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'West Virginia moved its seat of government so many times during the first twenty-two years of its existence that popularly it was said to have a 'Capitol on Wheels.' In brief the capitol was located as follows: At Wheeling from June 20, 1863 to April 1, 1870. (6 years, 7 months, 11 days) At Charleston from April 1, 1870 to May 21 1875. (5 Years, 1 month, 20 days) At Wheeling from May 21, 1875 to May 1885 (9 years, 11 months, 11 days) At Charleston from May 1, 1885 to the present time.

1. West Virginia State Capitol, Charleston, W. Va.

View of the East Entrance of City Hall in Huntington, West Virginia.  Hotel visible in the background.

2. East Entrance, City Hall, Huntington, W. Va.

3. Telegraph Operator, Mrs. Van Norman, Sturgisson, W. Va.

Storage tank and other buildings.

4. Oil and Gas Facilities at an Experimental Plant

Group portrait of Fostoria Glass Company employees.

5. Fostoria Glass Company Employees, Moundsville, W. Va.

6. Tri-CIty Traction Car 116 of Cincinatti Car Company, Mercer County, W. Va.