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Marlinton Opera House with Pocahontas County News printing office in front
The Marlinton Opera House on Second Avenue. View of front entrance which was location of The Pocahontas County News, previously The Marlinton Messenger, run by Opera House owner J. G. Tilton. Standing at door are 2 young ladies who worked in the…
The Marlinton Messenger Newspaper Office on Ninth Street in Marlinton, W.Va.
Office of The Marlinton Messenger Newspaper Office which stood on Ninth Street where the high school later stood. Standing at left in plaid dress is Zoe Knop-Snyder. At right is Lena Briggs who worked for Bob Cramer, owner of the paper. The Marlinton…
Wedding of Pearl Arbogast and Lillian Nicholas
Wedding party of (Mr) Pearl Arbogast and Lillian Nicholas near Arbovale, W.Va. Shows bride and groom seated with 3 couples on lawn in front of house with musical instruments and hats displayed on the grass.
Lee Ervin Family Portrait
Portrait of Lee Ervin, his wife and 3 children.
Double Wedding near Arbovale, W.Va. Clyde Gillispie and Laura Ervine; Don Ervine and Vesta Calhoun
Double wedding on New Years Day 1913 near Arbovale, W.Va. Back row: Rev. and Mrs. Henderson. Front row left to right: Charles Gum, Flora Gillispie, Clyde Gillispie-groom, Laura Ervine-bride, Don Ervine-groom, Vesta Calhoun-bride,Don Vandevander, Ruth…
Two Couples Playing Croquet near Arbovale, W.Va.
Two couples posing with a croquet set on a homeplace near Arbovale. Left to right: Walter Arbogast,Maxine Ervin, Ernest Hannah, Anna Lee Ervin. A split rail fence and barn are seen in the background.
Family Farm in Northern Pocahontas County
Unknown family farm located in northern Pocahontas County.
Sam Sutton Home on North Fork
Aerial view of the Sam Sutton Home on North Fork near Arbovale in northern Pocahontas County. Other houses visible in photo.
Log Drive near Huntersville, W.Va.
Large log drive on flooded creek, possibly Knapps Creek, near Huntersville. Shows large number of logs, men riding the logs on the water and teams of horses moving logs in the water. Covered bridge in the distance.
Durbin Post Office
Durbin Post Office with 4 men standing outside. Shows dirt street and wooden sidewalk.
Wedding of Ed Baker and Bessie Brown
Ed Baker and Bessie Brown wedding party and guests. Group is standing in front of house which appears to be new construction.
Group of Arbogast and Hudson Family in Arbovale
Group portrait in Arbovale, W.Va. Back row, left to right: Frount Arbogast, - Hudson,-?-,Cleffie Fitzgerald,Charles Elliott,Laural Hudson,Walter Arbogast,- Hudson,Jess McLaughlin,Doshie Hudson. Front row unidentified.
Shay No. 1 at Cass Depot after Dark
Night photo of Cass Shay No. 1 parked in front of the Cass Deport at the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Crew member is standing on tracks next to engine.
Shay No. 4 at Cass Scenic Railroad with Passengers at Cass Depot
Cass Scenic Railroad Shay No. 4 with passengers parked in front of the Cass Depot
Shay No. 4 at Cass with Load of Lumber
Cass Scenic Railroad Shay No. 4 with flatcar of lumber. Stacks and water tower visible in background.
Shay No. 1 and No. 4 at Cass Scenic Railroad Pulling Cars of Passengers
Cass Scenic Railroad Shays No. 1 and 4 pulling cars of passengers. Photo taken in 1963, year that the State Park opened. On this day, Sept 1, the trains had 1,455 paid riders.
Mower Lumber Co. Shay No. 4 on Cheat Mountain
Mower Lumber Company train being powered up Cheat Mountain by Shay Engine No. 4. This Shay is now hauling tourists at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Walter Good, Engineer, on Shay No. 1 at Cass
Walter Good, Engineer, at the controls of Shay No. 1 at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Shay No. 1 at Cass Depot after Dark
Front of Shay Engine No. 1 with 2 crew members on top. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Campbell Lumber Company Train and Log Loader
Campbell Lumber Company log loader 8 miles east of Days Run on the Williams River. Loading peeled hemlock logs onto flat cars. Howard Hakins is standing on the log in black. John Campbell the top loader is in white shirt with pipe in hand. Not…