Out of the Past

    Melville Davisson Post (1869-1830) was a noted Author from Harrison County who wrote a series of books based...

  Walking the Rail Trail was just as common 110 years ago, along the B&O.  Submitted by Bobby Bice.

The Shinnston High School's Shakespeare Literary Society of 1919 gathered in front of the "old school on the hill".  Submitted...

  Employees of Hurst Brothers Store gathered in front of their business on upper Bridge Street about 1925.  Submitted by...

The Clarksburg Generals, an early 1900's Minor League Baseball Team, based in Clarksburg.  Submitted by Bobby Bice.

  Frank Abruzzino's General Store.  Recently demolished due to its internal collapse, the Abruzzino Family also lived in the upstairs...

Fairmont Coal Company's Gypsy Coal Camp, taken before 1910. Photo courtesy of Bobby Bice.  

WBOY's old Household Finance Corporation TV program with Bill Fowler. Photo courtesy of Bobby Bice.

    The Coon Family were the beneficiaries to the royalty checks from this oil well at Adamsville.  Taken about...

  "Boots" Cox, Kenny Swiger, & Patsy Martin.  Taken in front of the current police station on Bridge St.  Note...