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Philippi has a history of suffering from flooding due to its close proximity to the river and relatively low elevation of most of the town. The most damaging occurred in November of 1985.

61. Flooded Bridge; Philippi, W. Va.

People identified are: Jack Hodge, Arch Moore, and Cecil Highland (far right).

62. Pratt Whitney United Aircraft of Canada Dedication, Bridgeport, W. Va.

63. Railroad Tracks in Reynoldsville, West of Clarksburg, on the Old Northwestern Turnpike Route 50; Harrison Co., W. Va.

64. School in Ritchie Co., W. Va.

65. Cemetery and Homes in Rowlesburg, W. Va.

66. Ackerly Otherwise Known As Spindletop, Near St. Mary's, W. Va.

67. Aerial View of Main Street in Pickens, W. Va.

On December 15, 1967, the Silver Bridge collapsed while it was full rush hour traffic, resulting in the deaths of 46 people. Two of the victims were never found. Investigation of the wreckage pointed to the cause of the collapse being the failure of a single eyebar in a suspension chain, due to a small defect 0.1 inches deep. Analysis showed the bridge was carrying much heavier loads than it had originally been designed for and was also poorly maintained.

68. Silver Bridge Before Collapse; Point Pleasant, W. Va.

69. Bridge in South Charleston, W. Va.

70. Train Coming Through St. Mary's, W. Va.

71. Coffman's Department Store, The Leading Store in Tunnelton, W. Va.

View from Chapline Street hill behind the Ohio Valley General Hospital.

72. Elevated View of Wheeling, W. Va.