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Men stand beside the bar, holding drinks.

1. Men Inside Saloon, Glen Jean, W. Va.

IDNO:
052146
Title:
Men Inside Saloon, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Men stand beside the bar, holding drinks.
The Hanging of Wash Adkins, who was convicted of killing Isaac Radford at Deepwater on November 11, 1893, was the last public hanging in Fayette County.

2. Hanging of Wash Adkins, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050913
Title:
Hanging of Wash Adkins, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1894
Description:
The Hanging of Wash Adkins, who was convicted of killing Isaac Radford at Deepwater on November 11, 1893, was the last public hanging in Fayette County.
Hopwell Baptist Church in Victor, W. Va. was organized in 1820.

3. Hopewell Baptist Church, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050905
Title:
Hopewell Baptist Church, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Hopwell Baptist Church in Victor, W. Va. was organized in 1820.
Family members gather to honor the man seated with a child on his lap. Pictured to his left is his son, Oather Jones. Also seated is Mrs. Jones. To the far right is Clarice Roberts who stands in front of Charles Wood and beside a mine superintendent (wearing overcoat). To the far left is Mamie Spurlock, who is standing in front of a member of the Moonlight Strollers Band.

4. Birthday Party at Jones Residence, Oak Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
049545
Title:
Birthday Party at Jones Residence, Oak Hill, W. Va.
Date:
1938
Description:
Family members gather to honor the man seated with a child on his lap. Pictured to his left is his son, Oather Jones. Also seated is Mrs. Jones. To the far right is Clarice Roberts who stands in front of Charles Wood and beside a mine superintendent (wearing overcoat). To the far left is Mamie Spurlock, who is standing in front of a member of the Moonlight Strollers Band.
Equipment lays down the foundation for the bridge.

5. Construction Equipment Building the New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049310
Title:
Construction Equipment Building the New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Equipment lays down the foundation for the bridge.
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.

6. New River Gorge Bridge Construction Site, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049309
Title:
New River Gorge Bridge Construction Site, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.
The partially built bridge towers over the river.

7. View Over New River Gorge While Bridge is Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049308
Title:
View Over New River Gorge While Bridge is Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
The partially built bridge towers over the river.
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. A group of unidentified construction workers scatter across the site.

8. New River Gorge Bridge Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049307
Title:
New River Gorge Bridge Under Construction, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. A group of unidentified construction workers scatter across the site.
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.

9. Construction of New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049306
Title:
Construction of New River Gorge Bridge, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1976
Description:
Photo of the steel bridge being put together by the United States Steel Corporation. The bridge's arch was the world's longest main arch at 1,700 feet.
Old-fashioned coke ovens pictured in the background where pollution fills the surrounding area.

10. C. & O. Railway Looking West From Rear Car of Train No. 14 at Fire Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
048921
Title:
C. & O. Railway Looking West From Rear Car of Train No. 14 at Fire Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1922/09/26
Description:
Old-fashioned coke ovens pictured in the background where pollution fills the surrounding area.
C. & O. Railway tracks pictured beside the small buildings.

11. McKendree Station Looking West, Fayette County, W. Va.

IDNO:
048878
Title:
McKendree Station Looking West, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1935
Description:
C. & O. Railway tracks pictured beside the small buildings.
View of the building from across the tracks. The lead track behind the cabin leads to the interchange yard.

12. C. & O. Cabin at Meadow Creek, W. Va.

IDNO:
048875
Title:
C. & O. Cabin at Meadow Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1971/12/29
Description:
View of the building from across the tracks. The lead track behind the cabin leads to the interchange yard.