Exterior, front view, of a trailer converted into a house with an addi...
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hobart Clay, of Shumate's Branch, in front of log cabin built by Woody...
"Please note that the "date" in this case refers to the date that the historic photos were copied. Bailey Mountain is now known as Montcoal Mountain."
Coal river. Fence on Rock Creek Road. Southern West Virginia.
Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, farmhouse, pasture, farm field, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs
The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More
Old building with cellar on the farm of Arnold Bailey
"Please note that the "date" in this case refers to the date that the historic photos were copied. Bailey Mountain is now known as Montcoal Mountain."
Fence and gate at the home of Ben Burnside
Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. American Folklife Center: Jarrold's Valley. Southern West ...
Event: Visit to the home of Elsie Rich. Public domain photograph of train tracks, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Exterior of log house built by Woody Boggs. Front porch with old saw ...
The oak timbers used to make this log cabin were salvaged from the former bridge to Edwight, which spanned Coal river near the mouth of Hazy Creek for many decades. "A lot of trucks have driven over this house,... More
Corn crib at the homestead of Jim and Margaret Bailey, Woody Boggs' gr...
"Please note that the "date" in this case refers to the date that the historic photos were copied. Bailey Mountain is now known as Montcoal Mountain."
Corn crib at the homestead of Jim and Margaret Bailey, Woody Boggs' gr...
Public domain photograph of a house, cottage, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Elsie Rich's house in Jarrold's Valley
Event: Visit to the home of Elsie Rich. Public domain photograph - historical image of West Virginia, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Burned remains of a house on Drews Creek
Picryl description: Public domain image of a damaged, burned, or destroyed building, natural disaster, war destruction, ruins, 19th-century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Faith Baptist Church on Route 3 near Arnett, West Virginia
Event: Driving Route 3. Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Wormy chestnut boards. Southern West Virginia.
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of lumber, lumberjack workers, 1930s, Great Depression, economic conditions, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Coal river. House under construction. Southern West Virginia.
Public domain photograph of a barn, farm, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. American Folklife Center: Log church. Southern West Virgin...
Event: Interview with Claude and Joe Williams. Public domain photograph of a church building, chapel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Engine block, used as foundation support
Event: Documentation of log cabin built by Woody Boggs on Pettry Bottom. Woody Boggs built this log cabin in 1999-2000, using poplar and chestnut boards from the dismantled Coffee Pot at Edwight. The Coffee Pot... More
A wheelbarrow made by Joe Pettry, Woody Boggs' maternal grandfather, ...
Public domain photograph of window, architectural element, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Coal river. Rick Bradford, of Edwight, WV. Southern West Virginia.
Event: Documentation of log cabin built by Woody Boggs on Pettry Bottom.
A hut with a thatched roof in a rural area. Case à la chefferie de Ban...
African Hut at Bana, a small village of Cameroon. Français : Case africaine à la chefferie de Bana, un petit village du Cameroun.
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Artwork detail at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Gachado Line Camp - National Parks Gallery
The Gachado Line Camp main house is a great example of vernacular architecture, which means that the house was entirely built using materials found naturally near by. (Special Note: The boarder fence currently ... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The towers were built by Italian immigrant construction worker Sabato Rodia in his spare time from 1921 to 1954. Constructed from steel pipes and rods, wr... More
Topography of the William Allen White Historic District
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. The changes in grade contribute to the character and features of the cultural landscape. The main house is positioned up a slope... More
East Side of William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. A view from the east side of the main residence on the property, showing the stone patio, stone stairs leading to the access roa... More
Scottage Access Road from the Steps at the William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. The Scottage access road, as seen from the stone steps at the east side of William Allen White's summer residence. The lower sle... More
Front Porch of the William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. The front porch of the main residence at the William Allen White Historic District features wooden tables and rocking chairs. T... More
Patio on the East End of the William Allen White House
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. The stone patio on the east side of William Allen White's summer residence, which is located at the east end of Rocky Mountain N... More
Stone Stairway Leading to the William Allen White Studio
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. A stone stairwell lined with rocks leads from the stone patio at the east end of the house towards the studio on the hillside ab... More
View towards the William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. A view towards the main cabin from the top of the stone stairwell. The patio and approaching stone walkway are visible on the ea... More
Pine Trees Lining the Access Road Near the William Allen White House
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. Most of the large trees in the historic district are ponderosa pines. Other species include lodgepole pines and Douglas firs, w... More
Porch View at the William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. The main porch at William Allen White's summer cabin offers an expansive view to the southwest. The two wooden tables and rockin... More
Unpaved Walking Path to the William Allen White House
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. Occasional log curbing is used to create gently-sloping stairs along the path, which connects the associated parking area along ... More
Stone Walkway at the End of the Access Road
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. The walkway at the end of the Scottage access road leads to a small flight of stairs, providing access to the stone patio on the... More
Walkway to the William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. This narrow dirt walkway leads from the informal parking space along the Scottage access road to the porch at the west side of t... More
Front Steps of the William Allen White Cabin
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. Wooden stairs lead from the cabin porch to a stone patio and narrow dirt walking path, which connects the cabin with a parking a... More
Structures in the William Allen White Historic District Cultural Lands...
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. From left to right, this perspective shows the main house, lower sleeping cabin, pit privy, and upper sleeping cabin as seen fro... More
Rock Retaining Wall to the North of the William Allen White House
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. A rock retaining wall is located to the north of the main residence, just below the access road. Due to the steep topography of... More
Topography in the William Allen White Historic District
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. A 100-foot incline rises steeply behind the main cabin, leading to William Allen White's studio by way of a stone staircase cons... More
William Allen White's Writing Studio
William Allen White Cabin/Studio Historic District, Rocky Mountain National Park. This view from the cabin shows William Allen White's studio at the eastern end of Rocky Mountain National Park. The rising slop... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Public domain photograph - historical image of California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Remnant of a Cabin near Welch Cave
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. When Dr. Diehl built his healing resort over the Welch Cave, he hoped to run a campground to supplement his medical fees with tourist dollars. This cabin was pa... More
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Public domain scan of architectural drawing, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Interior of the Welch Cave Building
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The current appearance of the hospital, built over Welch Cave in the 1930s, seamlessly incorporates the historic qualities of the structure with the natural fea... More
Artwork at the Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a mural painting, architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Part of Watts Towers, a collection of structures and art in the low-in...
Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Remnant of a Rock Wall and Steps at Welch Spring
Welch Cave Site, Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Much of the historic cultural landscape, dating to the time when the site functioned as a spa, has been lost with time. The few surviving extant features includ... More
Otto Farmhouse, Antietam national battlefield, Antietam National Battl...
The building is a typical example of the vernacular architecture. It is the only Civil War-era building that remains standing on the property
St. John's Chapel, Green Springs National Historic Landmark District, ...
Pictured: historic buildings at Green Springs, all of which are privately-owned. This historic district in Virginia's Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its farmsteads offer a continuum of rural vernacular... More
A wooden house with a window and a flower box. Chalet vernacular archi...
Architecture stock photograph: A window with yellow flowers in a window box / A wooden house with a window and a flower box.
The Elms, Green Springs National Historic Landmark District, 2016.
Pictured: historic buildings at Green Springs, all of which are privately-owned. This historic district in Virginia's Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its farmsteads offer a continuum of rural vernacular... More
A dog laying on a porch in front of a house. Alps vernacular architect...
Architecture stock photograph: A house with a potted plant on the side of it / A dog laying on a porch in front of a house.
Eastern view, Green Springs National Historic Landmark District, 2016.
Pictured: historic buildings at Green Springs, all of which are privately-owned. This historic district in Virginia's Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its farmsteads offer a continuum of rural vernacular... More
A house with a mountain in the background. Alps vernacular architectur...
Architecture stock photograph: A house with a wooden roof and flowers in front of it / A house with a mountain in the background.
Hard bargain, Green Springs National Historic Landmark District, 2016.
Pictured: historic buildings at Green Springs, all of which are privately-owned. This historic district in Virginia's Piedmont encompasses over 14,000 acres. Its farmsteads offer a continuum of rural vernacular... More
Doorway and window at Voorlezer's House at Historic Richmond Town, an ...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:052-2) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Ca... More
One of two surviving vernacular "milk bottle buildings" in Spokane, Wa...
This one was built for the Benewah Dairy Company in the 1930s and is now (2018) a pediatric-care center. Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith ... More
Voorlezer's House at Historic Richmond Town, an authentic town and far...
Title, date and keywords based on information provided by the photographer. Purchase; Carol M. Highsmith Photography, Inc.; 2018; (DLC/PP-2018:052-2) Forms part of Carol M. Highsmith's America Project in the Ca... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More
Crawford-Governor Porter House, 407 Dunlap Street, Paris, Henry County...
Significance: This town residence was constructed by Thomas W. Crawford about 1850. It is most notable as being the residence of James Davis Porter between 1887 and 1912, after he served two terms as Governor ... More
Jackson Street Cottages, 193-199 Jackson Street, Charleston, Charlesto...
2017 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: The Jackson Street cottages were built during the 1890s as affordable housing to accommodate low-income, working class families during a period of urban expan... More
Old Oscar Pepper Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles, Woodford...
2016 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: Labrot & Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery is associated with the foundation of the bourbon distilling industry, a distinctly national spirit with its hist... More