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Market Street from Railroad Bridge, 6th Street, is under water during the 1884 flood in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Catholic Church is located on the left.

7717. Flood Scene on Market Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007734
Title:
Flood Scene on Market Street, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1884
Description:
Market Street from Railroad Bridge, 6th Street, is under water during the 1884 flood in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Catholic Church is located on the left.
'Charles Thomas Gorby (on right) in his nursery. 663 Maple Avenue New Martinsville, W. Va. Others unknown. Note the second floor 'sleeping porch' which had six windows, and the chicken coop behind the bird house on tall post at left center. House in the upper right is the McEldowney home, a pioneer homestead for this area.'

7718. Gorby Nursery, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007735
Title:
Gorby Nursery, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Description:
'Charles Thomas Gorby (on right) in his nursery. 663 Maple Avenue New Martinsville, W. Va. Others unknown. Note the second floor 'sleeping porch' which had six windows, and the chicken coop behind the bird house on tall post at left center. House in the upper right is the McEldowney home, a pioneer homestead for this area.'
"The Van Devender Insurance Company located on 132 3rd Street between Ann and Julianna Streets. Formally Parkersburg National Bank, 1839-1904 and later the Salvation Army Building. The building was torn down in early March 1969.'

7719. Flooded Van Devender Insurance Building , Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007736
Title:
Flooded Van Devender Insurance Building , Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
"The Van Devender Insurance Company located on 132 3rd Street between Ann and Julianna Streets. Formally Parkersburg National Bank, 1839-1904 and later the Salvation Army Building. The building was torn down in early March 1969.'
'This picture was taken in 1907 in the back of Samuel Mullett's barn. Jacob Hassig and Will Berger owned the thrashing machine. Many of these neighbors were relatives. Family and neighbors could always be relied on to help on Doolin. Row 1: Andy Goddard, Frank During, Ed Schupbach, Lewis Durig, John Kocher, Albert Durig, Harry Mullett, Samuel Mullett, and Adolph Durig. Row 2: Charles Goddard, Will Berger, Sam Kocher, Jacob Hassig, Charles Fisher, John Grossenbach, Wilbert Kocher, Jesse Mullett, Charles Durig.'

7720. Thrashing Crew, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007737
Title:
Thrashing Crew, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
'This picture was taken in 1907 in the back of Samuel Mullett's barn. Jacob Hassig and Will Berger owned the thrashing machine. Many of these neighbors were relatives. Family and neighbors could always be relied on to help on Doolin. Row 1: Andy Goddard, Frank During, Ed Schupbach, Lewis Durig, John Kocher, Albert Durig, Harry Mullett, Samuel Mullett, and Adolph Durig. Row 2: Charles Goddard, Will Berger, Sam Kocher, Jacob Hassig, Charles Fisher, John Grossenbach, Wilbert Kocher, Jesse Mullett, Charles Durig.'
An unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia is under water during the flood of 1913.

7721. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007738
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
An unidentified street in Parkersburg, West Virginia is under water during the flood of 1913.
'This photo is from the book 'Way's Packet Directory, 1848-1994' revised edition compiled by Frederick Way, Jr. and published by the Ohio University Press, Athens, Ohio - 1983. Joseph W. Rutter, Editor, wrote in the Foreward: 'The lifetime work of Frederick Way, Jr. is found in his Packet and Towboat Directories, indispensable resourses for those interested in the Steamboat Age on the Western Rivers'.'

7722. Steamboat Liberty

IDNO:
007739
Title:
Steamboat Liberty
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'This photo is from the book 'Way's Packet Directory, 1848-1994' revised edition compiled by Frederick Way, Jr. and published by the Ohio University Press, Athens, Ohio - 1983. Joseph W. Rutter, Editor, wrote in the Foreward: 'The lifetime work of Frederick Way, Jr. is found in his Packet and Towboat Directories, indispensable resourses for those interested in the Steamboat Age on the Western Rivers'.'

7723. Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007740
Title:
Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913

7724. Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007741
Title:
Flood Scene, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913

7725. Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007742
Title:
Rescue Boat in the River during the 1913 Flood, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
'In the center of this historic photograph are brothers William (1840-1910) and Eli Gorby, Jr. (1831-1905) with the neck beards. They were sons of Eli Gorby Sr. (1777-1831). To the right of Eli Jr. may be Elsie Tuttle, his 3rd wife. To the left of William may be Malinda Gorby McCollough, his daughter with whom he lived his last years. Back left - Charles T. Gorby holding baby Mildred Gorby with Emma Mullett Gorby at right. In front of Charles may be Amanda and 'Zeb' Gorby. Next right are Mary Travis Gorby and Jesse K. Gorby. On far right center is Louis Oneacre holding young Herbert Oneacre with May Gorby Oneacre to his left. Addison and Ella Gorby Barnes may be behind Elsie Tuttle? Sadly, the rest are unknown, at least to SWMc.'

7726. Gorby Family Reunion, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007743
Title:
Gorby Family Reunion, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
'In the center of this historic photograph are brothers William (1840-1910) and Eli Gorby, Jr. (1831-1905) with the neck beards. They were sons of Eli Gorby Sr. (1777-1831). To the right of Eli Jr. may be Elsie Tuttle, his 3rd wife. To the left of William may be Malinda Gorby McCollough, his daughter with whom he lived his last years. Back left - Charles T. Gorby holding baby Mildred Gorby with Emma Mullett Gorby at right. In front of Charles may be Amanda and 'Zeb' Gorby. Next right are Mary Travis Gorby and Jesse K. Gorby. On far right center is Louis Oneacre holding young Herbert Oneacre with May Gorby Oneacre to his left. Addison and Ella Gorby Barnes may be behind Elsie Tuttle? Sadly, the rest are unknown, at least to SWMc.'

7727. Flood Rescue Boat in the River at Parkersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
007744
Title:
Flood Rescue Boat in the River at Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1913
'1. Unknown, 2. Ellen Belle Berger, 3. Oscar Schupbach, 4. Harriett Mullett, 5. Ruth Mullett, 6. James Schupbach, 7. Forrest Howell, 8. George Mullett, 9. Howard Howell, 10. Carrie Potts, 11. Virgil Walker, 12. Freda Walker, 13. Elizabeth Postlethwait, 14. Hazel Potts, 15. Mary Louise Mullett, 16. Sheldon Pyles, 17. John Potts, 18. Lloyd Walker, 19. Stella Potts, 20. Joe Berger, 21. Glen Schupbach, 22. Teacher - Miss Georgia Litman, 23. Glen Mullett.'

7728. Class Photo Doolin School, New Martinsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
007745
Title:
Class Photo Doolin School, New Martinsville, W. Va.
Date:
1925
Description:
'1. Unknown, 2. Ellen Belle Berger, 3. Oscar Schupbach, 4. Harriett Mullett, 5. Ruth Mullett, 6. James Schupbach, 7. Forrest Howell, 8. George Mullett, 9. Howard Howell, 10. Carrie Potts, 11. Virgil Walker, 12. Freda Walker, 13. Elizabeth Postlethwait, 14. Hazel Potts, 15. Mary Louise Mullett, 16. Sheldon Pyles, 17. John Potts, 18. Lloyd Walker, 19. Stella Potts, 20. Joe Berger, 21. Glen Schupbach, 22. Teacher - Miss Georgia Litman, 23. Glen Mullett.'