Henry S. Hayes Home (Side Wing), 147 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
The home, located on the corner of Fayette & Chestnut Streets, was built in 1833 as Monongalia Academy for Females. It was rebuilt in 1852 and 1858, then sold in 1869. The building was purchased in 1992 by Grandfather Henry S. Hayes, then sold again in 1924 to C & P Telephone Co. Pictures on the porch is Grandmother Ann Rebecca Hayes and Anna Johnson (Camisa).
Henry S. Hayes Home, 147 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
The home, located on the corner of Fayette & Chestnut Streets, was built in 1833 as Monongalia Academy for Females. It was rebuilt in 1852 and 1858, then sold in 1869. The building was purchased in 1992 by Grandfather Henry S. Hayes, then sold again in 1924 to C & P Telephone Co. Pictures on the porch is Grandmother Ann Rebecca Hayes and Anna Johnson (Camisa).
Paint Creek JCT, Coal Mine Strike, Cabin Creek, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1913
Description:
Coal miners in Kanawha County demanded that operators raise their compensation rate to that of the surrounding area. The operators refused the demand, and therefore striking began on April 18, 1912 which lasted through July of 1913.
Front of postcard reads: "Our own electric lighting plant, ice, and refrigerating plant. Water from artesian well 620 ft. deep and guaranteed absolutely pure. Rooms with bath. Telephone in each room. One square from boat landing and two squares from railroad depot." See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
A handful of trees shade the entrance of Hotel Alderson. See original for correspondence. Published by Alderson Book Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Most likely the couple is W. Benton and Edna Campbell, owners of the shoe store, posing in front of their business located at 318 Main Street in Fairmont.