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Andersonville was a Confederate military prison, notorious for the cruel treatment of Union prisoners. Over 200 West Virginia soldiers died here and are buried in this cemetery.

40153. Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040157
Title:
Andersonville National Cemetery, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Andersonville was a Confederate military prison, notorious for the cruel treatment of Union prisoners. Over 200 West Virginia soldiers died here and are buried in this cemetery.
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".

40154. Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040158
Title:
Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
1937
Description:
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".
Group portrait of unidentified automobile dealers posed on a early model pick-up truck. Maxwell-Chalmers were the roots of the Chrysler Corporation.

40155. Maxwell-Chalmers Dealers Convention, Hall Garage, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040159
Title:
Maxwell-Chalmers Dealers Convention, Hall Garage, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Group portrait of unidentified automobile dealers posed on a early model pick-up truck. Maxwell-Chalmers were the roots of the Chrysler Corporation.

40156. Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Marshall College (University), Huntington, Cabell County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040160
Title:
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Marshall College (University), Huntington, Cabell County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Unidentified officials and freemasons among the people involved in the ceremony.

40157. Laying Cornerstone of Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040161
Title:
Laying Cornerstone of Harrison County Courthouse, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1931
Description:
Unidentified officials and freemasons among the people involved in the ceremony.
Unidentified subjects include several musicians holding instruments and a baby sitting in a carriage.

40158. Portrait of Church Group, West Pike Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040162
Title:
Portrait of Church Group, West Pike Street, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
Unidentified subjects include several musicians holding instruments and a baby sitting in a carriage.
Unidentified man and woman standing on the grounds in front of club building.

40159. Cabell Country Club, Huntington, W. Va.

IDNO:
040163
Title:
Cabell Country Club, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Unidentified man and woman standing on the grounds in front of club building.
Large crowd gathered around the pulley to set the stone. No one is identified.

40160. Laying Cornerstone of First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
040164
Title:
Laying Cornerstone of First Presbyterian Church, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1893
Description:
Large crowd gathered around the pulley to set the stone. No one is identified.
Dirt surfaced main road through town lined with saddled and hitched horses tethered to posts.

40161. Main Street, Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. (W. Va.)

IDNO:
040165
Title:
Main Street, Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. (W. Va.)
Date:
ca. 1860
Description:
Dirt surfaced main road through town lined with saddled and hitched horses tethered to posts.
Several unidentified men pose on the newly constructed bridge, contracted for $18,632. The bridge was 467 feet long and designed to support a 24 ton street car.

40162. Street Car on Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040166
Title:
Street Car on Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1903
Description:
Several unidentified men pose on the newly constructed bridge, contracted for $18,632. The bridge was 467 feet long and designed to support a 24 ton street car.
Unidentified crowd poses on the bridge with a street car. Old Morgantown High School stands on the Morgantown side of the bridge which crosses Deckers Creek into South Park.

40163. Newly Constructed Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
040167
Title:
Newly Constructed Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1903
Description:
Unidentified crowd poses on the bridge with a street car. Old Morgantown High School stands on the Morgantown side of the bridge which crosses Deckers Creek into South Park.
Elevated view of the bridge from the west side.

40164. Cheat River Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
040168
Title:
Cheat River Bridge, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Elevated view of the bridge from the west side.