0188: Ralph W. Brafford Collection, 1918-1963

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Wood sided cattle car, manufactured by ACF for C&O RR, Huntington, W.Va., 1911

Wood sided cattle car, manufactered by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., for C&O Railway, 1911, b&w from glass plate negative. Builders plate in front of car states it was manufactured 3-29-1911. ACF factory building in background.
Horse-drawn fire engine in front of Huntington Central Fire Station, ca. 1903

Wright Barbour on horse-drawn fire engine in front of Huntington, W.Va. Central Fire Station, b&w Note on back reads: Central Fire Station and R. W. Brafford Davis St Huntington, W.Va. Doris C. Miller in her book "A Centennial History of Huntington, W.Va." identifies the man as Wright Barbour and dates the photo as about 1910. Published in"A Centennial History of Huntington, W.Va." by Doris C. Miller, p[.47.
Barlow-Henderson Bldg, corner 3rd Ave & 11th Streets, Huntington, 1905

Remains of Barlow-Henderson Wholesale Dry Goods Bldg, corner 3rd Ave & 11th Streets, Huntington, 1905, b&w mounted on cardboard This photo was made same time as 1975.0099.05.05.22 and is just from a different angle. That photo reads: Barlow-Henderson Wholesale Dry Goods Bldg, N/E corner 3rd Ave & 11th St.
Huntington, W.Va. Central Fire Station, 1903

Huntington, W.Va. Central Fire Station, 1903, b&w mounted on cardboard Horse-drawn fire engines can be seen through the doors to the station.
5 ton coal car, manufactured by ACF Industries, Huntington, W.Va.

5 ton coal car, manufactured by ACF Industries, Huntington, W.Va., for the Kanawha Central Railroad, b&w from glass plate negative. Appears to have wooden side slats. Stamp of R. W. Brafford, 204 Davis St., Huntington, W.Va. on back.
House at corner of 4th Ave. & 9th Street, Huntington, W.Va.

House at corner of 4th Ave. & 9th Street, Huntington, W.Va., ca. 1900, present location of W.Va. Bldg., b&w mounted on cardboard Note on bottom of photo reads: 4 Ave & 9 St, present location of W.Va. Bldg. Notice the wooden sidewalk.
Huntington workers and business people, ca. 1900

Huntington workers and business people, ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard Some of the same people as in 1977.06.0188.03.01.12. Apparently made at same time.
Huntington workers and business people, ca. 1900

Huntington workers and business people, ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard This photo appears on the cover of Jim Casto's Arcadia Press book "Cabell County" but has no caption or identification. Published in"Images of America: Cabell County" by James E. Casto, this photo appears on cover, but has no caption.
Huntington, W.Va. Police Dept., ca. 1900

Huntington, W.Va. Police dept., ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard
Officers of Huntington,W.Va. police dept,, ca. 1900

Officers of Huntington,W.Va. police dept, ca.1900, b&w mounted on cardboard This could be either the Huntington Police or Fire Dept. The badges on everyone except the Chief are similiar to early Police dept. badges. (See object RAB1.800)
Unidentified workers outside Huntington business, ca. 1900

Unidentified workers outside Hutnignton business, b&w mounted on cardboard Similiar to 1977/06.0188.03.01.13.
Wood 5-ton coal car, manufactured by ACF Co., Huntington, W.Va. ca.1900

Wood 5-ton coal car, manufactered by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., for W.Va. & S Railway, ca. 1900, b&w from glass plate negative. Have not been able to identify the W.Va. & S Railroad. car similiar to 1977.06.0188.02.01.02, except for railroad markings. Ensign Mfg Co also manufactured this type of coal car in the late 1890's.
Wood caboose, manufactured by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., ca.1900

Wood caboose, manufactered by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., , b&w from glass plate negative. No railroad markings. May have been mfg by Ensign Mfg Co. which was absorbed into ACF 1899.
Wood gondola car manufactured by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., ca.1900

Wood gondola car, manufactered by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., for the Toledo & Ohio Central RR, b&w from glass plate negative. In December 1899, the Hocking Valley Railway acquired ownership of Toledo and Ohio Central which also included control of the Kanawha and Michigan. Since the side of the car states it was made by ACF, then the photo must be early 1900. (ACF created in 1899)
Wood gondola car manufactured by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., ca.1900

Wood gondola car, manufactered by ACF, Huntington, W.Va., for the Kanawha Railway Co., b&w from glass plate negative. Kanawha Rwy Co. became the Cabil Creek branch of the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O). Since the side of the car states it was made by ACF, then the photo must be early 1900. (ACF created in 1899)
Workers at ACF, Huntington, W.Va. ca. 1900

Workers at ACF, Huntington, W.Va. ca. 1900, b&w mounted on cardboard Since this photo is in a folder with all the ACF photos, we assumed it was made at ACF.
Low-side gondola car, manufactured by Ensign Mfg. Co., Huntington, W.Va.

Low-side gondola car, manufactered by Ensign Manufacturing Co., Huntington, W.Va., b&w from glass plate negative. Ensign Manufacturing Co. was founded as Ensign Car Works in 1872. In the 1880's and 1890's they manufactured wooden freight cars, and had one of the largest sawmill operations in the Huntington area. it merged with 12 other companies in 1899 to form ACF Inc. (American Car and Foundry) Published in"Ely Enisgn and the Ensign Manufacturing Company," by Jack Dickinson
Wood sided stock car, manufactured by Ensign Mfg. Co., Huntington, W.Va. ca.1899

Wood sided stock car, manufactered by Ensign Mfg. Co., Huntington, W.Va., for Southern Pacific Railway, ca. 1899, b&w from glass plate negative. Stencil on side of car states it was mfd by Ensign Mfg. which was absorbed into ACF in 1899. Special stock car built for Southern pacific RR. Ensign car shops in background.
Workers at D.E. Abbott, picture frame and moulding factory, 1899

Workers at D. E. Abbott, picture frame and moulding factory, Huntington, 1899, b&w mounted on cardboard this photo is similiar to 2010/08.0778.01 There were several photos made on this same day, with different configurations of people.
Workers at D.E. Abbott, picture frame and moulding factory, 1899

Workers at D. E. Abbott, picture frame and moulding factory, Huntington, 1899, b&w this photo is similiar to 2010/08.0778.01 and 1977.06.0188.03.01.07 There were several photos made on this same day, with different configurations of people.
Russell snow plow, manufactured by Ensign Mfg., Huntington, W.Va.

Russell Wing Elevator Snow plow, manufactured by Ensign Manufacturing Co., Huntington, W.Va., for Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad, b&w from glass plate negative. The Grand Rapids & Indiana RR was absorbed by the Pennsylvania RR. Ensign Mfg. was the sole U.S. manufacturer of this snow plow. Appears to have been made out of wood, except for steel blade. Enisgn was absorbed into American Car & Foundry in 1899. Published in"Ely Enisgn and the Ensign Manufacturing Company," by Jack Dickinson
Huntington, W.Va. Police force, 1896

Huntington, W.Va. Police force, 1896, b&w mounted on cardboard Note written on bottom of photo reads: 1896 Police force, Huntington. Jim Casto in his book "Images of America: Cabell County" states this was made in 1894. J. N. Potts, the police judge is in front row with the beard and straw hat, and next to him in a suit is Police Chief Scott Turner Published in"Images of America: Cabell County" by James E. Casto, p.39.
Huntington, W.Va. fire dept., in front of Central Fire Station, ca. 1890's

Huntington, W.Va. fire dept, in front of Central Fire Station, ca. 1890's, b&w Notice two men hold fire axes, 3 hold old hose nozzles. Man in background holds a sword and scabbard. As most have small flags in their hats, this may have been made for a parade. note on back reads: central fire station
Water tank, W.14th Street, Huntington, 1889

Water tank, W. 14th Street, Huntington, W.Va., 1889, b&w mounted on cardboard Note on front of photo reads W.14th St and Wash Ave-1889 Not on back reads: date correct, but Wash Ave wrong, Big Sandy RR tower
Huntington, W.Va. fire department wagon and engine in a parade, 1885

Huntington, W.Va. fire department wagon and engine in a parade, 1885, b&w mounted on cardboard. Note on back reads: Charles Weekly, 5th Ave. Hotel This photo is similiar to others published about the Hunt. Fire Dept wagons in a parade.