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Mountains on U.S. 50, also known as Old Northwestern Turn Pike. The postcard has an advertisement for DeLancey's Restaurant in Grafton.

1. Postcard of Elevations Between Grafton and Romney on US Route 50 in W. Va.

A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.

2. Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.

Pete Hall built Green Parrot and a house in the back; it was located on the State Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va..

3. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

A view of Ellis Drive-In Theater and Restaurant on State Route 50.  Sky Castle is in background.

4. Ellis Restaurant and Drive-In, Bridgeport, W. Va.

It is located on the corner of Route 50 and 73, across from the corner of Russell Sinclair and 5th street.

5. Lowes Grocery and Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

A gas station on State Route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va.

6. Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

The house is on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Route 50.

7. J. C. Johnson Residence, Bridgeport, W. Va.

Green Parrot was located on Route 50.

8. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838.  Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected.  This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."

9. Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.

Hill's Plaza is seen around the center left and the Gabriel's Plaza is just above it; the Interstate 79 runs across the top.

10. Aerial View of Hill's Plaza and Gabriel's Plaza on Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.

The Pure Oil Station on the corner of Rt. 50 and Virginia Avenue.

11. Pure Oil Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

The upholstery shop owned by brothers, Keith, Gerald and Drexell Armentrout was located on r RD 1 near RT 50. The site was occupied by Benny's Boot Hill in later years.

12. Bridgeport Upholstery Shop, Harrison County, W. Va.

The view of Bennett's on Rt. 50 West in Bridgeport, W. Va.

13. Bennett's, Bridgeport, W. Va.

14. Road Scene on Route 50, Ervin Mountain

The view is from Ervin Mountain, Route 50.

15. View of West Virginia Hills from Route 50

View looking down on Route 50 between Clarksburg (barely visible at the top of the photograph) and Bridgeport prior to the construction of Interstate 79.  Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line visible on the right portion running parallel to Route 50.  Currently, Interstate 79 intersects Route 50 near the center of the photograph.

16. Aerial View of Route 50 Looking West Towards Clarksburg, W. Va.

View prior to construction of Interstate 79 which now runs in the area at the bottom of this photograph.

17. Aerial View of Route 50 Looking East Towards Bridgeport, W. Va.

Curve located on Route 50 three miles west of Macomber in Preston County, West Virginia. The image is a post card photograph print.

18. U Curve on U.S. Route 50, East Foot of Laurel Mountain, Preston County, W. Va.

The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.

19. Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.

The mill is located about 10 miles from Route 50.

20. Old Poulson Mill, York's Run, W. Va.

Text on back reads, "Caption 'Actual photograph, hand painted with finest (?) oils' on original frame."

21. Covered Bridge Over Cheat River, Route 50, W. Va.