10 Then And Now Photos In West Virginia That Show How Much It’s Changed
Looking back at old photos is so cool! The photos remind us of our humble beginnings and just how far we have come. The photos are even cooler when they are next to their modern day counterparts. Here is a look at 10 photos of then and now in Wild and Wonderful West Virginia.
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Charleston has always been a beautiful city.
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Morgantown has always been and will always be one of West Virginia's most beloved cities.
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Huntington has come a long way!
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Beckley has changed a lot in appearance, but it is still a close knit community.
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Many years have passed between these photos, but Elkins still has a historical look.
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The heart of Parkersburg has changed a lot over the years.
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Wheeling will always be one of the Mountain state's coolest towns.
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Shinnston has changed some during the years, but a lot of the old buildings are still around.
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In the 1920s the bridge that spanned the West Fork River was simply known as the West Fork River Bridge. Today the new bridge is known as the Veterans Memorial Bridge.
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Sixty-six years have passed, but the B&O Railroad Boarding House still looks great.
How cool were these photos? I hoped you enjoyed your journey through time.
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