stern. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041829
- Title:
- Huffmans Mill; Sutton, W. Va.
- Description:
- Published by Juergens and Walker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041831
- Title:
- Viw Up Otter; Gassaway, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1908
- Description:
- See original for correspondence. Published by Juergens and Walker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041841
- Title:
- Masonic Temple; Sutton, W. Va.
- Description:
- Published by Juergens and Walker. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041858
- Title:
- North Main Street, From 16th; Wellsburg, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1919
- Description:
- See original for correspondence. Published by Starkey and Myers Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
- IDNO:
- 041880
- Title:
- Horse and Buggy Travels Down Dirt Road Past Farms; Follansbee, W. Va.
- Date:
- ca. 1917
- Description:
- (From postcard collection legacy system.)
