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A View of Spencer, 1956

A View of Spencer, 1956Popular
Posted by: Webmaster   (See more photos from Webmaster)   2007/8/26 5:25
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Spencer, February 1956
Monarch Rubber Company. Note houses across street before road was widened.
Courtesy of  Kenny Paxton

The Community of Amma, ca. 1950

The Community of Amma, ca. 1950Popular
Posted by: rjnida   (See more photos from rjnida)   2007/8/27 3:23
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The community of Amma, Roane Co., WV ca1950 some 20 years before construction of Interstate 79. The Amma Post Office and Greely Jarvis store is at center of photo. The Amma School is located a hundred yards to the East of the post office. The Roy Nida home is located in the extreme right area of the photo with a farm pond beside it. The United Fuel Gas Co. pumping station was located between the Amma School and the Nida home. The Amma Methodist Church and cemetery is located at the extreme left side and in the center of the picture.
Submitted by Jack Nida

Mt. Olive Church

Mt. Olive ChurchPopular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:27
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Mt. Olive Church located on Tucker's Run
Dedicated in 1887

Photo taken by Donna J. Walbrown  March 1981
Submitted by Donna J. Walbrown

Oil Well in Roane County

Oil Well in Roane CountyPopular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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An Oil Well in Roane Co.
Submitted by Donna Walbrown

Oil Rig Near Spencer

Oil Rig Near SpencerPopular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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Original Post Card was post- marked June 17, 1913
Taken before 1908.  Shown in photo are John Wright who had the Zone Post Office for years, P.C. Lowman, Cliff Lampe and a Mr. Slaughter.
The photo was taken on the property of the late Irvin Conley.
P.C. Lowman had this photo taken.
Photo courtesy of  Donna J. Walbrown

Birds Eye View of Spencer 1913

Birds Eye View of Spencer 1913Popular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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This post card was post-marked April 29, 1913 in Spencer
Submitted by Donna Walbrown

The Old and the New in Spencer, W. Va.

The Old and the New in Spencer, W. Va.Popular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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Published by City Drug Store, Spencer, WV
The Post card was post- marked 1912
The car is a "Maxwell," and the sign on the building to the right reads in part,
"High Grade (?) Fertilizers, The American Agriculture Chemical Co.".
Taken at corner of Market and Court Street.  Whiting Hotel in background.
Photo Courtesy  by Donna Walbrown

Main Street, Spencer, West Virginia in 1911

Main Street, Spencer, West Virginia in 1911Popular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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Post Card was post-marked May 8, 1911 in Spencer,  W.Va.
Photo courtesy of  Donna Walbrown

SPENCER STATE HOSPITAL

SPENCER STATE HOSPITALPopular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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This is the Second Hospital for Insane, Spencer WV. The First Hospital was in Weston, WV
Courtesy of Donna Walbrown

Fountain at Spencer State Hospital - 1910

Fountain at Spencer State Hospital - 1910Popular
Posted by: DonnaWalbrown   (See more photos from DonnaWalbrown)   2007/9/9 0:31
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Submitted by Donna Walbrown

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