History Blog

Posted on July 03, 2022

Many may remember this spot from decades ago. This is the Green Parrot Tourist Camp, which was built by Pete Hall - l...

Posted on June 26, 2022

Recognize this iconic restaurant? If you're from Bridgeport or much of North Central West Virginia you may not re...

Posted on June 19, 2022

Although the date of this photo is unknown, it is another from downtown Bridgeport decades ago. To the left is the po...

Posted on June 12, 2022

This photo is courtesy of Lisa Furbee Ford and shows some Bridgeport students on their way to Washington, D.C. for the ann...

Posted on June 05, 2022

Check out this 1951 Bridgeport High School baseball team photo that was led by Coach Pat Hall. Also notice the team...

Posted on May 29, 2022

This photo is believed to be from 1972 and how many things have changed and a few things are in place. This main area...

Posted on May 22, 2022

For many, this business is much a part of Bridgeport's history as Michael Benedum. The old Stock Yard building is...

Posted on May 15, 2022

Sayers Gas Station used to be located on West Main Street in Bridgeport across from the present day Dairy Queen. This...

Posted on May 08, 2022

Many probably remember when Riggs Exxon sat on the site where Walgreens sits today. And plenty probably remember the...

Posted on May 01, 2022

See anyone you know? These are the ninth grade band members from the former Bridgeport Junior High School in 1983. Al...

Posted on April 24, 2022

See anything you recognize in this photo believed to be from the early 1980s, or roughly 40 years ago. The street run...

Posted on April 17, 2022

There have been many media groups that have served Bridgeport through the years. Does anyone remember Bridgeport News...

Posted on April 10, 2022

How many remember getting their senior portraits taken inside this building? It is the old Bell Studio operated for d...

Posted on April 03, 2022

This photo is from 1945 and shows the entrance to Taylor's Trailer Court located on Main Street. Although still largel...

Posted on March 27, 2022

The stocking of Deegan & Hinkle Lakes has alwasy been a big deal - even now when it is being handled by the West...

From the Bench: Former BHS Standout with...

Sometimes, opportunity is created by a series of events that may be positive and negative. Such is almost certainly th...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
Time Travel: One of City's Legendary Bus...

Many may remember this spot from decades ago. This is the Green Parrot Tourist Camp, which was built by Pete Hall - l...

Posted by Dick Duez
The Grapevine: Recent Neighborhood Event...

If you are a summer person, then I am sure you are really happy about the soaring temperatures we have been having.&nb...

Posted by Rosalyn Queen
ToquiNotes: Robert Barrett's Journey to ...

Perhaps it is a smell. Maybe it is something we see. Or often times it is something random that conjures up the memory of...

Posted by Jeff Toquinto
It's Happening: A Daytrip to Hovatter's ...

The giddy repetitions of “Are we there yet?” had rhythmed from the backseat for about the last 10 miles...

Posted by Julie Perine
City Faces in Different Places

This week’s Bridgeport City Face is Tara Linch. Meet her and her family here! Tell me about you and your...

Posted by Julie Perine