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View overlooking the Bluestone River where a dam is to be constructed.

1. Site of the Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050088
Title:
Site of the Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View overlooking the Bluestone River where a dam is to be constructed.
View from the river bank of the construction site.

2. Bluestone River Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050087
Title:
Bluestone River Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View from the river bank of the construction site.
The mill is pictured among the trees on the right overlooking the waterfall.

3. Coopers Mill at Little Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050083
Title:
Coopers Mill at Little Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
The mill is pictured among the trees on the right overlooking the waterfall.
Robert Murrell pictured third from the right. Other subjects are unidentified.

4. Group Swimming in the Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049988
Title:
Group Swimming in the Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Robert Murrell pictured third from the right. Other subjects are unidentified.
Robert Murrell pictured third from left beside his wife. Other Murrell family members unidentified.

5. Murrell Family Picnic at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049987
Title:
Murrell Family Picnic at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Robert Murrell pictured third from left beside his wife. Other Murrell family members unidentified.
Murrell and her two dogs are pictured at the Bluestone River Canyon near Hinton, W. Va.

6. Mrs. Robert Murrell and the Murrell Dogs Beside a River in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049985
Title:
Mrs. Robert Murrell and the Murrell Dogs Beside a River in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Murrell and her two dogs are pictured at the Bluestone River Canyon near Hinton, W. Va.
Murrell and his two dogs roam along the river bank.

7. Robert Murrell and His Dogs at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049980
Title:
Robert Murrell and His Dogs at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Murrell and his two dogs roam along the river bank.
Children Oris and Cleo Deeds play in the area near the mouth of Bluestone River while their father, Herald Deeds (left) watches from the hill. Ralph Neely is pictured on the right in uniform next to one of the Martin boys.

8. Children Playing at Bluestone River Bank near Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049661
Title:
Children Playing at Bluestone River Bank near Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Children Oris and Cleo Deeds play in the area near the mouth of Bluestone River while their father, Herald Deeds (left) watches from the hill. Ralph Neely is pictured on the right in uniform next to one of the Martin boys.
Emma Walker Meador on the far right with Matt Cook to her right. The rest of the unidentified men haul sticks and wood across the land. The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at the Bluestone State Park.

9. Collecting Wood at Billy Meador Farm, Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049502
Title:
Collecting Wood at Billy Meador Farm, Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Emma Walker Meador on the far right with Matt Cook to her right. The rest of the unidentified men haul sticks and wood across the land. The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at the Bluestone State Park.
View of the two converging bodies of water. Here is the future sight of the Bluestone High Bridge.

10. Bluestone Reservoir meets Mouth of Bluestone River, Sumers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049500
Title:
Bluestone Reservoir meets Mouth of Bluestone River, Sumers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
View of the two converging bodies of water. Here is the future sight of the Bluestone High Bridge.
The five sisters pose outside of their home located along the Bluestone River.

11. Ratliff Family near True, W. Va.

IDNO:
049390
Title:
Ratliff Family near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The five sisters pose outside of their home located along the Bluestone River.
Four unidentified individuals pose on top of the cart which is carrying what appears to be sticks and bark.

12. Wagon on New River Road below Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049337
Title:
Wagon on New River Road below Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Four unidentified individuals pose on top of the cart which is carrying what appears to be sticks and bark.
"Daisy" Miller Gooch pictured in the fore ground splashing. The girls are relatives of James H. Miller.

13. Miller Girls Swimming in Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048954
Title:
Miller Girls Swimming in Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
"Daisy" Miller Gooch pictured in the fore ground splashing. The girls are relatives of James H. Miller.
Lilly riding a horse near the town of True, W. Va.

14. John Lilly on Horse in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048811
Title:
John Lilly on Horse in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Lilly riding a horse near the town of True, W. Va.
Front row: Foy Meador, Tanner Lilly, Luther Meador, Annie Poff, Eva Hogan Lane Lilly, Minnie Poff, Bertha Hogan Lane, Eva Lilly, Lyda Meadows Neely.Back row: Mary Barker, Sybil Meadows, Mary Lilly Williams, Grover Allen (Betty Allen's brother), Sally Lilly, Eva Meadows, and Arnie Lilly Stoddard.The group poses in front of the West Virginia state flag and the American flag.

15. Sycamore School Class Photo, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048801
Title:
Sycamore School Class Photo, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Front row: Foy Meador, Tanner Lilly, Luther Meador, Annie Poff, Eva Hogan Lane Lilly, Minnie Poff, Bertha Hogan Lane, Eva Lilly, Lyda Meadows Neely.Back row: Mary Barker, Sybil Meadows, Mary Lilly Williams, Grover Allen (Betty Allen's brother), Sally Lilly, Eva Meadows, and Arnie Lilly Stoddard.The group poses in front of the West Virginia state flag and the American flag.
A group of young boys and girls are gathered outside the one-room building.

16. Students Outside of Sycamore School near Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048800
Title:
Students Outside of Sycamore School near Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of young boys and girls are gathered outside the one-room building.
The Lilly's are pictured with furniture between them.

17. Thomas Wellington Lilly and Lila Lilly at Home in Bluestone River near Pipestem Park Tramway, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048731
Title:
Thomas Wellington Lilly and Lila Lilly at Home in Bluestone River near Pipestem Park Tramway, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1908
Description:
The Lilly's are pictured with furniture between them.
Pictured from left to right is Thomas Wellington Lilly, Everett Jackson Lilly, Lucinda Lilly Wills, and Sally Lilly.

18. Brothers and Daughters of "Groundhog" Sam Lilly, Bluestone River, W. Va.

IDNO:
048730
Title:
Brothers and Daughters of "Groundhog" Sam Lilly, Bluestone River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Pictured from left to right is Thomas Wellington Lilly, Everett Jackson Lilly, Lucinda Lilly Wills, and Sally Lilly.
Unknown man and women sit with their daughters on the outdoor furniture.

19. Family on Outdoor Swinging Bench Set in Bluestone River Country near True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048564
Title:
Family on Outdoor Swinging Bench Set in Bluestone River Country near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Unknown man and women sit with their daughters on the outdoor furniture.
Lark and Nannie pictured sitting on the porch outside their home, where Prince and Eva Neely first set up married life. The house is located near the Larkin-Meadors store.

20. Lark and Nannie Meador Farm House near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048561
Title:
Lark and Nannie Meador Farm House near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Lark and Nannie pictured sitting on the porch outside their home, where Prince and Eva Neely first set up married life. The house is located near the Larkin-Meadors store.
Teacher standing on the right is Sibyl Lilly, Gib Lilly's daughter. The boy to the left of the teacher is Perry Lilly. Boy to the right of the teacher is Carl Lilly. First girl on the far left is Lellie Lilly with Eva Meador next to her in a white dress. Third from the left on the back row is Euva Meador. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.The school was located about five miles up the Bluestone River from its mouth on the Pipestem side.

21. Tolliver Meador School (a.k.a. Sam Meador School) in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048558
Title:
Tolliver Meador School (a.k.a. Sam Meador School) in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Teacher standing on the right is Sibyl Lilly, Gib Lilly's daughter. The boy to the left of the teacher is Perry Lilly. Boy to the right of the teacher is Carl Lilly. First girl on the far left is Lellie Lilly with Eva Meador next to her in a white dress. Third from the left on the back row is Euva Meador. The rest of the subjects are unidentified.The school was located about five miles up the Bluestone River from its mouth on the Pipestem side.
Three unidentified persons and a dog are pictured in the water.About a 1/4 mile up the river from this location near the mouth of the river, baptizing's were held.

22. Swimming Hole in Bluestone River near True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048556
Title:
Swimming Hole in Bluestone River near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Three unidentified persons and a dog are pictured in the water.About a 1/4 mile up the river from this location near the mouth of the river, baptizing's were held.
James David Neely (left), Luther L. Meador (center), and C. Brade Neely (right) holding guns, perhaps used for hunting, and sitting with their dogs. Meador sips from a bottle in the middle.The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at Bluestone State Park.

23. Young Men with Guns on Meador Farm near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048553
Title:
Young Men with Guns on Meador Farm near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
James David Neely (left), Luther L. Meador (center), and C. Brade Neely (right) holding guns, perhaps used for hunting, and sitting with their dogs. Meador sips from a bottle in the middle.The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at Bluestone State Park.
Ethel Wickline pictured on the left riding with an unidentified associate.

24. Riding Horses in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048530
Title:
Riding Horses in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Ethel Wickline pictured on the left riding with an unidentified associate.
Lilly family members pose with Meador family members. The women wear matching white dresses.

25. Lilly & Meador Family in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048526
Title:
Lilly & Meador Family in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Lilly family members pose with Meador family members. The women wear matching white dresses.
Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.

26. Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048524
Title:
Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.
At the far side of the photo is John Barker's farm in the background. Near the side of the river is Hoke Neely farm at Surveyor Branch.

27. Farms on the Banks of the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048522
Title:
Farms on the Banks of the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
At the far side of the photo is John Barker's farm in the background. Near the side of the river is Hoke Neely farm at Surveyor Branch.
Neely holding a luggage bag in front of the farmhouse located near the mouth of Bluestone River.

28. Mary Neely Pictured at Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048521
Title:
Mary Neely Pictured at Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Neely holding a luggage bag in front of the farmhouse located near the mouth of Bluestone River.
R. Harvey and Mildred Neely embrace between two parked cars in front of the farm house located near the mouth of Bluestone River.

29. Couple Posing Outside Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048520
Title:
Couple Posing Outside Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
R. Harvey and Mildred Neely embrace between two parked cars in front of the farm house located near the mouth of Bluestone River.
R. O. Murrell pictured kneeling and his wife pictured on the right. A man on the left is wearing a dress. Other subjects unidentified.

30. Group Pictured at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048519
Title:
Group Pictured at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
R. O. Murrell pictured kneeling and his wife pictured on the right. A man on the left is wearing a dress. Other subjects unidentified.
Meador, pictured on the left, stands next to his friend, Lilly.

31. Portrait of Billy Meador and Jim "Buckwheat" Lilly in the Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048518
Title:
Portrait of Billy Meador and Jim "Buckwheat" Lilly in the Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Meador, pictured on the left, stands next to his friend, Lilly.
View looking down the river. Two unidentified men are pictured on the far right on top of a rock overlooking the body of water.

32. Bluestone River Running near True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048516
Title:
Bluestone River Running near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
View looking down the river. Two unidentified men are pictured on the far right on top of a rock overlooking the body of water.
Looking over the reservoir created by Bluestone River Dam from the dirt road.

33. Site of Bluestone Bridge Before its Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048515
Title:
Site of Bluestone Bridge Before its Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking over the reservoir created by Bluestone River Dam from the dirt road.
Looking at the beginning of a reservoir created by the Bluestone Dam. To the right of the area pictured is the mouth of the Bluestone River.

34. Site of Bluestone Bridge Prior to Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048514
Title:
Site of Bluestone Bridge Prior to Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking at the beginning of a reservoir created by the Bluestone Dam. To the right of the area pictured is the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A congregation of buildings are pictured to the left of the body of water.

35. Bluestone Conference Center at Bertha Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048508
Title:
Bluestone Conference Center at Bertha Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
Keller, Robert R.
Description:
A congregation of buildings are pictured to the left of the body of water.
The bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, crosses over the mouth of the river.

36. Lilly Bridge Spanning Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048455
Title:
Lilly Bridge Spanning Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
2002
Description:
The bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, crosses over the mouth of the river.
Lilly Bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, is pictured spanning across the mouth of the river.

37. View Looking Up Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048454
Title:
View Looking Up Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
2002
Description:
Lilly Bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, is pictured spanning across the mouth of the river.
Three men observe the damage after the span of the bridge collapsed into the mouth of the Bluestone River.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

38. Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048453
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Three men observe the damage after the span of the bridge collapsed into the mouth of the Bluestone River.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
The men stand on the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

39. Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048452
Title:
Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
The men stand on the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.
An unidentified man climbs up the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

40. Close-Up of Damage to Bluestone Bridge After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048451
Title:
Close-Up of Damage to Bluestone Bridge After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
An unidentified man climbs up the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.
A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

41. Bluestone Bridge Damage After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048450
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Damage After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.
Ground view of the disaster.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

42. Bluestone Bridge Span Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048449
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Span Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Ground view of the disaster.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

43. Bluestone Bridge Bent Steel After Collapse into Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048448
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Bent Steel After Collapse into Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.
A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

44. Bluestone Bridge Steel Bent and Collapsed, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048447
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Steel Bent and Collapsed, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.
The damage of the accident can be seen on the right. A small group of people observe from the dirt path below.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

45. Bluestone High Bridge Span After Falling into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048444
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Span After Falling into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The damage of the accident can be seen on the right. A small group of people observe from the dirt path below.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

46. Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048443
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
Workers make their way out into the water to repair the damage.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

47. Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048442
Title:
Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Workers make their way out into the water to repair the damage.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

48. Site of Bluestone Bridge Collapse at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048441
Title:
Site of Bluestone Bridge Collapse at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.
Overlooking the mountains that border the Bluestone River.

49. Bluestone Park from Sand Knob, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048438
Title:
Bluestone Park from Sand Knob, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Overlooking the mountains that border the Bluestone River.
Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.

50. Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048436
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.
Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.

51. Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048435
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1949
Description:
Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.

52. Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048434
Title:
Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.
The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.

53. Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048433
Title:
Group of Men On Top of First Bluestone Bridge Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The unidentified men stand at the site located above the mouth of the Bluestone River.
A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.

54. Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.

IDNO:
048432
Title:
Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.
A group of unidentified men stand beside the construction equipment at the site of the bridge to go over the mouth of the Bluestone River.

55. First Bluestone Bridge Under Construction, True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048431
Title:
First Bluestone Bridge Under Construction, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of unidentified men stand beside the construction equipment at the site of the bridge to go over the mouth of the Bluestone River.
The unidentified man poses beside a car on top of the newly completed bridge over the mouth of the Bluestone River.

56. Man and Automobile on First Bluestone Bridge, True, W. Va.

IDNO:
048430
Title:
Man and Automobile on First Bluestone Bridge, True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
The unidentified man poses beside a car on top of the newly completed bridge over the mouth of the Bluestone River.
The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.

57. Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048428
Title:
Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.

58. Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048427
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".

59. Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048426
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".
The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.

60. Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048425
Title:
Lilly Bridge Over Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
The bridge was formerly known as "Bluestone High Bridge" before its name was changed to what it is today. The structure stands tall over the river.
An unidentified man sits along the beam supporting the pump.

61. Bluestone Dam Pump, Summers county, W. Va.

IDNO:
048422
Title:
Bluestone Dam Pump, Summers county, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1979
Description:
An unidentified man sits along the beam supporting the pump.
The river and dam construction seen in the distance.

62. View Overlooking Bluestone River and Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048417
Title:
View Overlooking Bluestone River and Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The river and dam construction seen in the distance.
View overlooking the town and Bluestone River.

63. Aerial View of Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
048409
Title:
Aerial View of Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking the town and Bluestone River.
Lights scattered across the construction site illuminate the equipment and Bluestone River water below.

64. Bluestone Dam Construction Site at Night, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048407
Title:
Bluestone Dam Construction Site at Night, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Lights scattered across the construction site illuminate the equipment and Bluestone River water below.
Water from the Bluestone River comes surging through the dam structure.

65. Rapids of Bluestone River Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048402
Title:
Rapids of Bluestone River Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
Water from the Bluestone River comes surging through the dam structure.
An unidentified couple sits on a bench observing the rushing waters and rapids surging through the dam.

66. Couple Sitting by the Bluestone River Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048400
Title:
Couple Sitting by the Bluestone River Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
An unidentified couple sits on a bench observing the rushing waters and rapids surging through the dam.
Houses and buildings are positioned along the shallow river drained by the dam.

67. Town of Bellepoint Overlooking Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048397
Title:
Town of Bellepoint Overlooking Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Houses and buildings are positioned along the shallow river drained by the dam.
Cranes are positioned at the bottom of the construction site. Houses can be seen in the background.

68. Bluestone Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048395
Title:
Bluestone Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Cranes are positioned at the bottom of the construction site. Houses can be seen in the background.
Rocks scatter across the shallow water way in front of the dam.

69. Spillway in front of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048393
Title:
Spillway in front of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Rocks scatter across the shallow water way in front of the dam.
The waters flow through the Bluestone Dam.

70. View of Bluestone River Running through Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048392
Title:
View of Bluestone River Running through Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
The waters flow through the Bluestone Dam.
Building the dam over the Bluestone River.

71. Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048390
Title:
Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Building the dam over the Bluestone River.
Unidentified people fish beside the dam which looks west.

72. Fishing by the Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048389
Title:
Fishing by the Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
Unidentified people fish beside the dam which looks west.
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.

73. Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048388
Title:
Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.
Photographed during the West Virginia Water Festival. A surge of water shoots up from the water.

74. "Water Follies" Beneath Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048387
Title:
"Water Follies" Beneath Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975
Description:
Photographed during the West Virginia Water Festival. A surge of water shoots up from the water.
Digging and preparing for the construction site of the dam over the Bluestone River.

75. Beginning Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048385
Title:
Beginning Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Digging and preparing for the construction site of the dam over the Bluestone River.
Aerial view of the town. Bluetone River and dam pictured to the right.

76. Overlooking the Town of Bellepoint, W. Va.

IDNO:
048384
Title:
Overlooking the Town of Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Aerial view of the town. Bluetone River and dam pictured to the right.
Cranes lift equipment as the construction is under way over the Bluestone River.

77. Bluestone Dam Construction Site, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048383
Title:
Bluestone Dam Construction Site, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Cranes lift equipment as the construction is under way over the Bluestone River.
Looking at the snow-covered site from across the river.

78. Bluestone River Dam Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048382
Title:
Bluestone River Dam Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Looking at the snow-covered site from across the river.
Looking at the construction site on the Bluestone River from the hillside.

79. Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048381
Title:
Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Looking at the construction site on the Bluestone River from the hillside.
Young holds a child to one side. The two are pictured in a field.

80. Lola Young with Baby in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048378
Title:
Lola Young with Baby in Bluestone River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Young holds a child to one side. The two are pictured in a field.
Foy and Luther Meador, left and center, are pictured with friend Johnny Cooper, right. The boys are photographed near True, W. Va.

81. Meador Brothers and Associate of Bluestone River Valley, W. Va.

IDNO:
048376
Title:
Meador Brothers and Associate of Bluestone River Valley, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Foy and Luther Meador, left and center, are pictured with friend Johnny Cooper, right. The boys are photographed near True, W. Va.
Meador as a toddler stands by a large plant.

82. A Young Fred Meador Pictured by the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048374
Title:
A Young Fred Meador Pictured by the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Meador as a toddler stands by a large plant.
Two unidentified men take each handle of a saw and cut through wood. The farm is located by the mouth of Bluestone River.

83. Two Men Sawing at Emma Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048373
Title:
Two Men Sawing at Emma Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Two unidentified men take each handle of a saw and cut through wood. The farm is located by the mouth of Bluestone River.
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.

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

IDNO:
047479
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.
'Long view at mile 69.9 looking downstream north northwest across Allegheny plateau. Bluestone River enters from left near center of picture.'

85. New River Near Bluestone River, W. Va.

IDNO:
026366
Title:
New River Near Bluestone River, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
'Long view at mile 69.9 looking downstream north northwest across Allegheny plateau. Bluestone River enters from left near center of picture.'

86. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
017189
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated

87. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
017188
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated

88. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
015288
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
'This photo shows what would happen if the Bluestone River went dry.'

89. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
014933
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
Description:
'This photo shows what would happen if the Bluestone River went dry.'

90. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
014894
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

91. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
014893
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

92. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
014665
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
'Bluestone Bridge spanning Bluestone River. It is said to be the highest bridge in the world of its type of construction.'

93. Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014634
Title:
Bluestone Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
'Bluestone Bridge spanning Bluestone River. It is said to be the highest bridge in the world of its type of construction.'

94. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
014633
Title:
Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.
The Charlton Memorial Bridge towers 246 feet over the Bluestone Gorge. This photo was copyrighted in 1955 by Harlow Warren of Beckley.

95. Charlton Memorial Bridge, Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014291
Title:
Charlton Memorial Bridge, Raleigh County, W. Va.
Description:
The Charlton Memorial Bridge towers 246 feet over the Bluestone Gorge. This photo was copyrighted in 1955 by Harlow Warren of Beckley.
Bluestone Dam during the construction period in Summers County.

96. Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014278
Title:
Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
Bluestone Dam during the construction period in Summers County.