At one time, motels were common place along U.S. Route 50 and Bridgeport was not the exceptions. If the buildings look familiar it's because they're still there today. This is the Roth Motel on Main Street from the 1950s that, like so many others, were victims of the opening of the interstate system. Notice it touts "TV" and "Air Conditioned" as part of it's attempt to lure travelers.

Decorations on the front of the Harrison County Courthouse have changed, but have been commonplace for decades. Here's a look back at how the Courthouse appeared during Christmas of 1983. In behind the giant snowman is a trailer that housed Santa.

 

Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dick.do@frontier.com.