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The Riverside Tannery was damaged by fire on January 24, 1906.

1. 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.

2. The Rock House, Near Petersburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
053670
Title:
The Rock House, Near Petersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906

3. Leonard Otis Dotson and Vashti Leah Johnson Dotson

IDNO:
053578
Title:
Leonard Otis Dotson and Vashti Leah Johnson Dotson
Date:
ca. 1906
Brooke worked on the Engineering Department for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1921, he was Superintendent of Transportation for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

4. G. D. Brooke, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052572
Title:
G. D. Brooke, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Brooke worked on the Engineering Department for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. In 1921, he was Superintendent of Transportation for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Belgen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University, graduating in 1897. He worked as an engineer in Central America, South America, Washington, D. C., and eventually began working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company. In 1916, he was Chief Engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

5. R. N. Beglen, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052571
Title:
R. N. Beglen, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Belgen was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University, graduating in 1897. He worked as an engineer in Central America, South America, Washington, D. C., and eventually began working for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company. In 1916, he was Chief Engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

6. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Engineer, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052570
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Engineer, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

7. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Engineer, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052569
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Engineer, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Group portrait of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineers.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

8. Baltimore and Ohio Engineering Department, Cumberland, Md.

IDNO:
052568
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Engineering Department, Cumberland, Md.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Group portrait of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineers.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

9. Surveyor Corps Camp on Youghiogheny River

IDNO:
052567
Title:
Surveyor Corps Camp on Youghiogheny River
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

10. Surveyors Camp on Youghiogheny River

IDNO:
052566
Title:
Surveyors Camp on Youghiogheny River
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
The Cherry River is a tributary of the Gauley River.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

11. Cherry River, Curtin, W. Va.

IDNO:
052565
Title:
Cherry River, Curtin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The Cherry River is a tributary of the Gauley River.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Stacks of lumber are spread across a hill.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

12. Lumber Yard, Curtin, W. Va.

IDNO:
052564
Title:
Lumber Yard, Curtin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Stacks of lumber are spread across a hill.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Surveyors construct a lumber road.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

13. A Narrow Gauge Lumber Road Under Construction on Cherry River, near Curtin, W. Va.

IDNO:
052563
Title:
A Narrow Gauge Lumber Road Under Construction on Cherry River, near Curtin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors construct a lumber road.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
The surveyors camp is set beside railroad tracks. The tents are, left to right, No. 3, No. 2, No. 1, and the Cooks tent. The wooden building is the Mess hall. The camp was "our last and best camp."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

14. "Camp Panther" Surveyors Camp, near Curtin, W. Va.

IDNO:
052562
Title:
"Camp Panther" Surveyors Camp, near Curtin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The surveyors camp is set beside railroad tracks. The tents are, left to right, No. 3, No. 2, No. 1, and the Cooks tent. The wooden building is the Mess hall. The camp was "our last and best camp."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

15. A Shay Gear Locomotive Passes "Camp Panther" Surveyors Camp, near Curtin, W. Va.

IDNO:
052561
Title:
A Shay Gear Locomotive Passes "Camp Panther" Surveyors Camp, near Curtin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Surveyors build dining hall for their campsite.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

16. Building a Dining Hall at "Camp Panther" Surveyors Camp near Curtin, W. Va.

IDNO:
052560
Title:
Building a Dining Hall at "Camp Panther" Surveyors Camp near Curtin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors build dining hall for their campsite.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
The tents are identified as "the Boers Nest" (left), "the Queen's Tent" (center), and "the office tent" (right).This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

17. "Camp Sang Camp" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052559
Title:
"Camp Sang Camp" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The tents are identified as "the Boers Nest" (left), "the Queen's Tent" (center), and "the office tent" (right).This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

18. Surveyors and a Real Cook at "Camp Sang Camp", Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052558
Title:
Surveyors and a Real Cook at "Camp Sang Camp", Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Summerville makes his way out of a tent and into the snow.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

19. Dorsey Summerville at "Camp Earl" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052557
Title:
Dorsey Summerville at "Camp Earl" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Summerville makes his way out of a tent and into the snow.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Surveyors stand beside the tents and observe the "Beautiful Snow !*?!!".This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

20. Snow-Covered "Camp Earl" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052556
Title:
Snow-Covered "Camp Earl" Surveyors Camp, Somewhere on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors stand beside the tents and observe the "Beautiful Snow !*?!!".This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Three men pose outside of a tent which has a "comfortable" interior, as described the photograph's inscription.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

21. Surveyors at "Camp Earl" on the Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052555
Title:
Surveyors at "Camp Earl" on the Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Three men pose outside of a tent which has a "comfortable" interior, as described the photograph's inscription.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Men identified as "Rat" (left), "Lew" (center), and "Doc" (right) pose together for a photo.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

22. B and O Railroad Surveyors at Camp near Gad, W. Va.

IDNO:
052554
Title:
B and O Railroad Surveyors at Camp near Gad, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Men identified as "Rat" (left), "Lew" (center), and "Doc" (right) pose together for a photo.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A group of men are pictured performing various tasks. The men are identified, from left to right, as "Coe"; "Sandy"; "Rat"; "Dobbie"; and Heinie Miller.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

23. Sunday Chores at "Camp Gad" near Gad, W. Va.

IDNO:
052553
Title:
Sunday Chores at "Camp Gad" near Gad, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
A group of men are pictured performing various tasks. The men are identified, from left to right, as "Coe"; "Sandy"; "Rat"; "Dobbie"; and Heinie Miller.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Surveyors for the B. & O. Railroad set up camp by the Carnifax Ferry.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

24. Surveyor Camp "Carnifax" near Carnifax Ferry on Gauley River, Summersville, W. Va.

IDNO:
052552
Title:
Surveyor Camp "Carnifax" near Carnifax Ferry on Gauley River, Summersville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors for the B. & O. Railroad set up camp by the Carnifax Ferry.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Surveyors for the B. & O. Railroad gather for their morning meal.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

25. First Breakfast at Camp "High Life" on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052551
Title:
First Breakfast at Camp "High Life" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Surveyors for the B. & O. Railroad gather for their morning meal.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A man identified as "Dobbie" stands on top of a raft as he makes his way across the river.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

26. Man Rafting Across Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052550
Title:
Man Rafting Across Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
A man identified as "Dobbie" stands on top of a raft as he makes his way across the river.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A man uses a washboard to wash clothing in the river.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

27. Washing Laundry, Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052549
Title:
Washing Laundry, Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
A man uses a washboard to wash clothing in the river.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
A group of men pose with supplies before their journey to Camp "High Life," where they slept in the open for several nights.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the B. & O. Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

28. B and O Railroad Surveyors at Start of Journey to Camp "High Life" on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052548
Title:
B and O Railroad Surveyors at Start of Journey to Camp "High Life" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
A group of men pose with supplies before their journey to Camp "High Life," where they slept in the open for several nights.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the B. & O. Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
"The best view of "Holly Hall," showing the back pourch [sic] where we all congregate in the evenings after supper to smoke, sing, and talk."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

29. Rear View of "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052547
Title:
Rear View of "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
"The best view of "Holly Hall," showing the back pourch [sic] where we all congregate in the evenings after supper to smoke, sing, and talk."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
""Holly Hall" from the front. The stake shown in the foreground, at the bottom of the picture is Sta. 161 of our Location."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

30. Front View of "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052546
Title:
Front View of "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
""Holly Hall" from the front. The stake shown in the foreground, at the bottom of the picture is Sta. 161 of our Location."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
"This was taken at "Holly Hall" as the house is called. Mrs. Schiltz is standing and Mrs. Lane and Clarice Schiltz are sitting on the ground. The two boys standing on top of the wall are the Schiltz boys."Pictured in the middle row, second from left, is E. B. Schiltz.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

31. B and O Railroad Surveyors and Associates at "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.

IDNO:
052545
Title:
B and O Railroad Surveyors and Associates at "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
"This was taken at "Holly Hall" as the house is called. Mrs. Schiltz is standing and Mrs. Lane and Clarice Schiltz are sitting on the ground. The two boys standing on top of the wall are the Schiltz boys."Pictured in the middle row, second from left, is E. B. Schiltz.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
The bridge, which stands 282 feet above water, is located on the Queen and Crescent Route, which connects Cincinnati to New Orleans.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

32. High Bridge, Ky.

IDNO:
052544
Title:
High Bridge, Ky.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The bridge, which stands 282 feet above water, is located on the Queen and Crescent Route, which connects Cincinnati to New Orleans.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Pictured from left to right is Claude Neely; Levi M. Neely, Jr. (father of Arville); Izetta Alice Hogan Neely (mother, b. 1865); Levi Neely (b. 1862); Live M. Neely, Sr.; Arville Neely (child with curly hair); Oliver O. Neely (child standing); baby Levi H. Neely; Frank M. Neely (boy); Cassie L. Neely; and Cecil R. Neely (boy).

33. Neely Family Portrait Outside of Uncle Dave Neely's Home in Surveyor Branch District, Summer sCounty, W. Va.

IDNO:
049642
Title:
Neely Family Portrait Outside of Uncle Dave Neely's Home in Surveyor Branch District, Summer sCounty, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Pictured from left to right is Claude Neely; Levi M. Neely, Jr. (father of Arville); Izetta Alice Hogan Neely (mother, b. 1865); Levi Neely (b. 1862); Live M. Neely, Sr.; Arville Neely (child with curly hair); Oliver O. Neely (child standing); baby Levi H. Neely; Frank M. Neely (boy); Cassie L. Neely; and Cecil R. Neely (boy).
Pictured from left to right is Thomas Wellington Lilly, Everett Jackson Lilly, Lucinda Lilly Wills, and Sally Lilly.

34. Brothers and Daughters of "Groundhog" Sam Lilly, Bluestone River, W. Va.

IDNO:
048730
Title:
Brothers and Daughters of "Groundhog" Sam Lilly, Bluestone River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Pictured from left to right is Thomas Wellington Lilly, Everett Jackson Lilly, Lucinda Lilly Wills, and Sally Lilly.
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.

35. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

IDNO:
047911
Title:
Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.
The family poses on the porch. Subjects unidentified.

36. Swope Home, Avis, W. Va.

IDNO:
045884
Title:
Swope Home, Avis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The family poses on the porch. Subjects unidentified.
(From postcard collection legacy system.)

37. Ladies Dormitory and Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
045346
Title:
Ladies Dormitory and Normal School, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system.)

38. Cherry River Paper Mill Operations, Richwood, W. Va.

IDNO:
045117
Title:
Cherry River Paper Mill Operations, Richwood, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Published by M.S. Burdette. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

39. U.S. Court House and Post Office, Martinsburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045001
Title:
U.S. Court House and Post Office, Martinsburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Published by M.S. Burdette. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. Published by J.G. McCrorey and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

40. Cook's Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
044953
Title:
Cook's Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by J.G. McCrorey and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

41. Bridge and South Side, Fairmont, W. Va.

IDNO:
044950
Title:
Bridge and South Side, Fairmont, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

42. Augusta County Court House, Staunton, Va.

IDNO:
044863
Title:
Augusta County Court House, Staunton, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

43. Kings Daughter's Hospital, Staunton, Va.

IDNO:
044856
Title:
Kings Daughter's Hospital, Staunton, Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

44. 2nd Ward School, Wellsburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
044737
Title:
2nd Ward School, Wellsburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

45. Westernport High School, Westernport, MD

IDNO:
044734
Title:
Westernport High School, Westernport, MD
Date:
ca. 1906
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

46. View From Baltimore and Ohio Railroad of Cheat River, W. Va.

IDNO:
044682
Title:
View From Baltimore and Ohio Railroad of Cheat River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

47. The Summit, Holy River and Addison Railroad, Webster County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044661
Title:
The Summit, Holy River and Addison Railroad, Webster County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

48. Night Scene of Coke-Ovens in Westmoreland County, PA

IDNO:
044554
Title:
Night Scene of Coke-Ovens in Westmoreland County, PA
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)