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The Point in flood of 1884 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

3169. Flooding at the Point, Parkersburg. W. Va.

IDNO:
007728
Title:
Flooding at the Point, Parkersburg. W. Va.
Date:
1884
Description:
The Point in flood of 1884 in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
'The Gorby farm was three miles east of New Martinsville, W. Va. on Doolin Run. The one track, switchback road led from the farmhouse in the valley below to the hilltop and followed the crest of the ridge. Several varieties of apples were raised including Grimes Golden, Red Delicious, Jonathan, etc. Peaches were also raised along the right side of the road in the photo above and there were a few cherry trees. Along the track on the right can be seen a large steel tank used for spraying and watering the trees. Water was pumped from Doolin Run some 500-600 feet below in the valley. Apples were sold to various truck farm operators in the region and in the Gorby Brothers store until the early 1940's. Black walnut and hickory trees grew wild in this area and in the fall, it was a great treat to sit on the hilltop eating delicious apples, black walnuts and hickory nuts. The nuts were fine additions in cakes for fall picnics and birthdays. This farm is now the home of John and Elizabeth Estlack Mullett. John grew up on the neighboring Mullett farm which lies beyond the hilltop in the center background.'

3170. Gorby Family Orchard near New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007731
Title:
Gorby Family Orchard near New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:
'The Gorby farm was three miles east of New Martinsville, W. Va. on Doolin Run. The one track, switchback road led from the farmhouse in the valley below to the hilltop and followed the crest of the ridge. Several varieties of apples were raised including Grimes Golden, Red Delicious, Jonathan, etc. Peaches were also raised along the right side of the road in the photo above and there were a few cherry trees. Along the track on the right can be seen a large steel tank used for spraying and watering the trees. Water was pumped from Doolin Run some 500-600 feet below in the valley. Apples were sold to various truck farm operators in the region and in the Gorby Brothers store until the early 1940's. Black walnut and hickory trees grew wild in this area and in the fall, it was a great treat to sit on the hilltop eating delicious apples, black walnuts and hickory nuts. The nuts were fine additions in cakes for fall picnics and birthdays. This farm is now the home of John and Elizabeth Estlack Mullett. John grew up on the neighboring Mullett farm which lies beyond the hilltop in the center background.'
'Charles Thomas Gorby (on right) in his nursery. 663 Maple Avenue New Martinsville, W. Va. Others unknown. Note the second floor 'sleeping porch' which had six windows, and the chicken coop behind the bird house on tall post at left center. House in the upper right is the McEldowney home, a pioneer homestead for this area.'

3171. Gorby Nursery, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007735
Title:
Gorby Nursery, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:
'Charles Thomas Gorby (on right) in his nursery. 663 Maple Avenue New Martinsville, W. Va. Others unknown. Note the second floor 'sleeping porch' which had six windows, and the chicken coop behind the bird house on tall post at left center. House in the upper right is the McEldowney home, a pioneer homestead for this area.'
"The Van Devender Insurance Company located on 132 3rd Street between Ann and Julianna Streets. Formally Parkersburg National Bank, 1839-1904 and later the Salvation Army Building. The building was torn down in early March 1969.'

3172. Flooded Van Devender Insurance Building , Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007736
Title:
Flooded Van Devender Insurance Building , Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
"The Van Devender Insurance Company located on 132 3rd Street between Ann and Julianna Streets. Formally Parkersburg National Bank, 1839-1904 and later the Salvation Army Building. The building was torn down in early March 1969.'
An unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia is under water during the flood of 1913.

3173. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007738
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
An unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia is under water during the flood of 1913.
Townspeople are pushing their boats down an unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the flood of 1913.

3174. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007747
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
Townspeople are pushing their boats down an unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the flood of 1913.
'From left: Kersey Gorby, Myrta Gorby, standing lady perhaps Irene Gorby, leaning Charles H. Gorby, kneeling lady unknown, George Gorby, John Gorby, lady facing left unknown, Ireta Barnes, unknown, Charles T. Gorby, possible Bea Oneacre, Patty Oneacre or Ruth McColloch, Sam McColloch, Mary Louise Gorby, Emma Mullett Gorby, Barnes boy, perhaps Gladys Barnes, 3 unknowns, Beryl Barnes crouching, Her Oneacre, Lewis Oneacre. A Gorby Orchard apple basket in front.

3175. Gorby Family Picnic in the Gorby Apple Orchard, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007748
Title:
Gorby Family Picnic in the Gorby Apple Orchard, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:
'From left: Kersey Gorby, Myrta Gorby, standing lady perhaps Irene Gorby, leaning Charles H. Gorby, kneeling lady unknown, George Gorby, John Gorby, lady facing left unknown, Ireta Barnes, unknown, Charles T. Gorby, possible Bea Oneacre, Patty Oneacre or Ruth McColloch, Sam McColloch, Mary Louise Gorby, Emma Mullett Gorby, Barnes boy, perhaps Gladys Barnes, 3 unknowns, Beryl Barnes crouching, Her Oneacre, Lewis Oneacre. A Gorby Orchard apple basket in front.
Townspeople are pushing their boats down an unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the flood of 1913.

3176. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007749
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
Townspeople are pushing their boats down an unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia during the flood of 1913.
Flooded street outside of the Parkersburg Court House.

3177. Wood County Courthouse During Flood Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007750
Title:
Wood County Courthouse During Flood Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
Flooded street outside of the Parkersburg Court House.
'Looking down toward Avery St., Parkersburg, W. Va.' People walk amongst the wreckage of houses after the water tank disaster.

3178. Water Tank Disaster, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007752
Title:
Water Tank Disaster, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
'Looking down toward Avery St., Parkersburg, W. Va.' People walk amongst the wreckage of houses after the water tank disaster.

3179. Baseball Team, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007754
Title:
Baseball Team, Parkersburg, W. Va.
A girl sits on a rail by the lake.

3180. Terrapin Park Lake, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007756
Title:
Terrapin Park Lake, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A girl sits on a rail by the lake.