a Tribute to Henry Elden, Architect, Engineer, Top O Rock, Charleston, West Virginia
born 28 May, 1914, died Sat. 17 Jan. 2009, 94 years old. More photos of Henry at bottom updated 05/6/2014
Top O Rock is vandalized (from neglect to protect it ?)
Memorial Service 11 April '09 Photos Reflections - Collectibles from Top O Rock & interior room photos
Truth Seekers met at Top O Rock for 4+ years, Visitors Welcome
03/25/2024
Overview of his life's work & adventures at bottom - click here H. Eldens Licenses- Awards
yet to post - photo collection of Henry Elden
- his articles, travels, biography, notes of interest.
See photos of his famed Top O Rock, explore & enjoy.
About Elden Architects Henry designed & built hospitals, post offices, government buildings,
homes, schools, and diverse & exciting projects like Calvary Church in Wheeling,
Chief Logan State Park Lodge, and many more.
Architect/ Engineer, PhD 
WW II Lieutenant
Clint Bryan & Henry 
1st design team
Top O Rock shown on National TV Images: Interior Exterior
Top O Rock Studio Reception Setting 82 Lawns Settings 80
Studio Atrium Weddings: Tara - May '06 30 Tonya Oct 29
Lawn Weddings: Brandy 83 Jennifer 31 Regina 32 Wedding 23
If you have something to share - send to Ted Elden at
h @ abodia.com 304 344 2335
c/o General Delivery, Charleston, West Virginia, zip exempt.
Dad was often in the news, he was popular guy, admired by many.
Being a photographer is nothing,
Dad would engage and delight people and that he would put on film.
So photos are nothing but a reflection of great times & people.
He was the root cause of much of the joy around him.
Peace, best to you all.
Top O Rock - a dream of design in nature - amid a 5 acre forest, overlooking Capitol City - River City Skyline
Henry Elden: Designed & built 800+ projects around W. Va., about $ 450 million total value.
Unique designs for homed, hospitals, post offices, gov. buildings, schools & colleges.
He got national awards for architectural work; like WVIT
Most beautiful, functional library in W. Va. for 25+ years.
He served on W. Va. Board of Architects 13 years, many terms.
- was WW II Navy Communication office serving in Pacific.
- was a traveler: many times to Europe, developing a import business with associate in Germany. They sailed Baltic Sea.
He: snow skied in Switzerland, Italy, CO, WA, PA, water skied
W. Va. He circled US & Canada twice on railroad ! ^ - - - top of page
Dad was active: skiing, travel, construction inspections. He had a few mishaps, but he just dusted himself off and laughed. Henry Elden hosted the Thanks for visiting ! web site by his son 304 344 2335
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