Looking at one of the oldest homes in West Virginia from across the road, located near the banks of the Greenbrier River. The home was the sight to a Shawnee Indian attack in 1777.
Swimming Hole in Bluestone River near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Three unidentified persons and a dog are pictured in the water.About a 1/4 mile up the river from this location near the mouth of the river, baptizing's were held.
Lark and Nannie Meador Farm House near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Lark and Nannie pictured sitting on the porch outside their home, where Prince and Eva Neely first set up married life. The house is located near the Larkin-Meadors store.
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.
Postcard published by Tom Jones of Cincinnatti, Ohio. Three unidentified men stand behind the counter on the left while a group of men sit at a table in the background.
Rose'e Drug Store Seventh Anniversary Postcard, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Addressed to Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Ballengee, the card reads, "This is our seventh anniversary and we wish to thank you for your patronage and your hearty appreciation of our efforts. Your patronage has helped us to grow and has enabled us to put forth greater efforts to satisfy you with the best of drug store goods at all times at the lowest possible price. We take pleasure in serving you and whether your wants be large or small you always receive the utmost courtesy and attention. Remember our store is always at your service in every way and every time. Yours very truly, Rose's Drug Store."Following the message, Shan Rose has personally signed the postcard.
The Thayers' from Charleston, W. Va. lived in this cottage before the Sulphur Spring burned it down, according to a description on the back of the postcard.Published by Pence Springs Community Club.
Drawn, colored depiction of the view from the C. & O. Railway. Two figures are pictured on top of a large rock formation.Published by J. A. Graham & Co.
Elks Parade Proceeding Down Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907/10/23
Description:
Drawn depiction of parade participants marching down the street while spectators stands on by the sidewalks. Note the bricks on the side of the street, meant for construction of new roads.Published by Laing, Humphries and Co. of Hinton, W. Va.
Collecting Wood at Billy Meador Farm, Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Emma Walker Meador on the far right with Matt Cook to her right. The rest of the unidentified men haul sticks and wood across the land. The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at the Bluestone State Park.
A Large Crowd of People Gather Along the Balconies of a Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
People are crowded along the balconies and staircase of the building. The atmosphere of the photo suggests an excitement in the air, perhaps in anticipation of a parade.