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14101. Hogs on a Farm in Pendleton County, W. Va.

From left to right: 'Will Wimer, Martin Vandevander, Roy Lambert and John Lambert.'

14102. Farmers at Work in a Field in Nilson HIlls, Germany Valley, Pendleton County, W. Va.

14103. Johnny A. Dahmer Plowing with a Team on his Farm in Pendleton County, W. Va.

Johnny A. Dahmer is on the horse-powered mower.  John Dahmer stands with the scythe.

14104. Dahmer Men Clearing a Field, Pendleton County, W. Va.

Elm tree planted by George Washington when he was laying out the Town of Bath.

14105. Washington Elm Tree in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

Berkeley Springs, W. Va. was officially established as a Health Resort Oct., 1776 by an Act of the Virginia Assembly.  George Washington mentioned, when surveying the northern neck for Lord Fairfax in 1748, in his surveying notes the famed Warm Springs.  A town site having been made there in 1776.  The lots were sold at auction in 1777.  Among purchasers were Gen. Washington, Gen. Gates, and other Revolutionary War officers.  Berkeley Springs' first name was Bath.  The Indians used these springs before the white man came.

14106. Bath Houses in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

'Potomac Valley Panorama West of Berkeley Springs on Highway 9.  One of the most magnificent views in the eastern section of W. Va., is this panorama from Capon Mountain.'

14107. View of Potomac Valley from Capon Mountain, Morgan County, W. Va.

'This handsome structure of gray hand-hewn stone is perched upon the side of Warm Springs Ridge and overlooks the historic Town of Bath which was established by Act of the First General Assembly of the State of Virginia in October, 1776, as a health resort for the officers and soldiers of the Revolution and for other infirm persons.  George Washington frequently visited these springs, commended them most highly and erected a summer home there.  The Castle Site adjoins the celebrated State Park of the Town of Bath (now known as Berkeley Springs, West Virginia) which encompasses "Ye Famed Warm Springs," officially set aside for the "free use of the public for all time."  Within the State Park also there are commodious swimming pools, a bath house erected more than a century ago but containing modern equipment, a new bath house with facilities for Turkish and Electric baths, a reading roomm, rest room, band stand, and a huge American Elm tree planted by George Washington, also numberous other shade trees, with benches and tables for picnic parties.  For nearly two centuries of recorded history these 'Famed Warm Springs' have been heralded as a sacred mecca where peace, health, and happiness abound and where, according to Indian tradition, the healing waters are blessed by the Great Spirit.  The water from these springs is piped into the Castle which is equipped also with electricity and other modern improvements, yet maintains a medieval atmosphere, with its large entrance hall, broad staircase and huge stone fireplaces.  Guests are assured of creature comforts, congenial companionship and commodious quarters, suitable for family parties, sororities, or other responsible groups.'

14108. Berkeley Castle in Allegheny Foothills, Morgan County, W. Va.

Elm tree planted by George Washington in Berkeley Springs, W. Va.

14109. Washington Elm Tree in Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

14110. Drinking Room, Spring and Reading Room, Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.

'Warm Spring Range, looking South. Mount Wesley and High Schools are present.'

14111. Warm Spring Range, Morgan County, W. Va.

14112. Castle at Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, W. Va.