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Log Drive Down the River, West Virginia

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Description: Elevated view of logs in the river. Near the river's bend are houses and other structures. The rolling hills and forests of West Virginia are in the backgr...
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Campbell's Mill

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Description: Elevated view of Campbell's Mill, which specialized in lumber. Situated in the midst of the forest are smokestacks, railroad tracks, and several buildings....
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Coke Manufacturing Scene

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Description: Men work with the coke ovens at the coal mine. Caption reads: "Coke Manufacturing Scene, Near Bluefield, West Virginia."
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Elks Club

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Description: A view of a fireplace, chairs, and tables in the lounging room of the Elks Club, founded in 1868. Stacks of books lie on the table, and decorations and lig...
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Grand Lodge of A.O.U.W.

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Description: Front view from across the street of the grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Founded on October 27th, 1868, the Order's grand lodge exhibit...
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North Cemetery of Antietam Battlefield

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Description: A view of eight commemorative tablets at the North Cemetery of Antietam Battlefield, the site of the bloodiest one-day battle in United States history in 1...
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A Carmelite Monastery

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Description: A view of the altar with the body of St. Paula beneath. Two statues flank the crucifix. A row of pews is on the left.
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Grotto at the Monastery of Our Lady of Charity

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Description: Elevated view of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Monastery of Our Lady of Charity, an order founded in 1641. A paved path leads to the structure w...
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Nun's Refectory

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Description: A view of the refectory which has a large rectangular table that has a large wooden cross, and a skull. Benches are behind smaller oblong tables that line ...
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Nun's Cell in Carmelite Monastery

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Description: Interior view of a nun's cell, furnished with a bed, stool, and dresser. A bare light bulb provides illumination, shutters cover a window and a cross hangs...
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Men with Sickle Bar Mower

Date: 1900
Description: Three men posing with a piece of McCormick agricultural machinery, possibly a sickle bar mower (?). The writing on the machine reads, "McCormick H.M. Co. H...
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Dining Room at Greenbrier Hotel

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Description: Interior of a dining room at Greenbrier Hotel, built in 1913. View from behind drapes and plants in plant stands toward tables and chairs which fill the ro...
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Entrance of Greenbrier Hotel

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Description: Elevated view toward the driveway and entrance to the Greenbrier Hotel, built in 1913. The building features a port-cochere and a set of stairs leading to ...
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Dining Room at Greenbrier Hotel

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Description: Chairs and tables are arranged throughout a dining room on the terrace of Greenbrier Hotel. The room is decorated with plants and statues and features an o...
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Paradise Row

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Description: View uphill towards the long building. Sets of stairs lead to a porch connecting numerous cottages at Paradise Row. The cottages were built around 1800.
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Students Aboard School Bus

Date: 1935
Description: Students aboard International Model C-50 school bus used by Harrison County schools. Two female students are standing near the bus.
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IH Parkersburg Branch House

Date: 1925
Description: Exterior view of the International Harvester Company Parkersburg branch building. Automobiles and trucks are parked along the street running in front of th...
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VIew from B. & O. Station

Date: 1925
Description: View from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station, established in 1830. The city's dwellings and establishments can be seen on a hillside from the railroa...
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City View

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Description: Elevated city view featuring dwellings in a hilly landscape. Published by A.P. Brown & Bro.
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CIty View

Date: 1920
Description: Elevated city view featuring a neighborhood in a hilly landscape. Published by A.P. Brown & Bro.

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