Looking at the mansion located at the mouth of Indian Creek, on the north side of Old Forest Hill District. A few cows are pictured on the right of the house behind the trees.
Four girls in a horse-drawn wagon. The house seen in the background on the far right is the Ernest Bowman House, located on what is now the corner of North Main Street and Dogwood Drive.
View of a small pantry room, storing various canned foods and supplies. In the background, on the top shelf, is a barrel that has "Mr. T. B. Green" burned into the wood. Mr. T. B. Green refers to Thomas B. Green (b. 1853, d. 1940/01/27), father of photographer James Edwin Green, Sr., and grandfather to James Edwin Green, Jr.
From reverse: "This is a small unpainted home in Harrison County, W. Va. but isn't it an attractive little nest? These people could not afford to build a better home when this house was built but Mrs. N. said she wanted her children to remember such 1."
Boggs House Detail-View of Gabled End, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
This house was built during the Antebellum period. The original owner was the Hamilton family.Information found on page 25 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 11 in the book.
Lazzelle House, Maidsville, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
The house was constructed of logs in 1767. Thomas Lazzelle was the original owner. Information found on page 24 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 8
Street view of one of the oldest homes in West Virginia located near the banks of Greenbrier River. The home was the sight of a 1777 Shawnee Indian attack.
Cars parked along the street in front of residences. The automobile in the center sports a sign reading "Ambulance" on its dashboard. To the far right, a sign for Barnett Funeral Home is pictured partially.
Yard in front of David Graham Home, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A large tree towers over an older woman and younger girl who are looking out to the street. Subjects unidentified.The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log home ca. 1770.
The home is hidden behind a large tree, where underneath is a figure pushing a child on a swing. The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log home ca. 1770.
Looking at the log home shaded by a large tree branch. The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log house in the photos.