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Kirk holds an old toll bridge pan on the new New River bridge. The old New River bridge is pictured in the background.

1. Bob Kirk Stands on New Bridge over New River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048335
Title:
Bob Kirk Stands on New Bridge over New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1976
Description:
Kirk holds an old toll bridge pan on the new New River bridge. The old New River bridge is pictured in the background.
The hotel, pictured on the right, was built in 1907 and burned shortly after on November 8, 1908 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The loss was estimated at $7,000 at the time. The fire was so intense that it "lit up the streets like day".

2. View of New River Bridge and Brooklyn Hotel from C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048338
Title:
View of New River Bridge and Brooklyn Hotel from C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
The hotel, pictured on the right, was built in 1907 and burned shortly after on November 8, 1908 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The loss was estimated at $7,000 at the time. The fire was so intense that it "lit up the streets like day".
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.

3. Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048697
Title:
Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.
Looking toward Madam's Creek, construction workers take apart the bridge.

4. Dismantling Bridge in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049097
Title:
Dismantling Bridge in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Looking toward Madam's Creek, construction workers take apart the bridge.
A sign in front of the demolition site reads, "Your Highway Taxes at Work."

5. Hinton Toll Bridge Under Demolition, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049110
Title:
Hinton Toll Bridge Under Demolition, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1973
Description:
A sign in front of the demolition site reads, "Your Highway Taxes at Work."
Garten holds up the Smith girl to rest her on the beams of the old bridge.

6. Eula Mae Garten & Pat Smith Girl on Old Bridge in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049111
Title:
Eula Mae Garten & Pat Smith Girl on Old Bridge in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
Garten holds up the Smith girl to rest her on the beams of the old bridge.
An unidentified man is caught with his pants unbuttoned.

7. Man Pulling Up Pants After Urinating Off Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049605
Title:
Man Pulling Up Pants After Urinating Off Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified man is caught with his pants unbuttoned.
Three unidentified men put their arms around each others shoulders while posing on the bridge.

8. Men Pose on Bridge Over New River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049619
Title:
Men Pose on Bridge Over New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Three unidentified men put their arms around each others shoulders while posing on the bridge.
The photograph is titled, "Irish Nut." An unidentified man sits on the railing while holding his hat.

9. Man Sitting on Railing of Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049620
Title:
Man Sitting on Railing of Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The photograph is titled, "Irish Nut." An unidentified man sits on the railing while holding his hat.
The photo is captioned, "3 Crooks."

10. Three Men Posing Beside Railing of Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049621
Title:
Three Men Posing Beside Railing of Bridge Outside of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1910/05/14
Description:
The photo is captioned, "3 Crooks."
Looking from across the river to the city of Hinton.

11. Bridge to Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049893
Title:
Bridge to Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Looking from across the river to the city of Hinton.
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.

12. Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049921
Title:
Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.