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1. Women Building Oven, Butchersville, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052668
Title:
Women Building Oven, Butchersville, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
"The Weston State Hospital, also known as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, was constructed in the late 1800s and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. It is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. The original hospital, designed to house 250 souls, was open to patients in 1864 and reached its peak in the 1950s with 2,400 patients in overcrowded and generally poor conditions. Changes in the treatment of mental illness and the physical deterioration of the facility forced its closure in 1994 inflicting a devastating effect on the local economy, from which it has yet to recover. Today, the hospital is open to historical tours and ghost tours."

2. Weston State Hospital, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052395
Title:
Weston State Hospital, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
"The Weston State Hospital, also known as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, was constructed in the late 1800s and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. It is the largest hand-cut stone masonry building in North America, and is purportedly the second largest in the world, next to the Kremlin. The original hospital, designed to house 250 souls, was open to patients in 1864 and reached its peak in the 1950s with 2,400 patients in overcrowded and generally poor conditions. Changes in the treatment of mental illness and the physical deterioration of the facility forced its closure in 1994 inflicting a devastating effect on the local economy, from which it has yet to recover. Today, the hospital is open to historical tours and ghost tours."
A man stands on top of a giant heap of hay, while another lifts hay onto the heap. A third man sits at behind the mower, holding the reigns of the horses that are pulling the large mowing machine across the field.

3. Horse-Drawn Mower Harvesting Hay likely in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052306
Title:
Horse-Drawn Mower Harvesting Hay likely in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
A man stands on top of a giant heap of hay, while another lifts hay onto the heap. A third man sits at behind the mower, holding the reigns of the horses that are pulling the large mowing machine across the field.
A group of men are picture beside a sawmill and furnace. The sawmill is located in the Good Hope area, which crosses over into Harrison County. Subjects unidentified.

4. Saw Mill Crew Possibly in Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
052283
Title:
Saw Mill Crew Possibly in Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
A group of men are picture beside a sawmill and furnace. The sawmill is located in the Good Hope area, which crosses over into Harrison County. Subjects unidentified.
The players pose together for a team portrait. Two men in the background are sporting American flags on their jackets and hats, perhaps indicating it is Fourth of July.

5. Good Hope Baseball Team, Jane Lew Area, W. Va.

IDNO:
052279
Title:
Good Hope Baseball Team, Jane Lew Area, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1917
Description:
The players pose together for a team portrait. Two men in the background are sporting American flags on their jackets and hats, perhaps indicating it is Fourth of July.
Butcher leans against an automobile outside the store in Lewis County, W. Va.

6. Robert Hugh Butcher Outside Hitt's Store, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052012
Title:
Robert Hugh Butcher Outside Hitt's Store, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
1952/04
Description:
Butcher leans against an automobile outside the store in Lewis County, W. Va.
Butcher stands in front of a tire at Hitt's Filling Station in Weston, W. Va. He is 3 years old in this photograph.

7. James Leonard Butcher at Filling Station in Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052011
Title:
James Leonard Butcher at Filling Station in Weston, W. Va.
Date:
1952/04
Description:
Butcher stands in front of a tire at Hitt's Filling Station in Weston, W. Va. He is 3 years old in this photograph.
Claude Turner poses with his two dogs while his granddaughter Elizabeth Carole Butcher (b. 1934) balances on the automobile's bumper. Elizabeth later married a Weaver family member.

8. Claude Turner and Granddaughter with Dogs, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052010
Title:
Claude Turner and Granddaughter with Dogs, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1938
Description:
Claude Turner poses with his two dogs while his granddaughter Elizabeth Carole Butcher (b. 1934) balances on the automobile's bumper. Elizabeth later married a Weaver family member.
Portrait of a young Wilda Juanita Turner as she reads a book.

9. Wilda Juanita Turner Butcher, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052009
Title:
Wilda Juanita Turner Butcher, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Portrait of a young Wilda Juanita Turner as she reads a book.
Juanita, pictured on the left standing, is with her friends Wilda, Ruth, Garlow, Virginia, Jo, and Bobbie.

10. Juanita Turner and Friends, Polk Creek, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052008
Title:
Juanita Turner and Friends, Polk Creek, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Juanita, pictured on the left standing, is with her friends Wilda, Ruth, Garlow, Virginia, Jo, and Bobbie.
The church was organized in 1804. The present church in Jane Lew was built and dedicated in 1887.

11. Former Congregation Enters Broad Run Baptist Church, Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050993
Title:
Former Congregation Enters Broad Run Baptist Church, Jane Lew, Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
The church was organized in 1804. The present church in Jane Lew was built and dedicated in 1887.
An unidentified man poses in front of a haystack, which is surrounded by a wooden fence.

12. Farmer Beside a Haystack in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050325
Title:
Farmer Beside a Haystack in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
An unidentified man poses in front of a haystack, which is surrounded by a wooden fence.
An unidentified family is pictured outside of their rural home.

13. A Rural Family in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050324
Title:
A Rural Family in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
An unidentified family is pictured outside of their rural home.
An unidentified boy is pictured riding a mule just outside his family's home.

14. Boy on a Mule Outside a Farm in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050323
Title:
Boy on a Mule Outside a Farm in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
An unidentified boy is pictured riding a mule just outside his family's home.

15. A Brick Street in Lewis County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050305
Title:
A Brick Street in Lewis County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

16. Logging Operation Outside of Home, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048262
Title:
Logging Operation Outside of Home, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated

17. Likely Mother and Son in Early Automobile in Field, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048261
Title:
Likely Mother and Son in Early Automobile in Field, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
Undated

18. Girls Sitting in Buggy Point at Man Riding Horse With No Saddle in Awkward Position, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048259
Title:
Girls Sitting in Buggy Point at Man Riding Horse With No Saddle in Awkward Position, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

19. Group of Men Sitting on Porch of Store, Duffy, W. Va.

IDNO:
048258
Title:
Group of Men Sitting on Porch of Store, Duffy, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

20. Group on Porch of Store, Duffy, W. Va.

IDNO:
048257
Title:
Group on Porch of Store, Duffy, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

21. Train Depot, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
048256
Title:
Train Depot, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

22. Street Scene Near Railroad Depot, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048255
Title:
Street Scene Near Railroad Depot, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

23. Plowing Field With Horses, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048254
Title:
Plowing Field With Horses, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

24. View From Hill of Farmland and Homes in Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
048253
Title:
View From Hill of Farmland and Homes in Weston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

25. Several People Standing on Wrap Around Porch of Home in Jackson's Mill, W. Va.

IDNO:
048252
Title:
Several People Standing on Wrap Around Porch of Home in Jackson's Mill, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

26. Portrait of Dr. Dent of Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
048251
Title:
Portrait of Dr. Dent of Weston, W. Va.
Date:
Undated

27. Two Women Milking Cows on Farm in Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048137
Title:
Two Women Milking Cows on Farm in Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

28. Plowing Farmland With Horses, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048134
Title:
Plowing Farmland With Horses, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900

29. Woman Feeding Flock of Chickens, Lewis Co., W. Va.

IDNO:
048132
Title:
Woman Feeding Flock of Chickens, Lewis Co., W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Birthplace of Rush D. Holt.

30. Rear View of Home of Dr. Matthew Samuel Holt and Chilela Holt, 252 Main Ave. Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047311
Title:
Rear View of Home of Dr. Matthew Samuel Holt and Chilela Holt, 252 Main Ave. Weston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Birthplace of Rush D. Holt.
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Picture taken at Weston as Mrs. Davis signs oath of office as only woman member of State Advisory Board Department of Public Assistance. After Mrs. Rush Holt, Secretary of State, administered the oath."

31. Helen Holt Stands Beside Mrs. Davis While She Signs Oath of Office, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
047305
Title:
Helen Holt Stands Beside Mrs. Davis While She Signs Oath of Office, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
1958/05/09
Description:
Caption on back of photograph reads: "Picture taken at Weston as Mrs. Davis signs oath of office as only woman member of State Advisory Board Department of Public Assistance. After Mrs. Rush Holt, Secretary of State, administered the oath."

32. Second Street, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045361
Title:
Second Street, Weston, W. Va.

33. View From Clocktower Looking West, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045360
Title:
View From Clocktower Looking West, Weston, W. Va.

34. People Waiting to Board Cable Car Traveling Line of Weston to Clarksburg, W. Va.

IDNO:
045359
Title:
People Waiting to Board Cable Car Traveling Line of Weston to Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1947

35. Man and Boy Operating Machinery, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045358
Title:
Man and Boy Operating Machinery, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1911

36. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Passenger Depot, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045357
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Passenger Depot, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909

37. Center Street Under Water During Flood, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
045356
Title:
Center Street Under Water During Flood, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

38. Overhead View of Weston State Hospital, W. Va.

IDNO:
045009
Title:
Overhead View of Weston State Hospital, W. Va.
Description:
Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Published by J. W. Ferry. (From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)

39. Bird's Eye View of Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
044401
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Weston, W. Va.
Description:
Published by J. W. Ferry. (From postcard collection legacy system--oversize.)
See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

40. Hotel Aracoma; Logan, W. Va.

IDNO:
042890
Title:
Hotel Aracoma; Logan, W. Va.
Description:
See original for correspondence. Published by I. Robbins and Son. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

41. A View of Logan, W. Va.

IDNO:
042889
Title:
A View of Logan, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

42. View of Homes and Railroad; Holden, W. Va.

IDNO:
042887
Title:
View of Homes and Railroad; Holden, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1909
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Hospital first opened in 1864 and was in operation until 1994. See original for correspondence. Published by Art Manufacturing Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

43. W. Va. Hospital for Insane, Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042883
Title:
W. Va. Hospital for Insane, Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907
Description:
Hospital first opened in 1864 and was in operation until 1994. See original for correspondence. Published by Art Manufacturing Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Hospital was opened in 1864 and was in operation until 1994. See original for correspondence. Published by the Gissy Studio. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

44. Bird's Eye View of Hospital for the Insane; Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042882
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Hospital for the Insane; Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
Hospital was opened in 1864 and was in operation until 1994. See original for correspondence. Published by the Gissy Studio. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

45. W. Va. State Hospital For Insane; Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042881
Title:
W. Va. State Hospital For Insane; Weston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1912
Description:
See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by M.L. Hunt and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

46. Hospital for Insane; Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042880
Title:
Hospital for Insane; Weston, W. Va.
Description:
Published by M.L. Hunt and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Published by M.L. Hunt and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

47. Hospital for Insane; Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042879
Title:
Hospital for Insane; Weston, W. Va.
Description:
Published by M.L. Hunt and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
(From postcard collection legacy system.)

48. Entrance to W. Va. Hospital For The Insane; Weston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042878
Title:
Entrance to W. Va. Hospital For The Insane; Weston, W. Va.
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system.)