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In the front row, from left to right, is Terrence Moorefield, Fred Brown, and Boyd Brown.In the second row, from left to right, is Christian Hetzel, George Griffith, Clemmer Peck, Mrs. Carrie B. Mahon (teacher), Reese Capeller, and Stanely Butler.In the back row, from left to right, is William Moorefield, Cecil Hinton, Julian Fredeking, Roy Mann, Oswald Blackwilder, Leo Ross, and Fred Flanagan.

1. First Presbyterian Church Sunday School Class in Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014570
Title:
First Presbyterian Church Sunday School Class in Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1910
Description:
In the front row, from left to right, is Terrence Moorefield, Fred Brown, and Boyd Brown.In the second row, from left to right, is Christian Hetzel, George Griffith, Clemmer Peck, Mrs. Carrie B. Mahon (teacher), Reese Capeller, and Stanely Butler.In the back row, from left to right, is William Moorefield, Cecil Hinton, Julian Fredeking, Roy Mann, Oswald Blackwilder, Leo Ross, and Fred Flanagan.
The jail served as the "lockup" for unruly citizens for many years after its construction in 1868. The old jail was located at the Avis Crossing on the location where the Richmond building now stands. The building was later converted into a store.

2. First Jail in Avis Crossing, W. Va.

IDNO:
014715
Title:
First Jail in Avis Crossing, W. Va.
Date:
1868
Description:
The jail served as the "lockup" for unruly citizens for many years after its construction in 1868. The old jail was located at the Avis Crossing on the location where the Richmond building now stands. The building was later converted into a store.
Hinton's first brick school.

3. Class Photo Hinton Elementary and Junior High School, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
014899
Title:
Class Photo Hinton Elementary and Junior High School, Hinton, W. Va.
Description:
Hinton's first brick school.
Group photo of the band members and instructor in the earlier part of the 20th century. Subjects unidentified.

4. First Band at Hinton High School, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014959
Title:
First Band at Hinton High School, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
Group photo of the band members and instructor in the earlier part of the 20th century. Subjects unidentified.
Pictured is Earl Meador, Ray Meador, Clarence Knight, U. G. Ryall, O. J. Bowlry, Ollie Hoover, Mann, Ray, Henry Ryalls, Emmett Pack, and Charlie Bishop.

5. Hinton Community Band Across from the Post Office on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
015272
Title:
Hinton Community Band Across from the Post Office on 2nd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Pictured is Earl Meador, Ray Meador, Clarence Knight, U. G. Ryall, O. J. Bowlry, Ollie Hoover, Mann, Ray, Henry Ryalls, Emmett Pack, and Charlie Bishop.
Railroad employees inspect the damage.

6. Train Wreck of the 'Fast Flying Virginian' at Wiggins, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
015284
Title:
Train Wreck of the 'Fast Flying Virginian' at Wiggins, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1907/03/12
Description:
Railroad employees inspect the damage.
A teacher and his students of various ages, are pictured in a classroom. Subjects unidentified.

7. Interior of One Room School, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047162
Title:
Interior of One Room School, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A teacher and his students of various ages, are pictured in a classroom. Subjects unidentified.
Photo of the one room school building's exterior.

8. Unidentified School in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047163
Title:
Unidentified School in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Photo of the one room school building's exterior.
Photo looking at the building's exterior from the dirt path.

9. Unidentified School in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047164
Title:
Unidentified School in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Photo looking at the building's exterior from the dirt path.
Exterior of the building sporting the American flag at its entrance.

10. Unidentified One Room School House in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047177
Title:
Unidentified One Room School House in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Exterior of the building sporting the American flag at its entrance.
Children of various ages, sit behind their desks inside the classroom. Subjects unidentified.

11. Interior of Unidentified One Room School House, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047178
Title:
Interior of Unidentified One Room School House, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Children of various ages, sit behind their desks inside the classroom. Subjects unidentified.
Exterior of an unidentified school.

12. School Building in Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047179
Title:
School Building in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Exterior of an unidentified school.
View of the building from across the street. Located on Block C #1.

13. Wilson & Co. Building, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047180
Title:
Wilson & Co. Building, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1983
Description:
View of the building from across the street. Located on Block C #1.
Employees John Smith and Buster Waulaga unloading boxes off of a cart. Company building located on Block C #1.

14. Workers at Wilson & Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047181
Title:
Workers at Wilson & Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Employees John Smith and Buster Waulaga unloading boxes off of a cart. Company building located on Block C #1.
Employees (from left to right) Jim Bob Christian, Wes Surber, Mr. Christian, Ab Wiseman, unidentified, C.O. McGhee, unidentified, and Emmitt McLaughlin.

15. Hinton Freight Station Work Force, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047182
Title:
Hinton Freight Station Work Force, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Employees (from left to right) Jim Bob Christian, Wes Surber, Mr. Christian, Ab Wiseman, unidentified, C.O. McGhee, unidentified, and Emmitt McLaughlin.
Tracks running through the station along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C & O) Railroad. Town seen in the background.

16. Hinton Freight Depot, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047183
Title:
Hinton Freight Depot, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Tracks running through the station along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C & O) Railroad. Town seen in the background.
Looking at the building from across the street. Silo Ice truck pictured on the right. Located on Block C #7.

17. C & O Freight Depot, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047184
Title:
C & O Freight Depot, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Looking at the building from across the street. Silo Ice truck pictured on the right. Located on Block C #7.
Located on Block C #7, the depot was built ca. 1905.

18. C & O Freight Depot, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047185
Title:
C & O Freight Depot, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Located on Block C #7, the depot was built ca. 1905.
Looking at the building from Summers Street.

19. New River Gro Building, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047186
Title:
New River Gro Building, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Looking at the building from Summers Street.
Looking down at the buildings from a hill. New River seen in the background.

20. Freight House and C & O Power Station, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047187
Title:
Freight House and C & O Power Station, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Looking down at the buildings from a hill. New River seen in the background.
House built in ca. 1875 by the C&O Railroad Company to house laborers working on the roundhouse. Located on Block C #11.

21. C&O Railroad Boarding House, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047188
Title:
C&O Railroad Boarding House, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1983
Description:
House built in ca. 1875 by the C&O Railroad Company to house laborers working on the roundhouse. Located on Block C #11.
Exterior of the house located on Block D #12. The columns were brought by horse and buggy from Princeton, W. Va.

22. Dillon/Kelday House, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047189
Title:
Dillon/Kelday House, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1983
Description:
Exterior of the house located on Block D #12. The columns were brought by horse and buggy from Princeton, W. Va.
Railroad cars cover the tracks. New River seen in the background.

23. Hinton Yards Below City Sidetrack Park, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047190
Title:
Hinton Yards Below City Sidetrack Park, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1983
Description:
Railroad cars cover the tracks. New River seen in the background.
A train car sits on the railroad track.

24. City Sidetrack Caboose, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047193
Title:
City Sidetrack Caboose, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1983
Description:
A train car sits on the railroad track.
Looking at the building from across the street. Originally built in 1894, it was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in 1935.

25. Colonel Parker's Opera House, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047194
Title:
Colonel Parker's Opera House, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1983
Description:
Looking at the building from across the street. Originally built in 1894, it was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in 1935.
Looking at the building from Front Street. Sign reads, "Mark Every Grave: Hinton Marble Works. W. B. Loomis".

26. Hinton Marble Works, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047195
Title:
Hinton Marble Works, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Looking at the building from Front Street. Sign reads, "Mark Every Grave: Hinton Marble Works. W. B. Loomis".
Loomis at work in his shop located on Front Street. Loomis carved most of the stones that grace the graves of pioneer railroaders that settled in Hinton in its infancy. Loomis died in 1936.

27. William Loomis in His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047196
Title:
William Loomis in His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Loomis at work in his shop located on Front Street. Loomis carved most of the stones that grace the graves of pioneer railroaders that settled in Hinton in its infancy. Loomis died in 1936.
Loomis sits in the doorway of his shop located on Front Street.

28. W.M. Loomis On Steps of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047197
Title:
W.M. Loomis On Steps of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Loomis sits in the doorway of his shop located on Front Street.
Loomis watches as two cats walk through the yard.

29. W.M. Loomis Beside His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047198
Title:
W.M. Loomis Beside His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1936
Description:
Loomis watches as two cats walk through the yard.
Loomis pictured in overalls standing next to wooden crates.

30. W.M. Loomis In Front of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047199
Title:
W.M. Loomis In Front of His Marble Works Shop, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Loomis pictured in overalls standing next to wooden crates.
Looking at the old inn from across the hill.

31. Brunswick Inn, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047200
Title:
Brunswick Inn, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1980
Description:
Looking at the old inn from across the hill.
Starret, left, and Ewing, right, pose in a pretend "face-off" with their pistols. Starret starred in western films while Ewing ran the Ritze Theatre. The two men in the background are unidentified.

32. Charles Starrett & Ray Ewing in Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047201
Title:
Charles Starrett & Ray Ewing in Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Starret, left, and Ewing, right, pose in a pretend "face-off" with their pistols. Starret starred in western films while Ewing ran the Ritze Theatre. The two men in the background are unidentified.
Starret, posing on the right, points a gun at an unidentified newspaper employee. Starret played many roles in old western movies.

33. Charles Starret at the Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047202
Title:
Charles Starret at the Hinton Daily News Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Starret, posing on the right, points a gun at an unidentified newspaper employee. Starret played many roles in old western movies.
From left to right: Harrison Gwinn (President), J. H. Jordan (Cashier), C. B. Mahon (Vice President), N. Read, Harvey Ewart, Judge Miller, Mr. Drumheller, and Mr. Brightwell.

34. National Bank of Summers Board of Directors, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047203
Title:
National Bank of Summers Board of Directors, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
From left to right: Harrison Gwinn (President), J. H. Jordan (Cashier), C. B. Mahon (Vice President), N. Read, Harvey Ewart, Judge Miller, Mr. Drumheller, and Mr. Brightwell.
Richards pictured standing in front of the gas station which is pictured on the right.

35. 'Stud' Richards at Esso Station, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
047204
Title:
'Stud' Richards at Esso Station, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
Richards pictured standing in front of the gas station which is pictured on the right.
Looking at the building located on Temple St. Three unidentified children are pictured loitering by the entrance.

36. Dr. Stokes' Office, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047205
Title:
Dr. Stokes' Office, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1922
Description:
Looking at the building located on Temple St. Three unidentified children are pictured loitering by the entrance.
View from Summers Street. People line the sidewalks while a horse-drawn carriage makes its way across the road. Subjects unidentified.

37. Looking Up 3rd Ave, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047207
Title:
Looking Up 3rd Ave, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View from Summers Street. People line the sidewalks while a horse-drawn carriage makes its way across the road. Subjects unidentified.
Four unidentified men pose by the building's entrance. The store windows advertise "American Field and Hog Fencing: For Sale Here" and "The Two Johns". This is became the location of Danny Foster's in 1986.

38. 3rd Avenue Store, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047208
Title:
3rd Avenue Store, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Four unidentified men pose by the building's entrance. The store windows advertise "American Field and Hog Fencing: For Sale Here" and "The Two Johns". This is became the location of Danny Foster's in 1986.
Picture of one of Hinton's early drug stores. It was located next to the First National Bank on 3rd Ave. Wade H. Gwinn, one of the store's operators, is the gentleman leaning against the post on the left. This three-story brick building housed apartments on the upper floors.

39. Hinton Drug Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047209
Title:
Hinton Drug Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Picture of one of Hinton's early drug stores. It was located next to the First National Bank on 3rd Ave. Wade H. Gwinn, one of the store's operators, is the gentleman leaning against the post on the left. This three-story brick building housed apartments on the upper floors.
The building, located on the corner of Temple Street and 3rd Avenue, is decorated in American flags.

40. First National Bank of Hinton, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047210
Title:
First National Bank of Hinton, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The building, located on the corner of Temple Street and 3rd Avenue, is decorated in American flags.
An unidentified man crosses the street. Rose's Drugstore pictured on the left.

41. Corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047211
Title:
Corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
An unidentified man crosses the street. Rose's Drugstore pictured on the left.
Looking at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St. Subject unidentified.

42. Third Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047212
Title:
Third Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Looking at the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St. Subject unidentified.
A truck passes by the line of parked cars. First National Bank building pictured on the right.

43. Corner of Temple St. & 3rd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047213
Title:
Corner of Temple St. & 3rd Avenue, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A truck passes by the line of parked cars. First National Bank building pictured on the right.
Four unidentified men pose by the entrance. The bank is located on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St.

44. First National Bank Building, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047214
Title:
First National Bank Building, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Four unidentified men pose by the entrance. The bank is located on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Temple St.
Crowds gather along the street to watch what appears to be a parade. Pictured in the background is First National Bank, H. H. Woolworth Co., G. C. Murphy Co., Willey Hardware, Westinghouse Appliances, and A. W. Cox Department Store.

45. View of Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047215
Title:
View of Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Crowds gather along the street to watch what appears to be a parade. Pictured in the background is First National Bank, H. H. Woolworth Co., G. C. Murphy Co., Willey Hardware, Westinghouse Appliances, and A. W. Cox Department Store.
Hinton's oldest store doing business under the same trade name. Noted as one of West Virginia's finest men's stores. In 1952, the HUB Clothing Co. opened its doors for business in a room on 3rd Avenue.

46. Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047216
Title:
Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
Hinton's oldest store doing business under the same trade name. Noted as one of West Virginia's finest men's stores. In 1952, the HUB Clothing Co. opened its doors for business in a room on 3rd Avenue.
Interior of the store located on Temple St. A crowd of people shuffle through the store and examine the products for sale. Subjects unidentified.

47. Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047217
Title:
Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Interior of the store located on Temple St. A crowd of people shuffle through the store and examine the products for sale. Subjects unidentified.
Interior of the store located on Temple St. A crowd looks through the store to examine products for sale. Subjects unidentified.

48. Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047218
Title:
Hub Clothing Co., Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Interior of the store located on Temple St. A crowd looks through the store to examine products for sale. Subjects unidentified.