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Taken during the construction, the first water flowed over the dam on December 23, 1925.

39481. Cheat Haven Hydro-Electric Dam, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Probably area where the railroad trestle bridge was constructed.

39482. Rubles Run Near Site of Cheat Lake Dam, Monongalia County, W. Va.

All workers are not identified.

39483. Building Railroad Track at Cheat Lake Dam Site, Monongalia County, W. Va.

39484. Cheat Lake Hydro-Electric Dam During Construction, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Rocks are lowered to add to the walls of a railroad tunnel

39485. Construction of Railroad Tunnel, Summers County, W. Va.

Franklin Roosevelt, standing on a stone column to speak to hundreds of people crowded around the courthouse and in the street. This photograph was most likely taken during the 1920 presidential campaign when Roosevelt was the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate. Note Roosevelt is standing, without assistance of crutches or braces. He did not contract polio until 1921.

39486. Franklin D. Roosevelt Delivers Speech at Marion County Courthouse, Fairmont, W. Va.

Cheat River can be seen in the background.

39487. Cheat Lake Dam During Construction, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Cheat River is seen in the background.

39488. Construction Site of Cheat Lake Dam, Monongalia County, W. Va.

Hatfield served as governor of West Virginia 1913-1917 and United States Senator, 1928-1934.

39489. Farm of Dr. Henry D. Hatfield, McDowell County, W. Va.

Rowan Bridge crosses the New River northeast of the West Virginia state line.

39490. Dedication of Rowan Memorial Bridge, Glen Lyn, Va.

The Rowan Memorial Bridge crosses the New River near the West Virginia and Virginia state line.

39491. West Virginia Congressman Hugh Ike Shott Speaks at Dedication of Bridge, Glen Lyn, Va.

Guest speakers included West Virginia Congressman Hugh Ike Shott. The bridge crosses the New River near the West Virginia state line.

39492. Celebration for Dedication of Rowan Memorial Bridge, Glen Lyn, Va.