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17209. Methodist Episcopal Church, Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017209
Title:
Methodist Episcopal Church, Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.

17210. Grace Episcopal Church and Parish House, Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017210
Title:
Grace Episcopal Church and Parish House, Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.
'Member of U. S. Senate from 1871-1883. Democratic Candidate for Office of Vice President in 1904.'

17211. Statue of Henry Gassaway Davis in Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017211
Title:
Statue of Henry Gassaway Davis in Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.
Description:
'Member of U. S. Senate from 1871-1883. Democratic Candidate for Office of Vice President in 1904.'

17212. Elkins National Bank, Elkins, W. Va.

IDNO:
017212
Title:
Elkins National Bank, Elkins, W. Va.
Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.

17213. Northern Portal of Memorial Tunnel on W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017213
Title:
Northern Portal of Memorial Tunnel on W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.

17214. Boats on Cheat Lake near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
017214
Title:
Boats on Cheat Lake near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1966
The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)

17215. Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017215
Title:
Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)
'The Halliehurst Mansion is the tenth print in the ALPHA series on West Virginia Architectural and Engineering Heritage. In 1889, Senator Stephen Benton Elkins chose the site for what was to become one of West Virginia's grandest homes. Set atop a steep hill, the site overlooked the newly-founded town that bore Elkins' name; the mansion itself was to be called "Halliehurst" - in honor of Elkins' wife, Hallie Davis Elkins. From the beginning, the 56 room, 23,000 square foot mansion was hailed as a showplace. It was patterned after a castle on the Rhine River that Mrs. Elkins admired while visiting Germany. New York Architect Charles T. Mott created a sprawling three-story plan which featured exterior walls of lapped siding and cut shingles, a steep hipped roof, large towers and turrets, numerous dormers, and tall stone chimneys. Later, rambling porches were added to the front and north facades. Interior features included rich oak paneling, beaded trim work, and massive fireplaces framed in marble with hand-carved wooden mantelpieces. It became the setting for elaborate social occasions, political caucuses, and business gatherings which attracted the elite from the region, including President Harrison, Andrew Carnegie and James Cardinal Gibbons. After her huband's death, Hallie Elkins and her family continued to spend their summers at Halliehurst. In 1923, however, she offerd to deed the entire Halliehurst estate over to another of the family's endeavors - Davis & Elkins College. Halliehurst then became the focal point of the new campus, and found new life as the college president's home. Later uses included a women's dormitory, dining hall, music and arts classes, and finally a counseling center. Today, the venerable mansion is completely restored to the style and spirit of its original decor, and houses the office of the president and other administrative offices. About the Artist: Colleen Simmons is the graphic artist and Interior Designer at ALPHA. She graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Florida State University.'

17216. Drawing of Halliehurst Mansion in Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017216
Title:
Drawing of Halliehurst Mansion in Elkins, Randolph County, W. Va.
Description:
'The Halliehurst Mansion is the tenth print in the ALPHA series on West Virginia Architectural and Engineering Heritage. In 1889, Senator Stephen Benton Elkins chose the site for what was to become one of West Virginia's grandest homes. Set atop a steep hill, the site overlooked the newly-founded town that bore Elkins' name; the mansion itself was to be called "Halliehurst" - in honor of Elkins' wife, Hallie Davis Elkins. From the beginning, the 56 room, 23,000 square foot mansion was hailed as a showplace. It was patterned after a castle on the Rhine River that Mrs. Elkins admired while visiting Germany. New York Architect Charles T. Mott created a sprawling three-story plan which featured exterior walls of lapped siding and cut shingles, a steep hipped roof, large towers and turrets, numerous dormers, and tall stone chimneys. Later, rambling porches were added to the front and north facades. Interior features included rich oak paneling, beaded trim work, and massive fireplaces framed in marble with hand-carved wooden mantelpieces. It became the setting for elaborate social occasions, political caucuses, and business gatherings which attracted the elite from the region, including President Harrison, Andrew Carnegie and James Cardinal Gibbons. After her huband's death, Hallie Elkins and her family continued to spend their summers at Halliehurst. In 1923, however, she offerd to deed the entire Halliehurst estate over to another of the family's endeavors - Davis & Elkins College. Halliehurst then became the focal point of the new campus, and found new life as the college president's home. Later uses included a women's dormitory, dining hall, music and arts classes, and finally a counseling center. Today, the venerable mansion is completely restored to the style and spirit of its original decor, and houses the office of the president and other administrative offices. About the Artist: Colleen Simmons is the graphic artist and Interior Designer at ALPHA. She graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design at Florida State University.'
Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.

17217. Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017217
Title:
Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.
'Birthplace of Maude E. Thorne; Built in 1835 and is still standing; Handmade shingles and hewn logs.'

17218. Old Thorne Home near Rivesville, Marion County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017218
Title:
Old Thorne Home near Rivesville, Marion County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
'Birthplace of Maude E. Thorne; Built in 1835 and is still standing; Handmade shingles and hewn logs.'
United Mine Workers of America Local No. 1643

17219. Monongah Band, Marion County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017219
Title:
Monongah Band, Marion County, W. Va.
Description:
United Mine Workers of America Local No. 1643
Car pulled to the side of the road near where trees are being cut. Morgantown and Westover homes visible in the distance.

17220. Monongahela Boulevard, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
017220
Title:
Monongahela Boulevard, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1960-1970
Description:
Car pulled to the side of the road near where trees are being cut. Morgantown and Westover homes visible in the distance.