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37. Columbian Literary Society, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024722
Title:
Columbian Literary Society, West Virginia University
Date:
1900

38. Parthenon Literary Society, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024724
Title:
Parthenon Literary Society, West Virginia University
Date:
1900

39. Lawn and Trees next to University Avenue on the Campus of West Virginia University

IDNO:
024866
Title:
Lawn and Trees next to University Avenue on the Campus of West Virginia University
Date:
1900

40. Joseph Summers

IDNO:
030274
Title:
Joseph Summers
Date:
1900
'1900 - The life of Thoney Pietro has not always been that of a retired country gentleman; he has earned the right to retire by his own labors. He commenced his career as a common laborer, but he was never content with doing anything less than his best. A typical example of his physical strength and skill, as well as his desire to be the best at any job, occurred during September, 1900, when he was working as a bricklayer for the James McAfee and Company, of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, who were engaged in a street paving project in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The speed and skill with which young Pietro handled the paving bricks attracted the attention of his superintendent, a Mr.Ross, supt.of the work,who became so enthused over the young Italian's prowess that he offered to bet $300.00 that Pietro could better the existing record for the number of bricks laid in a given time, The record was then held by an Irishman who had laid 806 square yards of brick in ten hours. Admirers of the Irishman quickly took the bet. So on a bright September morning in 1900, 0n 12th Avenue in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the contest was held. Eight hours and fifteen minuets later measurements disclosed that Pietro had established a new record and one which stands tot his day - he had laid single handed a section of street 30 feet in width and 350 feet long- an amazing total of 1166 square yards of brick, 58 bricks per sq.yd., totaling 67,628 bricks or an average of more than 136 bricks per minute all day.The fact that he did his work well is borne out by the attached photograph taken 46 years later of the same site, looking up 12th Avenue from Louise Street toward Andrew Street in the city of Homestead, Pennsylvania. The same bricks as he laid then are still in use.'

41. Testament to the Brick Laying Prowess of Thoney Pietro

IDNO:
032596
Title:
Testament to the Brick Laying Prowess of Thoney Pietro
Date:
1900
Description:
'1900 - The life of Thoney Pietro has not always been that of a retired country gentleman; he has earned the right to retire by his own labors. He commenced his career as a common laborer, but he was never content with doing anything less than his best. A typical example of his physical strength and skill, as well as his desire to be the best at any job, occurred during September, 1900, when he was working as a bricklayer for the James McAfee and Company, of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, who were engaged in a street paving project in Homestead, Pennsylvania. The speed and skill with which young Pietro handled the paving bricks attracted the attention of his superintendent, a Mr.Ross, supt.of the work,who became so enthused over the young Italian's prowess that he offered to bet $300.00 that Pietro could better the existing record for the number of bricks laid in a given time, The record was then held by an Irishman who had laid 806 square yards of brick in ten hours. Admirers of the Irishman quickly took the bet. So on a bright September morning in 1900, 0n 12th Avenue in Homestead, Pennsylvania, the contest was held. Eight hours and fifteen minuets later measurements disclosed that Pietro had established a new record and one which stands tot his day - he had laid single handed a section of street 30 feet in width and 350 feet long- an amazing total of 1166 square yards of brick, 58 bricks per sq.yd., totaling 67,628 bricks or an average of more than 136 bricks per minute all day.The fact that he did his work well is borne out by the attached photograph taken 46 years later of the same site, looking up 12th Avenue from Louise Street toward Andrew Street in the city of Homestead, Pennsylvania. The same bricks as he laid then are still in use.'

42. Robert Allen Armstrong

IDNO:
033196
Title:
Robert Allen Armstrong
Date:
1900
Residence of Colonel Evans, where the land commissioners met, one mile from Morgantown. From a drawing by Miss Addie Ireland in 1900. General Washington spent a night in this house in 1784.

43. Drawing of Colonel Evans Cabin

IDNO:
033739
Title:
Drawing of Colonel Evans Cabin
Date:
1900
Description:
Residence of Colonel Evans, where the land commissioners met, one mile from Morgantown. From a drawing by Miss Addie Ireland in 1900. General Washington spent a night in this house in 1784.

44. Coal Tipple

IDNO:
033794
Title:
Coal Tipple
Date:
1900

45. Home of Rufus Weaver in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034255
Title:
Home of Rufus Weaver in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1900
"Twilight on Ohio Canal."

46. Carrie Hofer in a Boat

IDNO:
036886
Title:
Carrie Hofer in a Boat
Date:
1900
Description:
"Twilight on Ohio Canal."
Located on the West Fork River, this mining town no longer exist.

47. Riverdale Mine of Consolidation Coal Company Near Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:
040174
Title:
Riverdale Mine of Consolidation Coal Company Near Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:
1900
Description:
Located on the West Fork River, this mining town no longer exist.
Stone quarry in Harrison County (adjacent to the railroad).

48. Stone Quarry, Enterprise, W.Va.

IDNO:
040283
Title:
Stone Quarry, Enterprise, W.Va.
Date:
1900
Description:
Stone quarry in Harrison County (adjacent to the railroad).