The back of the photo includes a newspaper caption that reads:Pearl S. Buck writes lovingly of "The Good Earth," saying it is the key to human life and world peace.
Portrait of the prominent citizen who lived in the city of Hinton. Nowlan served as a master electrician in the United States Army Air Service during World War I. By 1927, Nowlan was the city manager of Hinton all the way through 1935. In World War II, he managed overseas and continental district organizations in the Office of Censorship. In 1945, he developed a 200-acre wildlife sanctuary at "Split Rock" overlooking Greenbrier River near Alderson, W. Va. During the Korean War, he served as the budget administrator for the United States Air Force. Finally, in 1960, Nowlan became the financial secretary for the Summers County Board of Education.
Keaton stands beside the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service automobile.Keaton was born June 13, 1913 and his father was L. B. Keaton, the former sheriff. G. E. Keaton married Elizabeth Kelly in 1935 and fathered two girls, Margaret and Elaine.
Ballard photographed at the 2nd Avenue Esso Station toward Temple Street from the Hinton Daily News Office, which, by 2001, was occupied by City Holding Bank Parking Lot.
Located on 337 Wilson Avenue. Joseph F. Parizack was the original owner and was built in the Neo-Jacobean style ca. 1900. Information found on page 97 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 70.
Located on the corner of Grand Street and Maple Avenue. The original owner was I. G. Lazzelle and was built in the Neo-Jacobean style in 1902. Information found on page 96 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 69.
Th house is located on Praire Avenue and Wagner Road. The original owner was Judge Edward C. Bunker. The house was built in the French style in 1860. Information found on page 88 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 65 in the book.
Located on the corner of Walnut and Spruce Streets. The original owner was Alexander Squire and built in the Italianate style in 1890. Information found on page 81 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 58.
Located next to the court house on Chancery Row and built in the Italianate style in 1881. Information found on page 81 in "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 57.
Turner House (Salvation Army Building), Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Located on 144 Pleasant Street, the original owner was E. M. Turner. The house is built in the Italianate style, ca. 1885. Information found on page 80 in "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 56.
East side,facing Wagner Road (note the paired chimney). Information found on page 58 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 42.
Located on 128 Wagner Road, Waitman T. Willey was the original owner. It is an example of Greek Revival and was built in 1837. Information found on page 57 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 39.
Part of Salvation Army Property, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
The house is believed to be of Antebellum Construction, ca. 1830. Information found on page 39 in "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 24.
James Davis House (Ernie's Market), Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
This house stands on the corner of High Street and Forest Avenue. The original owner was James Davis. It was built ca. 1850. Information found on page 38 in "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 23.
Located at 885 Riverview Drive, it was originally owned by O. H. Dille and was built in 1850. Information found on page 36 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 19.
Located on the corner of Willey and North High Streets. E. L. Tower was the original owner. It was built in 1852 in the Federal style. Information found on page 34 in "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 15.
Boggs House Detail-View of Gabled End, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
This house was built during the Antebellum period. The original owner was the Hamilton family.Information found on page 25 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 11 in the book.
Lazzelle House, Maidsville, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
The house was constructed of logs in 1767. Thomas Lazzelle was the original owner. Information found on page 24 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 8
Log Construction of Gilbert House, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Gilbert House located on Point Marion Road. The log house was built pre-Civil War. The stone was added to the house in the 1920's. Information found on page 15-16 in "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 2.
Dr. Cornelia B. Wilbur, West Virginia University Faculty, 1965-1967
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Dr. Wilbur is known for her controversial diagnosis and treatment of Shirley Mason, a patient whom Dr. Wilbur claimed had 16 different personalities. The movie "Sybil" was based on this case.
Richmond, Frederick, and Potomac Depot, Richmond, Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
'Richmond, Frederickburg and Potomac Railroad leaving station when it was located at 8th and Broad Street, Richmond Virginia. Virginia Central Passengers came in via Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac R.R. by way of Hanover Junction or DOSWELL Virginia until Virginia Central tracks were built into Richmond operating as of 1851. Photo is from sketch made by J.R. Hamilton, which appeared in Harper's Weekley as of Oct. 14, 1865.'