Aerial View of Business Section, Ohio River and Bridge; Huntington, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "City founded in 1872 by Collis P. Huntington. Estimated population 83,000. On C. & O., B. & O., and N. & W. railroads. Highways U.S. 52, 60. State Routes 5, 10, 75. 123 manufacturing plants." Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Several people canoeing out on the lake during this fall day at Clyffside Park in Huntington, West Virginia. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Old Revolutionary House and Ritter Mansion, Ritter Park, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "The old building, which is the oldest erected by white men in this section of the Ohio Valley is now in charge of the Daughters of the American Revolution and is used as a meeting place of that organization and as a receptacle for historical relics." Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Municipal Rose Gardens, Ritter Park, Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1946
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Municipal Rose Garden, a part of the Huntington Park System, built in 1933. Contains over 3,500 rose plants. Mentioned in many house and garden publications as the Beauty Spot of Huntington." See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Dreamland Swimming Pool and Recreation Center; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1954
Description:
People can be seen playing volleyball, sun tanning, and swimming in the pool outside of the recreation center. See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Camden Park, originally a picnic spot by the Camden Interstate Railway Company was being turned into an amusement park in the early 1910's. In 1912, the first roller coaster was added to the park, which can be seen in the photo. It is West Virginia's only amusement park. See original for correspondence. Published for H.G. Hoffman. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Camden Park was first established in 1902 as a picnic spot by the Camden Interstate Railway Company, named after former West Virginia Senator Johnson N. Camden. In 1903 a carousel was added to the park. Overtime more amusement park rides were added to the park. It is West Virginia's only amusement park. Published for H.G. Hoffman. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
View of the Splash Dam on the Mud River in Barboursville, West Virginia closed (top) and open (bottom). See original for correspondence. Published by Tom Jones. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
View of shops and homes at C & O Station in Huntington, West Virginia. Published by I. Robbins & Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot; Huntington, W. Va.
Description:
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was formed in 1869. It's construction was led by C.P. Huntington, who the city of Huntington, West Virginia is named after. It reached from Richmond to Huntington and the Ohio River by 1873. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Huntington Monument and Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Station at Night; Huntington, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on postcard reads: "Monument to Collis P. Huntington for whom the city of Huntington was named, located in the C & O Station Square, erected in 1924. Builder of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway." Published by Harry L. Dailey. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of three different states, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. You can also see The Big Sandy River where there is a white boat traveling. The Big Sandy River is a tributary of the Ohio River and is the border between West Virginia and Kentucky. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Aerial View of Marshall College; Huntington, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
Caption on postcard reads; "John Marshall (1755-1835) - Revolutionary Captain, Member of Congress 1799, Secretary of State 1800, Chief Justice - Supreme Court 1801-1835. Marshall College named for Chief Justice in 1837. The oldest college located in West Virginia's largest city." See original for correspondence. Published by Huntington News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Published by Wild & Boette. Boat can be seen going down the Big Sandy River which is a tributary of the Ohio River and also marks the boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
From this view you can see parts of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. As well as the Big Sandy River which is a tributary of the Ohio River and forms a boundary between West Virginia and Kentucky. See original for correspondence. Published by Wild & Boette. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
