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First Place Display of 'Keys to Better Living' at the State Fair.

1. Kanawha County Display at State Fair in Lewisburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
028432
Title:
Kanawha County Display at State Fair in Lewisburg, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
First Place Display of 'Keys to Better Living' at the State Fair.
"Kanawha County--Authorized, 1788 and organized, 1789, from Montgomery and Greenbrier. Named for Kanawha River bearing name of Indian tribe. Salt making brought early settlers into this valley and from it grew vast modern chemical plants."

2. Kanawha County Historic Marker on U. S. Route 119 in West Virginia

IDNO:
030860
Title:
Kanawha County Historic Marker on U. S. Route 119 in West Virginia
Date:
1951
Description:
"Kanawha County--Authorized, 1788 and organized, 1789, from Montgomery and Greenbrier. Named for Kanawha River bearing name of Indian tribe. Salt making brought early settlers into this valley and from it grew vast modern chemical plants."
Building collapsed after the local power company dug a trench to bury their lines too close to the building.

3. Collapsed Capitol Restaurant, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
041268
Title:
Collapsed Capitol Restaurant, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1954
Description:
Building collapsed after the local power company dug a trench to bury their lines too close to the building.

4. Dr. Pepper Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
046971
Title:
Dr. Pepper Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Sign in front of building reads: "When alterations are complete S.S. Kresge Company will open 25 cent to 1 dollar store here. Watch for opening announcement."

5. Renovations to Building for Future S.S. Kresge Company Store, Likely Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047038
Title:
Renovations to Building for Future S.S. Kresge Company Store, Likely Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1927
Description:
Sign in front of building reads: "When alterations are complete S.S. Kresge Company will open 25 cent to 1 dollar store here. Watch for opening announcement."
Located on Bullitt Street.

6. Fruit and Produce Co. Wholesale Fruit and Vegetables Warehouse, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047039
Title:
Fruit and Produce Co. Wholesale Fruit and Vegetables Warehouse, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Located on Bullitt Street.

7. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supply Supplies Inc., Laird Engineering Company Building

IDNO:
047041
Title:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supply Supplies Inc., Laird Engineering Company Building
Date:
1943/06/15

8. Possible Libby Queene Employee Operating Machinery Inside of Factory

IDNO:
047043
Title:
Possible Libby Queene Employee Operating Machinery Inside of Factory
Date:
1946-08-30

9. Montgomery Park Cemetery, London, W. Va.

IDNO:
047055
Title:
Montgomery Park Cemetery, London, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Building was originally the Coyle & Richardson Department Store, then became the National Bank of Commerce after Coyle & Richardson moved buildings.

10. Patterson Montgomery National Bank of Commerce Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047075
Title:
Patterson Montgomery National Bank of Commerce Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1945/12/28
Description:
Building was originally the Coyle & Richardson Department Store, then became the National Bank of Commerce after Coyle & Richardson moved buildings.

11. Payne Minor and Day Marmet Railroad Crossing, Marmet, W. Va.

IDNO:
047076
Title:
Payne Minor and Day Marmet Railroad Crossing, Marmet, W. Va.
Date:
1946/03/13

12. Constructing Coal Tipple For Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047088
Title:
Constructing Coal Tipple For Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

13. Coal Community Homes on Smokeless Fuel Company Mining Site, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047089
Title:
Coal Community Homes on Smokeless Fuel Company Mining Site, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

14. Coal Cart Travels Down Hill on Site of Smokeless Fuel Company Mine, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047090
Title:
Coal Cart Travels Down Hill on Site of Smokeless Fuel Company Mine, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

15. Kanawha Manufacturing Company Building Coal Tipple for Smokeless Fuel Company Mine, Probably in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047091
Title:
Kanawha Manufacturing Company Building Coal Tipple for Smokeless Fuel Company Mine, Probably in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

16. Early Construction Stage of Coal Tipple at Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047092
Title:
Early Construction Stage of Coal Tipple at Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Possibly in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

17. View From Top of Mountain of Workers Building Tracks Connecting to Tipple at Bottom, Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Probably in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047093
Title:
View From Top of Mountain of Workers Building Tracks Connecting to Tipple at Bottom, Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Probably in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

18. Workers Construct Frame of Coal Tipple on Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Probably in Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047094
Title:
Workers Construct Frame of Coal Tipple on Smokeless Fuel Company Mine Site, Probably in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945

19. Special Convention W. Va. State Federation of Labor, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047367
Title:
Special Convention W. Va. State Federation of Labor, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1938/03/10-1938/03/12
Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

20. Man Drinks Outside of Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047384
Title:
Man Drinks Outside of Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.
Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

21. Group of Men Hanging Around Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Trying to Influence Voters, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047385
Title:
Group of Men Hanging Around Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Trying to Influence Voters, Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

22. Election Official Signaling Vote Buyer, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047386
Title:
Election Official Signaling Vote Buyer, Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952

23. Election Official Outside Cussing Observer, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047387
Title:
Election Official Outside Cussing Observer, Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

24. Election Official Looking Out Window of Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047388
Title:
Election Official Looking Out Window of Military Portrait Co. Building, Designated Polling Place, Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
Building located at 514 Lee Street Charleston, across from the Fruth grade school.

25. Group of Men Attempting to Buy Votes, Kanawha Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
047389
Title:
Group of Men Attempting to Buy Votes, Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.

26. Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
049462
Title:
Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1939
Description:
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.
View of factories taken from the bridge. Nitro, W. Va. was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

27. View of Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050414
Title:
View of Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
View of factories taken from the bridge. Nitro, W. Va. was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
View from the bridge showing railroad tracks. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

28. View in Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050415
Title:
View in Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
View from the bridge showing railroad tracks. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
View of Nitro from the hill behind the school.

29. View From a Hill of Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050416
Title:
View From a Hill of Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
View of Nitro from the hill behind the school.
Unidentified group of people pose for photo in their masquerade costumes in the town of Nitro, W. Va..

30. Group in Costume for a Masquerade, Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050417
Title:
Group in Costume for a Masquerade, Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
Unidentified group of people pose for photo in their masquerade costumes in the town of Nitro, W. Va..
View of the factories and railroad in Nitro, W. Va. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

31. Factories and Railroad, Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050418
Title:
Factories and Railroad, Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
View of the factories and railroad in Nitro, W. Va. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
Unidentified boys and men march in a parade down the street in Nitro, with factories in the background. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

32. Parade in Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050419
Title:
Parade in Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
Unidentified boys and men march in a parade down the street in Nitro, with factories in the background. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
Unidentified people play instruments at camp in Nitro, W. Va.Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

33. "Orchestra" at the Camp in Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050457
Title:
"Orchestra" at the Camp in Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
Unidentified people play instruments at camp in Nitro, W. Va.Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
View of the town and factories in Nitro. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.

34. View of Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050458
Title:
View of Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
View of the town and factories in Nitro. Nitro was created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort.
View of homes and factories in Nitro, a town created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort. The gunpowder factories are visible in the distance.

35. View of Nitro, W. Va.

IDNO:
050459
Title:
View of Nitro, W. Va.
Date:
1919
Description:
View of homes and factories in Nitro, a town created during WWI in 1917 to produce gunpowder for the war effort. The gunpowder factories are visible in the distance.
West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.

36. Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.

IDNO:
050485
Title:
Portrait of Jerry West with Middle School Basketball Team, Chelyan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1953
Description:
West, who is holding the ball, attended Chelyan Junior High before attending East Bank High School.
West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

37. Jerry West Playing for the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050488
Title:
Jerry West Playing for the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Description:
West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West, who is mid-air and ready to shoot the ball, played for East Bank High School as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1954–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

38. Jerry West Shoots during High School Basketball Game

IDNO:
050489
Title:
Jerry West Shoots during High School Basketball Game
Date:
ca. 19541956
Description:
West, who is mid-air and ready to shoot the ball, played for East Bank High School as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1954–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West played as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

39. Jerry West Poses in his East Bank High School Team Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050490
Title:
Jerry West Poses in his East Bank High School Team Uniform, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Description:
West played as the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West is pictured at 7 years old, likely when he was living in Chelyan, W. Va.

40. Portrait of a Young Jerry West, W. Va.

IDNO:
050491
Title:
Portrait of a Young Jerry West, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
West is pictured at 7 years old, likely when he was living in Chelyan, W. Va.
Jerry West is Number 12 in the front row, second from the right. He played as the team's starting small forward.

41. Chelyan Junior High Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050498
Title:
Chelyan Junior High Basketball Team Portrait, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
Jerry West is Number 12 in the front row, second from the right. He played as the team's starting small forward.
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

42. East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.

IDNO:
050500
Title:
East Bank High Basketball Team after Winning State Championship Game, East Bank, W. va.
Date:
1956/03
Description:
Jerry West, pictured holding the trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

43. Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050501
Title:
Jerry West with High School Basketball Coach Roy Williams, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952-1956
Description:
West, right, is pictured with East Bank coach Roy Williams, who is stressing defense techniques. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.

44. East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050504
Title:
East Bank High School Basketball Team after State Championship Game, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956/03/24
Description:
Jerry West, pictured on the left holding a trophy, is outside of East Bank High School after leading his team to championship victory. West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.
Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.

45. The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050510
Title:
The East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Jerry West, No. 42, is pictured with his high school basketball team and Coach Roy Williams.West was the team's starting small forward. He was named All-State from 1953–56, then All-American in 1956 when he was West Virginia Player of the Year, becoming the state's first high-school player to score more than 900 points in a season.West also led his team to victory at the West Virginia State High School Basketball Championship in 1956, a first for the team.
Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

46. Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050511
Title:
Jack Chrest of East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Chrest was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

47. Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050512
Title:
Ronnie Fischer of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Fischer was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

48. Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050513
Title:
Roy Akers of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Akers was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

49. Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050514
Title:
Jack Pauley of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Pauley was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.
Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.

50. Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050515
Title:
Gifford Basham of the East Bank High School Basketball Team, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Basham was a teammate of Jerry West during his high school basketball career.The 1956 team secured the first ever state championship title for East Bank High School's basketball team.