Search Results

A vineyard surrounded by a fence.

805. Vineyard, Upshur County

Mr. Ogdin standing beside his horse.

806. Mr. Ogdin on His Farm

A flock of sheep and lambs fenced in a pen.

807. Pure Bred Shropshires of Meadowbrook

A field with rows of cabbage and rolling hills in the background.

808. Cabbage, Glade Lands, Preston County

A white turkey with its chicks in a wooded area.

809. White Prince of Lawnvale Stock Farm, Putnam County

The majestic state capitol building in Charleston.

810. Old State Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

Cut No. 1, This is a photograph of the immense combination bridge across the Kanawha River in South Charleston, now in process of Construction.  This bridge is made to accomodate both the steam and trolley traffic and also foot-passengers.  The illustration here given, shows the Concrete Piers which are nearly 20 feet thick and 90 feet high.  It also shows the wooden superstructure necessary in the process of erecting the middle span of the bridge.

811. Bridge Under Construction in South Charleston

Picture of a man with a baby and a small girl skinning an animal.  Handwritten note on back reads, 'For Minnie and Leone Fron Silas and Oive Sycamore Cottage Sile Philips and Chlidren.'

812. Father and Daughter Skinning an Animal

Children being taken to school February 6, 1906.  Five degrees below zero.  A little quicker, but about as cold as if they had walked.

813. Horse Drawn Sled Taking Children to School in Sub Zero Temperatures

An entire school of nineteen has been taken to school in this wagon when the mercury was 20 degree below zero. Route, 7 miles.  Carbon heater. Centralized Schools will also make good roads.

814. Springfield Township District No. 1 Horse Drawn School Bus

Cut No. 6. A bad road in Monongalia County, West Virginia prior to organization of Good Roads Movement. Courtesy of Director Jas H. Stewart.

815. Horse Drawn Cart on a Bad Road in Monongalia County, W. Va.

Caption reads, 'Cut No. 7.  Same road as that illustrated in cut No. 6 after improvement by Macadamizing. Courtesy of Director James H. Stewart.'

816. Improvement on Road After Macadamizing