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View of the city across the river.

1. City of Hinton on New River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048695
Title:
City of Hinton on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the city across the river.
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.

2. Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048697
Title:
Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.

3. Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048698
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1933/01/22
Description:
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.
View from across the river looking at the west side of the city.

4. West End of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048699
Title:
West End of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View from across the river looking at the west side of the city.
Known as a great fishing spot, the Sandstone Falls is located off exit 138 on I-64 which leads to the New River Gorge National River at Hinton.

5. Sandstone Falls near New River Gorge, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049061
Title:
Sandstone Falls near New River Gorge, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1990
Description:
Known as a great fishing spot, the Sandstone Falls is located off exit 138 on I-64 which leads to the New River Gorge National River at Hinton.
Aerial view of the historic town.

6. National Historic District, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049088
Title:
National Historic District, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1948/06
Description:
Aerial view of the historic town.
View looking over the main portion of the city and the river.

7. Main Area in Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049089
Title:
Main Area in Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View looking over the main portion of the city and the river.
View of the west end of the city.

8. West End of Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049092
Title:
West End of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1952
Description:
View of the west end of the city.
View of the city which sits next to a river and surrounded by mountains.

9. City of Hinton, W. Va. Beneath Rolling Hills

IDNO:
049104
Title:
City of Hinton, W. Va. Beneath Rolling Hills
Date:
ca. 1958
Description:
View of the city which sits next to a river and surrounded by mountains.
Colored depiction of the scenic view.Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.

10. A View of Hinton from Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049109
Title:
A View of Hinton from Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Colored depiction of the scenic view.Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.
A young girl stands on the river bank. New River Bridge pictured in the background.

11. Toddler Beside New River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049268
Title:
Toddler Beside New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A young girl stands on the river bank. New River Bridge pictured in the background.
Two men in the background walk along the river bank.

12. View Below City Looking Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049272
Title:
View Below City Looking Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Two men in the background walk along the river bank.
Photo taken on an airplane above the city.

13. View from Above Hinton, W. Va. Looking Up New River

IDNO:
049312
Title:
View from Above Hinton, W. Va. Looking Up New River
Date:
ca. 1957
Description:
Photo taken on an airplane above the city.
A man makes his way down the snowy street with his horse-drawn wagon.

14. A Snow Covered Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049692
Title:
A Snow Covered Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A man makes his way down the snowy street with his horse-drawn wagon.
The postcard caption reads: "A mid winter pause at The Women's Farm near Hinton. The great wings of mountains hover in frozen flight above this holler which is the home of EcoTheater and a center for the arts in southern West Virginia."Maryat Lee named her home near Hinton, W. Va. "The Women's Farm." It was her home and the home of EcoTheater until Lee moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.

15. Postcard featuring Maryat Lee's The Women's Farm, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049821
Title:
Postcard featuring Maryat Lee's The Women's Farm, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970-1984
Description:
The postcard caption reads: "A mid winter pause at The Women's Farm near Hinton. The great wings of mountains hover in frozen flight above this holler which is the home of EcoTheater and a center for the arts in southern West Virginia."Maryat Lee named her home near Hinton, W. Va. "The Women's Farm." It was her home and the home of EcoTheater until Lee moved to Lewisburg, W. Va. in 1984.Maryat Lee (born Mary Attaway Lee; May 26, 1923 – September 18, 1989) was an American playwright and theatre director who made important contributions to post-World War II avant-garde theatre. She pioneered street theatre in Harlem, and later founded EcoTheater in West Virginia, a community based theater project.Early in her career, Lee wrote and produced plays in New York City, including the street play “DOPE!” While in New York she also formed the Soul and Latin Theater (SALT), and wrote plays centered around the lives of the actors in the group.In 1970 Lee moved to West Virginia and formed the community theater group EcoTheater in 1975. Beginning with local teenagers from the Governor’s Summer Youth Program, the rural theater group grew, and produced plays based on oral histories collected from the local community. Each performance of an EcoTheater play involved audience participation and discussion. With the assistance of the Humanities Foundation of West Virginia, guest scholars became a part of EcoTheater.
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.

16. Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049921
Title:
Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.
View overlooking the winding New River and the city of Hinton.

17. Aerial View Looking North over Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049922
Title:
Aerial View Looking North over Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking the winding New River and the city of Hinton.
Few buildings and homes scatter the town of Bellepoint, located beside the city of Hinton. A sign reads, "Watch Bellepoint Grow."

18. Looking at Bellepoint from Across River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049927
Title:
Looking at Bellepoint from Across River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
Few buildings and homes scatter the town of Bellepoint, located beside the city of Hinton. A sign reads, "Watch Bellepoint Grow."
View looking at the city of Hinton.

19. Looking Across the River at Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049930
Title:
Looking Across the River at Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1902
Description:
View looking at the city of Hinton.
View of the city from across the river.

20. Early 20th Century Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049931
Title:
Early 20th Century Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
View of the city from across the river.
Looking from Hinton, W. Va. to the small town of Brooklin.

21. Bridge Leading to Brooklin Area, Across from Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049932
Title:
Bridge Leading to Brooklin Area, Across from Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Looking from Hinton, W. Va. to the small town of Brooklin.
View of a snow-covered street looking from 4th Avenue.

22. Winter Scene on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
050085
Title:
Winter Scene on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of a snow-covered street looking from 4th Avenue.
Mrs. Ro. Murrell and friend pictured at scenic overlook near Hinton in Summers County, W. Va.

23. Mrs. Ro. Murrell and Friend at Scenic Overlook

IDNO:
051629
Title:
Mrs. Ro. Murrell and Friend at Scenic Overlook
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Mrs. Ro. Murrell and friend pictured at scenic overlook near Hinton in Summers County, W. Va.