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IDNO:
028257
Title:
Horse and Buggy at Greenbrier Ford
Date:
1884/07/17
Description:
A photograph of a river with a horse and carriage on the left. '54 D(30); Thur. July 17, 1884 8 am'
IDNO:
004922
Title:
Old Steel Bridge, Looking East along Greenbrier River, Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
Tree lined shore of the Greenbrier River. Steel Bridge in the background.
IDNO:
048977
Title:
Bacon's Grist Mill, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
1920
Description:
Looking at the mill which was located on the Greenbrier River.
IDNO:
026368
Title:
New River Near Greenbrier River, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
'Looking south at mile 64.6 about half a mile above mouth of Greenbrier River. Packs Ferry and Geological Survey gaging station equipped with staff gage and cable near upper right.'
IDNO:
026369
Title:
New River Near Greenbrier River in West Virginia
Date:
1932
Description:
'Looking up Greenbrier River about half a mile above mouth. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at left.'
IDNO:
026370
Title:
New River Near Hinton, West Virginia
Date:
1932
Description:
'Mouth of Greenbrier River and upper portion of Hinton, West Virginia. Looking southeast toward sun.'
IDNO:
025752
Title:
Derailment Along the Greenbrier River, W.Va.
Date:
1942
IDNO:
025751
Title:
Derailment Car Along Greenbrier River, W.Va.
Date:
1942
IDNO:
048008
Title:
Partially Frozen Greenbrier River, Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
1976/03
Description:
Ice blocks and snow cover the river banks.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
012860
Title:
Iron Bridge at Whitcomb Depot, C. and O. Railroad on the Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
View of the Iron Bridge at Whitcomb Depot, C. and O. Railroad on a low water area of the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County.
IDNO:
004927
Title:
Iron Bridge Looking South, Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
Two men standing on old iron bridge looking south.
IDNO:
004954
Title:
River and Railroad Tracks East of Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
IDNO:
004903
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Single Track Main Line, East of Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1896
Description:
'Looking East Along Greenbrier River.'
IDNO:
004953
Title:
North Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1898
Description:
View of Alderson looking Northwest. Bright's Mill, lower center.
IDNO:
004917
Title:
Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson. House visible on the shore.
IDNO:
004926
Title:
Iron Bridge over the Greenbrier River at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Boaters in the foreground. Iron bridge over the Greenbrier River at Alderson. Bridge built in 1881.
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:
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:
004919
Title:
Looking East at Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
View of Greenbrier River from bridge at Alderson. Road visible in the distance.
IDNO:
001728
Title:
Greenbrier River, Near Fort Springs, Greenbrier County
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
A river mirrors the distant bank full of leafy trees and a grassy hill.
IDNO:
004920
Title:
Looking East at Greenbrier River from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
View of Greenbrier River from bridge at Alderson.
IDNO:
012627
Title:
View of Dock and Water-edge Tents at Camp Greenbrier, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
IDNO:
004929
Title:
Looking Toward Keeney's Knob from Bridge at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
View of Keeney's Knob from a bridge at Alderson. Houses by the shore.
IDNO:
050767
Title:
Spruce Island on the Greenbrier River near Durbin, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
IDNO:
004900
Title:
Concrete Bridge Across Greenbrier River at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
IDNO:
004899
Title:
Concrete and Steel Bridge Across the Greenbrier River at Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1916
Description:
'Looking North from McClung Studio.'
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:
004897
Title:
Bridge Over Greenbrier River, Alderson, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
048317
Title:
View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
IDNO:
049397
Title:
River View Freedom Presbyterian Church, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
View of the church entrance. The building overlooks Riffes Bottom along the Greenbrier River.
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:
047983
Title:
National Guard Truck Caught in Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
Flood waters surge toward the truck as it attempts to make its way across the road.
IDNO:
047985
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood Damage, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
A house in the background is tilted on its side. Tree tops can be seen sticking out of the water.
IDNO:
047984
Title:
Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1985
Description:
High rising waters cut through wooden structures. Perhaps at one point this was a shed.
IDNO:
047992
Title:
Tavern Flooded by Greenbrier River Flood, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Old Kozy Cove, an establish beer joint, is pictured mostly submerged in flood waters. To the right is Route 3.
IDNO:
049396
Title:
River View Presbyterian Church on Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church, pictured in the distance between leafless trees, overlooks Riffes Bottom.
IDNO:
051583
Title:
Boy Swimming in Barger Springs, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A young, unidentified boy floats in a tube in what is also known as Greenbrier Springs. The springs are located along the Greenbrier 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:
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.
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:
053419
Title:
Greenbrier River at Marlinton, Route U. S. 219
Date:
undated
Description:
A bird's eye view looking down over the Greenbrier River toward Marlinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
053420
Title:
Along Greenbrier River South of Lewisburg, Route W. Va. 54
Date:
undated
Description:
A bird's eye view of the Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, W. Va.
IDNO:
012873
Title:
Rebel's View, Greenbrier County, W. Va..
Date:
undated
Description:
Rebel's View, looking East up the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and the Greenbrier River. Above the Iron C and O Railroad bridge.
IDNO:
014986
Title:
Aerial View of Camp Summers on the Greenbrier River, Near Hinton, Summers County, W. Va.
IDNO:
012859
Title:
View of Train Tracks and Bridge Over the Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
IDNO:
012838
Title:
Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, W. Va.
IDNO:
004923
Title:
Looking East at Greenbrier River near Alderson, W. Va.
Description:
Greenbrier River from near Alderson, looking East.
IDNO:
014280
Title:
Greenbrier River and Blankenship Farm, Summers County, W. Va.
IDNO:
034827
Title:
Railroad Bridge at Northfork Lumber Company, Boyer Siding, W. Va.
Description:
'Northfork Lumber Company, Boyer Siding, W. Va., Bridge 154 ft. long, 14'-4" inside length across Greenbrier River at Boyer Siding leading over to mill. An A. D. Neill operation.'
IDNO:
048044
Title:
Looking Up Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the river flowing from its mouth.