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1. Bird's Eye Views of Fairmont Showing River and New South Side Bridge

Cityscape of Pittburgh, looking from Mt. Washington.This photograph is found in a scrapbook documenting the survey for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in West Virginia and surrounding states.

2. View of Pittsburgh from Mt. Washington, Pa.

View of the New York City skyline.

3. View of Manhattan, New York City, Likely from Decks of U.S.S. West Virginia

Looking at the bridge from the deck of the battleship.

4. View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

A sailor walks along the deck while the ship passes the bridge.

5. View of San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge from Deck of U.S.S. West Virginia

The bay is seen in the distance.

6. View of the San Francisco Bay from the Deck of the U.S.S. West Virginia

Bird's eye view of Grafton High School.

7. Grafton High School, Grafton, W. Va.

Mrs. Ro. Murrell and friend pictured at scenic overlook near Hinton in Summers County, W. Va.

8. Mrs. Ro. Murrell and Friend at Scenic Overlook

9. Scene on Guyandotte River, Wyoming County, W. Va.

View of the Guyandotte River in Wyoming County, W. Va.

10. Scene on Guyandotte River, Pineville, W. Va.

The altitude at this point is 3,552 feet.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.

11. View from the Top of Backbone Mountain, W. Va.

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Caption on back of photo reads: "Glade on Glade Run, 1906, McDonald Glade".

12. Glade on Glad Run, McDonald Glade, Tucker County, W. Va.

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Caption on back of image reads: "Early Blackwater."

13. Scenic View Of Blackwater Falls, Davis, W. Va.

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.Scenic view of Blackwater Falls.

14. Blackwater Falls, Davis, W. Va.

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of this photograph is likely Canaan Valley, W. Va.

15. View of Canaan Valley, W. Va

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of the photograph is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.

16. Group Standing by the Road Looking at View of Canaan Valley, W. Va.

This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry in Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.The location of this view is most likely in the Canaan Valley area.

17. Canaan Valley, W. Va.

An unidentified baby is pictured sitting in a "Studebaker" wagon that is attached to a deer in front of a house.The inscription on the back of the image reads, "Milton Kinchen Hawthorn of Dallas, Texas."

18. Child Riding in a Wagon Attached to a Deer Likely in Bruceton Mills, W. Va.

View of a snow-covered street looking from 4th Avenue.

19. Winter Scene on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

Robert Murrell pictured third from left beside his wife. Other Murrell family members unidentified.

20. Murrell Family Picnic at Bluestone River Canyon, Summers County, W. Va.

Bob Murrell busies himself by placing sticks into the water while his wife, seated on the right, watches.

21. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murrell with Associate Relax Beside a Pond near Hinton, W. Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murrell, accompanied with an unidentified associate, pose beside the waterfall on a bed of rocks.

22. Rural Scene Beside a Waterfall in Summers County, W. Va.

Bob Murrell, his wife and dogs are pictured beside a waterfall in an unknown location within Summers County.

23. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murrell Pose Beside a Waterfall in Summers County, W. Va.

The three are pictured balancing on top of a fallen tree.

24. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murrell and Associate at Blue River Canyon, Summers Co., W. Va.

The Murrells are pictured somewhere in Summers County on a hammock resting between trees. In the background, multiple horse-drawn carriages are pictured.

25. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Murrell Lounging on a Hammock, Summers Co., W. Va.

Murrell, right, and an unidentified female pose in the rural scene.

26. Mrs. Robert Murrell and Associate at Creek in Summers Co., W. Va.

Mrs. Murrell, right, walks through tall grass and is accompanied by an unidentified female.

27. Rural Scene with Mrs. Robert Murrell and Associate, Summers Co., W. Va.

Looking from Hinton, W. Va. to the small town of Brooklin.

28. Bridge Leading to Brooklin Area, Across from Hinton, W. Va.

View of the city from across the river.

29. Early 20th Century Hinton, W. Va.

View looking at the city of Hinton.

30. Looking Across the River at Hinton, W. Va.

View overlooking the winding New River and the city of Hinton.

31. Aerial View Looking North over Hinton, W. Va.

View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.

32. Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.

The Appalachian Trail connects the Delaware Gap and West Virginia

33. The Delaware Water Gap, Pa.

A man makes his way down the snowy street with his horse-drawn wagon.

34. A Snow Covered Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

View over what was used as a landing field by Jim Ballis.

35. Zion Mountain, Summers County, W. Va.

Cars drive past the construction.

36. University Avenue Bending Around Construction Site of Clark Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Looking over the city from the hill top.

37. View of Clarksburg, W. Va.

Country club members pass time by the water.

38. Lake at Willowood Country Club, Summers County, W. Va.

View overlooking the county club golf course.

39. Aerial View of Willowood County Club, Summers County, W. Va.

View looking over the hills and down the road from the mountain.

40. Looking East from White Oak Mountain, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the two converging bodies of water. Here is the future sight of the Bluestone High Bridge.

41. Bluestone Reservoir meets Mouth of Bluestone River, Sumers County, W. Va.

A group of mean work along the site. Subjects unidentified.

42. View Overlooking Big Bend Tunnell Construction Site, Talcott, W. Va.

A log home sits beside a dirt path with a small shed.

43. View of Land Along Surveyor Branch, Summers County, W. Va.

Ruth Smith Norris (left) and Eula Mae Garten (right) pose in Christmas sweaters. The Ruffner Hotel and the Union Building can be seen in the background.

44. Two Women on South Side Bridge, Charleston, W. Va.

View from across the pond of the farmhouse and grounds near War Ridge.

45. Shumate Farm, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.

View of the farm land and growing crops which is located near War Ridge.

46. Shumate Farm Grounds, Little Stony Creek, W. Va.

Pictured is an area two miles west of Lewisburg, W. Va. along U. S. Route 60. The view is looking northwest from Wilson Hill.

47. Land Usage in Greenbrier River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

Photograph originally used as a post card. View of the snow covered town.

48. Jumping Branch Community, Summers County, W. Va.

An unidentified church sits next to a farm field.

49. A View of Red Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Photo taken on an airplane above the city.

50. View from Above Hinton, W. Va. Looking Up New River

The partially built bridge towers over the river.

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

Two men in the background walk along the river bank.

52. View Below City Looking Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.

A young girl stands on the river bank. New River Bridge pictured in the background.

53. Toddler Beside New River, Hinton, W. Va.

Photograph of the dock located near Bull Falls in the Bluestone Reservoir.

54. Ferry Boat Landing at Warford, W. Va.

View of the city which sits next to a river and surrounded by mountains.

55. City of Hinton, W. Va. Beneath Rolling Hills

Looking over the city from the hills above.

56. City of Hinton, W. Va.

View of the west end of the city.

57. West End of Hinton, W. Va.

View looking over the main portion of the city and the river.

58. Main Area in Hinton, W. Va.

Aerial view of the historic town.

59. National Historic District, Hinton, W. Va.

The waterfalls along New River pictured in the distance.

60. Sandstone Falls in Background, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the waterfalls from a nearby porch.

61. Sandstone Falls, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the largest cataract on New River.

62. Sandstone Falls by New River, Summers County, W. Va.

Known as a great fishing spot, the Sandstone Falls is located off exit 138 on I-64 which leads to the New River Gorge National River at Hinton.

63. Sandstone Falls near New River Gorge, Hinton, W. Va.

An unidentified woman and her children enjoy the fields beside the boarding house.

64. Hines Boarding House Building and Grounds, Pence Springs, W. Va.

Photo from a postcard. A woman sits on a bench admiring the view on the right.

65. The Lawn at Pence Springs, W. Va.

View from across the river looking at the west side of the city.

66. West End of Hinton, W. Va.

View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.

67. Hinton, W. Va.

View of the city across the river.

68. City of Hinton on New River, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking over the reservoir created by  Bluestone River Dam from the dirt road.

69. Site of Bluestone Bridge Before its Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking at the beginning of a reservoir created by the Bluestone Dam. To the right of the area pictured is the mouth of the Bluestone River.

70. Site of Bluestone Bridge Prior to Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

Individuals in swim suits wade through the water and walk along the rocks on the bank. Behind the photographer is Bull Falls.

71. Swimmers near Bull Falls at New River, Summers County, W. Va.

A boat dock sit in the middle of the body of water, bordering the creek and reservoir.

72. Dock at Mouth of Pipestem Creek at Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

View from the banks of New River overlooking the body of water.

73. Bull Falls, Summers County, W. Va.

A congregation of buildings are pictured to the left of the body of water.

74. Bluestone Conference Center at Bertha Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

Lilly Bridge, formerly known as Bluestone High Bridge, is pictured spanning across the mouth of the river.

75. View Looking Up Bluestone River, Summers County, W. Va.

Looking at the lake from the dirt road.

76. New River Road Running Alongside Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

Church pictured in the distance. The area pictured is about one mile south of Bluestone River Dam.

77. Low Gap Church on Ridge near Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

Overlooking the mountains that border the Bluestone River.

78. Bluestone Park from Sand Knob, Summers County, W. Va.

The river and dam construction seen in the distance.

79. View Overlooking Bluestone River and Dam Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

View overlooking the town and Bluestone River.

80. Aerial View of Bellepoint, W. Va.

The waters flow through the Bluestone Dam.

81. View of Bluestone River Running through Dam, Summers County, W. Va.

Aerial view of the town. Bluetone River and dam pictured to the right.

82. Overlooking the Town of Bellepoint, W. Va.

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.

83. Section of Town in Welch, W. Va.

84. View of the Greenbrier River Winding Through Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.

Looking over the valley surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. Houses and farms scatter across the valley.

85. Hillside View of Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.

Mountains and hills are pictured in the distance. Small farms scatter across the valley.

86. Greenbrier River Valley near Lowell, W. Va.

Rolling hills seen in the distance. Greenbrier River slightly pictured on the left.

87. Overlooking the Greenbrier River Valley in Summers County, W. Va.

Rural scene including farm grounds.

88. View of Lively Farm, Ballengee, W. Va.

View overlooking the area from White Oak Mountain.

89. Jumping Branch Community, Summers County, W. Va.

New River pictured winding through the valley. Two homes pictured by a dirt road.

90. View of Indian Creek near Boy Scout Camp, Summers County, W. Va.

The town can be seen on the right of the picture alongside the hill. The river bends dramatically to change direction.

91. View Looking Down New River, Sandstone, W. Va.

View shows the rolling hills in the valley.

92. View of the Greenbrier River Valley, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the river flowing from its mouth.

93. Looking Up Greenbrier River, Summers County, W. Va.

View of the river cutting through a crowded forest.

94. Looking Up Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

Hills pictured in the background to create this picturesque view. Willowood County Club is located to the right of the photo.

95. View of Greenbrier River from Willowood Bridge, Summers County, W. Va.

Overlooking the valley from a mountaintop view. The river was named by Col. John Lewis in 1751. It flows from Randolph County, through Pocahontas and Monroe counties, and into New River near Hinton, W. Va.

96. Greenbrier River Valley, Talcott, W. Va.