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New River Notes Photo Gallery

A Collection of historic and current photos mostly covering the upper New River area of southwestern Virginia and northwestern North Carolina.


Last additions - Smyth County, VA
bonhambros2.jpg
bonhambros2.jpg617 viewsThis is a 1950s view of the Bonham Brothers operation near Chilhowie, Virginia. David Bonham is seen in the black leather coat.Apr 12, 2006
marionfreightstation.jpg
marionfreightstation.jpg448 viewsThis photo is from the mid-20th century.Apr 12, 2006
marionpassengerstation.jpg
marionpassengerstation.jpg519 viewsThis photo was taken in the first third of the 20th century.Apr 12, 2006
7mileford~0.jpg
7mileford~0.jpg498 viewsThis circa 1895 photo shows Seven Mile Ford at that time.Apr 11, 2006
chilhowiestation.jpg
chilhowiestation.jpg583 viewsFrom a photo ca. 1930.Apr 10, 2006
7milefordstation.jpg
7milefordstation.jpg518 viewsThis photo of the train depot at Seven Mile Ford was made in the early 20th century.Apr 10, 2006
7mileford.jpg
7mileford.jpg526 viewsThis view was made about 1890.Apr 10, 2006
MATHIESONSERVICESTATION1962001.jpg
MATHIESONSERVICESTATION1962001.jpg650 viewsTHE MATHIESON SERVICE STATION WAS BUILT IN 1922. IT STOOD ON WHAT IS NOW THE RITE AID PROPERTY. IN AUGUST OF 1962 THEY RAZED IT. IN THE PICTURE YOU CAN SEE WHERE SOME OF THE TILE ROOFING HAS BEEN REMOVED. THE STATION LASTED 40 YEARS.

Courtesy of DON SMITH dsmith1043@comcast.net
Apr 10, 2006
va_saltville1.jpg
va_saltville1.jpg638 viewsThe town's golf course is seen here in a 1930s era postcard.Apr 08, 2006
va_saltville2.jpg
va_saltville2.jpg679 viewsAlso known as the "Bucket Line", shown here in operation, probably in the 1930s.Apr 08, 2006
saltville4thjuly.jpg
saltville4thjuly.jpg782 viewsThis photo dates from 1890-1910 era, and shows a patriotic event, probably a 4th of July celebration.Apr 07, 2006
100_1461.jpg
100_1461.jpg347 viewsPhoto by Jeff Weaver, April 6, 2006.Apr 07, 2006
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