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The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)

1. Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017215
Title:
Bender Bridge on the W. Va. Turnpike, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
The Bender Bridge at the southern entrance of the tunnel towers 278 feet above the bottom of the gorge, and was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Stanley Bender, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner. (Kanawha County)
Left to right- Reynolds Hall, Administration, Law School, President's home

2. University Avenue, West Virginia University

IDNO:
020281
Title:
University Avenue, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Description:
Left to right- Reynolds Hall, Administration, Law School, President's home
A police officer is directing traffic on Main Street in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'

3. Main Street, Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
005286
Title:
Main Street, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
A police officer is directing traffic on Main Street in Beckley, West Virginia. 'Copyrighed 1955 All rights reserved by Harlow Warren 320 North Kanawha Street Beckley, W. Va.'
'Looking down High Street.'

4. High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009163
Title:
High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
'Looking down High Street.'
'New Medical School at Morgantown, W. Va'

5. Construction of Medical Center, West Virginia University

IDNO:
019796
Title:
Construction of Medical Center, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Description:
'New Medical School at Morgantown, W. Va'
Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.

6. Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017217
Title:
Section of Highway Showing Sandstone North of Long Branch, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Sandstone, which is a most difficult material to drill and blast, is one of the predominant materials that had to be excavated for the roadway construction, as shown in this section of the highway north of Long Branch, Fayette County.
'Copyrighted 1955, All Rights Reserved by Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha St., Beckley, W. Va.'

7. Eric's Jewelry Store, Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:
005314
Title:
Eric's Jewelry Store, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
'Copyrighted 1955, All Rights Reserved by Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha St., Beckley, W. Va.'
McKinney Bridge in Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Erected in 1878; Fell in 1970.

8. McKinney Covered Bridge, Cairo, Ritchie County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014394
Title:
McKinney Covered Bridge, Cairo, Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
McKinney Bridge in Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Erected in 1878; Fell in 1970.

9. Welfare Pensioners at the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009350
Title:
Welfare Pensioners at the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Beard growing contest during Old Fashioned Bargain Days.

10. Beard Growing Contestant Bud Harless Stands in Front of a Bus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010297
Title:
Beard Growing Contestant Bud Harless Stands in Front of a Bus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Beard growing contest during Old Fashioned Bargain Days.
'Creeper lanes for slow moving traffic are added on all momentum grades. Turnouts are easy, and markings clear. Grade leading up to Sullivan Road in Raleigh County.'

11. Grade Leading Up to Sullivan Road on West Virginia Turnpike in Raleigh County, W. Va.

IDNO:
014204
Title:
Grade Leading Up to Sullivan Road on West Virginia Turnpike in Raleigh County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
'Creeper lanes for slow moving traffic are added on all momentum grades. Turnouts are easy, and markings clear. Grade leading up to Sullivan Road in Raleigh County.'
Remodeling of the Baptist Church on High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

12. Remodeling the Baptist Church, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008533
Title:
Remodeling the Baptist Church, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Remodeling of the Baptist Church on High Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
A picture postcard of the Classroom Building, Adminstration Building, Library, and Faculty Residence of Wheeling College in Wheeling, West Virginia.

13. Wheeling College, Wheeling, W. Va.

IDNO:
009024
Title:
Wheeling College, Wheeling, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
A picture postcard of the Classroom Building, Adminstration Building, Library, and Faculty Residence of Wheeling College in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Typical two-lane roadway section. Note the wide stabilized shoulders. Near Pax Fayette County Turnpike.

14. Two Lane Roadway Section, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
012334
Title:
Two Lane Roadway Section, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Typical two-lane roadway section. Note the wide stabilized shoulders. Near Pax Fayette County Turnpike.

15. Methodist Church, Jakes Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016458
Title:
Methodist Church, Jakes Run, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
'1st row: Center Coach Chick Donaldson, Bruce Bosley, Gene Lathey, Jack Rabbits, Freddy Wyant, Joe Marconi, Bobby Moss, Paul Shepherd, Gary Bunn, Joe Papetti, Sam Huff, Barry Blake, Ray Surbaugh, End Coach Gene Corum. 2nd row: Dennis Jones, Roger Chancey, Jimmy Haught, Walt Beene, Max Cosper, Eddie Dugan, Tom Domen, Larry Kuutko, Ron Klim, Jerry Urda, Ted Holmes, Alex Szuch, Bob Guenther, Line Coach Russ Crane. 3rd row: Trainer A. C. 'Whitey' Gwynne, Backfield Coach Ed Shockey, Mickey Trimarki, Paul Sharkady, Ray Borst, Ralph Anastasio, Tom Huston, Jim Pickett, Delton Mullenax, Bill Underdonk, Tony Hosek, Chuck Howley, Mike Rader, Jerry Cooper, Joe Kopnisky, Head Coach Art Lewis. 4th row: Dick Nochols, Harry McFeater, Larry Doljac, Allen Colebank, Bob Gange, Joe Nicely, Chuck Simpson, Johnny Plybon, Roy Blizzard, Joe Zimmerman, Phil Messenger, Clarence Leggett, Ronnie Santicola, Bob King, Warren Bodkin.'

16. WVU Football Team

IDNO:
018159
Title:
WVU Football Team
Date:
1955
Description:
'1st row: Center Coach Chick Donaldson, Bruce Bosley, Gene Lathey, Jack Rabbits, Freddy Wyant, Joe Marconi, Bobby Moss, Paul Shepherd, Gary Bunn, Joe Papetti, Sam Huff, Barry Blake, Ray Surbaugh, End Coach Gene Corum. 2nd row: Dennis Jones, Roger Chancey, Jimmy Haught, Walt Beene, Max Cosper, Eddie Dugan, Tom Domen, Larry Kuutko, Ron Klim, Jerry Urda, Ted Holmes, Alex Szuch, Bob Guenther, Line Coach Russ Crane. 3rd row: Trainer A. C. 'Whitey' Gwynne, Backfield Coach Ed Shockey, Mickey Trimarki, Paul Sharkady, Ray Borst, Ralph Anastasio, Tom Huston, Jim Pickett, Delton Mullenax, Bill Underdonk, Tony Hosek, Chuck Howley, Mike Rader, Jerry Cooper, Joe Kopnisky, Head Coach Art Lewis. 4th row: Dick Nochols, Harry McFeater, Larry Doljac, Allen Colebank, Bob Gange, Joe Nicely, Chuck Simpson, Johnny Plybon, Roy Blizzard, Joe Zimmerman, Phil Messenger, Clarence Leggett, Ronnie Santicola, Bob King, Warren Bodkin.'
Enthusiastic crowd cheers on the Mountaineers before a West Virginia University Football Game.

17. WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon

IDNO:
018219
Title:
WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon
Date:
1955
Description:
Enthusiastic crowd cheers on the Mountaineers before a West Virginia University Football Game.

18. Old Fashioned Bargain Days Contest on Courthouse Square, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011029
Title:
Old Fashioned Bargain Days Contest on Courthouse Square, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Cheerleaders and the Mountaineer lead the WVU Football team into the stadium through a massive Mountaineer figure.

19. WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon

IDNO:
021711
Title:
WVU Football Action - Team Enters the Stadium through the Legs of the Mountaineer Balloon
Date:
1955
Description:
Cheerleaders and the Mountaineer lead the WVU Football team into the stadium through a massive Mountaineer figure.

20. Richard E. Stewart, Rhodes Scholar, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022153
Title:
Richard E. Stewart, Rhodes Scholar, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

21. Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022414
Title:
Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

22. Students with Mums in front of E. Moore Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022415
Title:
Students with Mums in front of E. Moore Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

23. Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022416
Title:
Students in front of Wise Library, West Virginia University
Date:
1955

24. Female Students in front of E. Moore Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
022417
Title:
Female Students in front of E. Moore Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
A cadet is receiving a badge from a man in civilian clothes.

25. ROTC Decoration Ceremony , West Virginia University

IDNO:
023297
Title:
ROTC Decoration Ceremony , West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Description:
A cadet is receiving a badge from a man in civilian clothes.
A cadet receives a trophy.

26. ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University

IDNO:
023300
Title:
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Description:
A cadet receives a trophy.

27. Governor William Marland Crowning the Homecoming Queen, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024329
Title:
Governor William Marland Crowning the Homecoming Queen, West Virginia University
Date:
1955
Robinson MDR-1 Special, number N55A.

28. Experimental Airplane at the Airport, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
025405
Title:
Experimental Airplane at the Airport, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Robinson MDR-1 Special, number N55A.

29. Capital Airlines Airplane at Airport, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
025406
Title:
Capital Airlines Airplane at Airport, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR 3700 H-6, 2-6-6-2 Mallet #1307 with coal train at railroad / highway grade crossing near Logan, W. Va. - condensing white exhaust.'

30. Mallet No. 1307 with Coal Train at Railroad / Highway Grade Crossing near Logan, W. Va.

IDNO:
025801
Title:
Mallet No. 1307 with Coal Train at Railroad / Highway Grade Crossing near Logan, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR 3700 H-6, 2-6-6-2 Mallet #1307 with coal train at railroad / highway grade crossing near Logan, W. Va. - condensing white exhaust.'
Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-3698: H-6 2-6-6-2 Mallet #1307 starting coal train on Logan branch in 1955, high straight column of exhaust.'

31. Mallet Locomotive No. 1307 with Coal Train

IDNO:
025860
Title:
Mallet Locomotive No. 1307 with Coal Train
Date:
1955
Description:
Image from the collection of the Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society. 'CSPR-3698: H-6 2-6-6-2 Mallet #1307 starting coal train on Logan branch in 1955, high straight column of exhaust.'

32. Glassmaker Ira Lowman Stoking a Glass Furnace at Master Glass Company, Bridgeport, W. Va.

IDNO:
030590
Title:
Glassmaker Ira Lowman Stoking a Glass Furnace at Master Glass Company, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1955
"Charles Friend's Home--George Washington Stopped here Sept. 26, 1784 on his trip to determine a feasible passage between the Potomac and the Ohio for a canal or east portage between these rivers as a passage to the Western Territory."

33. Charles Friend's Home Historic Marker between Terra Alta, W. Va. and Oakland, Md.

IDNO:
030872
Title:
Charles Friend's Home Historic Marker between Terra Alta, W. Va. and Oakland, Md.
Date:
1955
Description:
"Charles Friend's Home--George Washington Stopped here Sept. 26, 1784 on his trip to determine a feasible passage between the Potomac and the Ohio for a canal or east portage between these rivers as a passage to the Western Territory."
"Randolph County--Formed from Harrison in 1787. Named for Edmund Jennings Randolph. Virginia statesman and soldier. Largest county in the State. Federal dominance of the Tygarts Valley in War between the States largely determined control of W. Va."

34. Randolph County Historic Marker between Parsons and Montrose, W. Va.

IDNO:
030881
Title:
Randolph County Historic Marker between Parsons and Montrose, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
"Randolph County--Formed from Harrison in 1787. Named for Edmund Jennings Randolph. Virginia statesman and soldier. Largest county in the State. Federal dominance of the Tygarts Valley in War between the States largely determined control of W. Va."

35. Tucker County Marker Between Oakland, M.D. and Thomas, W. Va. on U.S. Route 219

IDNO:
030992
Title:
Tucker County Marker Between Oakland, M.D. and Thomas, W. Va. on U.S. Route 219
Date:
1955

36. Hopemont Sanitarium Marker on State Route 7 Near Terra Alta, W. Va.

IDNO:
031060
Title:
Hopemont Sanitarium Marker on State Route 7 Near Terra Alta, W. Va.
Date:
1955

37. McCulloch's Path Marker Between Terra Alta, W. Va. and Oakland, Md. on State Route 7

IDNO:
031123
Title:
McCulloch's Path Marker Between Terra Alta, W. Va. and Oakland, Md. on State Route 7
Date:
1955

38. Charles Friend's Home Marker on State Route 7 Between Terra Alta, W. Va. and Oakland, Md.

IDNO:
031127
Title:
Charles Friend's Home Marker on State Route 7 Between Terra Alta, W. Va. and Oakland, Md.
Date:
1955
'Leaving Morgantown, Home of West Virginia University. Founded in 1867, Erected by Student Council 1946-47'

39. Historic Marker at Dorsey 's Knob on Route 119 Near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031363
Title:
Historic Marker at Dorsey 's Knob on Route 119 Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
'Leaving Morgantown, Home of West Virginia University. Founded in 1867, Erected by Student Council 1946-47'

40. Old Log House on Jakes Run Near the Methodist Church

IDNO:
031390
Title:
Old Log House on Jakes Run Near the Methodist Church
Date:
1955
Group portrait of baseball team in uniform. Only identified member of the team is Coach Glen Ellis, sitting top row, first left.

41. Moose Pony League Baseball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038025
Title:
Moose Pony League Baseball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Group portrait of baseball team in uniform. Only identified member of the team is Coach Glen Ellis, sitting top row, first left.
"Sam" (Robert Lee) Huff played for the Mountaineers from 1952 to 1955 and was named an All-American in 1955. He played in the NFL for 13 years for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. Huff was inducted into both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame and named one of West Virginia's 50 Greatest Athletes.

42. Sam Huff, West Virginia University Student and Football Player from Edna Gas, W. Va.

IDNO:
038543
Title:
Sam Huff, West Virginia University Student and Football Player from Edna Gas, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
"Sam" (Robert Lee) Huff played for the Mountaineers from 1952 to 1955 and was named an All-American in 1955. He played in the NFL for 13 years for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins. Huff was inducted into both the College and Pro Football Hall of Fame and named one of West Virginia's 50 Greatest Athletes.
Fred Pattison was the West Virginia University's mascot in 1955.

43. Mountaineer Mascot Fred Pattison

IDNO:
040701
Title:
Mountaineer Mascot Fred Pattison
Date:
1955
Description:
Fred Pattison was the West Virginia University's mascot in 1955.
Helen Holt was the first female Secretary of State in the state of West Virginia and led the most important program in housing and long term health care for the elderly of America in the 20th century.

44. Helen Holt and Cecil Underwood at West Virginia House of Delegates, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
041658
Title:
Helen Holt and Cecil Underwood at West Virginia House of Delegates, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Helen Holt was the first female Secretary of State in the state of West Virginia and led the most important program in housing and long term health care for the elderly of America in the 20th century.
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.

45. View from Route 20, Brooks, W. Va.

IDNO:
045653
Title:
View from Route 20, Brooks, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.

46. View from Route 20, Brooks, W. Va.

IDNO:
045652
Title:
View from Route 20, Brooks, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.
View of the lake, pool, and baseball diamond located beside railroad tracks and a range of mountains. In the background, the building reads, "Bass Lake Park: Free Picnic Tables."

47. Bass Lake Park, Summers County, w. Va.

IDNO:
048933
Title:
Bass Lake Park, Summers County, w. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
View of the lake, pool, and baseball diamond located beside railroad tracks and a range of mountains. In the background, the building reads, "Bass Lake Park: Free Picnic Tables."
An unidentified baseball player looks at the ground. Behind him, a baseball game ensues. Cars and a crow are lined up along the sidelines.

48. Baseball Game at Bass Lake Park, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048932
Title:
Baseball Game at Bass Lake Park, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1955
Description:
An unidentified baseball player looks at the ground. Behind him, a baseball game ensues. Cars and a crow are lined up along the sidelines.