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Two unidentified men stand on the steps of the building.

1. United States Custom House and Post Office Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005538
Title:
United States Custom House and Post Office Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Two unidentified men stand on the steps of the building.
"Photograph property of Curt Teich [and] Co. Inc., Chicago."

2. Libby Owens Glass Factory, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005501
Title:
Libby Owens Glass Factory, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
"Photograph property of Curt Teich [and] Co. Inc., Chicago."
Anderson and his two associates pose with their rifles, showing off the dozens of rabbits brought back from a hunt.

3. W. E. Anderson and Associates after Hunting Excursion, near Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052373
Title:
W. E. Anderson and Associates after Hunting Excursion, near Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Anderson and his two associates pose with their rifles, showing off the dozens of rabbits brought back from a hunt.
Four women pose outside of a house. Two of the are in bathing suits. Subjects unidentified.

4. Four Women, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052377
Title:
Four Women, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Four women pose outside of a house. Two of the are in bathing suits. Subjects unidentified.
Man identified as C. E. Wiseman poses with one pant leg pulled up, exposing his prosthetic leg.

5. Man with Prosthetic Leg, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052378
Title:
Man with Prosthetic Leg, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Man identified as C. E. Wiseman poses with one pant leg pulled up, exposing his prosthetic leg.
An unidentified man leans against the vehicle with his arm rested in the open window. The name on the envelope that this photograph's negative is contained in is labeled "Muriel Lanham."

6. Man with Ambulance, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052379
Title:
Man with Ambulance, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
An unidentified man leans against the vehicle with his arm rested in the open window. The name on the envelope that this photograph's negative is contained in is labeled "Muriel Lanham."
Duesenberry speaks to the horse as she walks it along a trail.

7. Mrs. Duesenberry and Horse, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052380
Title:
Mrs. Duesenberry and Horse, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Duesenberry speaks to the horse as she walks it along a trail.
The Knights Building hosts a variety of businesses, including Carson's Millinery, Household Finance Loans, Richman Bros. Clothes, The Baby Shop, The Loop Restaurant, and Capital Plan Loans.

8. Knights Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052384
Title:
Knights Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Knights Building hosts a variety of businesses, including Carson's Millinery, Household Finance Loans, Richman Bros. Clothes, The Baby Shop, The Loop Restaurant, and Capital Plan Loans.
View of the building from the runway.

9. Kanawha Airport Administration Building and Control Tower, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052388
Title:
Kanawha Airport Administration Building and Control Tower, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the building from the runway.
A large crowd is gathered outside of the state building, likely for an inauguration of some sort.

10. Crowd Gathered Outside Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052400
Title:
Crowd Gathered Outside Capitol Building, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A large crowd is gathered outside of the state building, likely for an inauguration of some sort.
Conlon Bakery, home of Butter-Krust Bread, is an example of Art Deco design and was, at one point, the "world's most modern bakery."

11. Conlon Bakery, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052399
Title:
Conlon Bakery, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Conlon Bakery, home of Butter-Krust Bread, is an example of Art Deco design and was, at one point, the "world's most modern bakery."
Employees of the Kroger stand behind a stand of fruits and vegetables.

12. Produce in Window of Kroger, likely Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052403
Title:
Produce in Window of Kroger, likely Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Employees of the Kroger stand behind a stand of fruits and vegetables.
A variety of women's shoes are displayed in the windows by the entrance to the shop.

13. Lincoln Boot Shop, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052402
Title:
Lincoln Boot Shop, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A variety of women's shoes are displayed in the windows by the entrance to the shop.
Dresses and winter coats, among other clothing articles, are displayed in the window by the entrance.

14. Diamond Brothers Clothing Store, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052404
Title:
Diamond Brothers Clothing Store, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Dresses and winter coats, among other clothing articles, are displayed in the window by the entrance.
A man operates a Michigan loading shovel behind a building reading, "... Caterpillar Service."

15. West Virginia Tractor and Equipment Company Michigan Shovel, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052407
Title:
West Virginia Tractor and Equipment Company Michigan Shovel, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A man operates a Michigan loading shovel behind a building reading, "... Caterpillar Service."
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.

16. Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
050553
Title:
Jerry West at Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, a Sponsor of His Summer Basketball Team, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956-1960
Description:
West spent one summer living with the Gattlieb family, who owned Blossom Dairy and Restaurant, during his time playing for the Charleston Summer League. Blossom Dairy and the Gattlieb family sponsored West's summer team.
Parking attendent stands with a foot resting on a chair in the parking lot.

17. All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005512
Title:
All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Parking attendent stands with a foot resting on a chair in the parking lot.
Two men stand in Cavenders Lot 601 All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.

18. All Day Parking on Capitol Street, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005510
Title:
All Day Parking on Capitol Street, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
Two men stand in Cavenders Lot 601 All Day Parking in Charleston, W. Va.
'Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va., Elevation 985 feet, Class 4; Northeast-Southwest Runway 5200 feet. Northwest-Southeast Runway 4750 feet; More than 9,100,000 cubic yards rock and earth moved in its construction. Four and one half miles highway distance from downtown Charleston.'

19. Aerial View of Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013276
Title:
Aerial View of Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1952
Description:
'Kanawha Airport, Charleston, W. Va., Elevation 985 feet, Class 4; Northeast-Southwest Runway 5200 feet. Northwest-Southeast Runway 4750 feet; More than 9,100,000 cubic yards rock and earth moved in its construction. Four and one half miles highway distance from downtown Charleston.'

20. Traffic on McCorkle Avenue, U.S. 119, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013278
Title:
Traffic on McCorkle Avenue, U.S. 119, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950

21. Traffic on Kanawha Boulevard, Alternate Route U.S. 21-60, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
013279
Title:
Traffic on Kanawha Boulevard, Alternate Route U.S. 21-60, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1950
Walter Reuther to speak at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. Prizes, including this Frazier Sedan are to be given away. Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Industrial Union Council, C. I. O.

22. Advertising a C.I.O. P.A.C. Day Event on Feb 21st, Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
017179
Title:
Advertising a C.I.O. P.A.C. Day Event on Feb 21st, Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1947
Description:
Walter Reuther to speak at the Municipal Auditorium in Charleston. Prizes, including this Frazier Sedan are to be given away. Sponsored by the Kanawha Valley Industrial Union Council, C. I. O.
'Charleston, W. Va-Capitol in distance-at junction of Elk River with Kanawha. Boulevard occupies in great part originial section of James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Here old stage coaches ferried across the river.'

23. Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005437
Title:
Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
'Charleston, W. Va-Capitol in distance-at junction of Elk River with Kanawha. Boulevard occupies in great part originial section of James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Here old stage coaches ferried across the river.'
View of Charleston, W. Va. and the Kanawha River.

24. Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
005508
Title:
Aerial View of Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
View of Charleston, W. Va. and the Kanawha River.