This is from Michael Benedum's 88th birthday party in August of 1957 that was celebrated at the city's new swimming pool location. Does anyone recognize themselves or anyone from the crowd or have memories of this event? If so, add them to the comment section below.

This is the Hotel Washington from Berkeley Springs and to the right of the photo is the Berkeley Springs Coffee Shop and Restaurant. The exact date of this photo is not known.

 

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@citynet.net.