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1. Street View of Mannington; W. Va.

IDNO:: 041516
Title:: Street View of Mannington; W. Va.

2. Community Building; Mannington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041517
Title:: Community Building; Mannington, W. Va.

The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

3. Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041522
Title:: Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.
Date:: 1907/12
Description:: The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

4. Cemetery Near Mannington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041525
Title:: Cemetery Near Mannington, W. Va.

Mannington is famous for its oil and gas boom in 1889. Dr. Israel C. White, a well known geologist, gathered enough support to begin drilling. In late 1889, real estate prices rose 100% in two days. Mannington would soon become one of the largest oil fields in the state of West Virginia. Dr. White also pushed for natural gas exploration in this area which was the main reason behind Mannington's period of growth. After the 1929 stock market crash, people began leaving town as demand was severely down.

5. Catholic Church; Mannington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 041692
Title:: Catholic Church; Mannington, W. Va.
Description:: Mannington is famous for its oil and gas boom in 1889. Dr. Israel C. White, a well known geologist, gathered enough support to begin drilling. In late 1889, real estate prices rose 100% in two days. Mannington would soon become one of the largest oil fields in the state of West Virginia. Dr. White also pushed for natural gas exploration in this area which was the main reason behind Mannington's period of growth. After the 1929 stock market crash, people began leaving town as demand was severely down.

6. Residence of Amos, Fairview, W. Va.

IDNO:: 042244
Title:: Residence of Amos, Fairview, W. Va.

7. View from Murphy's Hill of Farmington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 042246
Title:: View from Murphy's Hill of Farmington, W. Va.

8. People Stand Outside of Trolley Car Going to Farmington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 042247
Title:: People Stand Outside of Trolley Car Going to Farmington, W. Va.
Date:: 1908/10/10

9. Jamison Coal and Coke Co. Mine No. 9 on Duncard Mill Run, Farmington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 042248
Title:: Jamison Coal and Coke Co. Mine No. 9 on Duncard Mill Run, Farmington, W. Va.

Several oil derricks can be seen through out the small town. Image published by E. F. Millan.

10. Jericks, Suburb of Mannington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 044182
Title:: Jericks, Suburb of Mannington, W. Va.
Description:: Several oil derricks can be seen through out the small town. Image published by E. F. Millan.

11. Several Children Stand in Street Next to Trolley and Man on Horseback, Main Street, Mannington, W. Va.

IDNO:: 044885
Title:: Several Children Stand in Street Next to Trolley and Man on Horseback, Main Street, Mannington, W. Va.

12. Rhea Terrace, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:: 045116
Title:: Rhea Terrace, Fairmont, W. Va.