John Gorby's Home at 714 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, W. Va.

Identifier:

007733

Title:

John Gorby's Home at 714 Maple Avenue, New Martinsville, W. Va.

Date:

ca. 1908

Description:

'Probably Irene Bucher Gorby on the porch. This home was sold to Wilbur Jacob McColloch and Mildred Gorby McColloch in 1929. The house to the left was owned by J. W. Postlethwaite. It was later raised by 8-10 feet to be out of floods which plagued New Martinsville in the early 20th Century. Flood waters never invaded the Poslethwaite living area, but reached to 8 feet in the living room of 714 Maple Ave., the window behind Mrs. Gorby. This photo is about 1908 when the Gorby's were married.'

Subjects:

Cities--New Martinsville., Dwellings--West Virginia--New Martinsville.

Personal Names:

Gorby, John--Homes and haunts--West Virginia--New Martinsville.

Family Names:

Gorby family.

Acquisition Source:

McColloch, Samuel

Acquisition Method:

Acquired

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView