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Two unidentified men stand on the steps of the building.

1. United States Custom House and Post Office Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005538
Title:
United States Custom House and Post Office Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two unidentified men stand on the steps of the building.
"Photograph property of Curt Teich [and] Co. Inc., Chicago."

2. Libby Owens Glass Factory, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005501
Title:
Libby Owens Glass Factory, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
"Photograph property of Curt Teich [and] Co. Inc., Chicago."
Four women pose outside of a house. Two of the are in bathing suits. Subjects unidentified.

3. Four Women, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052377
Title:
Four Women, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Four women pose outside of a house. Two of the are in bathing suits. Subjects unidentified.
View of the building from the runway.

4. Kanawha Airport Administration Building and Control Tower, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052388
Title:
Kanawha Airport Administration Building and Control Tower, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the building from the runway.
Employees of the Kroger stand behind a stand of fruits and vegetables.

5. Produce in Window of Kroger, likely Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052403
Title:
Produce in Window of Kroger, likely Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Employees of the Kroger stand behind a stand of fruits and vegetables.
A variety of women's shoes are displayed in the windows by the entrance to the shop.

6. Lincoln Boot Shop, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052402
Title:
Lincoln Boot Shop, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A variety of women's shoes are displayed in the windows by the entrance to the shop.
A man operates a Michigan loading shovel behind a building reading, "... Caterpillar Service."

7. West Virginia Tractor and Equipment Company Michigan Shovel, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052407
Title:
West Virginia Tractor and Equipment Company Michigan Shovel, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A man operates a Michigan loading shovel behind a building reading, "... Caterpillar Service."
Duesenberry speaks to the horse as she walks it along a trail.

8. Mrs. Duesenberry and Horse, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052380
Title:
Mrs. Duesenberry and Horse, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Duesenberry speaks to the horse as she walks it along a trail.
Conlon Bakery, home of Butter-Krust Bread, is an example of Art Deco design and was, at one point, the "world's most modern bakery."

9. Conlon Bakery, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052399
Title:
Conlon Bakery, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Conlon Bakery, home of Butter-Krust Bread, is an example of Art Deco design and was, at one point, the "world's most modern bakery."
Dresses and winter coats, among other clothing articles, are displayed in the window by the entrance.

10. Diamond Brothers Clothing Store, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052404
Title:
Diamond Brothers Clothing Store, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Dresses and winter coats, among other clothing articles, are displayed in the window by the entrance.
Anderson and his two associates pose with their rifles, showing off the dozens of rabbits brought back from a hunt.

11. W. E. Anderson and Associates after Hunting Excursion, near Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052373
Title:
W. E. Anderson and Associates after Hunting Excursion, near Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Anderson and his two associates pose with their rifles, showing off the dozens of rabbits brought back from a hunt.
An unidentified man leans against the vehicle with his arm rested in the open window. The name on the envelope that this photograph's negative is contained in is labeled "Muriel Lanham."

12. Man with Ambulance, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052379
Title:
Man with Ambulance, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified man leans against the vehicle with his arm rested in the open window. The name on the envelope that this photograph's negative is contained in is labeled "Muriel Lanham."
Man identified as C. E. Wiseman poses with one pant leg pulled up, exposing his prosthetic leg.

13. Man with Prosthetic Leg, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052378
Title:
Man with Prosthetic Leg, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Man identified as C. E. Wiseman poses with one pant leg pulled up, exposing his prosthetic leg.
The Knights Building hosts a variety of businesses, including Carson's Millinery, Household Finance Loans, Richman Bros. Clothes, The Baby Shop, The Loop Restaurant, and Capital Plan Loans.

14. Knights Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052384
Title:
Knights Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Knights Building hosts a variety of businesses, including Carson's Millinery, Household Finance Loans, Richman Bros. Clothes, The Baby Shop, The Loop Restaurant, and Capital Plan Loans.
A large crowd is gathered outside of the state building, likely for an inauguration of some sort.

15. Crowd Gathered Outside Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052400
Title:
Crowd Gathered Outside Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A large crowd is gathered outside of the state building, likely for an inauguration of some sort.
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.

16. Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
050553
Title:
Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.
Parking attendent stands with a foot resting on a chair in the parking lot.

17. All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005512
Title:
All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Parking attendent stands with a foot resting on a chair in the parking lot.
Two men stand in Cavenders Lot 601 All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.

18. All Day Parking on Capitol Street, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005510
Title:
All Day Parking on Capitol Street, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Two men stand in Cavenders Lot 601 All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.
'Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va., Elevation 985 feet, Class 4; Northeast-Southwest Runway 5200 feet. Northwest-Southeast Runway 4750 feet; More than 9,100,000 cubic yards rock and earth moved in its construction. Four and one half miles highway distance from downtown Charleston.'

19. Aerial View of Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013276
Title:
Aerial View of Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
'Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va., Elevation 985 feet, Class 4; Northeast-Southwest Runway 5200 feet. Northwest-Southeast Runway 4750 feet; More than 9,100,000 cubic yards rock and earth moved in its construction. Four and one half miles highway distance from downtown Charleston.'

20. Traffic on McCorkle Avenue, U.S. 119, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013278
Title:
Traffic on McCorkle Avenue, U.S. 119, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950

21. Traffic on Kanawha Boulevard, Alternate Route U.S. 21-60, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013279
Title:
Traffic on Kanawha Boulevard, Alternate Route U.S. 21-60, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Walter Reuther to speak at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. Prizes, including this Frazier Sedan are to be given away. Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Industrial Union Council, C. I. O.

22. Advertising a C.I.O. P.A.C. Day Event on Feb 21st, Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017179
Title:
Advertising a C.I.O. P.A.C. Day Event on Feb 21st, Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1947
Description:
Walter Reuther to speak at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. Prizes, including this Frazier Sedan are to be given away. Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Industrial Union Council, C. I. O.
'Charleston, W. Va-Capitol in distance-at junction of Elk River with Kanawha. Boulevard occupies in great part originial section of James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Here old stage coaches ferried across the river.'

23. Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005437
Title:
Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
'Charleston, W. Va-Capitol in distance-at junction of Elk River with Kanawha. Boulevard occupies in great part originial section of James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Here old stage coaches ferried across the river.'
View of Charleston, W. Va. and the Kanawha River.

24. Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005508
Title:
Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
View of Charleston, W. Va. and the Kanawha River.
Aerial view of the factories in South Charleston, West Virginia.

25. Aerial View of South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005488
Title:
Aerial View of South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
Aerial view of the factories in South Charleston, West Virginia.
View of Charleston and the Kanawha River.

26. Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005513
Title:
Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
View of Charleston and the Kanawha River.
View of bridge going into Charleston, W. Va. and Kanawha Boulevard paralleling the river.

27. Aerial View of Bridge and New Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005509
Title:
Aerial View of Bridge and New Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View of bridge going into Charleston, W. Va. and Kanawha Boulevard paralleling the river.

28. Aerial View of C. and C. C. C., South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005585
Title:
Aerial View of C. and C. C. C., South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.

29. Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
049462
Title:
Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1939
Description:
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.
Caption on back of postcard reads: "In beautiful West Virginia, "The Switzerland of America," the attractive ten story fireproof Daniel Boone Hotel was erected by the Citizenry of Charleston, West Virginia at a cost of over a million and a quarter dollars, in memory of Daniel Boone, famous pioneer and scout of nearly two hundred years ago; located but a short distance from the State Capitol; radio in every room, every room an outside room with private bath, rates moderate, a uniform high standard of quality and service. You will like the homelike atmosphere of the Daniel Boone." See original for correspondence. Published by E.C. Kropp Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

30. Dedicated to Daniel Boone, Courtesy of Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
044816
Title:
Dedicated to Daniel Boone, Courtesy of Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1934
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "In beautiful West Virginia, "The Switzerland of America," the attractive ten story fireproof Daniel Boone Hotel was erected by the Citizenry of Charleston, West Virginia at a cost of over a million and a quarter dollars, in memory of Daniel Boone, famous pioneer and scout of nearly two hundred years ago; located but a short distance from the State Capitol; radio in every room, every room an outside room with private bath, rates moderate, a uniform high standard of quality and service. You will like the homelike atmosphere of the Daniel Boone." See original for correspondence. Published by E.C. Kropp Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

31. Salvation Army Display, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
046929
Title:
Salvation Army Display, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1932
View of the Holly Grove Mansion, built in 1813, in Charleston, West Virginia. Holly Grove Manison is also called the Daniel Ruffner House. Negative by R. S. Franken, Oct. 10, 1920.

32. Holly Grove Mansion, Home of Daniel Ruffner, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005436
Title:
Holly Grove Mansion, Home of Daniel Ruffner, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1928
Description:
View of the Holly Grove Mansion, built in 1813, in Charleston, West Virginia. Holly Grove Manison is also called the Daniel Ruffner House. Negative by R. S. Franken, Oct. 10, 1920.
Customers and dog pose inside Alfred's Store in Poca, West Virginia.

33. Interior of Alfred's Store, Poca, W. Va.

IDNO:
005460
Title:
Interior of Alfred's Store, Poca, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Customers and dog pose inside Alfred's Store in Poca, West Virginia.
A group of men stand outside of the theater where advertisements of the film, "Daughters of the Night" are displayed. Daughters of the Night came out in 1924.

34. "Daughters of the Night" at Kearse Theatre, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052406
Title:
"Daughters of the Night" at Kearse Theatre, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1924
Description:
A group of men stand outside of the theater where advertisements of the film, "Daughters of the Night" are displayed. Daughters of the Night came out in 1924.
Written on the side of the truck with the name is "Phone 500". All persons in the photograph are unidentified.

35. Baird Hardware Truck, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
039975
Title:
Baird Hardware Truck, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1922
Description:
Written on the side of the truck with the name is "Phone 500". All persons in the photograph are unidentified.
Col. Jackson Arnold looks over the damage to the West Virginia State Capitol Building fire, in Charleston, West Virginia.

36. Jackson, Colonel Arnold in front of the Remains of the West Virginia State Capitol Building After Fire, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005492
Title:
Jackson, Colonel Arnold in front of the Remains of the West Virginia State Capitol Building After Fire, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1921
Description:
Col. Jackson Arnold looks over the damage to the West Virginia State Capitol Building fire, in Charleston, West Virginia.

37. Steamboats on the Kanawha River, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005489
Title:
Steamboats on the Kanawha River, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920

38. Employees and Customer in West Side Confectionary Store, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005475
Title:
Employees and Customer in West Side Confectionary Store, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920

39. Dignitaries Riding in a Car in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005515
Title:
Dignitaries Riding in a Car in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Large group of people gather together under trees in Charleston, W. Va. Location is possibly the old state capitol grounds.

40. Political Rally, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005589
Title:
Political Rally, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Large group of people gather together under trees in Charleston, W. Va. Location is possibly the old state capitol grounds.
A picture postcard of the Hotel Kanawha in Charleston, West Virginia.

41. Hotel Kanawha, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005452
Title:
Hotel Kanawha, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1920
Description:
A picture postcard of the Hotel Kanawha in Charleston, West Virginia.
A picture postcard of Charleston, West Virginia and Kanawha Pines.

42. Steamboat Passes under a Bridge in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005482
Title:
Steamboat Passes under a Bridge in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
A picture postcard of Charleston, West Virginia and Kanawha Pines.

43. Young Girl on the Steps of a House in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013281
Title:
Young Girl on the Steps of a House in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910

44. Aerial View of the Kanawha River and Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
034442
Title:
Aerial View of the Kanawha River and Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907-1958
Post card print

45. View of Charleston, W. Va. From C & O Depot

IDNO:
038270
Title:
View of Charleston, W. Va. From C & O Depot
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Post card print

46. The Elk Hotel; Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
041693
Title:
The Elk Hotel; Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906

47. Governor's Mansion, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
028917
Title:
Governor's Mansion, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905-1925
Cables and wooden bridge has fallen into the Elk River. People line the shore and bank of river to watch the rescuing of people from the bridge.

48. Elk River Bridge Disaster, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005441
Title:
Elk River Bridge Disaster, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1904
Description:
Cables and wooden bridge has fallen into the Elk River. People line the shore and bank of river to watch the rescuing of people from the bridge.