Looking at the mansion located at the mouth of Indian Creek, on the north side of Old Forest Hill District. A few cows are pictured on the right of the house behind the trees.
From reverse: "This is a small unpainted home in Harrison County, W. Va. but isn't it an attractive little nest? These people could not afford to build a better home when this house was built but Mrs. N. said she wanted her children to remember such 1."
Lazzelle House, Maidsville, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
The house was constructed of logs in 1767. Thomas Lazzelle was the original owner. Information found on page 24 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 8
Boggs House Detail-View of Gabled End, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
This house was built during the Antebellum period. The original owner was the Hamilton family.Information found on page 25 in "The influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes" by Clyda Paire Petitte. It is Figure 11 in the book.
Street view of one of the oldest homes in West Virginia located near the banks of Greenbrier River. The home was the sight of a 1777 Shawnee Indian attack.
Cars parked along the street in front of residences. The automobile in the center sports a sign reading "Ambulance" on its dashboard. To the far right, a sign for Barnett Funeral Home is pictured partially.
Yard in front of David Graham Home, Talcott, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
A large tree towers over an older woman and younger girl who are looking out to the street. Subjects unidentified.The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log home ca. 1770.
Looking at the log home shaded by a large tree branch. The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log house in the photos.
The home is hidden behind a large tree, where underneath is a figure pushing a child on a swing. The Graham family was one of the first families to settle in the Summers County area, ca. 1770. Col. James Graham built the log home ca. 1770.
A group of men inspect the damage caused by the collapse of one of the home's brick support columns. Two police officers seen in the background. Subjects unidentified.
Dwellings of Island Natives on the Island of Espiritu Santo in New Hebrides, World War II
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Island natives and their dwellings on Espiritu Santo of the New Hebrides. Marshall L. Williamson of West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), was stationed on the island during World War II.
Michael Kerns' Old Stone House , Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Old stone house owned by Michael Kerns in 1772. Holes were built into the house to watch for attacking Indians. The house was located beneath the South High Street Bridge.
Young Patty Hoffman sits on the living room floor, surrounded by new toys. On the left of the photograph is a decorated Christmas tree. In the background to the right, several stocking hang from the fireplace.
Trail Home and Office at Indian Mills, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
Home built by Dr. Ryan. Small building in the background is Dr. Trail's office. Behind the office is A. T. Whitlock Store, which closed later in the 1930's.
Spring Dale and Its Environs, Frederick County, Virginia
Date:
ca. 1932
Description:
John Hite Mansion, built in 1753. Partially hidden by the large willows on the right are the stone walls of the old home built ca. 1735, by John's father, Jost Hite.
Home of Anderson Hatfield, Sarah Ann, Logan County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
The house Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield built after moving from the Tug Fork River Valley in 1906 and lived in until his death in 1921. Anderson Hatfield was the patriarch of the Hatfield family involved in the feud with the McCoys of Kentucky. Note the drawbridge over a creek/moat intended for protection. His son, Tennyson lived in the house when the photograph was taken.
Harold Eagle Home on Ballengee Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
View of home lived in by Harold, son of Edward Calvin Eagle.Edward C. Eagle served on the local Hinton bar for nearly a quarter of a century after paying his way through West Virginia University. Mr. Eagle served his first term as prosecuting attorney of Summers County from 1902 to 1904 and for the following twenty years was the United States commissioner at Hinton. In 1920, he was elected prosecuting attorney on a platform that called for the suppression of moon-shining and law-breaking in general.
'Pastrauga' Home of Captain James Strode, Berkeley County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Built in 1763 on the Sulphur Spring Rd. south of Martinsburg, Virginia (West Virginia) and burned down in 1922. George Washington recorded in his journal his visit to "Pastrauga" on his way to Bath.
House built by Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield in 1906. He was the leader of the Hatfield family involved in a feud with the McCoys of Kentucky. Hatfield lived in the house until his death in 1921.
A high school is pictured on the hill overlooking the rest of town. A Presbyterian church is pictured on the corner of a row of homes. N. & W. Railroad Station is pictured in the lower section.
Front View of "Holly Hall" on Gauley River, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
""Holly Hall" from the front. The stake shown in the foreground, at the bottom of the picture is Sta. 161 of our Location."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
"The best view of "Holly Hall," showing the back pourch [sic] where we all congregate in the evenings after supper to smoke, sing, and talk."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Members of the Glessner family stand on the home porch.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the B. & O. Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.
Murrell pictured leaning on the porch steps of his home located on the corner of Summers Street and 5th Avenue. Man sitting on the steps is unidentified.
Murrell pictured in his yard with a dog. The house is located on the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street. C&O Commissary is pictured in the background.
Murrell is pictured in his yard under a tree. Original photo is captioned 'Sleeping Beauty'. The house is located at the corner of 5th Avenue and Summers Street. Note the side porches.
Mr. and Mrs. Ailstock in Meadow Creek area, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The couple, originally from Sandstone, W. Va., are pictured outside a home in Meadow Creek surrounded by a flock of chickens, perhaps suggesting they're on a farm.
!["The best view of "Holly Hall," showing the back pourch [sic] where we all congregate in the evenings after supper to smoke, sing, and talk."This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.](/thumb/052547.jpg "Rear View of \"Holly Hall\" on Gauley River, W. Va.")
