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1. Portrait of Two Young Women, Marion County, W. Va.

2. View of East Rivesville, Flood of 1888, Marion County, W. Va.

'This Memories of Yesteryear photo of the Grist Mill at Boothsville in Marion County, West Virginia was taken in 1901. The mill was powered by a water wheel and was located at the intersection of Horner Run Road and Route 73. The photo was submitted by Mrs. J.E. Core of Route 2, Shinnston. Memories of Yeateryear is a feature of the Fairmont Times.'

3. Boothsville Grist Mill, Marion County, W. Va.

View of the school grounds from across the lawn.

4. School Grounds Improvement at the Metz School House in Marion County, W. Va.

5. House, Fairmont, W. Va.

6. Bird's Eye View of Mannington, W. Va.

7. Mannington, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1833 and the original log building was erected in the same year.  The church building pictured was built in the Spring of 1869.

8. Hebron Baptist Church, Marion County, W. Va.

Oil Rigs in the foreground.

9. Hill Top View of Mannington, W. Va.

10. School Building, Mannington, W. Va.

11. Worthington, W. Va.

The Monongah Mine disaster occurred on December 6, 1907 and has been described as the worst mining disaster in American history. An explosion thought to have been caused by the ignition of methane ignited the coal dust in mines number 6 and 8, killing hundreds of workers.

12. Monongah Mine After Explosion, Monongah, W. Va.

A view of Marion County fair, showing a horse race.

13. Harness Race at Marion County Fair, Fairmont, W. Va.

14. People Stand Outside of Trolley Car Going to Farmington, W. Va.

15. Market Street From Railroad, Mannington, W. Va.

16. Main Street, Boothsville, W. Va.

17. String Team, Snake Hollow, W. Va.

18. Rymer Near Mannington, W. Va.

'Weapons found on the Black Handers when raided , March 27, 1909, Fairmont, W. Va.'

19. Weapons found on the Black Handers When Raided, Fairmont, W. Va.

20. View of Mill across the River, Worthington, W. Va.

21. Coal Plant, Grant Town, W. Va.

22. Fairmont Coal Company New England Mine, Fairmont, W. Va.

23. Hotel D'Bolt, Boothsville, W. Va.

A street car fell down on railroads track, onlookers gather around.

24. Street Car Wreck, Fairmont, W. Va.

25. Barbers in their Barbershop at Fairmont, W. Va.

26. Bird's Eye View of Haywood, W. Va.

27. 110 Foot Head Frame and Brick Houses, Annadelle, Marion County, W. Va.

28. J. E. Watson Residence, Fairmont, W. Va.

29. 4-H Club Delegates From Marion, Wood, and Preston Counties, W. Va.

Group of girls watch the teacher demonstrating the process.

30. Interior of Canning School, Barracksville, Marion Co., W. Va.

Group watches girl on other side of table practicing.

31. Children at Canning School, Barracksville, Marion Co., W. Va.

A view of the Upper Connoquenessing Sandstone in Tygart Valley Falls in Marion County, West Virginia. Taken by the Geological Survey.

32. Upper Connoquenessing Sandstone, Tygart Valley Falls, Marion County, W. Va.

33. Railroad Tracks at Barrackville, Marion County, W. Va.

West Virginia University Mountaineers face the Washington and Jefferson football team as spectators watch from the sidelines. West Virginia University won the game, 7-0, which took place in Fairmont, W. Va.

34. Washington and Jefferson College vs. West Virginia University, Fairmont, W. Va.

35. Aftermath of Cyclone in Snake Hollow, Mannington, W. Va.

Also pictured are teachers Mrs. Jeaness Hallem and Miss Inez Criss.

36. Third Grade Class, Farmington, W. Va.

37. Buildings Damaged in Trolley Accident, Fairmont, W. Va.

'Dedication and Unveiling of Monument at Pricketts Cemetery in Marion County, in memory of Colonel Zackquill Morgan and wife Drusilla. Boy standing with hand on monument and other hand to his nose is George M. Barrick, Jr., a direct descendant of Colonel Morgan, also took part in the unveiling. Date, Sunday, September 11, 1927. In the foreground pack of children on the right: Mr M. W. Harris, chairman of Monument Committee, Mrs. E. A Grose (Morgan), Max Mathers, Chairman of Program Committee. Roy Jake, speaker for the occasion of Dedication, Mr. Kerr. On the left, Dr. M. C. Kelley, representing Monongalia Historical Society. Back of Dr. Kelley, Earl Morgan (dedicatory address). Above in the names of the children who participated in unveiling of monument this data written by: Max Mathers, February 26, 1957.'

38. Dedication of Colonel Zackquill Morgan Monument, Pricketts Cemetery, Marion County, W. Va.

39. Dedication of Nathaniel Cochran Monument, Marion County, W. Va.

The church was organized in 1841.  The current church was built in 1921.

40. Bethesda Baptist Church, Barrackville, Marion County, W. Va.

41. Interstate 79 Construction, Marion County, W. Va.

The church in McClelland on Plum Run was organized in 1840. The church re-building program began in 1959.

42. Monongalia Baptist Church, Marion County, W. Va.

43. Mannington High School Band, Marion County, W. Va.

People standing around cars at Hammond, W. Va.

44. Unidentified Group of People Inspect an Old Building at Hammond, Marion County, W. Va.

45. Unidentified Group of People Inspect an Old Building at Hammond, Marion County, W. Va.

46. Unidentified Group of People Inspect an Old Building at Hammond, Marion County, W. Va.

People visible inside the ruins of a brick building at Hammond, W. Va.

47. Unidentified Group of People Inspect an Old Building at Hammond, Marion County, W. Va.

Print number 561a.

48. Four States Supply Company No. Five, Mine Company Store, Four States, W. Va.

49. Fairmont State Teachers College, Fairmont, W. Va.

50. Interior of Fairmont State Teachers College Library, Fairmont, W. Va.

51. Fairmont State Teachers College, Fairmont, W. Va.

Townspeople are gathered in front of a train at the Burt Tannery in Mannington, in Marion County, West Virginia.

52. Burt Tannery, Mannington, Marion County, W. Va.

'Birthplace of Maude E. Thorne; Built in 1835 and is still standing; Handmade shingles and hewn logs.'

53. Old Thorne Home near Rivesville, Marion County, W. Va.

Hotel Frank burned down in 1908.

54. Hotel 'Frank' in Mannington, W. Va.

55. Winter Hikers Pose in the Snow and Icicles, Mannington, W. Va.

A view of the Low family residence, the home of Philip Watson Low. The home is located near Lowesville, West Virginia.

56. Low Residence, Marion County, W. Va.

Far left is Maggie Musgrave and far right her husband, Eli Musgrave. The other two people are unidentified.

57. Musgrave Family, Fairmont, Marion County, W. Va.

Wife of Eli Musgrave and mother of Clarence Musgrave.

58. Maggie Musgrave of Fairmont, Marion County, W. Va.

View of the building's interior, where men and women shop workers pose behind the store counters. The building, believed to be built in 1884, was still standing at the time the caption was written.

59. Monongah Store, Marion County, W. Va.

The store was built prior to 1890 and was used until 1951.

60. Store Interior, Watson, W. Va.

Published by I. Robbins and Son. See original for correspondence. (From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

61. Monongah Mine No. 6 and Coal Tipple, Near Fairmont, W. Va.

Emory Tetrick, the store owner is in photo.

62. Interior of Tetrick General Store, Fairmont, W. Va.

63. Bower's Pottery, Largest Sanitary Pottery in the World, Mannington, W. Va.

The Homewood Pottery Company changed its name to Bowers Pottery.

64. Homewood Pottery Company, Mannington, W. Va.

Pottery workers of Bowers Pottery at their work stations.  The Bowers Pottery is formerly Homewood Pottery Company.

65. Interior of Bowers Pottery, Mannington, W. Va.

Pottery workers at their work station along with products on drying rack.  The Bowers Pottery is formerly Homewood Pottery Company.

66. Interior of Bowers Pottery, Mannington, W. Va.

The Bowers Pottery is formerly Homewood Pottery Company.

67. Interior of Bowers Pottery, Mannington, W. Va.

The Bowers Pottery is formerly Homewood Pottery Company.

68. Interior of Bowers Pottery, Mannington, W. Va.

Group portrait of workers at the Bowers Pottery.  (The Bowers Pottery is formerly Homewood Pottery Company.)

69. Workers of Bowers Pottery, Mannington, W. Va.

Three men stand in front of Tetrick General Store of Emory Tetrick, the store owner, Emory is the center figure.

70. Tetrick General Store, Fairmont, W. Va.

Portrait of Weaden Cline Koon, Sr. He was born in Marion County, W. Va. in 1869 to Jacob Cline Koon and Charlotte Titus Snider Koon.

71. Weaden Cline Koon, Sr.

Published by A.C. Kinkead. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

72. Fairmont Sky Line; Fairmont, W. Va.

A picture postcard of Worthington Ranch in Marion County, West Virginia.  The ranch was the home of blue ribbon Jersy Herd owned by J. I. Michaels of Fairmont.  The photo includes the golden fern of rockland.

73. Worthington Ranch, Marion County, W. Va.

The C.H. Cozart horse team. A lady and two small children are sitting in the wagon.

74. Cozart Horse Team, Marion County, W. Va.

75. Bridge and Homes in Mannington, Marion County, W. Va.

Five unidentified men on East Side looking to Fairmont West Virginia.

76. Group of Men by the River in Fairmont, W. Va.

'Sadie & Belinda on the bridge five O'Clock Monday evening.'

77. Sadie and Belinda on the Bridge, Fairmont, W. Va.

Sadie on left, Belinda on right, a note on the back reads: Ted, I have to laugh at this picture--looks as if Sadie was cross at me - the way I'm looking at her as if I can't understand why she won't look at me or else why "she don't open our auto door for me, Ha."

78. Sadie and Belinda, Fairmont, W. Va.

J. E. Watson Residence under construction.

79. J. E. Watson Residence, Fairmont, W. Va.

80. Pilgrim Commandery in Parade, Fairmont, W. Va.

81. J. E. Watson Residence, Fairmont, W. Va.

82. Woman's Hospital, Fairmont, W. Va.

83. Monongah Glass Plant, Fairmont, W. Va.

A view of the B. & O. Depot and a bridge over the Monongahela river.

84. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Fairmont, W. Va.

85. Jamerson Mine No. 7, Barrackville, W. Va.

86. Window Glass Factory, Fairmont, W. Va.

A view on Main Street Fairview, Marion County, W. Va..

87. Main Street, Fairview, W. Va.

'Mt. View Camp midway between Grafton & Fairmont, U.S. 250, elevation 1555; Cabins, Rooms and Meals, W. L. Currey, prop.'

88. Mountain View Camp Ground between Grafton and Fairmont, W. Va.

89. Baseball Team, Mannington, W. Va.

90. Oil Crew with Explosives, Mannington. W. Va.

91. Parade, Mannington, W. Va.

92. School Building, Mannington, W. Va.

93. Group Portrait Outside a Store, Marion County, W. Va.

Published by Chilson's News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

94. Residential Fairmont, Gaston Ave. and 1st St.; Fairmont, W. Va.

A mutual institution, with doors open to any reputable Physician or Surgeon. Published by A.C. Kinkead. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

95. City Hospital and Training School for Nurses; Fairmont, W. Va.

Published by Chilson's News Agency. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

96. Main Street; Fairmont, W. Va.