W.A. Copen's old home at Big Chimney, W. Va. Windows out on upper floor and generally run down. Location: Big Chimney, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Abandoned log cabin on the hillside. Not many used now but it was the only kind used a while ago. Near Sunset School, Pocahontas Co., W. Va. Location: Pocahontas County, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Home of Ralce Young, a prosperous farmer on Mill Creek, near Charleston, W. Va. Location: Charleston vicinity, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.

Home of Ralce Young, a prosperous farmer on Mill Creek, near Charleston, W. Va. Location: Charleston vicinity, West Virginia / Photo by Lewis W. Hine.