Western Maryland Engine #773 and one lone car rest on the tracks at Spruce, W.Va. in 1945. The once-thriving lumber town would soon be abandoned. This photograph was taken by Ruth Blackhurst who was teaching at the Spruce School. It shows a wonderful example of the company houses, many of which were still occupied at that time. Courtesy of Becky O’Brien, ID:PHP001309
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