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Souvenir Of Parkersburg

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Souvenir Of Parkersburg
Parkersburg (WV), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906 Jul-05

Elks Club

Mon, 4 Feb 2008 06:58:26 +0100

Title:
Elks Club
Parkersburg (WV), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1907 Jan-18

United States Post Office

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:27:00 +0100

Title:
United States Post Office
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
New U. s. Post Office Cost approximately $325,000. Building opened (Friday) November 13, 1931. Houses the Treasury Dept. and Internal Revenue Dept, Located at 4th and Juliana Sts., facing Juliana.

The First Presbyterian Church

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:36:00 +0100

Title:
The First Presbyterian Church
Parkersburg (WV), Chrome unused

Description:
Harold E. Wagoner, Architect Construction started December 1959.

First Presbyterian Church

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:38:45 +0100

Title:
First Presbyterian Church
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
First Presbyterian Church organized Feb. 23, 1832. Building completed 1894. Parish 1928. Value $150,000. Membership 1,500.

First Methodist Church

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:38:43 +0100

Title:
First Methodist Church
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
The First Methodist Church was organized in 1790. Land purchased November 7, 1904. Building started October 29, 1909. Cornerstone laid November 28, 1909 and church dedicated January 27, 1911. Both exterior and interior architectural style follows closely the Gothic. The glory of the sanctuary is a massive dome in the center with art-glass windows and towers, seating 850.

First Lutheran Church

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:38:43 +0100

Title:
First Lutheran Church
Parkersburg (WV), Linen PM 1951

Description:
The First Lutheran congregation originated from the former St. John's Evangelical (present) Church. The original St. John's was organized June 6, 1893, dedicating this building October 9, 1927. Present First Lutheran Church reorganized Jan. 17, 1934. Member ship 400.

St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:38:43 +0100

Title:
St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
Land purchased April 26, 1847 for $306. Building when completed cost approximately $80,000. Cornerstone laid May 9, 1869. Contents several medals, silver coins, one of 1776, one greenback, one "grayback," a small silver crucifix and publications. Church older than State of West Virginia.

Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge

Thu, 6 Jul 2006 11:25:00 +0100

Title:
Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
"Crossing the Beautiful Ohio" The Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge on U. S. 50, and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is if suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft., 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 food width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17, 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000.

Green Acres Motel, U. S. 50

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 01:07:00 +0100

Title:
Green Acres Motel, U. S. 50
Parkersburg (WV), Chrome unused

Description:
Two miles east on U. S. 50 Parkersburg, W. Va. 41 Rooms on spacious lawn back form Highway Air Conditioned Restaurant Room Phones Steam Heat For reservation Phone GA 2-2848 Air-conditioned Chuck and Neva Harrison Owner, Manager.

Wood County Airport

Thu, 4 May 2006 00:25:00 +0100

Title:
Wood County Airport
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
Ohio and Mid-Ohio Valley Area

Parkersburg - Belpre Bridge

Wed, 3 May 2006 21:32:00 +0100

Title:
Parkersburg - Belpre Bridge
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
"Crossing the Beautiful Ohio" The Parkersburg - Belpre Bridge on U. s. 50, and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is of suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft.,, 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 foot width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17, 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000.

W. H. Bickel's Estate

Wed, 3 May 2006 21:31:00 +0100

Title:
W. H. Bickel's Estate
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
(Wig's) Dear and Elk. Fallow Deer, White-Buck, Doe, Fawn, Black Doe. American Elk in the background. Home made of native pine. Visitors Welcome.

Parkersburg High School Memorial Field House And Stadium

Wed, 3 May 2006 21:16:00 +0100

Title:
Parkersburg High School Memorial Field House And Stadium
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
Parkersburg, West Virginia, is justly proud of the recreation facilities available to the youth of this growing city. Pictured at top is one of West Virginia's most modern Field Houses. Bottom picture - football field and stadium, battleground of the Parkersburg "Big Reds".

Plant Of The American Viscose Corporation

Wed, 3 May 2006 21:15:00 +0100

Title:
Plant Of The American Viscose Corporation
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
Parkersburg's largest industries. Located in the south side of city on named rayon Drive and banks of the Little Kanawha River. Factory floor space 33 acres. Employees 3,000. Manufacturers of "Crown Brand" Rayon Yarns and Spun rayon Fibre.

Greetings From Parkersburg

Sun, 2 Apr 2006 19:52:00 +0100

Title:
Greetings From Parkersburg
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
Parkersburg, W. Va., the county seat, is a city of diversified industries and fine living conditions. Established in 1811, located on the beautiful Ohio River. South of the Mason Dixon Line, it is neither Northern or Southern in customs or climate. Blennerhassett Island, near Parkersburg, is well known because Aaron Burr visited here after his duel with Alexander Hamilton.

Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:37:00 +0100

Title:
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
"Anne Camden Memorial and Dr. Clark annex" acquired by donation of Senator Camden and heirs. Accepted by city October 19, 1918. 148 bed capacity furnished by private citizens, clubs, lodges, etc. approved by American College of Surgeons and American Hospital Association for training interns.

Parkersburg Belpre Bridge

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:02:00 +0100

Title:
Parkersburg Belpre Bridge
Parkersburg (WV), Linen PM 1942

Description:
"Crossing The Beautiful Ohio" The Parkersburg - Belpre Bridge on U. S. 50, and near Ohio 7 was built in 1915. Is of suspension type, four spans of 800 ft., 300 ft., 400 ft., and 200 ft., respectively. Roadway is 25 foot width, with a 5 foot sidewalk. Purchased by the State of W. Va. on June 17 1937 for the sum of $1,088,000.

United States Post Office

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:48:00 +0100

Title:
United States Post Office
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
New U. S. Post Office cost approximately $325,000. Building opened (Friday) November 13, 1931. Houses the Treasury Dept. and Internal Revenue Dept. Located at 4th and Juliana Sts., facing Juliana.

New Fifth Street Bridge And Little Kanawha River

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:35:00 +0100

Title:
New Fifth Street Bridge And Little Kanawha River
Parkersburg (WV), Linen unused

Description:
On State Route 2 and 14, U. S. 21. The Fifth Street Bridge cost approximately $515,000.00 and was opened to traffic on May 7, 1937. View from Parkersburg side to South Side of City.

Bridge Over Ohio River

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 06:44:00 +0100

Title:
Bridge Over Ohio River
Parkersburg (WV), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1906

Description:
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Dining Car Service

Upper Market Street

Sat, 23 Jul 2005 16:03:00 +0100

Title:
Upper Market Street
Parkersburg (WV), White Border unused

Description:
Residence Section

W. H. Bickel's Estate

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:35:00 +0100

Title:
W. H. Bickel's Estate
Parkersburg (WV), Linen PM 1951

Description:
Wig's Swan and Duck Pond 1 1/4 miles via Juliana St. Bridge. 3 miles via East St. Bridge. Visitors Welcome

St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:27:00 +0100

Wood County Bank, Fifth and Market

Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:09:00 +0100

Title:
Wood County Bank, Fifth and Market
Parkersburg (WV), Chrome

Description:
Telephone: 304-422-8401 Parkersburg's Bank of Texas 1. Wood County Bank 2. Drive-in Walk-up Windows 3. All-weather 24 hour Depository on Williams Court Alley. (Another Depository in Market Street Vestibule) Come-in, drive-in, walk-up to Parkersburg's Bank of Extras giving you the best in banking hours.

View Down Ohio River from Ft. Boreman

Sat, 7 Feb 2004 06:59:00 +0100

Title:
View Down Ohio River from Ft. Boreman
Parkersburg (WV) PM c1905