Bird's Eye View of Core, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1900
Description:
'Dear Mr. Shelter: Would it be possible to have this photograph cleaned somewhat and reproduced in say, half a dozen copies? It shows the village of Core in 1900. The Church is the Dolls Run Christian Church. The plant just to the left of it is the Eureka Pipe Line Company pumping station (for oil). The small house to the right is my birthplace (January 20, 1902) Next comes the original Core Post Office and Core Brothers General Store. The road is now West Virginia Route 7. For you archives, sincerely, Earl L. Core.'
Group in front of House Where George Washington Slept, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1901/10/13
Description:
'Pictured is where George Washington stayed in a log cabin for a night and a day in Monongalia County. Pictured standing on the front steps are George Willard, John Ware, Alex Fields, Walter Brewer, Leo Willard, Ida Hinkel, Birdie Layman, Mattie Mathews, and Leannie Mathews.'
Log Walkway or Bridge Near the Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
Two men are talking while standing on a wooden bridge that overlooks the Cheat River in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Photograph is taken from Hugh Maxwell's book.
