 Ed Braithwood with his model
train at Railroad Day during the Labor Day festivities. pw
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- Walter (Bud) Shaver,
Lucille Miner Grimm, and Betty Snider Shaver
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- Ladies at the top
of Cannon Hill. pw With her back to camera is Mary Wotring.
Others not identified.
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- Tim Weaver at depot
dedication. pw
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- New museum in town.
Greatest Generation WW II display in tent. Visit the website.
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- "Dutch"
Bolyard and "Inky" Pyles entertain at the Ox Roast.
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| On
display at the depot
are two B&O model trains donated to RAHS by RRC and installed
by Walter Shaver. They run along tracks built around the upper
perimeter of the depot, with tunnels and all. Also housed in
the depot are a wealth of photos, items of historical significance,
railroad memorabilia, and some original depot furnishings, all
in the capable hands of Curator Lucille Grimm. |
The Greatest Generation Society
World War II museum.
Jef and Maggie Verswyvel,
owners of The Black Box, will display war memorabilia in their
new headquarters in the old Sanders Sawmill location. This will
be a real tourist destination for Rowlesburg!
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The
caboose (pictured
below) was donated to RAHS by Harlan Castle of Cool Springs and
transported to it's site at the depot by Timothy Weaver. With
help from volunteers and out of pocket expense, Tim also gave
the caboose new windows and fresh paint to make it a spectacular
addition to the town of Rowlesburg. |
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- Joycelyn and Lucille
at depot dedication.
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- Lee and Gloria Waybright.
pw
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 red caboose
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- View of Rowlesburg
from Cannon Hill. pw
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- Cheat River by the
park. pw
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- QuickTime movie of fireworks over Cheat River
on Labor Day/2005 as seen from Joe's Place. pw
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- Anna Nassif, Jack
Goff, John Wiles, and Dallas (Biff) Wolfe
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- The Wiles Sisters
in Main Street Garden
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- Doris Wolfe Rooks
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- Joycelyn Ayersman
and Lucille Grimm honor Walter Shaver
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- RAHS honors Robert
Ayersman (man walking in foreground is James Gary '52)
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 Cheyenne on Cannon Hill. pw
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- Antique Car Show
at park pw
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Our own Sam Bulford (RHS
1951) is a singer and songwriter. He has a great album of country
and gospel music. Click on the arrow on the left to hear a portion
of "My Hometown".
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- Car Show pw
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Many thanks to Phil and Mary Wotring
for many of the photos on this page. We are grateful that
former and current Rowlesburgers share their stories and photos. If
you have some to share, please email
me.
