Time Travel: Two Bridgeport Police Department Icons and Taking a Rewind Visit to Old Mountaineer Field
By Dick Duez on October 20, 2024 from History Blog
Two of the Bridgeport Police Department's top ambassadors are shown in one photo. Sitting is the late Mike Salvio who worked for years at the department and often was the individual dealing with the public. Mike was beloved at the department and by the community. Shown with him is the now retired Lt. Roy Collins who was also a highly respected member of the force who gave many years of service to the Bridgeport communnity.
This photo is courtesy of the West Virginia & Regional History Center and is the entrance to the upper part of the stadium at old Mountaineer Field. Judging by the cars it's likely 1970s or earlier. Many individuals have fond memories of the once bustling site.
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
