At one time, there were two hardware, lumber companies located right along Johnson Avenue. This photo shows Bauer Lumber in the area where Dan Cava Buick GMC sits today. The other lumber yard, 84 Lumber & Home Center was in operation until this decade. The property, which is currently vacant of business, is owned by Cava. This photo is believed to be from 1987.

Victory High School had a fairly large band during its days of existence.This photo, from 1953, shows the band posing for their group photo at Hite Field.

 

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, 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 dickdo@citynet.net.