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Rubble of several buildings after a fire, possibly in Berkeley or Jefferson County. Several people stand in the street while one man looks into the ruins of a building. There is a hose cart, used to fight fires, in front of one of the remaining buildings.

1. Rubble After a Fire

IDNO:
051734
Title:
Rubble After a Fire
Date:
undated
Description:
Rubble of several buildings after a fire, possibly in Berkeley or Jefferson County. Several people stand in the street while one man looks into the ruins of a building. There is a hose cart, used to fight fires, in front of one of the remaining buildings.
The church was organized in 1849. The church lasted through the Civil War and remains in use.

2. Bolivar Methodist Church, Bolivar, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050963
Title:
Bolivar Methodist Church, Bolivar, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1849. The church lasted through the Civil War and remains in use.
The church was organized in 1849. The church is now closed because the numbers of the congregation grew too few for it to remain open.

3. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Leetown, Jefferson County W. Va.

IDNO:
050962
Title:
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Leetown, Jefferson County W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1849. The church is now closed because the numbers of the congregation grew too few for it to remain open.
The church was organized in 1814 or 1816. The present church was dedicated in 1851.

4. Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
050961
Title:
Zion Episcopal Church, Charles Town, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1814 or 1816. The present church was dedicated in 1851.
The 'New Church' was built after members of the methodist church using the old stone church were unable to find a deed for the old stone church and when they decided to build a new building. The New Methodist Church was dedicated in 1919.

5. New Methodist Church, Kabletown, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050960
Title:
New Methodist Church, Kabletown, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1919
Description:
The 'New Church' was built after members of the methodist church using the old stone church were unable to find a deed for the old stone church and when they decided to build a new building. The New Methodist Church was dedicated in 1919.
The Methodist church became a part of the Jefferson Circuit in 1861. The 'Old Stone Church' was built in 1850. The stone church was used by all Protestant denominations. It is now unused and in ruins.

6. Old Stone Church, Methodist Church, Kabletown, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050959
Title:
Old Stone Church, Methodist Church, Kabletown, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Methodist church became a part of the Jefferson Circuit in 1861. The 'Old Stone Church' was built in 1850. The stone church was used by all Protestant denominations. It is now unused and in ruins.
The church was organized in 1856. The present church was built in 1897.

7. St. James Lutheran Church, Uvilla, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050958
Title:
St. James Lutheran Church, Uvilla, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1856. The present church was built in 1897.
The church was organized in 1769 and the present building was erected in 1829.

8. Elk Branch Presbyterian Church, Duffields, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050957
Title:
Elk Branch Presbyterian Church, Duffields, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1769 and the present building was erected in 1829.
Nathan Cook Brackett played a significant role in the founding of Storer College. He served as principal for thirty years from 1865 to 1895.

9. Nathan Cook Brackett, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
050483
Title:
Nathan Cook Brackett, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Nathan Cook Brackett played a significant role in the founding of Storer College. He served as principal for thirty years from 1865 to 1895.
Women of the Niagara Movement at Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Left to right are Mrs. O. M. Waller, Mrs. H. F. M. Murray, Mrs. Mollie Lewis Kelan, Mrs. IdaD. Bailey, Miss Sadie Shorter, and Mrs. Charlotte Hershaw. Mrs. Gertrude Wright Morgan is seated.

10. Women of Niagara Movement, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
050482
Title:
Women of Niagara Movement, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
Women of the Niagara Movement at Storer College in Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Left to right are Mrs. O. M. Waller, Mrs. H. F. M. Murray, Mrs. Mollie Lewis Kelan, Mrs. IdaD. Bailey, Miss Sadie Shorter, and Mrs. Charlotte Hershaw. Mrs. Gertrude Wright Morgan is seated.
Five of the college buildings on Storer College campus are depicted on this post card. Buildings include: Brackett Hall, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall, Mosher Hall, Anthony Memorial Hall, and the President's House.

11. Buildings at Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
049734
Title:
Buildings at Storer College, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Five of the college buildings on Storer College campus are depicted on this post card. Buildings include: Brackett Hall, Permelia Eastman Cook Hall, Mosher Hall, Anthony Memorial Hall, and the President's House.

12. J.H. Smith Residence, Martinsburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
048250
Title:
J.H. Smith Residence, Martinsburg, W. Va.
Date:
1901/10/10

13. Rouse House, Kabletown, W. Va.

IDNO:
048249
Title:
Rouse House, Kabletown, W. Va.
Date:
1918/09/06

14. Bolivar Heights and Camp Hill at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
048220
Title:
Bolivar Heights and Camp Hill at Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909

15. Large Ivy Covered Farm House Near Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
048206
Title:
Large Ivy Covered Farm House Near Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Various homegrown and homemade goods are present on the display tables.

16. Rippon School Exhibit, Presented by Hon. H.G. Brown, Rippon, Jefferson Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048196
Title:
Rippon School Exhibit, Presented by Hon. H.G. Brown, Rippon, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Various homegrown and homemade goods are present on the display tables.

17. Library at Shepherd State Teacher's College, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
047537
Title:
Library at Shepherd State Teacher's College, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
James Rumsey was the inventor of the first steamboat.

18. Illustrated Scene of People Celebrating James Rumsey's Successful Trial of the First Steamboat in the World, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
046793
Title:
Illustrated Scene of People Celebrating James Rumsey's Successful Trial of the First Steamboat in the World, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
1787/12/03
Description:
James Rumsey was the inventor of the first steamboat.
From a drawing made by Henry Howe in 1843.

19. Collodion Glass Plate Negative of Illustration of Residence of James Rumsey, Inventor of Steamboat, Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
046781
Title:
Collodion Glass Plate Negative of Illustration of Residence of James Rumsey, Inventor of Steamboat, Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
From a drawing made by Henry Howe in 1843.
Seated is W.E.B. Du Bois. Standing, from left to right, is J. R. Clifford, L. M. Hershaw, and F. H. M. Murray.

20. Niagara Movement Leaders at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
045683
Title:
Niagara Movement Leaders at Storer College, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1906-08-15
Description:
Seated is W.E.B. Du Bois. Standing, from left to right, is J. R. Clifford, L. M. Hershaw, and F. H. M. Murray.
Caption on back of postcard reads: "One of the most picturesque spots in this locality is Harper's Ferry, often termed the "Switzerland of America". Steep wooded mountains surround the town, and the waters of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers divide Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia at this point. Historically important because it was the scene of John Brown's Raid, which did much to precipitate the Civil War." Published by John Myerly Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

21. Where Two Rivers and Three States Meet, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044962
Title:
Where Two Rivers and Three States Meet, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "One of the most picturesque spots in this locality is Harper's Ferry, often termed the "Switzerland of America". Steep wooded mountains surround the town, and the waters of the Potomac and the Shenandoah Rivers divide Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia at this point. Historically important because it was the scene of John Brown's Raid, which did much to precipitate the Civil War." Published by John Myerly Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

22. Looking Up the Shenandoah River From Camp Hill, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044959
Title:
Looking Up the Shenandoah River From Camp Hill, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
85 feet high. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

23. Chimney Trail on Loudoun Heights, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044949
Title:
Chimney Trail on Loudoun Heights, Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
85 feet high. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

24. Knodes House; Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
044784
Title:
Knodes House; Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Armory Engine House and John Brown's Fort seen in background. Army tents pitched in the foreground. Photograph was taken during the Civil War.

25. View of Harper's Ferry, Jefferson County, Va.

IDNO:
044623
Title:
View of Harper's Ferry, Jefferson County, Va.
Description:
Armory Engine House and John Brown's Fort seen in background. Army tents pitched in the foreground. Photograph was taken during the Civil War.
Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

26. Capture of John Brown by U. S. Marines at Harpers Ferry, October 18, 1859

IDNO:
044469
Title:
Capture of John Brown by U. S. Marines at Harpers Ferry, October 18, 1859
Date:
1908
Description:
Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

27. Street Scene in Charlestown, During Trial of John Brown, Showing Jail and Court House

IDNO:
044468
Title:
Street Scene in Charlestown, During Trial of John Brown, Showing Jail and Court House
Date:
1908
Description:
Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Copyright by National Tribune. See postcard for historical information on Harpers Ferry. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

28. Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044464
Title:
Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
Copyright by National Tribune. See postcard for historical information on Harpers Ferry. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

29. Scene of the Capture of John Brown in Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044462
Title:
Scene of the Capture of John Brown in Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1905
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Copyright by National Tribune. See original for postcard historical information on John Brown's fort. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

30. John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044461
Title:
John Brown's Fort, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
1909
Description:
Copyright by National Tribune. See original for postcard historical information on John Brown's fort. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

31. Night Guard, Rear of Old Jail, During Incarceration of John Brown, Charlestown, W. Va.

IDNO:
044459
Title:
Night Guard, Rear of Old Jail, During Incarceration of John Brown, Charlestown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Pubilshed by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

32. County Jail Wherein John Brown Was Imprisoned During Trial. Charlestown, W. Va.

IDNO:
044458
Title:
County Jail Wherein John Brown Was Imprisoned During Trial. Charlestown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Pubilshed by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Execution took place on December 2, 1859. Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

33. Execution of John Brown at Charlestown for Treason and Murder Incident to Harpers Ferry Anti-Slavery Raid

IDNO:
044456
Title:
Execution of John Brown at Charlestown for Treason and Murder Incident to Harpers Ferry Anti-Slavery Raid
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Execution took place on December 2, 1859. Published by W. L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Event took place on October 17, 1859. Published by W. L. Erwin. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

34. John Brown's Battle at Harpers Ferry Against Citizen Volunteers and Militia, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044455
Title:
John Brown's Battle at Harpers Ferry Against Citizen Volunteers and Militia, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
Event took place on October 17, 1859. Published by W. L. Erwin. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Took place on October 27, 1869. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

35. John Brown Arraigned Before Court, Jefferson County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044453
Title:
John Brown Arraigned Before Court, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
Took place on October 27, 1869. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

36. Taking John Brown to the Scaffold, Charles Town, W. Va.

IDNO:
044450
Title:
Taking John Brown to the Scaffold, Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Rumsey Bridge spanning the historic Potomac at Shepherdstown, W. Va. This bridge, connecting West Virginia and Maryland, was officially opened with appropriate ceremonies and pageant, depicting James Rumsey trying out his steam propelled boat, July 15, 1939. The hill in the background is Ferry Hill and lies in the state of Maryland. This bridge replaced a toll bridge destroyed by the disastrous flood of 1936." Published by Naturecraft. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

37. Rumsey Bridge Over Potomac River, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
044441
Title:
Rumsey Bridge Over Potomac River, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "Rumsey Bridge spanning the historic Potomac at Shepherdstown, W. Va. This bridge, connecting West Virginia and Maryland, was officially opened with appropriate ceremonies and pageant, depicting James Rumsey trying out his steam propelled boat, July 15, 1939. The hill in the background is Ferry Hill and lies in the state of Maryland. This bridge replaced a toll bridge destroyed by the disastrous flood of 1936." Published by Naturecraft. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for postcard historical information. (From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)

38. Great Historic Horse-Shoe Bend, Potomac River, Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
044400
Title:
Great Historic Horse-Shoe Bend, Potomac River, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
See original for postcard historical information. (From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)

39. View Up Potomac River From Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
044399
Title:
View Up Potomac River From Bolivar Heights, Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)
Published by the S. Spencer Moore Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

40. Capitol Street North From Post Office; Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042686
Title:
Capitol Street North From Post Office; Charleston, W. Va.
Description:
Published by the S. Spencer Moore Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. Published by Lyons Studio. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

41. Up Quarrier From Capitol Street; Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042683
Title:
Up Quarrier From Capitol Street; Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by Lyons Studio. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by W.L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

42. A Monarch of the Wayside Beyond Bolivar Heights; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042674
Title:
A Monarch of the Wayside Beyond Bolivar Heights; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Published by W.L. Erwin. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by Kramer Art Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

43. Old Man of the Mountains; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042673
Title:
Old Man of the Mountains; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Published by Kramer Art Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by W.E. Dittmeyer. (From postcard collection legacy system.)Lockwood House on the Storer College campus can be seen at the top of Camp Hill, left side of the image.

44. Looking Down the Shenandoah River from Camp Hill; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042672
Title:
Looking Down the Shenandoah River from Camp Hill; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Published by W.E. Dittmeyer. (From postcard collection legacy system.)Lockwood House on the Storer College campus can be seen at the top of Camp Hill, left side of the image.
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

45. Looking Eastward From Magazine Hill, Near the Hill Top House; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042671
Title:
Looking Eastward From Magazine Hill, Near the Hill Top House; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by Hill's Pharmacy. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

46. View of the Potomac River; Shepherdstown, W. Va.

IDNO:
042670
Title:
View of the Potomac River; Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Description:
Published by Hill's Pharmacy. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

47. Island Park and Bridge; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042669
Title:
Island Park and Bridge; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1933
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

48. The Baltimore and Ohio Bridge and the Tunnel Under Maryland Heights; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

IDNO:
042668
Title:
The Baltimore and Ohio Bridge and the Tunnel Under Maryland Heights; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.
Description:
Published by Louis Kaufmann & Sons. (From postcard collection legacy system.)