W.Va. Towboat Photos

The Flood of '04

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Friday, September 17, 2004-

  

Ohio Route 7 at the junction of Ohio Route 244 north of Middleport, Ohio.

 

Saturday, September 18, 2004-

  

The newly completed addition to the golf course at the Parkersburg Country Club in Vienna, W.Va.

The only method of travel in and out of the riverfront campsites in Boaz, W.Va. was by boat.

Route 14 at the intersection of Wiliams Avenue in Williamstown, W.Va.

Low-lying stretch of Waverly Road in Williamstown.
Front and Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio.
Second and Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio.
Buildings along the river in Marietta, Ohio. The dumpster was one of many things that could be seen floating down the river.
The Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, Ohio.
Various sternwheelers including the Lady Lois and the Juanita tied at the mouth of the Muskingum River in Marietta, Ohio. 
Condos along the riverfront in Marietta, Ohio.
Third and Greene Streets in Marietta, Ohio.
Intersection of the Williamstown Bridge and Greene Street.
   The Williamstown Bridge. Since the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic, many onlookers were on the bridge to take in the sights of the flood.
The Williamstown Snack Bar and a set of public restrooms at the boat ramp at Williamstown, W.Va.
The Fred Way tied off along the Ohio shore below Marietta.

 

Sunday, September 19, 2004-

  

The inactive Itapco terminal in Vienna, W.Va. Two of the tanks rolled over to one side and were starting to float.

JDS Crane in Vienna.
Colonnade Restaurant in Vienna.
Schultz Automotive in Vienna.
Home along the shoreline in Vienna.
Pavilion along the shoreline in Vienna.
   Parking lot of the Grand Central Mall in Vienna.
Vacant building behind the mall at Vienna.
Wal-Mart at Vienna.
Austin Cole checking fleets.

All images © C.R. Neale