Froliche Weihnachten Knights of St. George Home; Wellsburg, W. Va.
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This mansion was completed in 1904 and sits atop Mount St. George. It was originally the home and working farm of James B. Vandergrift, a Pittsburgh steel heir. The estate cost a million dollars to build and included an indoor pool, ball rooms, horse racing tracks, a pit for cockfights, 500 acres for hunting, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and many other things to entertain his guests during his many extravagant parties he held there. Out of nowhere Vandergrift left the estate just years after it's completion, leaving it vacant until 1922 when the Knights of St. George acquired it and turned it into a home for aging clergy and friends. Published by Carson and Scott, Druggists. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Bird's Eye View of Knights of St. George Home and Surrounding Grounds; Wellsburg, W. Va.
Description:
The Knights of St. George Home was a mansion completed in 1904 that sits atop Mount St. George. It was originally the home and working farm of James B. Vandergrift, a Pittsburgh steel heir. The estate cost a million dollars to build and included an indoor pool, ball rooms, horse racing tracks, a pit for cockfights, 500 acres for hunting, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and many other things to entertain his guests during his many extravagant parties he held there. Out of nowhere Vandergrift left the estate just years after it's completion, leaving it vacant until 1922 when the Knights of St. George acquired it and turned it into a home for aging clergy and friends. Published by The Hermitage Art Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Interior View of Chapel at Knights of St. George Home; Wellsburg, W. Va.
Description:
The Knights of St. George Home was a mansion completed in 1904 that sits atop Mount St. George. It was originally the home and working farm of James B. Vandergrift, a Pittsburgh steel heir. The estate cost a million dollars to build and included an indoor pool, ball rooms, horse racing tracks, a pit for cockfights, 500 acres for hunting, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and many other things to entertain his guests during his many extravagant parties he held there. Out of nowhere Vandergrift left the estate just years after it's completion, leaving it vacant until 1922 when the Knights of St. George acquired it and turned it into a home for aging clergy and friends. Published by The Hermitage Art Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
The Knights of St. George Home was a mansion completed in 1904 that sits atop Mount St. George. It was originally the home and working farm of James B. Vandergrift, a Pittsburgh steel heir. The estate cost a million dollars to build and included an indoor pool, ball rooms, horse racing tracks, a pit for cockfights, 500 acres for hunting, tennis courts, bowling alleys, and many other things to entertain his guests during his many extravagant parties he held there. Out of nowhere Vandergrift left the estate just years after it's completion, leaving it vacant until 1922 when the Knights of St. George acquired it and turned it into a home for aging clergy and friends. Published by Photo Crafters. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Looking South on 9th Street from 3rd Avenue; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
Trolley travels down middle of road underneath lighted archways as people go about their day. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Fifth Ave., South Side, Looking West; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
View of church and homes along side of Fifth Ave. in Huntington, West Virginia. See original for correspondence. Published by Hugh C. Leighton Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Third Avenue, Looking East From 9th Street; Huntington, W. Va.
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Busy day in Huntington as people cross over trolley tracks and horse and buggies travel down the side of the road. See original for correspondence. Published by H.G. Hoffman. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Built in 1902-1903 thanks to Andrew Carnegie who donated $35,000 towards it's construction. The building now houses Huntington Junior College. See original for correspondence. Published by Souvenir Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Streets are lined with people and horse and buggies as a busy day progresses in Huntington, West Virginia. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
The Kessler Hospital and Sanitarium; Huntington, W. Va.
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The Kessler Hospital and Sanitarium was built in 1904 after Dr. Archibald Kenton Kessler decided to open his second private hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. His original location was in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The building was located on the southwest corner of 4th Ave. and 5th St. and was the first of it's kind in the city. In the late 1950's the hospital was experiencing financial difficulties and in 1960 the hospital was sold at auction. In 1971 a shopping center was built in its place. Published by J.G. McCrorey & Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Car in the foreground drives past two campus buildings at Marshall College in Huntington, West Virginia. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
The Kessler Hospital and Sanitarium was built in 1904 after Dr. Archibald Kenton Kessler decided to open his second private hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. His original location was in Clarksburg, West Virginia. The building was located on the southwest corner of 4th Ave. and 5th St. and was the first of it's kind in the city. In the late 1950's the hospital was experiencing financial difficulties and in 1960 the hospital was sold at auction. In 1971 a shopping center was built in its place. See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
The West Virginia Asylum, originally known as the Home for Incurables, and currently known as the Huntington State Hospital was created in 1897 by an act of legislature, which makes it the second oldest hospital in the state of West Virginia. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Huntington East High School and Huntington Trades School; Huntington, W. Va.
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Huntington East High School (top) and Huntington Trades School (bottom). Caption on postcard reads: "Huntington East High and Trades School built in 1939-1940. Most complete trade school in the state." Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
James E. Morrow Library, Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.
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The James E. Morrow Library was constructed in 1930 and is named after James Morrow who was the head of the college from 1872-1873. Published by Curt Teich & Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. As well as the Big Sandy River which is a tributary of the Ohio River and forms a boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. See original for correspondence. Published by Wild & Boette. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Published by Wild & Boette. Boat can be seen going down the Big Sandy River which is a tributary of the Ohio River and also marks the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Aerial View of Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Caption on postcard reads; "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The oldest college located in West Virginia's largest city." See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of three different states, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. You can also see The Big Sandy River where there is a white boat traveling. The Big Sandy River is a tributary of the Ohio River and is the border between West Virginia and Kentucky. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Huntington Monument and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Station at Night; Huntington, W. Va.
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Caption on postcard reads: "Monument to Collis P. Huntington for whom the city of Huntington was named, located in the C & O Station Square, erected in 1924. Builder of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway." Published by Harry L. Dailey. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot; Huntington, W. Va.
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The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was formed in 1869. It's construction was led by C.P. Huntington, who the city of Huntington, West Virginia is named after. It reached from Richmond to Huntington and the Ohio River by 1873. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
