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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.'
'Copyrighted 1955, All Rights Reserved by Harlow Warren, 320 North Kanawha St., Beckley, W. Va.'
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.
'Looking down High Street.'
Beard growing contest during Old Fashioned Bargain Days.
Typical two-lane roadway section. Note the wide stabilized shoulders. Near Pax Fayette County Turnpike.
'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.'
McKinney Bridge in Cairo in Ritchie County, West Virginia. Erected in 1878; Fell in 1970.
Dramatic night view of the northern portal to Memorial Tunnel, dedicated to all the West Virginians who have served or are now serving in the armed forces of our country, is the most challenging construction of the entire Turnpike, the cost of which was nearly $5,000,000.
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)
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.
'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.
'New Medical School at Morgantown, W. Va'
Left to right- Reynolds Hall, Administration, Law School, President's home
Cheerleaders and the Mountaineer lead the WVU Football team into the stadium through a massive Mountaineer figure.
A cadet is receiving a badge from a man in civilian clothes.
A cadet receives a trophy.
Robinson MDR-1 Special, number N55A.
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.'
"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."
'Leaving Morgantown, Home of West Virginia University. Founded in 1867, Erected by Student Council 1946-47'
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.
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.
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.
Looking over New River near Hinton, W. Va.
West Virginia University football players, L to R: running back Bobby Moss, Captain and All-American lineman Sam Huff, All-American lineman Bruce Bosley, running back Joe Marconi, and quarterback Fred Wyant, leave Mountaineer Field after practice. Note Woodburn Hall can be seen in the background.
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.
A football player at Hinton High School, Bennett is pictured in his team uniform running while cradling a football.
From left to right, Harold Beasley, Dr. Stokes, Bill Garten, and Charlie Schrader pictured on the field.
Three men stand beneath a sign that reads, "Welcome--Bluestone Boat Dock No. 1". Empty row boats surround the dock. The man standing at the right is Gordon Skaggs, the dock owner.
A boat dock sit in the middle of the body of water, bordering the creek and reservoir.
An unidentified baseball player looks at the ground. Behind him, a baseball game ensues. Cars and a crow are lined up along the sidelines.
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."
In the center, two kids play on a see saw while a group of younger children and their parents pas time by the swing set. In the background, the building reads, "Bass Lake".
Howard Fox reaches to touch the baby deer's nose.
People are spotted in the swimming area of the park. The building in the background reads, "Bass Lake Park: Free Picnic Tables".
An unidentified woman sits in a car next to a pavilion filled with people in summer clothes and bathing suits.
Two unidentified women stand beside an airplane while looking over a map.
An unidentified man in the leading car sits on top of the seat and waves to either side of the crowded street. Behind him a trail of cars and motorcycles follow.
A marching band makes its way down the street while spectators crowd the sidewalks on either side.
Soldiers pose in formation next to the Hinton YMCA.
View from the corner of Temple Street and 2nd Avenue, streamers zig-zag across the streets.
Looking at the corner of Temple Street and 2nd Avenue, streamers zig-zag across the streets. A sign reading, "Greetings" hovers above the road.
Judy Sirk holding her dog, Sandy.
R.J. Friant, Extension agronomist, WVU, discussed the results of the 1955 contest at Vo-ag Room, Clay High School, where second place award was given to Howard Fitzwater.
Winner of the conservation farming contest loading equipment with fertilizer.
WVU broadcaster Jack Fleming(right) and sidekick at the Mountaineer Field athletic offices.
Fred Wyant (WVU QB), Art Lewis (Head Coach), and Bruce Bosley (WVU-T)
The members of the 1955 "Yagles" baseball team.