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Text reads, "Wreckage of auto owned by N. Y. couple. Car and $3000 of wedding presents were complete loss and owners were stranded on the roof of the Ours home for 15 hours in the Flood June 17 1949. Flash flood, Petersburg, W. Va."

97. Wreckage of Auto, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053713
Title:
Wreckage of Auto, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
Description:
Text reads, "Wreckage of auto owned by N. Y. couple. Car and $3000 of wedding presents were complete loss and owners were stranded on the roof of the Ours home for 15 hours in the Flood June 17 1949. Flash flood, Petersburg, W. Va."
Text reads, "Scene showing wreckage at south end of Petersburg, W. Va. Flood of June 17 1949. Waters rising for the second time."

98. Wreckage at South End of Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053714
Title:
Wreckage at South End of Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
Description:
Text reads, "Scene showing wreckage at south end of Petersburg, W. Va. Flood of June 17 1949. Waters rising for the second time."
Text reads, "Scene of south end of Petersburg, W. Va. as raging waters carry away slaughterhouse in foreground. Photo by Addison. Flood of June 17 1949."

99. Wreckage of Flood, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053715
Title:
Wreckage of Flood, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
Description:
Text reads, "Scene of south end of Petersburg, W. Va. as raging waters carry away slaughterhouse in foreground. Photo by Addison. Flood of June 17 1949."

100. Devastation in South Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053716
Title:
Devastation in South Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
Text reads, "Flood scene, Petersburg, W. Va. June 17, 1949. Photo shows Ours home resting on Rt. 4 and 28. Travellers from N. Y. were stranded on this roof for 15 hours."

101. Flood Scene, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053717
Title:
Flood Scene, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
Description:
Text reads, "Flood scene, Petersburg, W. Va. June 17, 1949. Photo shows Ours home resting on Rt. 4 and 28. Travellers from N. Y. were stranded on this roof for 15 hours."
Text reads, "Highway washout on Rts. 4 and 28, W. Va. Flood June 17 2019. Approx. 1000 ft. of highway is washed completely away."

102. Highway Washout on Routes 4 and 28, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053718
Title:
Highway Washout on Routes 4 and 28, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
Description:
Text reads, "Highway washout on Rts. 4 and 28, W. Va. Flood June 17 2019. Approx. 1000 ft. of highway is washed completely away."

103. Flood Waters Receding, South Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053719
Title:
Flood Waters Receding, South Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1949/06/17
The Hermitage Hotel was located on Route 220 in Petersburg, W. Va.

104. The Hermitage Hotel Dining Room, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053720
Title:
The Hermitage Hotel Dining Room, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Hermitage Hotel was located on Route 220 in Petersburg, W. Va.
The Riverside Tannery was damaged by fire on January 24, 1906.

105. Riverside Tannery, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053721
Title:
Riverside Tannery, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The Riverside Tannery was damaged by fire on January 24, 1906.

106. The Hermitage Hotel Lobby, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053722
Title:
The Hermitage Hotel Lobby, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

107. Administration Building, St. John's Academy, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053723
Title:
Administration Building, St. John's Academy, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1928
This view of Petersburg's Main Street features the Alpine Theater, which is no longer open, and a sign advertising Amoco American Gas.

108. Main Street, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053724
Title:
Main Street, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1946
Description:
This view of Petersburg's Main Street features the Alpine Theater, which is no longer open, and a sign advertising Amoco American Gas.
The Civil War fort, Fort Mulligan, sits on top a hill and looks over the South Branch Potomac River.

109. Petersburg From Civil War Fort, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053725
Title:
Petersburg From Civil War Fort, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Civil War fort, Fort Mulligan, sits on top a hill and looks over the South Branch Potomac River.

110. Bird's Eye View of Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053726
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

111. Bridge Over Loonis Creek, Near Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053727
Title:
Bridge Over Loonis Creek, Near Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

112. Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053728
Title:
Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

113. Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053729
Title:
Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

114. Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053730
Title:
Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907

115. Water Powered Flour Mill on Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053731
Title:
Water Powered Flour Mill on Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
The saw mill was built in 1805.

116. Water Powered Saw Mill, Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053732
Title:
Water Powered Saw Mill, Masonville Road, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The saw mill was built in 1805.
Today this line is owned by the West Virginia State Rail Authority, which runs a tourist train, the Potomac Eagles Scenic Railroad, on the line.

117. First Train to Petersburg on the Hampshire Southern Railroad, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053733
Title:
First Train to Petersburg on the Hampshire Southern Railroad, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1910/10/06
Description:
Today this line is owned by the West Virginia State Rail Authority, which runs a tourist train, the Potomac Eagles Scenic Railroad, on the line.

118. Picnic in the Horse and Buggy Days, Petersburg Gap, W. Va.

IDNO:
053734
Title:
Picnic in the Horse and Buggy Days, Petersburg Gap, W. Va.
Date:
1902
Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

119. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053735
Title:
Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."
Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

120. Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053736
Title:
Ty's Motel, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on back reads, "Ty's Motel, Route 4 and 28, 2 miles west of Petersburg. Forest Alkire, owner. Overlooking scenic valley."

121. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053737
Title:
Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

122. Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053738
Title:
Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950

123. At the Fish Hatchery, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053739
Title:
At the Fish Hatchery, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

124. Court House, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053740
Title:
Court House, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908

125. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053741
Title:
The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

126. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053742
Title:
The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Text on the back reads, "The Hermitage Hotel, Route 220, Petersburg, W. Va. In the beautiful South Branch Valley."

127. The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053743
Title:
The Hermitage Hotel, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on the back reads, "The Hermitage Hotel, Route 220, Petersburg, W. Va. In the beautiful South Branch Valley."
Text on back reads, "Park Tourist Home - on Routes 4-28-42 and U. S. 220. Modern rooms, hot water heat, reasonable rates and free garage. Member 'Mountain States' tourist homes. Also cabins."

128. Park Tourist Home, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053744
Title:
Park Tourist Home, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on back reads, "Park Tourist Home - on Routes 4-28-42 and U. S. 220. Modern rooms, hot water heat, reasonable rates and free garage. Member 'Mountain States' tourist homes. Also cabins."

129. View of Hawk's Nest and New River Canyon, Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.

IDNO:
053745
Title:
View of Hawk's Nest and New River Canyon, Hawk's Nest State Park, W. Va.
Date:
undated
A view of the Potomac River from Capon Mountain, 5 miles north of Berkeley Springs, W. Va. On the left of the river is West Virginia, and on the right is Maryland.

130. America's Ideal View, near Berkeley Springs, W. Va.

IDNO:
053746
Title:
America's Ideal View, near Berkeley Springs, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of the Potomac River from Capon Mountain, 5 miles north of Berkeley Springs, W. Va. On the left of the river is West Virginia, and on the right is Maryland.

131. In the West Virginia Hills, Buckhannon, W. Va.

IDNO:
053747
Title:
In the West Virginia Hills, Buckhannon, W. Va.
Date:
undated

132. Smiths Falls, near Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053748
Title:
Smiths Falls, near Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1906

133. North Fork Potomac River, Grant County, W. Va.

IDNO:
053749
Title:
North Fork Potomac River, Grant County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
A view of the North Fork South Branch Potomac River at the spot Seneca Creek empties into it at the base of Seneca Rocks. In the foreground a man sits in a canoe.

134. Scene on the North Fork, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053750
Title:
Scene on the North Fork, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of the North Fork South Branch Potomac River at the spot Seneca Creek empties into it at the base of Seneca Rocks. In the foreground a man sits in a canoe.
Text on the back reads, "Scenes at White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va. The South Branch of the Potomac offers exciting white water for canoeist and kayakist. Taking one of the rapids in 14 mile course of the race."

135. White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053751
Title:
White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on the back reads, "Scenes at White Water Weekend, Petersburg, W. Va. The South Branch of the Potomac offers exciting white water for canoeist and kayakist. Taking one of the rapids in 14 mile course of the race."
Text on the back reads, "First week-end of April each year is white water racing on the North Fork. Here is the start of the 14 mile course beginning at the Mouth of Seneca and ending at the Smoke Hole in Grant County, W. Va."

136. White Water Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

IDNO:
053752
Title:
White Water Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on the back reads, "First week-end of April each year is white water racing on the North Fork. Here is the start of the 14 mile course beginning at the Mouth of Seneca and ending at the Smoke Hole in Grant County, W. Va."
Text on the back reads, "The first weekend of April each year there is white water racing over a 14 mile course, starting in Mouth of Seneca, W. Va., and ending near Petersburg, W. Va."

137. White Water Canoe Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

IDNO:
053753
Title:
White Water Canoe Racing, North Fork South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on the back reads, "The first weekend of April each year there is white water racing over a 14 mile course, starting in Mouth of Seneca, W. Va., and ending near Petersburg, W. Va."
Text on the back reads, "Here the South Branch of the Potomac flows through the Trough. It can best be seen only by boat and is about 2 miles long, just off U. S. 220 in Hardy and Hampshire County, W. Va."

138. The Trough, South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.

IDNO:
053754
Title:
The Trough, South Branch Potomac River, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on the back reads, "Here the South Branch of the Potomac flows through the Trough. It can best be seen only by boat and is about 2 miles long, just off U. S. 220 in Hardy and Hampshire County, W. Va."

139. North Fork of South Branch Potomac River, Seen From Wildcat Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
053755
Title:
North Fork of South Branch Potomac River, Seen From Wildcat Hill, W. Va.
Date:
undated
The caption reads, "A view looking east from the front Mt. of the Alleghenies. U. S. 50. 8 miles west of New Creek, W. Va."

140. Allegheny Mountains, Near New Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
053756
Title:
Allegheny Mountains, Near New Creek, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The caption reads, "A view looking east from the front Mt. of the Alleghenies. U. S. 50. 8 miles west of New Creek, W. Va."
The caption reads, "Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle. From the front mt. of the Alleghenies. Elv. 2725 ft. This mt. is 5 miles long. Ascend 1600 ft. This is New Creek Mt."

141. Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle, Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.

IDNO:
053757
Title:
Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle, Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The caption reads, "Mike's Gap and the Devil's Saddle. From the front mt. of the Alleghenies. Elv. 2725 ft. This mt. is 5 miles long. Ascend 1600 ft. This is New Creek Mt."

142. Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.

IDNO:
053758
Title:
Allegheny Mountains, W. Va.
Date:
undated

143. Maysville Gap, near Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053759
Title:
Maysville Gap, near Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated

144. U. S. 220 near Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053760
Title:
U. S. 220 near Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1943