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Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.

1. Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.

IDNO:
047988
Title:
Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.

2. Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047989
Title:
Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.

3. View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047990
Title:
View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.
View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.

4. Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047991
Title:
Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.
The town can be seen on the right of the picture alongside the hill. The river bends dramatically to change direction.

5. View Looking Down New River, Sandstone, W. Va.

IDNO:
048078
Title:
View Looking Down New River, Sandstone, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The town can be seen on the right of the picture alongside the hill. The river bends dramatically to change direction.

6. View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.

IDNO:
048317
Title:
View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Aerial view of the town. Bluetone River and dam pictured to the right.

7. Overlooking the Town of Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
048384
Title:
Overlooking the Town of Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Aerial view of the town. Bluetone River and dam pictured to the right.
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.

8. Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048388
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.
Building the dam over the Bluestone River.

9. Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048390
Title:
Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Building the dam over the Bluestone River.
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".

10. Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048426
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.

11. Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048427
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.
Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.

12. Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048436
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.