C.C.C. Workers on Ferry to Cross Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

Identifier:

047479

Collection Number:

A&M 3762

Title:

C.C.C. Workers on Ferry to Cross Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

Date:

undated

Description:

A group of unidentified workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps pose on the ferry which was built to cross New River to save workers the hassle of having to drive to Hinton and cross the river at the old toll bridge. The ferry then took the men up the Bluestone River where "the clearing of right of way was started", according tot he photo caption.

Acquisition Source:

Trail, Stephen D. & Fred Long

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView