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"Mt Hope W. Va. after the conflagration March 24th, 1910" The majority of the buildings in town have been destroyed. A number of brick chimneys are left standing after the wooden buildings burned.

37. Aftermath of Fire, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052167
Title:
Aftermath of Fire, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
1910/03/24
Description:
"Mt Hope W. Va. after the conflagration March 24th, 1910" The majority of the buildings in town have been destroyed. A number of brick chimneys are left standing after the wooden buildings burned.
A number of automobiles are parked along the street. Visible signs include 'Hardware & Furniture,' an advertisement for Wrigley's gum, an advertisement for a play or movie called 'Baby Mine,' Ford and Chevrolet, and Frigidaire.

38. Main Street, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052168
Title:
Main Street, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A number of automobiles are parked along the street. Visible signs include 'Hardware & Furniture,' an advertisement for Wrigley's gum, an advertisement for a play or movie called 'Baby Mine,' Ford and Chevrolet, and Frigidaire.
A horse-drawn carriage is pictured outside of the building's entrance. The saloon sits next to a barber shop, pool parlor, and lunch diner.

39. Scott's Saloon, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052169
Title:
Scott's Saloon, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A horse-drawn carriage is pictured outside of the building's entrance. The saloon sits next to a barber shop, pool parlor, and lunch diner.
Photograph of the school building, which served as both an elementary school and a high school.

40. Mount Hope High and Elementary School, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052170
Title:
Mount Hope High and Elementary School, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Photograph of the school building, which served as both an elementary school and a high school.
View looking down Main Street in the town of Mount Hope.

41. Main Street, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052171
Title:
Main Street, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
1915
Description:
View looking down Main Street in the town of Mount Hope.
Horse-drawn carriages are loaded with crates outside of the bakery building, which advertises wholesale goods.

42. Mount Hope Bakery, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052172
Title:
Mount Hope Bakery, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Horse-drawn carriages are loaded with crates outside of the bakery building, which advertises wholesale goods.
Men and children stand in front of the remains of the First National Bank building. Large swaths of town were destroyed during the fire.

43. First National Bank, Mount Hope, W. Va.

IDNO:
052173
Title:
First National Bank, Mount Hope, W. Va.
Date:
1910/03
Description:
Men and children stand in front of the remains of the First National Bank building. Large swaths of town were destroyed during the fire.
A group of men with bottles are pictured in front of the saloon entrance.

44. Need-more Saloon, Cirtsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
052174
Title:
Need-more Saloon, Cirtsville, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of men with bottles are pictured in front of the saloon entrance.
The town is situated on the Fayette County-Raleigh County line. In the rear is the Hatfield Saloon. A barber shop and restaurant are also pictured. Winfred Sheppard was the owner of one of these establishments and is also pictured.

45. Need-More Saloon, Cirtsville, W. Va.

IDNO:
052175
Title:
Need-More Saloon, Cirtsville, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The town is situated on the Fayette County-Raleigh County line. In the rear is the Hatfield Saloon. A barber shop and restaurant are also pictured. Winfred Sheppard was the owner of one of these establishments and is also pictured.
Merchant's & Miners Bank Building pictured on the right.

46. Mine Street, Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
052176
Title:
Mine Street, Oak Hill, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Merchant's & Miners Bank Building pictured on the right.
Men and women sit outside store entrances on benches and in parked automobiles. Subjects unidentified.

47. Main Street, Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
052181
Title:
Main Street, Oak Hill, W. Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
Men and women sit outside store entrances on benches and in parked automobiles. Subjects unidentified.
Several feet of snow cover the sidewalks and street.

48. Snow-Covered Main Street, Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
052183
Title:
Snow-Covered Main Street, Oak Hill, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Several feet of snow cover the sidewalks and street.