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'149.W.(63); August 5, 1884, Tuesday 11:20 am'

1. Iron Furnace on Road from Harpers Ferry to Sharpsburg

IDNO:: 028082
Title:: Iron Furnace on Road from Harpers Ferry to Sharpsburg
Date:: 1884/08/05
Description:: '149.W.(63); August 5, 1884, Tuesday 11:20 am'

A C. & O. train passes on the right as trucks make travel up the dirt path to aid construction. Workers are pictured in the distance at the top of the dirt ramp. Site located near Sandstone, W. Va.

2. Quarry for Route 20 Construction, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 049406
Title:: Quarry for Route 20 Construction, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1940
Description:: A C. & O. train passes on the right as trucks make travel up the dirt path to aid construction. Workers are pictured in the distance at the top of the dirt ramp. Site located near Sandstone, W. Va.

A mound of material and rock gathered beside the dirt path.

3. Route 20 Construction Site Quarry, Summers County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 049407
Title:: Route 20 Construction Site Quarry, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1940
Description:: A mound of material and rock gathered beside the dirt path.