Title:
Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge
Martinsburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
On Route 11. Open Tuesday thru Sunday, featuring seafood and steaks in the Fireside Room, with banquet facilities available for up to 85 in the Gold Room. Family owned and operated. 1195 Winchester Avenue., Martinsburg
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Aerial View of West Liberty State College
West Liberty (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Taken in the fall of 1970; founded in 1837
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Title:
Deluxe Cabin
Cacapon State Park (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Completely furnished for housekeeping and available year round
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Title:
New Engineering Building, University of West Virginia
Morgantown (WV), Chrome PM Oct-4
Description:
C.M. Ruth
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
Old Farm Drive-In
Wheeling (WV), Chrome PM 1972
Description:
555 East Main Street. On Route 219 South. Mr. & Mrs. Wayne W. Pile, Owners
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
United States Post Office
Wheeling (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
Blenmerhassett Island
Parkersburg (WV), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Aug-1
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Title:
Interior, St. Alphonsus' German Catholic Church
Wheeling (WV), Post Card (Undivided Back) unused
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Title:
Greenbrier Hotel and Cottages
White Sulphur Springs (WV), Chrome PM 1942 May-24
Description:
"America's Most Beautiful All-Year Resort
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Title:
The Daniel Boone
Charleston (WV), Chrome PM 1965 Jul-8
Description:
Capitol and Washington Streets. In the center of Charleston, a sort distance from the State Capitol. 465 rooms each with bath
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Title:
Capitol Street
Charleston (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Looking north along Capitol Street showing Charleston, W. Va.'s main shopping center
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Title:
Engineering Building, West Virginia University
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
View of Morgantown, WV
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
View of Morgantown, WV showing buildings of West Virginia University
Superior Photo Service, Inc
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Title:
West Virginia University Medical Center - Pylons at Entrance
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Sculptures on these pylons depict historical events in medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy. Sculptor was Milton Horn of Chicago
Photo Service Inc
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Title:
University Medical Center
(WV), Chrome unused
Description:
West Virginia University Medical Center This magnificent structure contains more than 3400 rooms, which includes Basic Science Building and 522-bed Teaching Hospital. Four-year courses of instruction in Medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy and other health sciences
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Title:
West Virginia University Medical Center
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
This magnificent structure contains more than 3400 rooms, which includes Basic Science Building and 522-bed Teaching Hospital. Four year courses of instruction in medicine, dentistry, nursing and pharmacy and other health sciences
Superior Photo Service, Inc
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Title:
Seen from Tunnel Hill in Maryland
Harpers Ferry (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
First Baptist Church
Fairmont (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Located on 9th Street and Fairmont Avenue. Completed in 1954, it stands as a new star among Fairmont's beautiful churches
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Title:
View of General Hospital
Fairmont (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Owned and operated by the city, this modern structure has every up-to-date medical facility with 210 beds and 25 bassinets, and a preparatory nursing course
Colourpicture Publishers Inc
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Title:
Fleming Hall
Buckhannon (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
On the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Named in honor of former President, Wallace B. Fleming. Completed in 1952, it houses about 100 men students living on the campus
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Title:
Upshur County Courthouse
Buckhannon (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Lynch-Raine Administration Building, built in 1905, houses administrative offices, classrooms, and Atkinson Chapel
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Title:
Business Area
Charleston (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of Charleston, W. Va. business area, looking north from the Kanawha River
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Title:
Kanawha Boulevard
Charleston (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Aerial view of the beautiful 4 million dollar Kanawha Boulevard showing West Virginia's capitol building in the background
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Title:
A Million Bushels of Apples
Martinsburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
The apple center of the Eastern panhandle of West Virginia. This area is the apple basket of the world with large canning and vinegar plants processing the fruit, even utilizing the core and the seeds for stock feed
Dexter Press
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Title:
Fairmont General Hospital
Fairmont (WV), Chrome PM 1959 Oct-1
Description:
Owned and operated by the city, this modern structure has every up-to-date medical facility with 210 beds and 25 bassinets, and a preparatory nursing course
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Title:
Berkeley Springs
Berkeley Springs (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Famous since the time of George Washington the healthful waters of Berkeley Springs are today the property of the state of West Virginia and are free to all. The modern outdoor swimming pool offers bathing and swimming under the warm West Virginia sun
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Title:
United Fuel Gas Co. and Affiliated Companies - Headquarters Office Building
Charleston (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
This building is 11 stories high and is beautifully faced with aluminum and tile and is on the South side of the Kanawha River
J.D. Natural Color Reproductions
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Title:
Hotel Morgan
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Fireproof. 150 outside rooms with tub and shower, rates from $3.50. Home of West Virginia University
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Title:
Street Scenes
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Superior Photo Service, Inc
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Title:
Street Scene
Clarksburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Main Street, looking West, showing Goff Building, Business Section and Empire National Bank. General Thomas Jonathon (Stonewall) Jackson, one of the greatest military geniuses that America has ever produced, was born in Clarksburg, January 21, 1824, in a three-room brick cottage on the north side of Main Street. Site - W.T. Grant Co
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Title:
Preston Memorial Hospital
Kingwood (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Modern 76 Bed Hospital South Price Street
Dexter Press, Inc
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Title:
US Post Office
Fairmont (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
The Charles House Motor Hotel
Beckley (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Downtown-Beckley, West VA. Phone CL-3-8318 Beckley is a clean, beautiful city of 22,000 and is 2,450 feet above sea level. The Charles House is one block from the downtown Restaurants and Theaters but is on a quiet residential street. It has 24 luxurious rooms with free radio, room telephones, bellhop service, and every convenience. Phone CL-3-8313
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Title:
Berkeley Springs Motel
Berkeley Springs (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
1 Block off U.S. Highway 522 on State Highway 9 in Downtown Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Reservations Telephone 258-1776. Open all year - Combination Tub and Shower - Hot Water Heater - TV in all rooms - Air Conditioned - Wall-to-Wall- Carpet - Excellent Restaurants Nearby. Mr. and Mrs. G. Dewey Rice, Owners and Operators
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Title:
Mountaineer Field, West Virginia University
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Tichnor Bros
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Title:
West Virginia University - Agricultural Sciences Building
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Was established 1895. Replaced by new Agricultural building in 1961 on Evansdale Campus
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Title:
Blackwater Lodge
Davis (WV), Chrome PM 1966 Oct-17
Description:
This mountain lodge contains 55 guest rooms, 55 baths, dining room, lounge, recreation rooms, gift shop, and snack bar. Hiking trails, game courts, horses and lake swimming beach are within the park as well as a sled run and natural ice skating rink for winter use. Other winter sports areas are nearby. An organized naturalist program is featured. A lodge and 25 deluxe cabins are open all year
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Title:
Capon Springs and Farms
Capon Springs (WV), Chrome PM 1969 Jul-10
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Title:
Capon Springs and Farms
Capon Springs (WV), Chrome PM 1964 Aug-1
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Title:
Capon Springs and Farms
Capon Springs (WV), Chrome PM 1968 Jul-5
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Title:
The General Lewis Motor Inn
Lewisburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
A quaint inn, part dating back to 1834, with all modern conveniences, 30 rooms with bath - air conditioned, TV and phones in rooms. Dining ROom, Phone - 645-2600
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Title:
The Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
A resort that's a way of life. The Greenbrier Swimming Club is an example of the superb sports facilities found at this 6,000 acre mountain estate
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Title:
Blackwater Lodge
Davis (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
As seen from Canyon Point on north rim of Blackwater Canyon, Blackwater Falls State Park
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Title:
Sawtooth Mountain
Mineral (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
J.W. Showalter Scene along Rt. 50 in Mineral and Hampshire Counties which form a part of the Potomac Highland of West Virginia
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Title:
Canaan Valley Golf Court
Davis (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Best court in state on US Route 32, eight miles from Davis, WV
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Title:
Canaan Valley State Park
Davis (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Golf Course and Club House of the year round mountain resort
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
Canaan Valley State Park
Davis (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
Blackwater Lodge
Davis (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
W. Va. Department of Natural Resources As seen from observation point on Elakala Trail. In Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis, West Virginia
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Title:
Entrance to Monongahela National Forest
Elkins (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Gateway to a wonderful vacation
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Title:
Cass Scenic Railway
Cass (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
C.H. Ruth An old logging train and its picturesque route are now one of West Virginia's most popular attractions, carrying tourists and sightseers to lovely picnic areas high in the mountains
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Title:
Marshall College
Huntington (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Founded, 1837. The Albert Gallatin Jenkins Laboratory School built in 1938, provides attractive facilities for an enriched program for student teachers. Classes from kindergarten through high school are operated by The Teachers College and Laboratory School Staff
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Cacapon Lodge
Berkeley Springs (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Cacapon State Park, Morgan County, on U.S. Route 52, ten miles south of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Koppel Color Cards
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Title:
Radio Telescopes - NRAO Interferometer
Greenbank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Two of the three 85' Radio Telescopes that make up the NRAO interferometer
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Harper's Ferry
Harper's Ferry (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
"Where history comes alive"
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Title:
Park Haven Motel
Berkeley Springs (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
H. E. Massie U.S. 522, 9 miles So. of Berkeley Springs, W. VA. Air Conditioned - Hot Water Heat - T.V. - Private Tub & Shower - Restaurant Next Door. Open all year. Mr. & Mrs. Homer Wachter, Operators. Phone 555-W2 BERKELEY SPRINGS, W. VA
Dexter Press
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Title:
The Thieblot Aircraft Company Building
Martinsburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Frank D. Kelley Division of Vitro Corporation of America, Martinsburg Airport. The engineering and manufacturing plant on the airport provides facilities for engineering prototype and production manufacturing, modification, overhaul and testing of aircraft, missiles and component systems. The Martinsburg Municipal Airport, with runways of 5,000 and 7,000 foot runways accommodating all types of aircraft, is leased and operated by the company. The company is complemented by scientists and engineers in Nuclear Energy, Electronics, Avionics and metallurgy of the Vitro Corp
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Title:
The COliseum, West Virginia University
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
The home of the WVU Mountaineer Basketball team. The home of the WVU Mountaineer basketball team. The Coliseum was built at a cost of 10.5 million dollars and seats 13,300. The dome is 157 1/2 feet above the playing floor and the roof surface covers 4 1/2 acres
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Title:
Fountain in Grand Central Mall
Vienna (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
The Grand Central mall, located on Rt. #14 between Parkersburg and Vienna, is situated on a 104 acre site. Over 20 acres are under roof and house some 85 shops. The entire shopping area has tropical landscaping and is climate controlled. There is parking for over 5000 cars
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Title:
West Virginia Turnpike
Beckley (WV), Chrome PM 1956 Jul-30
Description:
Aerial view of Beckley Service area and beautiful Glass House Restaurant on the West Virginia Turnpike
Mike Roberts
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Title:
Berkeley County Court House
Martinsburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Constructed in 1855 and is designed by Albert Fink and George Whitson. Located at 300 West King Street in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Architectural style is Richardsonian Romanesque
Portraits by Bruce
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Title:
Berkeley County Court House
Martinsburg (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Erected before the Civil War, prior to the creation of the State of West Virginia at a cost of 16,000 dollars. The cornerstone of the building, dated 1856, indicates it as the county Court House of "Berkeley County, Virginia."
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Title:
Famous Jefferson County Court House
Charles Town (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
In this courthouse on December 2, 1859 John Brown was sentenced to be hanged for his treasonous raid on the arsenal in Harpers Ferry. The courthouse stands on land given by Charles Washington, the brother of George Washington, after whom the city was named
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Title:
Huntington High School
Huntington (WV), Linen PM 1958 Aug-8
Description:
Huntington High School built 1916-17. As an institution for over 50 years. Student enrollment approximately 1,400. More Rhodes Scholars originated from this school than from any other in the United States
Curt Teich & Co
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Title:
Hotel Washington
Berkeley Springs (WV), Linen unused
Description:
Hotel Washington, the largest in Berkeley Springs, W. Va., fully equipped with elevator service. Located on the square at the main entrance to the famous Health Mineral Springs. Washington visited here in 1748. Lord Fairfax gave the famous Springs to the public. Berkeley Springs was established as a town in 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. Dr. C.W. Chancellor called it a "health-giving luxury fit for the Gods", Generals Washington, Buchanan, Gates and many others bought lots here. (Berkeley Springs) is an historical place
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Title:
Park View Inn
Berkeley Springs (WV), Linen unused
Description:
Park View Inn, New Berkeley Springs Hotel, is situated facing the State Park at Berkeley Springs, W. Va. and is located in the heart of this famous health resort, where Washington visited in 1748. Fairfax gave the famous springs to the public. Berkeley Springs established as a town in 1776. Virginia treated her sick soldiers here. General Washington, Gen. Buchanan, Ge. Gates and Charles Carroll bought lots here. THE TOWN OF BATH (Berkeley Springs) is full of historical places
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Title:
Masonic Temple
Weston (WV), Linen unused
Description:
GENUINE CURTEICH - CHICAGO - "C.T. AMERICAN ART" POST CARD (REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.)
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Title:
Market Street
Parkersburg (WV), Divided Back PM Dec-26
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Title:
Masonic Temple
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Public School
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Waldo Hotel
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
First National Bank
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
National Cemetary
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View, showing Willard Hotel and B. & O. Station
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Residence View on McGraw Avenue
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
B.P.O.E. Home
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Birdseye View of the City
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Grafton
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Phillips' Sheet & Tin Mill
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Goff Building, Clarksburg W.VA
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel Gore
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Catholic Church
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
St. Mary's High School
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's-Eye View of Two Cities
Piedmont (WV), Divided Back unused
Description:
Westernport, MD
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Title:
First National Bank
Piedmont (WV), Divided Back unused
Description:
Corner Ashfield and Second Street, looking north
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Title:
Presbyterian Church
Martinsburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Residence of W.A. Liller
Keyser (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View along Potomac River
Piedmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Mineral Street, From Fort Avenue
Keyser (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Woolfe Residence
Kepser (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of Town
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Monongah Mine No. 6 and Coal Tipple
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye View of City
Sistersville (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
General View of City
Morgantown (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Wallace Oil Field
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
Description:
Wallace Oil Field, Near Clarksburg, W. VA. The Great West Va. Oil Boom. One of the Greatest Oil fields in the U. S. to-day. Over half a million dollars have been expended in this field since the first of the year. The most exceptional feature is that the wells are all producing. Wells run from 2500 to 3500 feet in depth
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Title:
Armory, W. Va. University
Morgantown (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
High Street From Pleasant Street
Morgantown (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Swisher Theatre
Morgantown (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University
Morgantown (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
First M.E. Church
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back PM 1915 Jan-30
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Title:
Upshur County Court House
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Ladies Dormitory of West Virginia Westewin College
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
M.E. Church
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
School Buildings
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Hotel Wells
Sisterville (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View Along Buckhannon River
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Baptist Church
Sistersville (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Wells Street, North from Diamond Street
Sistersville (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Main Avenue, looking North
Weston (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
High School
Weston (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
West Virginia State Hospital for Insane
Weston (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Adams Street, East From Cleveland Avenue
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
General View of State Hospital
Weston (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
YMCA Building
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
ME Church
Kingwood (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Monongahela R.R. Station and Subway
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Post Office
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Watson Building
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Court House and Fairmont Trust Co. Building
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
National Carbon Co., Washington Works
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View along the West Fork River
Weston (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
New Goff Building; Corner of Main and Court Streets
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Gymnasium, W. Va. Wesleyan COllege
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Ladies Hall and Campus, Wesleyan College
Buckhannon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Union National Bank
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bird's-Eye View of the City
Belington (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Main Street
Kingwood (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Union National Bank
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Linden Avenue School
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Preston County Court House and Soldier's Monument
Kingwood (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Pike Street
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Citizens National Bank
Belington (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View of High School
Belington (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Bridge Street, looking West
Belington (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
First National Bank
Belington (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View of High School
Shinnston (WV), Divided Back PM Mar-3
Description:
Shinnston, W. VA. High School. Boys and girls from Enterprise, Meadowbrook, Hutchinson, Viropa, Riverdale, Ehlen, Solon, Gypsy and Shinnston attend this school and learn to cook, sew, wash and make chairs, tables, desks and even farm gates. Consolidation Coal Co
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Title:
Fisher Building and Opera House
Sistersville (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
New Post Office
Sistersville (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View of High School
Harper's Ferry (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
View of the City
Harmon (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Administration Building of Reform School for Boys
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
B. & O. Station
Grafton (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
C. V. R. R. Depot
Martinsburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
First National Bank
Kingwood (WV), Divided Back PM 1910 Aug-15
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Title:
Jefferson Street
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
The Original Springs
Rock Springs (WV), Divided Back PM Oct-1
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Title:
Head of Main Street
Fairmont (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
A Line Just to Say "Howdy-do" and "How Are You Anyway."
Tunnelton (WV), Divided Back PM 1923 Jul-4
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Title:
Orpheum Theatre
Clarksburg (WV), Divided Back unused
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Title:
Kanawha Airport
Charleston (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Serving Charleston and central West Virginia, construction experts throughout the world recognize the Airport as an amazing engineering feat. Eight towering hills were leveled to provide the surface for the runways
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Title:
County Court House
Morgantown (WV), Chrome unused
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Title:
Wyoming County Court House
Pineville (WV), Chrome
Description:
Statuew of Wyoming County pioneer, Reverend W. H. H. Cook, soldier, statesman and minister
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Title:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Green Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Ira Jeffries Panoramic view of the five major telescopes in use at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory near Green Bank. From left to right: The 140 foot, the 300 foot, and three 85 foot telescopes of the interferometer
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Title:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Green Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Five radio telescopes dominate the landscape in the Deer Creek Valley. Looking in a northeasterly direction one sees, from left to right, the 140-foot, the 300-ft, and the three 85-foot telescopes of the interferometer
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Title:
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Green Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Radio astronomy is a study of the heavens by means of radio waves. The radio signals have been traveling at a rate of 186,000 miles per second, and what is now being recorded here happened ten billion years ago. This picture shows the Howard E. Tatel 85 ft. radio telescope
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Title:
Grote Reber with Reber Radio Telescope
Breen Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
The Reber Telescope was designed and built in 1937 by Grote Reber, an amateur astronomer and electronics engineer from Wheaton, Illinois. From 1937 until after WWII he was the world's only active radio astronomer. The telescope design is the forerunner to the majority of present day telescopes
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Title:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Green Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Margaret B. Weems 140-foot radio telescope. Completed in the spring of 1965, the 140-foot is the largest equatorially mounted telescope in the world. Mainstay of astronomy at NRAO, the 140-foot has always been subject to a heavy load of observing requests
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Title:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 85-Foot Radio Telescope
Green Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Wesley A. Sizemore Dedicated in 1958, the 85-foot Howard E. Tatel telescope is the oldest antenna in use. Originally used for single-dish astronomy, this telescope is now one of the primary instruments used int eh interferometer system
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Title:
Fishing on Spruce Knob Lake
Spruce Knob Lake (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
The highest point in West Virginia (elevation 4860') is seen in the distance in center of picture. This lake is one of the most attractive recreational areas in the state
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Title:
My Mother's Home
Hillsboro (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
Pearl S Buck. The Childhood home of this famous American novelist is now open to the public as a museum. She won the Pulitzer Prize for her book "The Good Earth," and the Nobel Prize in literature
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Title:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory - 300-Foot Transit Telescope
Green Bank (WV), Chrome unused
Description:
National Radio Astronomy Observatory 300-Foot Transit Telescope Green Bank, West Virginia View of the 300-foot radio telescope - the second largest movable radio telescope in the world. It is 225 feet high, weighs 500 tons, and has a surface area of 1.8 acres
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Title:
Fredrick Hotel
Huntington (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
High School and Central Grade School
Morgantown (WV), White Border PM 1918 Dec-16
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Title:
High School and Central Grade School
Morgantown (WV), White Border PM 1919 Sep-28
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Title:
Bird's eye view from Observatory Hill
Morgantown (WV), White Border PM 1919 Sep-5
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Title:
Fairmont State Normal School
Fairmont (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Woman's Hall, U. of W. VA
Morgantown (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
B&O RR Depot
Martinsburg (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Edwin M. Knowles China Company
Newell (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Elkins High School
Elkins (WV), White Border PM 1938 Aug-10
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Title:
Public Square, Showing Band Stand
martinsburg (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Bird's Eye view from Queens Point
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Dormitory, West Virginia Preparatory School
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
High School
Martinsburg (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
West Virginia Preparatory School
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
High School and Public School
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Mineral County Court House
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Herring Building
Kingwood (WV), White Border PM 1924 Nov-12
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Title:
Main Street, Looking North
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Potomac River and Bridges Connecting Maryland and West Virginia
Keyser (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
First M. E. Church
Fairmont (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
The Fairmont
Fairmont (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Main Entrance, State Penitentiary
Moundsville (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
High School
Moundsville (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Hotel Snyder
Moundsville (WV), White Border unused
Description:
European Plan. Opposite court house. Fred Snyder, Prop. Rates: Rooms with running water $1.25 up. Rooms with bath $2.00 up
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Title:
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, near Moundsville
Glendale (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Court House and Soldiers Monument
Moundsville (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
U.S. Stamping Works
Moundsville (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Jefferson Avenue, Looking North
Moundsville (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Market Street Bridge
Wheeling (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Hotel Windsor
Wheeling (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Mount de Chantal Academy
Wheeling (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Ohio Valley General Hospital
Wheeling (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Elkins High School
Elkins (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
City Hospital
Elkins (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Hallihurst, Girls Dormitory, Davis & Elkins College
Elkins (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Liberal Arts and Science Buildings, Davis and Elkins College
Elkins (WV), White Border unused
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Title:
Elkins Country Club and Golf Links
Elkins (WV), White Border unused
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