Time Travel: Super Dry Summer of '87 at Maple Lake and Victory's Band in 1972 Clarksburg Xmas Parade
By Dick Duez on June 14, 2026 from History Blog
For those of you fretting the cold weather, here's a look back to the summer of 1987. This is Maple Lake in a very dry condition with the clubhouse located directly in the background. Anyone remember this particular summer? If so, please comment below.
It did not happen this year due to COVID-19, but the annual Clarksburg Christmas parade has been a fixture for decades. This photo is from the very early 1970s and shows the Victory High School band along Main Street. Recognize any of the businesses in the background?
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 at dick@duez.ws
