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Located in Kanawha County, W. va.

1. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, Cabin Creek Junction, W. Va.

IDNO:
025892
Title:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Depot, Cabin Creek Junction, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Located in Kanawha County, W. va.
Published by The S. Spencer Moore Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)

2. Aerial View of Kanawha River and City, Showing Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
042741
Title:
Aerial View of Kanawha River and City, Showing Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Published by The S. Spencer Moore Company. (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Photo description reads, "2-8-8-2 H-7 Mallet used on coal train between Hinton (Summers County, W. Va.) and Handley (Kanawha County, W. Va.), and between Hinton and Clifton Forge (Alleghany County, Va.) from 1924 until replace by the 2-66-6 H 8's during 1940."

3. Mallet Locomotive Pulling Coal Train through Southeastern West Virginia to Western Virginia

IDNO:
048690
Title:
Mallet Locomotive Pulling Coal Train through Southeastern West Virginia to Western Virginia
Date:
undated
Description:
Photo description reads, "2-8-8-2 H-7 Mallet used on coal train between Hinton (Summers County, W. Va.) and Handley (Kanawha County, W. Va.), and between Hinton and Clifton Forge (Alleghany County, Va.) from 1924 until replace by the 2-66-6 H 8's during 1940."
The church was first organized in 1837. The present church was consecrated in 1901.

4. St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
050964
Title:
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was first organized in 1837. The present church was consecrated in 1901.
The church was organized in December of 1819. The caption on the back of the image reads: "1819 - During the early years the congregation met in a log cabin built by Henry Ruffner's father called 'Col. Ruffers' Meeting House.' Col. David Ruffner built this house of worship in 1840 and Mrs. John Q. Dickinson added the educational building on about 100 years later, during the 10 years that Rev. J.E. Wayland served, which was from 1930-1940."According to the church history, Booker T. Washington learned the Shorter Catechism from Rev. John C. Brown at this church and worshiped here before going to Hampton Institute in Virginia.

5. Kanawha-Salines Presbyterian Church, Malden, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050966
Title:
Kanawha-Salines Presbyterian Church, Malden, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in December of 1819. The caption on the back of the image reads: "1819 - During the early years the congregation met in a log cabin built by Henry Ruffner's father called 'Col. Ruffers' Meeting House.' Col. David Ruffner built this house of worship in 1840 and Mrs. John Q. Dickinson added the educational building on about 100 years later, during the 10 years that Rev. J.E. Wayland served, which was from 1930-1940."According to the church history, Booker T. Washington learned the Shorter Catechism from Rev. John C. Brown at this church and worshiped here before going to Hampton Institute in Virginia.
The church was first organized in 1862. The current church was built in 1897.

6. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050965
Title:
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Charleston, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was first organized in 1862. The current church was built in 1897.
The church was organized in 1863. According to the church's history, it was formed after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and Booker T. Washington was a member of this church. It supported many other Baptist churches in West Virginia.

7. African Zion Baptist Church, Malden, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050967
Title:
African Zion Baptist Church, Malden, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1863. According to the church's history, it was formed after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and Booker T. Washington was a member of this church. It supported many other Baptist churches in West Virginia.
The church was organized in 1847. According to the church history, during the civil war the building was used as a stable.

8. Snow and Ice Covered St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. Albans, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050969
Title:
Snow and Ice Covered St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. Albans, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1847. According to the church history, during the civil war the building was used as a stable.
The church was organized in 1847. According to the church history, during the civil war the building was used as a stable.

9. St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. Albans, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
050968
Title:
St. Mark's Episcopal Church, St. Albans, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was organized in 1847. According to the church history, during the civil war the building was used as a stable.
Photograph of the engine, built in January 1922, belonging to Campbell's Creek Railroad Co.

10. Campbell's Creek Railroad Company Locomotive Number 6

IDNO:
052101
Title:
Campbell's Creek Railroad Company Locomotive Number 6
Date:
undated
Description:
Photograph of the engine, built in January 1922, belonging to Campbell's Creek Railroad Co.
Anderson and his two associates pose with their rifles, showing off the dozens of rabbits brought back from a hunt.

11. 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.
A nurse holds a baby in each arm. On the right of the photograph, a child sleeps in a crib.

12. Salvation Army Nursery, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052375
Title:
Salvation Army Nursery, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A nurse holds a baby in each arm. On the right of the photograph, a child sleeps in a crib.
A nurse checks on a patient. The photograph shows two patients in bed.

13. Salvation Army Hospital, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052376
Title:
Salvation Army Hospital, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A nurse checks on a patient. The photograph shows two patients in bed.
Four women pose outside of a house. Two of the are in bathing suits. Subjects unidentified.

14. 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.

15. 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."

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.
The church was constructed in 1914 at the intersection of Birch Street and Bigley Avenue. The building was torn down from 2012-2013 and replaced by a Family Dollar store.

20. Central United Methodist Church, Charleston, W. Va.

IDNO:
052398
Title:
Central United Methodist Church, Charleston, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The church was constructed in 1914 at the intersection of Birch Street and Bigley Avenue. The building was torn down from 2012-2013 and replaced by a Family Dollar store.
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."

21. 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."
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

22. Flying Book Express, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044539
Title:
Flying Book Express, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1964
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)

23. West Virginia Centennial Steamboat, Rhododendron, Kanawha County, W. Va.

IDNO:
044506
Title:
West Virginia Centennial Steamboat, Rhododendron, Kanawha County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
(From postcard collection legacy system--subject.)
Portrait of the East Bank High School Senior Senate

24. Jerry West and Senior Senate at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.

IDNO:
050927
Title:
Jerry West and Senior Senate at East Bank High School, East Bank, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1956
Description:
Portrait of the East Bank High School Senior Senate