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

1. Riverside Tannery, Petersburg, W. Va.

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

3. Leonard Otis Dotson and Vashti Leah Johnson Dotson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

""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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.

35. Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.

The family poses on the porch. Subjects unidentified.

36. Swope Home, Avis, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

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

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

Published by M.S. Burdette. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

See original for correspondence. Published by J.G. McCrorey and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

42. Augusta County Court House, Staunton, Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)

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

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

45. Westernport High School, Westernport, MD

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

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

(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

49. The McLean House, Where General Lee Surrendered, Appomattox, Va.

Published by the James & Law Company. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)

50. Looking North from Empire Building, Clarksburg, W. Va.

Published by W. I. Boreman. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

51. Ohio River Railroad Bridge, Parkersburg, W. Va.

Published by Boreman, W. I. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

52. Citizens' Bank Building, Parkersburg, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

53. Bird's Eye View of New Martinsville, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

54. Washington Street, Looking West, New Martinsville, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

55. New Webster Springs Hotel, Webster Springs, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

56. 'B' Street, Ceredo, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

57. Louisa, KY., and Cassville, W. Va.--Levisa and Tug Forks of Big Sandy

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

58. Lodge Entrance to Graceland, Home of Ex Senator Davis, Elkins, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

59. Baptist Church, Beckley, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

60. Government Dam and Lock, Monongahela River; Morgantown, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

61. Monongalia County Court House; Morgantown, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

62. View of Grocers Building; Morgantown, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

63. Krepps Family Group Portrait; Monongalia Co., W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

64. Bluestone River; Bramwell, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

65. East End; Bluefield, W. Va.

Published by The Art Stat. Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

66. Bland Street M.E. Church; South Bluefield, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

67. Bluefield Inn; Bluefield, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

68. View of Town; Gary, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

69. Court House; Welch, W. Va.

See original for correspondence.

70. Coal Run and South Side Bridge, Fairmont, Marion County, W. Va.

See original for correspondence.

71. B. & O. Railroad Depot, Oakland, Garrett County, Md.

See original for correspondence.

72. B. & O. Depot, Mountain Lake Park, Garrett Co., Md.

Train pile up on bridge. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

73. Wreck at Woodland, W. Va.

Published by Chilson's News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

74. K. of P. Hall, Main Street; Fairmont, W. Va.

Published by Chilson's News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

75. Main Street; Fairmont, W. Va.

A mutual institution, with doors open to any reputable Physician or Surgeon. Published by A.C. Kinkead. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

76. City Hospital and Training School for Nurses; Fairmont, W. Va.

Published by Chilson's News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

77. Residential Fairmont, Gaston Ave. and 1st St.; Fairmont, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

78. Woman Stands Next to a Measured Vein of Coal; Logan Co., W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

79. Court House; Weston, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

80. Centre Street Looking South; Weston, W. Va.

Bridge collapsed January 1905 carrying with it many passengers and vehicles. See original for correspondence. Published by Richardson Book Store. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

81. Old Suspension Bridge on Elks River; Charleston, W. Va.

Published by Illustrated Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

82. River View; Charleston, W. Va.

Published by Illustrated Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

83. Union School Building; Charleston, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Illustrated Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

84. Union School Building; Charleston, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by Illustrated Post Card Company.

85. Capitol Street; Charleston, W. Va.

Published by Illustrated Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

86. Capitol Street; Charleston, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

87. A Driveway Leading Into Town; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Several landmarks and structures, such as camp hill, the Armory and John Brown's Fort are labeled. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

88. View from B & O Station; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

From this view you can see such things as the Shenandoah River, Loudoun Heights, Virginia, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge, as well as a paper mill and hotel in the town of Harpers Ferry.(From postcard collection legacy system.)

89. Harpers Ferry From Maryland Heights; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

Bridge connecting the two states over the Potomac River. See the original for the correspondence.(From postcard collection legacy system.)

90. Difference Between Maryland and W. Va.; Shepherdstown, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

91. Looking Up the Potomac River From Maryland Heights; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

92. Looking From Bolivar Heights Over Bolivar and Camp Hill; Harpers Ferry, W. Va.

See original for correspondence. Published by The World Post Card Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

93. Looking Over the Potomac; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

(From postcard collection legacy system.)

94. St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church; Harper's Ferry, W. Va.

Published by Reinhart's Pharmacy. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

95. Presbyterian Church; Shepherdstown, W. Va.

Men in uncovered carriages race their horses around the ring in front of the spectating crowd. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

96. Horse Racing Event; Hancock County, W. Va.