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IDNO:
023032
Title:
Postcard of Elevations Between Grafton and Romney on US Route 50 in W. Va.
Description:
Mountains on U.S. 50, also known as Old Northwestern Turn Pike. The postcard has an advertisement for DeLancey's Restaurant in Grafton.
IDNO:
030476
Title:
Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1953
Description:
A view of the route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va. looking East.
IDNO:
030492
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930-1940
Description:
Pete Hall built Green Parrot and a house in the back; it was located on the State Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va..
IDNO:
030494
Title:
Ellis Restaurant and Drive-In, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A view of Ellis Drive-In Theater and Restaurant on State Route 50. Sky Castle is in background.
IDNO:
030498
Title:
Lowes Grocery and Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
It is located on the corner of Route 50 and 73, across from the corner of Russell Sinclair and 5th street.
IDNO:
030504
Title:
Gas Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
A gas station on State Route 50 in Bridgeport, W. Va.
IDNO:
030505
Title:
J. C. Johnson Residence, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1898
Description:
The house is on the corner of Virginia Avenue and Route 50.
IDNO:
030513
Title:
Green Parrot, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
Green Parrot was located on Route 50.
IDNO:
030876
Title:
Tollgate Historic Marker on U. S. Route 50 in Ritchie County, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
"Tollgate--The Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, opened in 1838. Such highways were called "turnpikes" from the gates at which tolls were collected. This town is named for the toll gate which stood here."
IDNO:
031260
Title:
Aerial View of Hill's Plaza and Gabriel's Plaza on Route 50, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Description:
Hill's Plaza is seen around the center left and the Gabriel's Plaza is just above it; the Interstate 79 runs across the top.
IDNO:
031284
Title:
Pure Oil Station, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1962
Description:
The Pure Oil Station on the corner of Rt. 50 and Virginia Avenue.
IDNO:
031286
Title:
Bridgeport Upholstery Shop, Harrison County, W. Va.
Date:
1961
Description:
The upholstery shop owned by brothers, Keith, Gerald and Drexell Armentrout was located on r RD 1 near RT 50. The site was occupied by Benny's Boot Hill in later years.
IDNO:
031287
Title:
Bennett's, Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
1962
Description:
The view of Bennett's on Rt. 50 West in Bridgeport, W. Va.
IDNO:
033500
Title:
Road Scene on Route 50, Ervin Mountain
IDNO:
033501
Title:
View of West Virginia Hills from Route 50
Description:
The view is from Ervin Mountain, Route 50.
IDNO:
033921
Title:
Aerial View of Route 50 Looking West Towards Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970
Description:
View looking down on Route 50 between Clarksburg (barely visible at the top of the photograph) and Bridgeport prior to the construction of Interstate 79. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line visible on the right portion running parallel to Route 50. Currently, Interstate 79 intersects Route 50 near the center of the photograph.
IDNO:
033922
Title:
Aerial View of Route 50 Looking East Towards Bridgeport, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1970
Description:
View prior to construction of Interstate 79 which now runs in the area at the bottom of this photograph.
IDNO:
038645
Title:
U Curve on U.S. Route 50, East Foot of Laurel Mountain, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Curve located on Route 50 three miles west of Macomber in Preston County, West Virginia. The image is a post card photograph print.
IDNO:
051166
Title:
Evansville Methodist Church, Evansville, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was established in 1850 and is located off of West Virginia Route 50.
IDNO:
051899
Title:
Old Poulson Mill, York's Run, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The mill is located about 10 miles from Route 50.
IDNO:
053418
Title:
Covered Bridge Over Cheat River, Route 50, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Text on back reads, "Caption 'Actual photograph, hand painted with finest (?) oils' on original frame."
