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49. Esso Standard Oil Co. Sign at Kanawha City Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047602
Title:
Esso Standard Oil Co. Sign at Kanawha City Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Guards for the synthetic rubber plant built on old Wertz Field in Charleston, West Virginia. The factory required so many guards because of it's high importance to the nation during war time. Rubber was one of the most important commodities during the war and because most of our supplies of it had been cut off we had to build our own synthetic rubber plants, which needed lots of protection.

50. Ford, Bacon, and Davis Inc. Guard Department Institute, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047603
Title:
Ford, Bacon, and Davis Inc. Guard Department Institute, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1942/11
Description:
Guards for the synthetic rubber plant built on old Wertz Field in Charleston, West Virginia. The factory required so many guards because of it's high importance to the nation during war time. Rubber was one of the most important commodities during the war and because most of our supplies of it had been cut off we had to build our own synthetic rubber plants, which needed lots of protection.

51. Interior of Luncheonette in Downtown Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047604
Title:
Interior of Luncheonette in Downtown Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

52. Interior of Blossom Super Dairy Store, Downtown Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047605
Title:
Interior of Blossom Super Dairy Store, Downtown Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Finished pieces of pottery sit on shelf in foreground.

53. Man Guides Group of Women on Pottery Wheel, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047606
Title:
Man Guides Group of Women on Pottery Wheel, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Finished pieces of pottery sit on shelf in foreground.
Clark Trucking flat bed on the scene while crowd gathers to observe the situation.

54. Plane Crashed into Telephone Wires Above Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047609
Title:
Plane Crashed into Telephone Wires Above Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Clark Trucking flat bed on the scene while crowd gathers to observe the situation.

55. Good Will Squad of the Charleston Gun Club on Range, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047616
Title:
Good Will Squad of the Charleston Gun Club on Range, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1934/04/07

56. W. Va. Company Chlorine Production Corporation Softball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047617
Title:
W. Va. Company Chlorine Production Corporation Softball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1938/05
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.

57. Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047620
Title:
Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.

58. Kid Creates a Stream Behind Him After Sliding Down 50 Foot Slide at Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047621
Title:
Kid Creates a Stream Behind Him After Sliding Down 50 Foot Slide at Rock Lake Pool, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Rock Lake Pool in South Charleston, West Virginia was built from an old rock quarry which was in operation in the 1930's. The pool was opened up by the Wilan family in 1942 and it remained in operation until 1985. The pool was surrounded by high natural rock walls, which provided perfect opportunities for high dives and swings. It also included a 50 foot slide, water trampoline, fountain, and trapeze. It closed down due to competing pools in the area which offered cheaper prices.

59. Y.M.C.A. Leaders Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047622
Title:
Y.M.C.A. Leaders Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

60. Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Marching Band in Street Beside School, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047623
Title:
Thomas Jefferson Junior High School Marching Band in Street Beside School, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Several airplanes are parked next to circle in the field.

61. Aerial View of People Gathered Along Edge of Kanawha River to Witness Possible Air Show, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047624
Title:
Aerial View of People Gathered Along Edge of Kanawha River to Witness Possible Air Show, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Several airplanes are parked next to circle in the field.

62. Street Scene at Night, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047625
Title:
Street Scene at Night, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Esso Standard Oil Gasoline Station to the right and Kanawha Cash Grocery Store to the left.

63. Street Scene in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047626
Title:
Street Scene in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Esso Standard Oil Gasoline Station to the right and Kanawha Cash Grocery Store to the left.

64. House on Kanawha Street During Snowy Winter Day, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047628
Title:
House on Kanawha Street During Snowy Winter Day, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1927
Clark Raymond Morgan: President from Charleston, West Virginia. John Maxwell Ford: Vice-President from Charleston, West Virginia. Benjamin Harrison Ashworth: Orator from Beckley, West Virginia. Graves Hampton Trumbo: Secretary-Treasurer from Charleston, West Virginia.

65. Judge Frank Lively Class Fall Reunion, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047629
Title:
Judge Frank Lively Class Fall Reunion, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1947
Description:
Clark Raymond Morgan: President from Charleston, West Virginia. John Maxwell Ford: Vice-President from Charleston, West Virginia. Benjamin Harrison Ashworth: Orator from Beckley, West Virginia. Graves Hampton Trumbo: Secretary-Treasurer from Charleston, West Virginia.
Kearse Theater was constructed in Charleston, West Virginia in 1921. It was later demolished in 1982.

66. Interior View of Kearse Theater From Second Floor Balcony, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047630
Title:
Interior View of Kearse Theater From Second Floor Balcony, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1947/11/12
Description:
Kearse Theater was constructed in Charleston, West Virginia in 1921. It was later demolished in 1982.
Billy Joe Lilly pictured running with the ball. The Bobcats, a semi-pro football team, won this game with the final score at Hinton-9, Charleston-6.

67. Hinton Bobcats in First State Championship Game, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047640
Title:
Hinton Bobcats in First State Championship Game, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1937
Description:
Billy Joe Lilly pictured running with the ball. The Bobcats, a semi-pro football team, won this game with the final score at Hinton-9, Charleston-6.
Kearse Theater was constructed in Charleston, West Virginia in 1921. It was later demolished in 1982.

68. Interior View of Kearse Theater, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047657
Title:
Interior View of Kearse Theater, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1947/11/12
Description:
Kearse Theater was constructed in Charleston, West Virginia in 1921. It was later demolished in 1982.
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

69. Lab Inside Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047658
Title:
Lab Inside Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

70. Workers Operating Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047659
Title:
Workers Operating Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

71. Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047660
Title:
Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

72. Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047661
Title:
Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

73. Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047662
Title:
Machinery Inside of Warner Klipstein Chemical Co. Factory, South Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated
Description:
Company was formed in 1915 by Ernest C. Klipstein and Sons. They first produced sulfur dyes, tear gas, anthraquinone as well as chlorine, caustic, carbon disulfide, and carbon tetrachloride. During World War II time, the company assisted in producing barium nitrate for incendiaries, hexachloroethane for smoke screens, and catalyst for synthetic rubber.

74. Interior View of People's Store, Fashion Center, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047667
Title:
Interior View of People's Store, Fashion Center, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1946/12/21

75. Christmas Display in Window at People's Store, Fashion Center, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047668
Title:
Christmas Display in Window at People's Store, Fashion Center, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

76. Window Display at People's Store, Fashion Center, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047669
Title:
Window Display at People's Store, Fashion Center, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

77. People's Store, Fashion Center, Front of Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047670
Title:
People's Store, Fashion Center, Front of Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1948/06/27

78. Salvation Army Christmas Party, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047671
Title:
Salvation Army Christmas Party, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

79. Elderly Woman Being Given Goody Bag at Salvation Army Christmas Party, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047672
Title:
Elderly Woman Being Given Goody Bag at Salvation Army Christmas Party, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

80. Group of Salvation Army Members, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047673
Title:
Group of Salvation Army Members, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

81. Group of Salvation Army Members in Uniform in Front of City Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047674
Title:
Group of Salvation Army Members in Uniform in Front of City Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

82. Women of Salvation Army, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047675
Title:
Women of Salvation Army, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

83. The Diamond Shoe and Garment Co. Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047676
Title:
The Diamond Shoe and Garment Co. Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

84. Hat and Other Display Stands at The Diamond Shoe and Garment Co. Store, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047677
Title:
Hat and Other Display Stands at The Diamond Shoe and Garment Co. Store, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

85. W. Va. Department of Health State Road Commission Group Holding 'Drinking Water' Sign, Likely Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047682
Title:
W. Va. Department of Health State Road Commission Group Holding 'Drinking Water' Sign, Likely Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

86. State Health Department Office Workers at Desks, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047683
Title:
State Health Department Office Workers at Desks, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1930

87. W. Va. State Health Department Worker Looking Through Birth Certificate Records, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047684
Title:
W. Va. State Health Department Worker Looking Through Birth Certificate Records, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

88. W. Va. Department of Health State Road Commission Worker With Drinking Water Display and Equipment, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047685
Title:
W. Va. Department of Health State Road Commission Worker With Drinking Water Display and Equipment, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

89. W. Va. State Health Department Workers Doing Lab Work, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047686
Title:
W. Va. State Health Department Workers Doing Lab Work, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

90. W. Va. State Health Department Venereal Disease Clinic, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047687
Title:
W. Va. State Health Department Venereal Disease Clinic, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

91. Mount Calvary Baptist Church Girls Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047701
Title:
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Girls Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1965

92. Group of Kids Outside of Salvation Army on W. Washington St., Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047702
Title:
Group of Kids Outside of Salvation Army on W. Washington St., Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1957/07/06

93. Interior of Steptal and Johnson Neighborhood Market on Garrison Ave., Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047704
Title:
Interior of Steptal and Johnson Neighborhood Market on Garrison Ave., Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1962/05/11
Williams Cabinet Company is located in Charleston, West Virginia. Note the TV stand and sewing machine cabinet.

94. Williams Cabinet Co. Products in Living Room, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047706
Title:
Williams Cabinet Co. Products in Living Room, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
1959/06/20
Description:
Williams Cabinet Company is located in Charleston, West Virginia. Note the TV stand and sewing machine cabinet.
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.

95. Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
049462
Title:
Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1939
Description:
Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.

96. Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
050553
Title:
Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.