Limestone German Band, New Martinsville, W. Va.

Identifier:

007729

Title:

Limestone German Band, New Martinsville, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1890-1900

Description:

'The Limestone German Band, Posing at the Old Wetzel County Court House before 1900. John Henry Gorby second from left with clarinet, Charles Thomas Gorby and George Ira Gorby with baritones in front of John Kaufman in light suit. Other identified persons: John Kaufman in light suit in back. Ed Frei seated right on ground. 'Limestone' is the ridge top at the head of Doolin Run about five miles east of New Martinsville. Schools and churches attended by Doolin residents were located on 'Limestone' or the adjacent American Ridge. Charles T. Gorby taught in the Limestone School. William Gorby, grandfather of the Gorby brothers, was among the original members of the Limestone Church. This Wetzel County Courthouse in this photograph faced south. The present one built in 1900 is located on the same lots, but faces east and is made of stone. Photo from the collection of Pearl Frei.'

Subjects:

Bands (Music)--West Virginia--New Martinsville., Cities--New Martinsville.

Personal Names:

Gorby, Charles Thomas., Gorby, George Ira., Kaufman, John., Frei, Ed.

Corporate Names:

Limestone German Band.

Acquisition Source:

McColloch, Samuel

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView