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The second Raleigh House Hotel in Beckley, W.Va., at Main and North Kanawha Streets.  Operated by John S. Hull.

1. Raleigh House Hotel, Beckley, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 224, vol. 1. In book: "This picture (1891), left: Lewis Williams father of Mrs. Ida S. O'Dell and Mrs. Maggie May Fink, both still living in Beckley, and I. C. (Uncle Ike) Prince" (p. 224). On back of portrait: "Lewis Williams- Grandfather of Gov. Clarence. I. C. Prince- W. Meadows and Howard Prince Meadows."

2. Portrait of Lewis Williams and I. C. Prince of Beckley, W. Va.

Class portrait of students attending "summer class," Beckley School, Beckley, West Virginia.  Top, left to right:  Hal Scott, Jean Kay, Ophia Edison, Zeta Williams, John Williams, Lucy Maxwell, Add Williams.  Bottom, left to right:  Bessie Lemon, Bessie Willis, Stella Lemon, Zora Ball, George Willis.

3. Summer Class, Beckley School, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 364, vol.2. On back of portrait: "Seated left to right: Bessie Willis (Tucker), A.Z. Amajiah (sp) Lilly (Teacher), Nora Ball (Burton). Standing: Ida Ball (Cooper), George Willis and Stella Lemon (Ford)."

4. Portrait of First Senior Class at Beckley's Free School, Beckley, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 363, vol. 2. In book: See p. 363 for complete list of men and their roles in the community. On back of photograph: "John S. Hull in middle with beard."

5. Portrait of Community Leaders of Beckley, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 406, vol. 2. Attached to portrait: "Back row: Mary Prince (Smith); Alfred Prince; Ada Prince (Fitzpatrick); John Prince. Front row: Fred, Okey, Mrs. Dave Prince, Ella Prince."

6. Portrait of Dave Prince Family of Beckley, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren, p. 367, vol. 2. In book: "In this picture the bride and groom were long gone; 'French leave' as they might have said it. Back row: Claud Prince, Maud Prince (Scott), Lake Prince (Counts), Lena Prince (Hicks), Charley Prince, Lottie Deck (Clyde Shumate), Zeta Williams (Walker), Bess Kent (Charley Prince). Front row: Bertie Prince (Griffith), Ada Prince (Fitzpatrick), Motie Deck (Prince), Lyde Deck (Adney C. Sutphin)(p. 367).

7. Wedding Party of Ernest Ewart and Ella Williams of Beckley, W. Va.

'711 N. Kanawha Street, Beckley. From left to right: Mrs. Z. W. Lafon, Clara (Mrs. J. J. Lamb), Nellie Harlow (Mrs. E. Larrick) Daughter of A. N. Harlow, Mrs. A. N. Harlow Mabscott.'

8. Home of Z. W. Lafon, Beckley, Raleigh County, W. Va.

'See Beckley USA page763.'

9. McClure Family of Grandview in front of their Home in Beckley, W. Va.

A group portrait of the Prince Family members who attended the last reunion at Beckley, West Virginia in 1910. See Beckley, USA by Harlow Warren, page 402 for identification.

10. Last Reunion of the Prince Family in Beckley, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren. On back of portrait: Taken when Redding was 92 years old. "Born 1819. Died 1912. Aged 93 years."

11. Portrait of William Redden of Beckley, W. Va.

View of Beckley after the great fire of April 13, 1912 that destroyed much of the city west of the courthouse.  'Copyrighted 1955, All Rights Reserved By Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha Street, Beckley, W. Va..'

12. Ruins of Buildings after the Fire in April 1913, Beckley, W. Va.

Dr. H. D. Hatfield speaking at Beckley, West Virginia on November 1, 1912.

13. Crowd Waiting to Hear Dr. H.D. Hatfield Speak in Beckley, W. Va.

Crowds gathered outside a building to hear Dr. H.D. Hatfield speak at Beckley, West Virginia, in November 1912. Banner reading 'Republican Headquarters' hanging over the street.

14. Crowd Waiting to Hear Dr. H.D. Hatfield Speak in Beckley, W. Va.

People stand among the ruins of buildings after the Beckley Fire of April 13, 1912 which destroyed much of the town west of the courthouse.

15. Destruction Caused by the Fire of April 1913, Beckley, W. Va.

From "Beckley U.S.A." by Harlow Warren.

16. Portrait of Ed White Family and Mrs. Zella Harsbarger Posed on a Porch, Beckley, W. Va.

Group portrait of Beckley's WWI American Red Cross Workers wearing white dresses.

17. World War I American Red Cross Workers in Beckley, W. Va.

Townspeople are watching members of a parade marching down a street in Beckley, West Virginia.

18. Parade in Beckley, W. Va.

19. Milton Curtis Family at Their Home on Hill Street in Beckley, W. Va.

Political rally on Main Street in Beckley.  Regards the 1920 presidential race of Governor J. M. Cox of Ohio against Warren G. Harding.

20. Political Rally during 1920 Presidential Campaign, Beckley, Raleigh County, W.Va.

21. Parade, Main Street, Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia

Banner hangs across the top of the Lyric Theater to announce that the motion picture Covered Wagon is played for the first time in Beckley, West Virginia.

22. Lyric Theater in Beckley, W. Va. - Covered Wagon Advertised

23. Williams, Margarite L., Deputy Clerk of Raleigh County,

Still raid exhibited on the courthouse lawn in Beckley, W.Va.

24. Still Raid in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia