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25. Elkins, W. Va.

26. Smiths Falls, near Petersburg, W. Va.

The postcard names M. A. Long as the architect of the building, which today houses the West Virginia Northern Community College.

27. New Baltimore and Ohio Depot, Wheeling, W. Va.

28. Train Depot; Durbin, W. Va.

Postcard photograph of a dirt paved road to the bridge over Cheat River. A house and a structure with a storefront fascade is situation at the near side of the bridge. Also inscribed on the image, "Published by Dawson and Co. Morgantown, West Virginia".

29. Cheat River Bridge Near Morgantown, W. Va.

30. View of Homes; Clay, W. Va.

View overlooking the mine facilities and miners' village.

31. McKell Coal and Coke Company, Kilsyth, W. Va.

32. Flooded Ohio River, Sistersville, W. Va.

33. Aerial View of Main Street in Pickens, 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.

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

The caption reads: "This scene shows rescuers at work at the mouth of No. 8 mine: broken and twisted machinery shown in foreground to the right."

35. Aftermath of Explosion at Monongah Mine No. 8, Monongah, W. Va.

36. Horse and Buggy Travels Up Steep Dirt Road, Pennsboro, W. Va.