Search Results
IDNO:
048241
Title:
Employees Working Sawmill Machinery at Kirby Lumber Company, Layland, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Two unidentified employees are pictured inside the company building with sawdust covering the floor.
IDNO:
048242
Title:
Logs Set on a Conveyor Belt at Kirby Lumber Company, Layland, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
An unidentified employee watches as the logs are taken into the sawmill.
IDNO:
048243
Title:
Man Working Sawmill Machinery at Kirby Lumber Company, Layland, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Arthur Harding Radford works the machinery. He is surrounded by blocks of wood.
IDNO:
048244
Title:
Sawmill Workers At Work at Kirby Lumber Company, Layland, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Three unidentified employees are pictured beside sawing machinery.
IDNO:
048245
Title:
Kirby Lumber Company Grounds, Layland, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Looking from across the street at the company building and sawmill. Logs surround the pond that sits beside the building.
IDNO:
048856
Title:
Harry Sampson in Telegraph Office in Prince, W. Va.
Date:
1922/10
Description:
Sampson pictured smoking a pipe with a set of headphones over his ears.
IDNO:
048857
Title:
Roy Long at Opening of New Depot in Thurmond, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1991
Description:
Long sits at a desk in the newly renovated building.
IDNO:
048869
Title:
Sewell Valley Passenger Train Operating Between Rainelle, W. Va. and Meadow Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1917/08
Description:
From left to right is Harry Lee (holding his daught, Lucy), Lum Bennett, Emmitt Crotty, Cap. Starrett Moore, John Dobbins, John Wilt, Mark Perkins, and Mitchell Dilly.
IDNO:
048871
Title:
Train Wreck at Meadow Creek, W. Va.
Date:
1945/06/06
Description:
Nineteen Cars derailed, spilling it's contents at the M. D. Cabin.Pictured is engineer E. V. Rogers, conductor R. B. Tinsley, fireman E. W. Gwinn, and rear brakeman Carlos Garten examining the damage.
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.
IDNO:
048878
Title:
McKendree Station Looking West, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1935
Description:
C. & O. Railway tracks pictured beside the small buildings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IDNO:
050715
Title:
Wreck of Engine No. 2149 in Babcock's Woods, Near Davis, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
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.
IDNO:
050905
Title:
Hopewell Baptist Church, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Hopwell Baptist Church in Victor, W. Va. was organized in 1820.
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.
IDNO:
052087
Title:
Early School House on Backus Mountain, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Mr. Ennis, the school teacher, stands outside of the old school building. The photograph was taken in the early 1900's.
IDNO:
052088
Title:
Glendale Colliery Company Store, Backus, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1903-1915
Description:
A group of men are pictured on the porch of the building. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
052089
Title:
Glendale Colliery Company Engine, Backus, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1903-1915
Description:
Engineer C. V. Berry, left, and brakeman Walter Bennett, right, are pictured with the coal company's railway engine.
IDNO:
052090
Title:
Glendale School, Backus Mountain, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of school children pose outside of the school building with their teachers. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
052091
Title:
Kilsyth Baseball Team, Kilsyth, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
Men belonging to the Kilsyth baseball team gather together for a team photo. The team ended their 1932 season with 22 wins, 22 losses, and one tie.
IDNO:
052098
Title:
Boomer Supply Company Store, Boomer, W. Va.
Date:
1906
Description:
A group of men and boys are lined up on the store's porch. Mr. B. Killy is identified as the superintendent.
IDNO:
052100
Title:
Carbondale, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Smoke rises from a coal facility in Carbondale, W. Va., which is located in the valley between the mountains.
IDNO:
052102
Title:
Clifftop Company Store, Clifftop, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of men sit outside of the store's entrance.
IDNO:
052106
Title:
Saloon, Derryhale, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Photograph from the early 1900's, showing a group of men that are standing on the saloon porch.
IDNO:
052113
Title:
Evans Store, Pax, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Mrs. Barney Evans Gore, left, and Dr. A. L. Hunter, right, are pictured inside the store.
IDNO:
052114
Title:
Bank, Fayetteville, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Bank building in Fayetteville, Fayette County, W. Va., on the corner of Maple and Court Streets.
IDNO:
052118
Title:
Court Street, Fayetteville, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Cars are parked along the sidewalk where men and women walk about. The courthouse is visible to the left.
IDNO:
052120
Title:
Maple Avenue, Fayetteville, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A crowd of men are pictured outside of the Fayette County National Bank on Maple Avenue.
IDNO:
052121
Title:
Wendell Brothers Building, Fayetteville, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A woman walks by the building entrance, located at the intersection of Court Street and Maple Avenue in Fayetteville.
IDNO:
052133
Title:
K. & M. Station, Gauley Bridge, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of men wait by a car parked beside the Kanawha & Michigan Railroad station. The station was built in 1893.
IDNO:
052134
Title:
Justice of the Peace Office and Photo Gallery, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Men and horses are gathered in front of the buildings. James L. Long, Attorney at Law and Notary Public, advertises fire, life, and accident insurance. The Photograph Gallery advertises frames and art novelties for low prices.
IDNO:
052135
Title:
Sam Jasper at Glen Jean Supply Co. Station, Fayette County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Sam Japser, right, and his associate Ty Cobb, center, stand beside gasoline pumps.
IDNO:
052136
Title:
Police Officer on Horse, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A man in a police uniform sits on top of a horse while holding a gun.
IDNO:
052138
Title:
Glen Jean Cleaning and Dyeing Works, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A woman and two men are pictured at the building's entrance.
IDNO:
052139
Title:
Davis and Gray Store, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Three men are pictured at the store's entrance.
IDNO:
052141
Title:
Opera House, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
A poster erected beside the building advertises for a July showing of "Franc's Minstrels," a "New York company under white management."
IDNO:
052142
Title:
Partial View of Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View looking over the pumping station and onto the road.
IDNO:
052143
Title:
Charley Ash's Saloon, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A group of men are pictured outside the building on a snowy day. Several of the men hold rifles and other firearms.
IDNO:
052144
Title:
Man Points Gun in Saloon, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
The man on the left points a gun at the man on the right, who is also reaching for his gun. Subjects unidentified.
IDNO:
052145
Title:
Interior of a Saloon, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Three men and a young boy are pictured behind the bar. In the background, Magnolia Whiskey is shelved and advertised.
IDNO:
052146
Title:
Men Inside Saloon, Glen Jean, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Men stand beside the bar, holding drinks.
IDNO:
052147
Title:
New River Company Store, Harvey, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of men, women, and children are pictured loitering in front of the store entrance.
