Building Made of Coal in Bluefield, WVa

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I forgot to include name and hometown. I'll resend. I hope my message is
acceptable.

Kevin Byrd
Chesterfield, VA

On Thu, Nov 29, 2018 at 9:57 AM Kevin Byrd <kbyrd100 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Folks,
>
> I need a little help with my memory.
>
> I recall as a child, in the 60's and early 70's, visiting family in
> Bluefield, WVa. I remember seeing a building on a street corner in town
> that appeared to be made from blocks of black coal. My father told us kids,
> yes, it was made of coal. He had spent much of his child in Bluefield. I
> can't recall what else he told us about the building.
>
> I believe the building was on a street corner down near the N&W yards. I
> don't recall what street ... it did face the yard ... I think.
>
> Does my memory serve me well? Did this building exist? Does it still
> stand? Where is/was it located and what was its purpose? Was it an N&W
> office or support facility?
>
> FYI. I haven't visited Bluefield in 30 years and that was likely the last
> time after my childhood visits
>
> Thanks to all for any info.
>
> Kevin Byrd
> Chesterfield, VA
>
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