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

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

IDNO:
033922
Title:
Aerial View of Route 50 Looking East Towards Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970
Description:
View prior to construction of Interstate 79 which now runs in the area at the bottom of this photograph.
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.

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

IDNO:
033921
Title:
Aerial View of Route 50 Looking West Towards Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970
Description:
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.
The view of Bennett's on Rt. 50 West in Bridgeport, W. Va.

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

IDNO:
031287
Title:
Bennett's, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1962
Description:
The view of Bennett's on Rt. 50 West in 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.

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

IDNO:
031286
Title:
Bridgeport Upholstery Shop, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1961
Description:
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.
The Pure Oil Station on the corner of Rt. 50 and Virginia Avenue.

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

IDNO:
031284
Title:
Pure Oil Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1962
Description:
The Pure Oil Station on the corner of Rt. 50 and Virginia Avenue.
Green Parrot was located on Route 50.

6. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030513
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
Green Parrot was located on Route 50.
The house is on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Route 50.

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

IDNO:
030505
Title:
J. C. Johnson Residence, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1898
Description:
The house is on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Route 50.
A gas station on State Route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va.

8. Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030504
Title:
Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A gas station on State Route 50 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.

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

IDNO:
030498
Title:
Lowes Grocery and Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
It is located on the corner of Route 50 and 73, across from the corner of Russell Sinclair and 5th street.
A view of Ellis Drive-In Theater and Restaurant on State Route 50. Sky Castle is in background.

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

IDNO:
030494
Title:
Ellis Restaurant and Drive-In, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A view of Ellis Drive-In Theater and Restaurant on State Route 50. Sky Castle is in background.
Pete Hall built Green Parrot and a house in the back; it was located on the State Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va..

11. Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030492
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
Pete Hall built Green Parrot and a house in the back; it was located on the State Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va..
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.

12. Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030476
Title:
Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.