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Cut No. 1, This is a photograph of the immense combination bridge across the Kanawha River in South Charleston, now in process of Construction.  This bridge is made to accomodate both the steam and trolley traffic and also foot-passengers.  The illustration here given, shows the Concrete Piers which are nearly 20 feet thick and 90 feet high.  It also shows the wooden superstructure necessary in the process of erecting the middle span of the bridge.

1. Bridge Under Construction in South Charleston

Caption reads, 'There are over 500 schools of this size and smaller in West Virginia.  Consolidation would make better schools and save money.'

2. Class Photo Unidentified School

An entire school of nineteen has been taken to school in this wagon when the mercury was 20 degree below zero. Route, 7 miles.  Carbon heater. Centralized Schools will also make good roads.

3. Springfield Township District No. 1 Horse Drawn School Bus

Schoolhouse in Marion County.

4. First Consolidated School in West Virginia at Seven Pines, Marion County

Cut No. 5. National road Ohio Co., where macadam has been replaced with brick paving.

5. National Road in Ohio County

Cut No. 6. A bad road in Monongalia County, West Virginia prior to organization of Good Roads Movement. Courtesy of Director Jas H. Stewart.

6. Horse Drawn Cart on a Bad Road in Monongalia County, W. Va.