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See original for correspondence. Published by Gibson, Chaney, & Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

1. Residence of C.F. Lucas; Shinnston, W. Va.

IDNO:: 042429
Title:: Residence of C.F. Lucas; Shinnston, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1929
Description:: See original for correspondence. Published by Gibson, Chaney, & Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

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

2. Airplane View of Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:: 042766
Title:: Airplane View of Charleston, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1929
Description:: See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Caption on back of postcard reads; "This mammoth mound is the largest prehistoric monument in America. It is 79 feet high, 900 feet in circumference at base. Discovered 1772, Opened in 1838 by a tunnel along the natural surface to the center and a shaft from the apex to tunnel. Two vaults constructed of timber were revealed in which were found three human skeletons and numerous ornaments of copper, iron, mica, and bone. Also a curiously carved stone the characters on which have never been deciphered. Located at Moundsville and is now owned by the State of West Virginia." See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

3. The Prehistoric Mound; Moundsville, W. Va.

IDNO:: 043045
Title:: The Prehistoric Mound; Moundsville, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1929
Description:: Caption on back of postcard reads; "This mammoth mound is the largest prehistoric monument in America. It is 79 feet high, 900 feet in circumference at base. Discovered 1772, Opened in 1838 by a tunnel along the natural surface to the center and a shaft from the apex to tunnel. Two vaults constructed of timber were revealed in which were found three human skeletons and numerous ornaments of copper, iron, mica, and bone. Also a curiously carved stone the characters on which have never been deciphered. Located at Moundsville and is now owned by the State of West Virginia." See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

4. Bird's Eye View of Business Section; Bluefield, W. Va.

IDNO:: 043189
Title:: Bird's Eye View of Business Section; Bluefield, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1929
Description:: See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Published by I. Robbins & Son. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

5. Norfolk and Western Railroad Freight Station; Bluefield, W. Va.

IDNO:: 043208
Title:: Norfolk and Western Railroad Freight Station; Bluefield, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1929
Description:: Published by I. Robbins & Son. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

6. General Hospital Building, Beckley, W. Va.

IDNO:: 043883
Title:: General Hospital Building, Beckley, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1929
Description:: See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)