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IDNO:
047479
Title:
C.C.C. Workers on Ferry to Cross Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of unidentified workers from the Civilian Conservation Corps pose on the ferry which was built to cross New River to save workers the hassle of having to drive to Hinton and cross the river at the old toll bridge. The ferry then took the men up the Bluestone River where "the clearing of right of way was started", according tot he photo caption.
IDNO:
047480
Title:
C.C.C. Workers at a Swimming Hole, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A group of unidentified men spend time by the swimming hole located on the banks of New River. Here, life saving techniques were taught to the members of the Civilians Conservation Corps (CCC).
IDNO:
047481
Title:
C.C.C. Workers Sit by a Swimming Hole, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The unidentified men of the Civilians Conservation Corps pose by the swimming hole off the banks of New River.
IDNO:
047519
Title:
Group on Steamboat Cecilia, Green Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
Date:
1906/10
Description:
The boat traveled on New River from Hinton to Bull Falls.Pictured from left to right, an unidentified boy, , Ernest Bond, Harriett Campbell Hall, Mrs. W. H. Gwinn, W. H. Gwinn, Mrs. S. W. Poore, S. W. Poore, Oliver Graham, Mattie Graham Humphrey, Charlie Poore, Jim Gwinn, and F. H. Jennings.
IDNO:
047828
Title:
Indian Creek near Mouth of New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View of the water before becoming Bluestone Lake.
IDNO:
047912
Title:
Shore Drive-In, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Automobiles line along the New River's shore line so their passengers may observe the view.
IDNO:
047913
Title:
Shore Drive-In by New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Automobiles line along the west side of the river so that their passengers can look out from the shore.
IDNO:
048078
Title:
View Looking Down New River, Sandstone, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
The town can be seen on the right of the picture alongside the hill. The river bends dramatically to change direction.
IDNO:
048172
Title:
Dixon Manor House On the Banks of New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The home is pictured next to the river which flows toward the mouth of Indian Creek.
IDNO:
048173
Title:
Mouth of Indian Creek at New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The river is pictured in the distance across the valley.
IDNO:
048174
Title:
Overlooking New River Near the Mouth of Indian Creek, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The river cuts through the valley as it heads toward the creek.
IDNO:
048180
Title:
View of Indian Creek near Boy Scout Camp, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
New River pictured winding through the valley. Two homes pictured by a dirt road.
IDNO:
048338
Title:
View of New River Bridge and Brooklyn Hotel from C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1908
Description:
The hotel, pictured on the right, was built in 1907 and burned shortly after on November 8, 1908 at approximately 1:45 a.m. The loss was estimated at $7,000 at the time. The fire was so intense that it "lit up the streets like day".
IDNO:
048509
Title:
Bull Falls, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
View from the banks of New River overlooking the body of water.
IDNO:
048511
Title:
Swimmers near Bull Falls at New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
Individuals in swim suits wade through the water and walk along the rocks on the bank. Behind the photographer is Bull Falls.
IDNO:
048512
Title:
Transporting What is Probably Tanbark Across New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A long canoe-shaped boat is filled with supplies as it floats on the water.
IDNO:
048517
Title:
Meador Home on New River, near True, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Luther and Audie Meador's home on Bluestone River naer the swimming pool. Fay Meador also lived near here in his home.
IDNO:
048524
Title:
Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.
IDNO:
048695
Title:
City of Hinton on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the city across the river.
IDNO:
048697
Title:
Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.
IDNO:
048698
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1933/01/22
Description:
Drawn, colored depiction of the city set beside New River.Postcard postmarked January 22, 1933 was published by Dolin Bros. of Hinton, W. Va. See original for correspondence.
IDNO:
048725
Title:
Emily Cook Goff at New River, W. Va.
Date:
1900
Description:
Goff, daughter of Mandeville and Marry Cook, married George Goff.
IDNO:
048944
Title:
Town of Meadow Creek on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
2002
Description:
An aerial view of the town located next to the river.
IDNO:
049056
Title:
Steam Engine on Double Track Along C. & O. Railroad, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A train winds along the track placed next to New River.
IDNO:
049061
Title:
Sandstone Falls near New River Gorge, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1990
Description:
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.
IDNO:
049062
Title:
Sandstone Falls by New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
View of the largest cataract on New River.
IDNO:
049065
Title:
Sandstone Falls in Low Tide, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
View of the waterfalls along New River.
IDNO:
049066
Title:
Sandstone Falls in Background, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
The waterfalls along New River pictured in the distance.
IDNO:
049109
Title:
A View of Hinton from Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Colored depiction of the scenic view.Published by I. & M. Ottenheimer of Baltimore, Md.
IDNO:
049232
Title:
Bull Falls on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
View of the falls from across the river.
IDNO:
049268
Title:
Toddler Beside New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940
Description:
A young girl stands on the river bank. New River Bridge pictured in the background.
IDNO:
049270
Title:
Rowing a Boat on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
An unidentified man pulls the paddles of his canoe across the river.
IDNO:
049272
Title:
View Below City Looking Across New River, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Two men in the background walk along the river bank.
IDNO:
049273
Title:
Boating near Bull Falls on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
Older woman with glasses on far left is Emma Meador. The others are unidentified.
IDNO:
049274
Title:
Meador Boys and Ferryman by Bull Falls on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Foy and Fred Meador stand on the dock beside a ferry.
IDNO:
049275
Title:
Boating on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Three unidentified men pictured in a canoe.
IDNO:
049277
Title:
Two Men on Ice-Packed New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Jim Harvey, right, and man labeled as "Dad", left, are pictured on top of the ice between Crump's Bottom and Forest Hill District. The ice, sawed and removed, was stored in a sawdust shed and would last into the summer.
IDNO:
049304
Title:
Rowing a Boat Across New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1925
Description:
An unidentified man pulls the boat's oars across the water.
IDNO:
049311
Title:
Aerial View of New River below Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1957
Description:
View from an airplane of the river as it is situation below the city.
IDNO:
049312
Title:
View from Above Hinton, W. Va. Looking Up New River
Date:
ca. 1957
Description:
Photo taken on an airplane above the city.
IDNO:
049338
Title:
New River Drainage System, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Three cows graze over the rock and litter by the river.
IDNO:
049546
Title:
Bull Falls Ferry near Falls Gristmill on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
1932
Description:
The ferry, built by Walter Farley, had a floor made of cucumber tree. Doug Cox was the last ferryman to work at the Warford Ferry.
IDNO:
049613
Title:
Couple Pictured by New River, Bellepoint, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
On the back of the photo, the couple is identified as "Young and Lula". The town of Bellepoint is pictured in the background.
IDNO:
049651
Title:
Young Pat Smith at Alley Home Overlooking New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
The home, located on Summers Street, looks over the river as well as the C. & O. Hinton West Yard.
IDNO:
049652
Title:
Johnny Smith Rowing Across New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Smith rows the canoe across the water.
IDNO:
049653
Title:
Pat Smith and Sarah Pauline Alley Outside of Alley Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1948
Description:
Smith and Alley pose outside of the home which overlooks New River and the C. & O. Railroad Yard on the West End of Hinton, W. Va.
IDNO:
049674
Title:
Harvey's Farm of Harvey's Falls, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the farm ground located on the banks of New River.
IDNO:
049921
Title:
Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.
