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Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.

13. Northern Portal of Memorial Tunnel on W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017213
Title:
Northern Portal of Memorial Tunnel on W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.
The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)

14. Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017215
Title:
Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)
Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.

15. Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017217
Title:
Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.
'1st row: Center Coach Chick Donaldson, Bruce Bosley, Gene Lathey, Jack Rabbits, Freddy Wyant, Joe Marconi, Bobby Moss, Paul Shepherd, Gary Bunn, Joe Papetti, Sam Huff, Barry Blake, Ray Surbaugh, End Coach Gene Corum. 2nd row: Dennis Jones, Roger Chancey, Jimmy Haught, Walt Beene, Max Cosper, Eddie Dugan, Tom Domen, Larry Kuutko, Ron Klim, Jerry Urda, Ted Holmes, Alex Szuch, Bob Guenther, Line Coach Russ Crane. 3rd row: Trainer A. C. 'Whitey' Gwynne, Backfield Coach Ed Shockey, Mickey Trimarki, Paul Sharkady, Ray Borst, Ralph Anastasio, Tom Huston, Jim Pickett, Delton Mullenax, Bill Underdonk, Tony Hosek, Chuck Howley, Mike Rader, Jerry Cooper, Joe Kopnisky, Head Coach Art Lewis. 4th row: Dick Nochols, Harry McFeater, Larry Doljac, Allen Colebank, Bob Gange, Joe Nicely, Chuck Simpson, Johnny Plybon, Roy Blizzard, Joe Zimmerman, Phil Messenger, Clarence Leggett, Ronnie Santicola, Bob King, Warren Bodkin.'

16. WVU Football Team

IDNO:
018159
Title:
WVU Football Team
Date:
1955
Description:
'1st row: Center Coach Chick Donaldson, Bruce Bosley, Gene Lathey, Jack Rabbits, Freddy Wyant, Joe Marconi, Bobby Moss, Paul Shepherd, Gary Bunn, Joe Papetti, Sam Huff, Barry Blake, Ray Surbaugh, End Coach Gene Corum. 2nd row: Dennis Jones, Roger Chancey, Jimmy Haught, Walt Beene, Max Cosper, Eddie Dugan, Tom Domen, Larry Kuutko, Ron Klim, Jerry Urda, Ted Holmes, Alex Szuch, Bob Guenther, Line Coach Russ Crane. 3rd row: Trainer A. C. 'Whitey' Gwynne, Backfield Coach Ed Shockey, Mickey Trimarki, Paul Sharkady, Ray Borst, Ralph Anastasio, Tom Huston, Jim Pickett, Delton Mullenax, Bill Underdonk, Tony Hosek, Chuck Howley, Mike Rader, Jerry Cooper, Joe Kopnisky, Head Coach Art Lewis. 4th row: Dick Nochols, Harry McFeater, Larry Doljac, Allen Colebank, Bob Gange, Joe Nicely, Chuck Simpson, Johnny Plybon, Roy Blizzard, Joe Zimmerman, Phil Messenger, Clarence Leggett, Ronnie Santicola, Bob King, Warren Bodkin.'
Enthusiastic crowd cheers on the Mountaineers before a West Virginia University Football Game.

17. WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon

IDNO:
018219
Title:
WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon
Date:
1955
Description:
Enthusiastic crowd cheers on the Mountaineers before a West Virginia University Football Game.
'New Medical School at Morgantown, W. Va'

18. Construction of Medical Center, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019796
Title:
Construction of Medical Center, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Description:
'New Medical School at Morgantown, W. Va'
Left to right- Reynolds Hall, Administration, Law School, President's home

19. University Avenue, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020281
Title:
University Avenue, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Description:
Left to right- Reynolds Hall, Administration, Law School, President's home
Cheerleaders and the Mountaineer lead the WVU Football team into the stadium through a massive Mountaineer figure.

20. WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon

IDNO:
021711
Title:
WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon
Date:
1955
Description:
Cheerleaders and the Mountaineer lead the WVU Football team into the stadium through a massive Mountaineer figure.

21. Richard E. Stewart, Rhodes Scholar, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022153
Title:
Richard E. Stewart, Rhodes Scholar, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

22. Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022414
Title:
Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

23. Students with Mums in front of E. Moore Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022415
Title:
Students with Mums in front of E. Moore Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

24. Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022416
Title:
Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University
Date:
1955