A photograph of an unidentified West Virginia farm with a main house in the center and three buildings surrounding the property. 'Please credit F.S.A; Farm Security Administration'
Pictured on the front porch: Judge and Mrs. Collins of Columbus, Ohio; John and Mrs. Mack of Sandusky, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stockton; and Col. Henry Davenport of Altona, Jefferson County, W. Va.;
Civil War Wounds on Back of House at Locust Hill, Jefferson County, W. VA.
Description:
House of John Packette during the Civil War, the structure was in the thick of a battle between the armies of Confederate General Jubal Early and Federal General Philip Sheridan, 1864/08/21, as seen by the several holes in its exterior from shot and shells.
The "Crazy House" was built by a former mayor of Harpers Ferry in 1914. His hobby was collecting "old relics", which he placed inside walls of the house during construction. Such items as old china plates and bullets can be seen encased in the structure. The builder also made an impression of a coffin in the front sidewalk and wrote above it, "Remains of Old Worry", making the property an popular tourist attraction. Refer to A&M 454, Box 25; Folder 11 for more information.
Interior Room of Harewood, Home of Samuel Washington, Jefferson County, W. Va.
Description:
Post card photograph of the room in Harewood, where Dolley Payne Todd married James Madison, 1793. Over the mantel is a portrait of Colonel Samuel Washington, brother of George Washington.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Benjamin Wilson Home in Smithfield (Middleway), Jefferson County, W. Va.
Description:
Wilson was the father of United States Congressman, Confederate soldier and West Virginia University President William Lyne Wilson. William was born in this house in 1843.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Built in 1830, the house is the oldest known standing structure in Pipestem. Archibald was son of Drewry Farley, the first permanent settler in Pipestem of European descent. Archibald married Jemima Cook in 1825 and reared a large family of 10 children in the home pictured..
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.
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.
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.
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.
