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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.

1. C.C.C. Workers on Ferry to Cross Bluestone Reservoir, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
The unidentified men of the Civilians Conservation Corps pose by the swimming hole off the banks of New River.

2. C.C.C. Workers Sit by a Swimming Hole, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
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.

3. Group on Steamboat Cecilia, Green Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

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.
View of the water before becoming Bluestone Lake.

4. Indian Creek near Mouth of New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
Automobiles line along the New River's shore line so their passengers may observe the view.

5. Shore Drive-In, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
Automobiles line along the west side of the river so that their passengers can look out from the shore.

6. Shore Drive-In by New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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

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

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.
The home is pictured next to the river which flows toward the mouth of Indian Creek.

8. Dixon Manor House On the Banks of New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
The river is pictured in the distance across the valley.

9. Mouth of Indian Creek at New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
The river cuts through the valley as it heads toward the creek.

10. Overlooking New River Near the Mouth of Indian Creek, Summers County, W. Va.

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

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

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.
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".

12. View of New River Bridge and Brooklyn Hotel from C. & O. Station, Hinton, W. Va.

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

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

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

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

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.
A long canoe-shaped boat is filled with supplies as it floats on the water.

15. Transporting What is Probably Tanbark Across New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
Luther and Audie Meador's home on Bluestone River naer the swimming pool. Fay Meador also lived near here in his home.

16. Meador Home on New River, near True, W. Va.

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.
Pictured, from left to right, is Mary Bradberry, Mrs. Houchins and daughter, John Bradberry, Pearl Bradberry, Kenney Houchins, unkownn, and Fannie Bradberry.

17. Group Portrait of New River & Bluestone River Community Members, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
View of the city across the river.

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

IDNO:
048695
Title:
City of Hinton on New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Description:
View of the city across the river.
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.

19. Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048697
Title:
Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
View overlooking New River and the bridge that leads into the old city.
An aerial view of the town located next to the river.

20. Town of Meadow Creek on New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
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.

21. Bull Falls Ferry near Falls Gristmill on New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
On the back of the photo, the couple is identified as "Young and Lula". The town of Bellepoint is pictured in the background.

22. Couple Pictured by New River, Bellepoint, W. Va.

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.
The home, located on Summers Street, looks over the river as well as the C. & O. Hinton West Yard.

23. Young Pat Smith at Alley Home Overlooking New River, Summers County, W. Va.

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.
Smith rows the canoe across the water.

24. Johnny Smith Rowing Across New River, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:
049652
Title:
Johnny Smith Rowing Across New River, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
Smith rows the canoe across the water.
View of the farm ground located on the banks of New River.

25. Harvey's Farm of Harvey's Falls, Summers County, 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.
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.

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

IDNO:
049921
Title:
Aerial View Looking Southwest over Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking New River and the city of Hinton.
View overlooking the winding New River and the city of Hinton.

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

IDNO:
049922
Title:
Aerial View Looking North over Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
View overlooking the winding New River and the city of Hinton.