Welcome to my WV home
As a native West Virginian, I have grown, lived, and worked in WV for most of my life. I have seen many changes, both good and bad. I have witnessed the best we have to offer, and the worst. West Virginians have always been relegated to their fate: They don't ask for much, and so are rarely disappointed. Most consider WV a good place to start a family where it's relatively safe from the big city problems. But we have always lacked the sights and sounds and yes... the job opportunities of the larger cities. So it's very much the norm for people to have to leave and find their fortunes elsewhere. WV has probably exported more good people than any other state in the Union and yet, they always call WV home. This page is for them. The ex patriots who had to leave WV for any number of reasons. To you I say: we're still here, holding down the fort. Politics is about the same and so are job opportunities, but there has also been improvement. We welcome you back any chance you get, to remember your roots or just to see what's new.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE
Here you will find photos of Charleston, Kanawha County and West Virginia in general. You will find many historical photos along with current photos. You will also see photos of my travels and some interesting "finds" along the way. You will read some stories that you weren't aware of... or simply forgot. One more thing: The history of Charleston is not just about the movers & shakers, the beautful homes, the old buildings, or famous streets like Virginia or Quarrier. Charleston was made up of hard working people that lived in the back part of town and other seedy places that no one seems to want to remember. Well, I want to remember them here for the first time, because I'm proud of their beginnings and how far they've come. Those people who started like I did deserve to be just as much a part of Charleston history as the Ruffners or the Quarriers. This site is for them. One more thing: This web site is not a history book. It's a pictorial history. So grab a cup of coffee and plan to spend some time! Jerry
LET'S START OUT WITH AN INTERESTING STORY
This took place in Charleston and Boone County
"The forgotten Crash Of 1950"
This
is the first story ever on the Internet to remember the day that TWO
F-86 Fighter Jets crashed together at the exact same time just outside
of town.
OUR PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Leonoro's Spaghetti House
Capitol Street from the turn of the century to the 70s
Miscellaneous Photos From The 70's
Luna Park Housing Poster Available here!
A beautiful machine with an amazing WV connection
1949 Color Footage Of The Woolworth Fire
The strange story behind the old Kanawha Steamer
Do you remember Joy Land Park Near Rand in DuPont City?
Kanawha
River Photo
At Flood Stage. (Wallpaper )
Another
Flood Stage photo taken of the Elk River
BridgeA
nighttime photo shot from Fort Hill in Charleston
THE WALL
High Contrast Photos
A look back at 40s, 50s,60s cars
Brand new version: 1980s
Charleston Video
The wonderful tiny houses of Kanawha City
Photos of Charleston and around the world by yours truly
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More Photos of WV And Europe On the following page you will find many more photos that I have taken here in WV, and also in Europe. This is Panaramio, which is the company that Google Earth uses to place photos on Google Maps and Google Earth. If you look at a map of Charleston, or around the state, there's a good chance that you will see one of my photos. |
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Photos from a little bit outside of my town
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of this
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Check out my Maytag page! ( What? )
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HAVE OLD PHOTOS? If you have any old photos that might be of interest to others, please submit them and I will post them on this website. The best photos always show how an area looked at the time. I will not post photos only of people. The photo must have something of interest to more than just the family itself. I will use my descretion as to the importance and interest of the photo. Please see the guidelines posted HERE before you send photos! Send photos to jerryATmywvhome.com ( Please replace the AT with the @ sign) |
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