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IDNO:
052293
Title:
Cutting Stone, likely in Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man on a horse sits on top of a hill, where below there are stonemasons cutting into the rock.
IDNO:
050658
Title:
Postcard Showing Transformation of Davis, W. Va.
Date:
1885-1911
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker Country during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
IDNO:
030924
Title:
Telegraph Operator in front of Western Union Office
Date:
1890-1915
Description:
Location of telegraph office is unknown.
IDNO:
037898
Title:
View of Bridges and Potomac River at Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
1892/07/13
Description:
The photograph was taken 100 yards above the foot bridge.
IDNO:
025572
Title:
Etching of Natural Towers, Augusta County, Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
Published in 'Picturesque America.'
IDNO:
025573
Title:
Etching of Natural Towers, Augusta County, Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
Published in 'Picturesque America.'
IDNO:
049741
Title:
Experiment Station Building from North of Commencement Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
Image shows Experiment Station and Science Hall
IDNO:
050293
Title:
Monongahela River Near Pumping Station, W. Va.
Date:
1896/06/29
Description:
'Across river from new pumping station looking up stream.'
IDNO:
050281
Title:
Group on Porch Overlooking what is Possibly Cheat River, W. Va.
Date:
1897/06/23
Description:
A group of unidentified individuals are pictured on a porch with a scenic view.
IDNO:
005474
Title:
Charleston Skyline in 1901 (Top) and 1951 (Bottom,) Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1901, 1951
Description:
"The Charleston skyline as it appeared at the time the Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company began business-in 1901. Note the old capitol in the center background and the ferry landing before the C [and] O bridge was built"; In the bottom picture, "modern Charleston as it appears today. Front street has become Kanawha Boulevard and towering skyscrapers fill the landscape. The Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company building appears at the left beyond the Union building."
IDNO:
049930
Title:
Looking Across the River at Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1902
Description:
View looking at the city of Hinton.
IDNO:
038406
Title:
Camping Scene of Rev. T. A. Haldeman
Date:
1902/05/02
Description:
Family camp site, possibly in Monongalia County, W. Va. including a wagon and horsebacking riding.
IDNO:
039087
Title:
Merry Coaching Party at Ford on Greenbrier River, W. Va.
Date:
1903/07/09
Description:
A stage coach stopped at a ford in the river for the horses to drink and the passengers pose for a photograph.
IDNO:
050643
Title:
Glade on Glad Run, McDonald Glade, Tucker County, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Caption on back of photo reads: "Glade on Glade Run, 1906, McDonald Glade".
IDNO:
039840
Title:
'Just a Gleam of Heaven in Her Eye', Taylor County, W. Va.
Date:
1906/08/06
Description:
Sitting in the tall grass, Ada Enid Haldeman, Arthur C. Thomas and Olivia L. Haldeman.
IDNO:
038272
Title:
View From Lover's Leap at Hawks Nest, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
Post card print showing bridge crossing the New River.
IDNO:
048697
Title:
Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.
IDNO:
050316
Title:
Limestone Road in Berkeley County, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
Limestone road in Shenandoah Valley, Berkeley County, W. Va.
IDNO:
052453
Title:
Webster Springs Series, Webster Springs. W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
A man sits on a chair in the lawn. In the background is a small pavilion. The stereograph is part of photographer William Dunnington's "Webster Springs Series."
IDNO:
052166
Title:
Montgomery, W. Va.
Date:
1910
Description:
View of the town's main street which is situated next to railroad tracks. The train station is visible at the far left, while businesses line the street.
IDNO:
049024
Title:
The Lawn at Pence Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1910/08
Description:
Photo from a postcard. A woman sits on a bench admiring the view on the right.
IDNO:
053196
Title:
View of White Rocks, Near Uniontown, Pa.
Date:
1910/12/02
Description:
"Looks as if we would have nice weather this afternoon. Not feeling so well today."
IDNO:
029498
Title:
Meadow Near Camp on Middle Fork River
Date:
1912
IDNO:
039656
Title:
In the Trough, Moorefield, W. Va.
Date:
1912
Description:
Colored postcard photograph of the "Trough", a six mile stretch of the South Branch of the Potomac River. See back of the original image for correspondence.
IDNO:
039654
Title:
View of Round Hill, Va.
Date:
1912/11/20
Description:
Colored illustrated postcard. See back of the original image for correspondence.
IDNO:
039655
Title:
Shenandoah River Castleman's Ferry, Near Round Hill, Va.
Date:
1912/11/20
Description:
Colored postcard photograph. See back of the original image for correspondence.
IDNO:
028599
Title:
Posing in a Photographer's Blimp Ride Set Up
Date:
1912/11/22
Description:
A blimp in the air with two males in a basket flies over a city view: a composite photo.
IDNO:
028911
Title:
Flood Scene with Stewart Farm, Sistersville, W. Va.
Date:
1913
IDNO:
036203
Title:
Tree at Boone Creek
Date:
1914
Description:
On the front: " Boone Creek is named after Daniel Boone, who passed through this country in 1781. The tree still stands and is in a healthy condition. It is located about two miles from Fleming, near the lower end of the property."
IDNO:
041622
Title:
Fourth of July Celebration in North Central W. Va.
Date:
1919/07/04
Description:
Donning party hats, a group poses outside. The inscription on the back of the photograph reads, "Blanche Cole, Fred Ramm, Evans, Myself, July 4, 1919, Just before we were married."
IDNO:
041254
Title:
St. Mary's Phife and Drum March in John W. Davis Parade
Date:
1924
IDNO:
040183
Title:
West Virginia Mountains Between Valley Head and Webster Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1933
Description:
Photograph taken at approximately 4500 feet above sea level.
IDNO:
048698
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1933/01/22
Description:
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
047616
Title:
Good Will Squad of the Charleston Gun Club on Range, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1934/04/07
IDNO:
049539
Title:
View of Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
1938
Description:
Looking over the city from the hill top.
IDNO:
051330
Title:
Market Lambs for Jubilee
Date:
1938
Description:
Children each hold a market lamb in preparation for the celebration.
IDNO:
047561
Title:
Unidentified Football Field in Kanawha Co., W. Va.
Date:
1940/10/04
IDNO:
051327
Title:
View of Jackson's Mill and Camp Grounds, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1945
Description:
A view from the hilltop overlooks the grounds of the historic site.
IDNO:
047035
Title:
Crowd in Attendance to See Jose Iturbi Perform, Likely at Theater in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1946-02-27
Description:
Jose Iturbi was a popular pianist and conductor, who's first worldwide concert tour began in 1912 at the age of 18. He first appeared in America in 1929 and toured the world into his eighties before he passed away on June 28, 1980. He also appeared in several Hollywood films in the 1940's.
IDNO:
047031
Title:
Warming Up for Basketball Game Between Fayetteville High School and Stonewall Jackson High School, Sponsored by Johnny Stuart Inc.
Date:
1947-02-12
IDNO:
049088
Title:
National Historic District, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1948/06
Description:
Aerial view of the historic town.
IDNO:
050466
Title:
View of Right Fork Leatherwood Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1950/08
Description:
"Right fork of Leatherwood Creek, about 3/4 mile above the Forks" in Webster County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
051392
Title:
Scene at Jackson's Mill, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
1951
Description:
View of the mill from across the stream.
IDNO:
049092
Title:
West End of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
View of the west end of the city.
IDNO:
048510
Title:
Dock at Mouth of Pipestem Creek at Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
A boat dock sit in the middle of the body of water, bordering the creek and reservoir.
IDNO:
051406
Title:
Aerial View of Rhododendron Girls State Formation
Date:
1956
Description:
View overlooking a field where girls of Rhododendron Girls State try to form letters.
IDNO:
049591
Title:
Melvin Turner Farmstead on Zion Mountain, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1958
Description:
Bluestone Reservoir and Bluestone Bridge pictured in the background. The farm house is pictured on the right.
IDNO:
047004
Title:
Interior of Steptal and Johnson Convenient Store
Date:
1962-05-11
IDNO:
041121
Title:
Celebration of West Virginia Centennial
Date:
1963
Description:
Celebration of West Virginia's 100 years of statehood.
IDNO:
041122
Title:
Groundbreaking Ceremony for West Virginia Pavilion, New York
Date:
1963/04/29
Description:
Constructed for the New York World's Fair 1964-1965. In picture: William Wallace Barron- Governor and Hulett C. Smith- Commissioner of Commerce
IDNO:
049449
Title:
Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1968
Description:
View from across the pond of the farmhouse and grounds near War Ridge.
IDNO:
048454
Title:
View Looking Up Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
2002
Description:
Lilly Bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, is pictured spanning across the mouth of the river.
IDNO:
048508
Title:
Bluestone Conference Center at Bertha Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
Keller, Robert R.
Description:
A congregation of buildings are pictured to the left of the body of water.
IDNO:
038474
Title:
'Lovenia The Georgia Milkmaid'
Date:
Undated
Description:
African-American woman holding a milking pail while sitting on a dairy cow.
IDNO:
040967
Title:
Summer Botany Class 'Wooster'
Date:
Undated
Description:
People identified: Arthur Southwich and Grace Filmore
IDNO:
046846
Title:
Construction Workers Sit on Beams of Structure of New Building, North Central W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Horse drawn carriage is parked at base of building next to group of women among wooden planks.
IDNO:
046353
Title:
Two Men Sit on Elevated Concrete Slabs During Construction Work
Date:
Undated
Description:
Print number 1563.
IDNO:
046379
Title:
Man Holding Onto Horse and Buggy Rein
Date:
Undated
Description:
Print number 1719.
IDNO:
046711
Title:
Threshing Rig Traveling Down Road Past Fields
Date:
Undated
Description:
Rig was used to remove grain from stalks.
IDNO:
046759
Title:
Oriole and It's Nest in Tree Branch
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046784
Title:
Woman Leaning Against Fence Alongside Road, Somewhere in Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046794
Title:
Man in Ditch Using a Pick Axe, Possibly Panning for Gold
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046797
Title:
Two Children Play on Lawn, Possibly in Berkeley Springs on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046796
Title:
View of Buildings in Berkeley Springs on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046803
Title:
Looking Up Stream at Rocky Outcropping in Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046806
Title:
School Children Outside of One Room School Building, Likely on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046808
Title:
Several Men on Horseback Outside of Log Building, Likely on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046807
Title:
View of Snow Capped Mountains in Distance, Likely on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046811
Title:
Group of People Relaxing on Porch and Stairs of Home Likely on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046809
Title:
Group of Women Walking Baby Carriage Down Street in Town Likely on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
An example of a collodion glass plate negative.
IDNO:
046812
Title:
Possibly a School on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046813
Title:
Teacher and Students Outside of Front Door of School Somewhere on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046816
Title:
Man Standing in Yard of Unidentified Sand Plant
Date:
Undated
Description:
"The first sand plants were crude sheds built in sections without much long range planning." Picture was developed on a very early Moray glass plate negative.
IDNO:
046818
Title:
Possible Water Treatment Facility on Eastern Panhandle of W. Va.
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046852
Title:
Spectators in Stand at Baseball Game
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046856
Title:
View From Hill of Farmland and Homestead In Far Distance
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046858
Title:
Group of Farmers Harvesting Bushels of Hay
Date:
Undated
Description:
Baby sits in back of horse drawn wagon playing among the hay.
IDNO:
046859
Title:
Muddy Creek Furnace Stack and Falls
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046860
Title:
Early Map of West Virginia and Several Surrounding States
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046861
Title:
Rock Formation in Unidentified Location
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046867
Title:
Group of Men Pose Next to Flag Pole
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046868
Title:
Little Boy Sits Among Litter of Puppies Taking a Drink While Mom Watches Over
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046869
Title:
Fancily Dressed Man and Woman With Their Horses
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046870
Title:
Gathering of Horse and Buggies in Middle of Woods
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046872
Title:
Little Boy Holds Onto Horse Towering Over Him While Man Supervises
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046873
Title:
Little Girl Stands Next to Flock of Chickens and a Turkey
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046875
Title:
Group Portrait Outside of Log Shack
Date:
Undated
Description:
Small boy sits atop white horse on the right while other people hold dogs close by.
IDNO:
046874
Title:
Group Portrait With Horses on Farm
Date:
Undated
Description:
Two horses pull a very large wagon with five people in it.
IDNO:
046876
Title:
Two Boys Sit on Downed Tree Holding a Metal Bucket and Mugs
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046877
Title:
Two Young Men Boxing While One Keeps Time and Another Referees
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046878
Title:
Little Girl Wearing Fancy Hat Sitting on Horse
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046882
Title:
Man Rides Through Snow Beside Horse and Wagon Carrying a Passenger in Back
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046884
Title:
Man Stands Among Cattle, All of Which Are Looking Straight at the Camera
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046885
Title:
Group of Men Pose Outside of Bar
Date:
Undated
IDNO:
046886
Title:
Little Girl Standing In Doorway Gets Her Picture Taken
Date:
Undated
Description:
Girl in background peers around corner to see what is happening.
IDNO:
046888
Title:
Woman Riding in Horse and Buggy Past Factory
Date:
Undated
!["The Charleston skyline as it appeared at the time the Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company began business-in 1901. Note the old capitol in the center background and the ferry landing before the C [and] O bridge was built"; In the bottom picture, "modern Charleston as it appears today. Front street has become Kanawha Boulevard and towering skyscrapers fill the landscape. The Kanawha Banking [and] Trust Company building appears at the left beyond the Union building."](/thumb/005474.jpg "Charleston Skyline in 1901 (Top) and 1951 (Bottom,) Charleston, W. Va.")
