Valley Farm, located in Glen Dale, West Virginia, is a notable historic property that reflects the agricultural heritage of the region. The farmstead captures the essence of rural life in the 19th and early 20th centuries, showcasing traditional farming practices and period architecture. Its preservation offers insight into the daily lives and cultural history of the local community, making it a valuable site for education and heritage tourism within West Virginia.

An old sepia-toned photograph of a woman sitting on a bench in front of a large, ornate house with trees and a gate.
An old sepia-toned photograph of a two-story house with a porch, trees, and a fence, labeled with the address 221 N. Main Street, Butler, Pa.

Entryway and stairs

Dining room

An old sepia-toned photograph of a farmstead with a house, trees, and a wooden fence, mounted on a cardboard mat. Handwritten caption reads, "Valley Farm In The Nineties, Will, Daisy, and 'Tudor'.
A black and white vintage photograph of a house with a porch, enclosed by trees and a decorative archway. In front, there are three women standing near the fence, a dog, and a horse-drawn carriage.
Black and white photograph of a building with a sign that reads "Gasoline" and a water tower in the background, labeled "1952".

1952

Old sepia-toned photograph of a foyer with a staircase, a patterned bench, potted plant, and framed pictures on the wall.
Vintage sepia-toned photograph of a Victorian-style living room with ornate furniture, a fireplace, a grand piano, rocking chairs, and decorative items.

Parlor

Dilapidated wooden house with broken and boarded-up windows, snow on the ground and utility lines overhead.
A black and white photo of a rustic wooden barn on a small hill with a white fence in front, marked with 'APR 1963' on the left side, and the barn has a circular window at the top.

Valley Farm barn destroyed

An abandoned two-story brick house with boarded-up windows, situated along a grassy roadside, with a McDonald's sign visible on the left. The house appears weathered, with a damaged roof, and is surrounded by trees and utility lines under a partly cloudy sky.
A black and white photo of an old wooden barn with a gabled roof, dated 1859, with the words 'Vallee Farm' painted on it. The barn has multiple windows with shutters and a circular vent near the peak of the roof.

Valley Farm Interior Photos

A vintage sepia-toned photograph of a dining room with a table, chairs, a china cabinet, and various decorative items.
A vintage photograph of a cozy, well-furnished living room with wooden furniture, a fireplace, bookshelf, armchairs, and a window with curtains, taken in sepia tone.

Valley Farm study

A vintage sepia-toned photograph of a bathroom and adjacent room showing a sink, a chair, and various fixtures and decor.

Bathroom