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IDNO:
047638
Title:
Mouth of the Flooding Greenbier River in Summers or Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
1985
Description:
After a long dry summer, drizzling rains dominated the Potomac Highland region for days. By November 4, a severe storm wreaked havoc as the already dampened soils could no longer receive the excessive rains. The waters extended through Avis to Pence Springs near the Hinton, W. Va.Summers, Greenbrier, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Pendleton, and Tucker counties were all affected by high water and flooding, as well.
IDNO:
047910
Title:
Mouth of Griffith Creek near Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Piers of Glen Ray Lumber Co. emerging to create Railroad Bridge.
IDNO:
047911
Title:
Railroad Bridge near Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
Glen Ray Lumber Co.'s construction site for the bridge on Greenbrier River.
IDNO:
047987
Title:
A Couple Standing Next to Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1936
Description:
The two unidentified persons pose beside the river on what is now Route 3 below Alderson, W. Va.
IDNO:
047988
Title:
Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
047989
Title:
Greenbrier River at Site of Willow Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Looking down from the bridge at a group of unidentified boys. Just below the bridge is the entry of Howards Creek into Greenbrier River.
IDNO:
047990
Title:
View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.
IDNO:
047991
Title:
Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.
IDNO:
047993
Title:
Mouth of Greenbrier River at Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
The opening to the left shows the ending of the river at Bellepoint.
IDNO:
047996
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
Looking of the high rising waters. In the background, the river nearly reaches the top of a bridge.
IDNO:
047998
Title:
Treetops Sprout Out of the Water from the Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
The high rising water from the river begins to submerge the lower halves of the trees.
IDNO:
047999
Title:
Cars on Route 3 Battle the Flood Waters from the Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
Two cars are seen splashing through the waters of the gradually submerged road.
IDNO:
048001
Title:
House Surrounded by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
A house stands alone in the middle of the high rising waters. A person can be seen on the porch observing the situation.
IDNO:
048003
Title:
Camp Site Submerged by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
A sign on the tree reads, "For Rent: Camp Site Wonder Land of Picnic Table, $1".
IDNO:
048004
Title:
Floodwater Creep Up on Willowoood County Club Property, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
Waters from the Greenbrier River begin to take over the country club grounds.
IDNO:
048006
Title:
Car Submerged in Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1976/10
Description:
A car is caught in the flood waters.
IDNO:
048008
Title:
Partially Frozen Greenbrier River, Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
1976/03
Description:
Ice blocks and snow cover the river banks.
IDNO:
048010
Title:
Vacating Home Threatened by Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Two men assist a woman leaving her home after loading her on a small motorboat to travel to safety. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
048013
Title:
Flood Waters Sweep Through Town in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Waters from the Greenbrier River flood houses and cars in its path.
IDNO:
048016
Title:
Truck Attempts to Pass Flooded Road in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
A truck makes its way through the road flooded by the Greenbrier River. Two cars are also seen in the background attempting the same journey.
IDNO:
048019
Title:
Willowood Country Club Flooded by Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Flood waters submerge the country club grounds and surround the club house.
IDNO:
048021
Title:
Two People Canoe Through the Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
A Chevy truck is stopped in front of a submerged part of a road while two unidentified persons row toward it.
IDNO:
048022
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
The flood waters cut through the town, submerging trees, streets, and houses in its path. Three figures are pictured in a canoe on the left.
IDNO:
048024
Title:
Aerial View of the Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Looking over the area in which the flood waters have reached. Homes are close to being hit.
IDNO:
048027
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Three figured are pictured in the background canoeing on the flooded river. In the center of the picture is what appears to be a submerged wooden fence.
IDNO:
048032
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Passing Through Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Flood waters creep up the roads in the town.
IDNO:
048034
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Waters Approach a Home in Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
A shed in the yard behind the house is submerged by the flood waters.
IDNO:
048036
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Waters Cutting Through Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
View of a submerged street with buildings on either side. Waters reached anExxon station to the right.
IDNO:
048038
Title:
Car Drives Through Flooded Road in Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Flood waters from the Greenbrier River make driving difficult for the car pictured.
IDNO:
048040
Title:
Woman Attempts to Hitchhike in Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
An unidentified woman standing in knee-high water with her pants rolled up holds her hand out with her thumb up as if signaling for a ride.
IDNO:
048041
Title:
Greenbrier River Gauge During a Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Gauge at the Willowood Bridge is pictured with water at the "23" mark, probably measuring in feet.
IDNO:
048042
Title:
Houses Being Submerged by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
Three houses are pictured mostly under water.
IDNO:
048043
Title:
House Surrounded by Greenbrier River Flood Waters, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1977
Description:
A house is surrounded by the flood waters on all sides.
IDNO:
048044
Title:
Looking Up Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the river flowing from its mouth.
IDNO:
048089
Title:
Mouth of Griffith Creek from Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
A lone automobile travels on the dirt road that runs alongside the river. The Piers are from a Glen Ray Lumber Company construction site where a railroad bridge is in the process of being built.
IDNO:
048091
Title:
Overlooking the Greenbrier River, Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Aerial photograph looks over the river and banks. There appears to be a bridge being constructed parallel to the railroad bridge already in place.
IDNO:
048317
Title:
View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
IDNO:
048323
Title:
Rebuilding C. & O. Railroad Bridge Over Greenbrier River at Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Workers scatter across the construction site. Cranes helps lift supplies onto the bridge. A train is pictured on top of the bridge, perhaps bringing in additional supplies.
IDNO:
048404
Title:
Mouth of Greenbrier River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Probably Ferry Boat Landing pictured at the banks of the river.
IDNO:
051584
Title:
Two Men Lead a Horse through Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The two unidentified men walk a horse through what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier River.
IDNO:
051585
Title:
Mother and Child Swimming at Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A young woman holds her son up in the water. Barger Springs, also known as Greenbrier Springs, is located along the Greenbrier River.
IDNO:
051586
Title:
Children Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A boy and girl share an inner tube while floating in the waters, also known as Greenbrier Springs, which is located off of the Greenbrier River. Subjects unidentified.
