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1. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

2. Bluestone Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

A group of unidentified workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps pose on the ferry which was built to cross New River to save workers the hassle of having to drive to Hinton and cross the river at the old toll bridge. The ferry then took the men up the Bluestone River where "the clearing of right of way was started", according tot he photo caption.

3. C.C.C. Workers on Ferry to Cross Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

Cranes are positioned at the bottom of the construction site. Houses can be seen in the background.

4. Bluestone Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

The tall support structure is covered by construction beams.

5. Bluestone Bridge Under Construction at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

A crane and other construction equipment surrounds the construction site. The bridge looks at Larkin Meador farm, pictured to the left, and up Pipestem Creek.

6. Construction Site of First Bluestone Bridge at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, w. Va.

A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

7. Bluestone Bridge Steel Bent and Collapsed, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking at the beginning of a reservoir created by the Bluestone Dam. To the right of the area pictured is the mouth of the Bluestone River.

8. Site of Bluestone Bridge Prior to Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking over the reservoir created by  Bluestone River Dam from the dirt road.

9. Site of Bluestone Bridge Before its Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

At the far side of the photo is John Barker's farm in the background. Near the side of the river is Hoke Neely farm at Surveyor Branch.

10. Farms on the Banks of the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Unidentified people fish beside the dam which looks west.

11. Fishing by the Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified man sits along the beam supporting the pump.

12. Bluestone Dam Pump, Summers county, W. Va.

Photographed during the West Virginia Water Festival. A surge of water shoots up from the water.

13. "Water Follies" Beneath Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

Rocks scatter across the shallow water way in front of the dam.

14. Spillway in front of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

Houses and buildings are positioned along the shallow river drained by the dam.

15. Town of Bellepoint Overlooking Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

Overlooking the mountains that border the Bluestone River.

16. Bluestone Park from Sand Knob, Summers County, W. Va.

Aerial view of the town. Bluetone River and dam pictured to the right.

17. Overlooking the Town of Bellepoint, W. Va.

Large supporting structures tower over a smaller bridge connecting a dirt road.

18. Bluestone High Bridge Under Construction at the Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Building the dam over the Bluestone River.

19. Construction of Bluestone Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

Lights scattered across the construction site illuminate the equipment and Bluestone River water below.

20. Bluestone Dam Construction Site at Night, Summers County, W. Va.

View overlooking the town and Bluestone River.

21. Aerial View of Bellepoint, W. Va.

The bridge's name was later changed to "Lilly Bridge".

22. Bluestone High Bridge in Distance Spanning Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Parts of the bridge are pictured in the Bluestone River waters below.

23. Bluestone High Bridge After Falling, Summers County, W. Va.

Part of the bridge fell during its construction in 1948. Steel pieces sit in the mouth of the Bluestone River.

24. Bluestone High Bridge When Span Fell, Summers County, W. Va.

Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

25. Site of Bluestone Bridge Collapse at Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Workers make their way out into the water to repair the damage.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

26. Construction Workers Repairing Bluestone High Bridge After Its Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River. A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

27. Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.

The damage of the accident can be seen on the right. A small group of people observe from the dirt path below.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

28. Bluestone High Bridge Span After Falling into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.

29. Bluestone Bridge Bent Steel After Collapse into Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

A close-up look at the bent bridge steel.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

30. Bluestone Bridge Damage After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Ground view of the disaster.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

31. Bluestone Bridge Span Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified man climbs up the collapsed structure.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the river.

32. Close-Up of Damage to Bluestone Bridge After Collapse into Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Three men observe the damage after the span of the bridge collapsed into the mouth of the Bluestone River.Five workmen killed and four injured when the 300-ton span buckled and folded downward into the mouth of Bluestone River.A week after the collapse the men began dismantling the twisted span, using a never before used technique by burning the steel beams with chemicals.

33. Bluestone Bridge Disaster, Summers County, W. Va.

James David Neely (left), Luther L. Meador (center), and C. Brade Neely (right) holding guns, perhaps used for hunting, and sitting with their dogs. Meador sips from a bottle in the middle.The farm is now known as Meador Camp Ground at Bluestone State Park.

34. Young Men with Guns on Meador Farm near Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Burning steel girders cut into so that it can be removed from the mouth of the Bluestone River.

35. Bluestone Bridge Collapse, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking at the construction site on the Bluestone River from the hillside.

36. Bluestone Dam Under Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

Cranes lift equipment as the construction is under way over the Bluestone River.

37. Bluestone Dam Construction Site, Hinton, W. Va.

Looking at the snow-covered site from across the river.

38. Bluestone River Dam Construction Site, Summers County, W. Va.

A small bridge is towered over by support beams that will hold the new Bluestone High Bridge.

39. Low Bridge Over Mouth of Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

R. Harvey and Mildred Neely embrace between two parked cars in front of the farm house located near the mouth of Bluestone River.

40. Couple Posing Outside Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

Neely holding a luggage bag in front of the farmhouse located near the mouth of Bluestone River.

41. Mary Neely Pictured at Nannie Meador Farm, Summers County, W. Va.

Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.

42. Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.

Children Oris and Cleo Deeds play in the area near the mouth of Bluestone River while their father, Herald Deeds (left) watches from the hill. Ralph Neely is pictured on the right in uniform next to one of the Martin boys.

43. Children Playing at Bluestone River Bank near Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

The waters flow through the Bluestone Dam.

44. View of Bluestone River Running through Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

The river and dam construction seen in the distance.

45. View Overlooking Bluestone River and Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

View from the river bank of the construction site.

46. Bluestone River Dam Under Construction, Hinton, W. Va.

View overlooking the Bluestone River where a dam is to be constructed.

47. Site of the Bluestone River Dam, Hinton, W. Va.

View of the two converging bodies of water. Here is the future sight of the Bluestone High Bridge.

48. Bluestone Reservoir meets Mouth of Bluestone River, Sumers County, W. Va.