Large trainline of coal cars. New River Co., Mt. Hope, W.Va., Summerlee Mine. Summerlee, W.Va. 'C.H. Sprague + Son, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Mass.'
Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Postcard of the Hotel Washington, Berkeley Springs, W.Va. 'Hotel Washington in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W.Va., is fully equipped with elevator service. Located on the square at the main entrance to the famous Health Mineral Springs. Washington visited here in 1748. Lord Fairfax gave the famous springs to the public. Berkeley Springs was Established as a town in 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. Dr. C.W. Chancellor called it a 'health-giving luxury fit for the Gods.' Generals Washington, Buchanan, Gates and many others bought lots here. Berkeley Springs is an historical place.'
'Air View of the City of Martinsburg and hosiery manufacturing plant of Interwoven Hosiery Company, the largest in the world. In the eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.'
Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's Operation in Morgan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
'Although best known as the principal raw mineral in the manufacturing of glass, Silica sand finds wide use in many other important industries. During the war it was listed as a critical material being used in the manufature of aircraft enginces, steel castings, armor plate, silicate of soda, electrical porcelain, refactories, and many other important was materials. Pennsylvania Glass Sand Corporation's operation in Morgan County is the largest glass deposit in the world.'
Aerial View of Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Caption on postcard reads; "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The oldest college located in West Virginia's largest city." See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Postcard reads, "General Sheridan occupied this home during one of the famous Winchester campaigns and from it began his famous ride to the Battle of Cedar Creek, 'twenty miles away'". Published by Marken & Bielfied Inc. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)
Cars parked along the street in front of residences. The automobile in the center sports a sign reading "Ambulance" on its dashboard. To the far right, a sign for Barnett Funeral Home is pictured partially.
Portrait of Sergeant David L. West of Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Sgt. David West was basketball star Jerry West's older brother. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.