Time Travel: Bridgeport Methodist Men from the 1950s and Bobby Kennedy on Campaign Trail in Bluefield
By Dick Duez on December 31, 2023 from History Blog
Can anybody recognize any of these members of Bridgeport Methodist Men Bible Class standing at the corner of Main St and Philadelphia Avenue in the early 1950’s. The brick church, which was built by Paul Whiteman’s father, became All Saints Catholic Church.
Here's Bobby Kennedy on the campaign trail for his brother in summer of 1960. Kennedy is having lunch at the Chicken In The Ruff Drive Inn in Bluefield.
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.
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