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Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

A black and white photo of an oil tower, West Virginia. Farm Security Administration photograph.

A black and white photo of an oil tower, West Virginia. Farm Security ...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes River, 2.2 miles north & east of Goose Run Road intersection, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of ...

Significance: This two-story building was originally a mill house associated with the William Wells Mill. It was completely gutted and remodeled around 1920 into a barn that is a typical example of the type of... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes River, 2.2 miles north & east of Goose Run Road intersection, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of ...

Significance: This two-story building was originally a mill house associated with the William Wells Mill. It was completely gutted and remodeled around 1920 into a barn that is a typical example of the type of... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Moore Homestead, Wash House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, Wash House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State R...

Significance: The wash house is a common feature to rural West Virginia residences of the early twentieth century. It is of simple frame construction with modest Victorian stylings. Survey number: HABS WV-295... More

Moore Homestead, Barn, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, Barn, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 1...

Significance: The barn is nondescript building that is a common feature in rural West Virginia. It is representative of the historical importance of agriculture to the Moore Homestead. Survey number: HABS WV-295-C

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Moore Homestead, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & St...

Significance: The Moore Homestead consists of three structures, principal among them is a two-story frame residence, ca. 1905. Also on the property is a wash house and a barn. Together, these buildings repres... More

Back Run Bridge (Ruin), Approximately 2,000 feet (610 meters) upstream & south of confluence of Third Run & Back Run, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Back Run Bridge (Ruin), Approximately 2,000 feet (610 meters) upstream...

Significance: The bridge abutments along Back Run are part of an impressive list of engineering structures built by the Harrisville Southern Railroad, a Ritchie County short line. They were built with the labo... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Moore Homestead, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & St...

Significance: The Moore Homestead consists of three structures, principal among them is a two-story frame residence, ca. 1905. Also on the property is a wash house and a barn. Together, these buildings repres... More

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes River, 2.2 miles north & east of Goose Run Road intersection, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of ...

Significance: This two-story building was originally a mill house associated with the William Wells Mill. It was completely gutted and remodeled around 1920 into a barn that is a typical example of the type of... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Back Run Bridge (Ruin), Approximately 2,000 feet (610 meters) upstream & south of confluence of Third Run & Back Run, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Back Run Bridge (Ruin), Approximately 2,000 feet (610 meters) upstream...

Significance: The bridge abutments along Back Run are part of an impressive list of engineering structures built by the Harrisville Southern Railroad, a Ritchie County short line. They were built with the labo... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Harrisville, Ritchie County, W.Va. 1899., engraving, Library of Congress

Harrisville, Ritchie County, W.Va. 1899., engraving, Library of Congre...

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 996 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Indexed for points of interest. AACR2: 100; 700/1

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes River, 2.2 miles north & east of Goose Run Road intersection, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of ...

Significance: This two-story building was originally a mill house associated with the William Wells Mill. It was completely gutted and remodeled around 1920 into a barn that is a typical example of the type of... More

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Moore Homestead, Wash House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, Wash House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State R...

Significance: The wash house is a common feature to rural West Virginia residences of the early twentieth century. It is of simple frame construction with modest Victorian stylings. Survey number: HABS WV-295... More

Moore Homestead, Barn, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, Barn, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 1...

Significance: The barn is nondescript building that is a common feature in rural West Virginia. It is representative of the historical importance of agriculture to the Moore Homestead. Survey number: HABS WV-295-C

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Woods Homestead, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes River, 2.2 miles north & east of Goose Run Road intersection, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Woods Homestead, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes...

Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Map of Wood, Ritchie, and Pleasants counties showing topography

Map of Wood, Ritchie, and Pleasants counties showing topography

Relief shown by contours and spot heights. "Base map from U.S. Geological Survey sheets." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

A black and white photo of an oil tower. America during Great Depression and World War Two. FSA / OWI Photograph.

A black and white photo of an oil tower. America during Great Depressi...

Title and other information from a possibly related negative. Image came to Library of Congress untitled. (There was no caption for this image in the FSA/OWI shelflist.) Appears to be related to negative LC-USF... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

McGinnis Hotel, 204 Collins Avenue, Pennsboro, Ritchie County, WV

Picryl description: Public domain photo of a factory, warehouse, commercial or industrial building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes River along Bunnell Run Road just over 0.5 mile from its intersection with State Route 16, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Imperial Carbon Black Plant (Ruin), North side of North Fork of Hughes...

Significance: From 1900 to 1925 the state of West Virginia was a national leader in the production of natural gas, natural gasoline, and carbon black. These ruins are visible reminders of these three, related ... More

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of Hughes River, 2.2 miles north & east of Goose Run Road intersection, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Woods Homestead, Barn, County Route 12 on north side of North Fork of ...

Significance: This two-story building was originally a mill house associated with the William Wells Mill. It was completely gutted and remodeled around 1920 into a barn that is a typical example of the type of... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More

Oil well on Highway U.S. 50, Ritchie County, West Virginia

Oil well on Highway U.S. 50, Ritchie County, West Virginia

Picryl description: Public domain historical photograph of 1930s America during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route 16 & Stewart's Run Road, Harrisville, Ritchie County, WV

Moore Homestead, House, 0.1 mile south of intersection of State Route ...

Significance: This two-story frame residence is constructed in a Vernacular Victorian style and represents a typical circa 1900 rural residence. At the time of this project the house was vacant but in good con... More

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano vicinity), Petroleum, Ritchie County, WV

West Oil Company Endless Wire Pumping Station, U.S. Route 50 (Volcano ...

Significance: A rare example of a technology which was once considered to be the best available means of long distance power transmission. The endless-wire cable method was introduced and advanced in the Unite... More