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Ice jams are shown accumulating at the bottom of the falls.

37897. Winter Scene at Dam No. 4 on Potomac River

IDNO:
037897
Title:
Winter Scene at Dam No. 4 on Potomac River
Date:
1893
Description:
Ice jams are shown accumulating at the bottom of the falls.
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.

37898. View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037898
Title:
View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
1892/07/13
Description:
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.
Three unidentified men wearing derbies and suits; carrying guns and dead animals, at the bottom of snow-covered cliffs.

37899. 'On the Cliffs of the Potomac'

IDNO:
037899
Title:
'On the Cliffs of the Potomac'
Date:
1893
Description:
Three unidentified men wearing derbies and suits; carrying guns and dead animals, at the bottom of snow-covered cliffs.
A group of people, including African-Americans, posing on a viewing stand and a hill. The monument was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

37900. Unveiling of Monument to Heyward Shepherd at Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
037900
Title:
Unveiling of Monument to Heyward Shepherd at Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1931/10/10
Description:
A group of people, including African-Americans, posing on a viewing stand and a hill. The monument was erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
The "Crazy House" was built by a former mayor of Harpers Ferry in 1914. His hobby was collecting "old relics", which he placed inside walls of the house during construction. Such items as old china plates and bullets can be seen encased in the structure. The builder also made an impression of a coffin in the front sidewalk and wrote above it, "Remains of Old Worry", making the property an popular tourist attraction. Refer to A&M 454, Box 25; Folder 11 for more information.

37901. 'Crazy House', Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
037901
Title:
'Crazy House', Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
The "Crazy House" was built by a former mayor of Harpers Ferry in 1914. His hobby was collecting "old relics", which he placed inside walls of the house during construction. Such items as old china plates and bullets can be seen encased in the structure. The builder also made an impression of a coffin in the front sidewalk and wrote above it, "Remains of Old Worry", making the property an popular tourist attraction. Refer to A&M 454, Box 25; Folder 11 for more information.
State Police disposing of illegal liquor.

37902. 'A Dreadful Crime!'

IDNO:
037902
Title:
'A Dreadful Crime!'
Date:
Undated
Description:
State Police disposing of illegal liquor.
State Police disposing of illegal liquor.

37903. 'A Dreadful Crime!'

IDNO:
037903
Title:
'A Dreadful Crime!'
Date:
Undated
Description:
State Police disposing of illegal liquor.
A man and little girl sitting in four wheeled buggy harnessed to two horses. The little girl is possibly Frances Packette.

37904. Unidentified Man and Girl in Horse Drawn Buggy

IDNO:
037904
Title:
Unidentified Man and Girl in Horse Drawn Buggy
Description:
A man and little girl sitting in four wheeled buggy harnessed to two horses. The little girl is possibly Frances Packette.
Children posing on outside steps of a building. The two girls standing in front row, center, are probably Margaret H. Gibson and Frances D. Packette

37905. Group Portrait of Children in Jefferson County W. Va.

IDNO:
037905
Title:
Group Portrait of Children in Jefferson County W. Va.
Description:
Children posing on outside steps of a building. The two girls standing in front row, center, are probably Margaret H. Gibson and Frances D. Packette
William B. Packette Sr.and possibly his daughter Frances Packette in a buggy harnessed to a horse named "Prince".

37906. William B. Packette Sr.,of Charles Town, W. Va. With Little Girl and 'Prince'

IDNO:
037906
Title:
William B. Packette Sr.,of Charles Town, W. Va. With Little Girl and 'Prince'
Date:
Undated
Description:
William B. Packette Sr.and possibly his daughter Frances Packette in a buggy harnessed to a horse named "Prince".

37907. Colts at Locust Hill, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
037907
Title:
Colts at Locust Hill, Jefferson County, W. Va.
African-American man holding a horse in front of the Gibson - Packette house on Samuel Street.

37908. John Harris Holding 'Dan' in Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
037908
Title:
John Harris Holding 'Dan' in Charles Town, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
African-American man holding a horse in front of the Gibson - Packette house on Samuel Street.