Commencement Hall Stage Set up for Graduation of Corps of Cadets, West Virginia University
Date:
1895/01/22
Description:
WVU Commencement Hall decorated with potted flowers and plants, garlands of lights, swags of fabrics and bows; on the backdrop the U.S. Flag and unidentified flag spread. The Banner over the flags and a centerpiece of lights reads CORPS OF CADETS.
This view from the hill above the University shows five of the buildings, and the Monongahela River in the distance. From the booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,1901.'
'The first story contains the Gymnasium. The second story is a large Assembly Room containing fifteen hundred opera chairs and the big organ. The photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
Interior of Commencement Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'Showing the new pipe organ, a gift to the University from two generous friends. It adds greatly to the facilities of the School of Music and the attractiveness of general University life.' This photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,' 1901.
West Virginia University and Westover, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1903
Description:
A view of campus, from left to right Library (present Stewart Hall), Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall and Science Hall (present Chitwood Hall) and hills of Westover spread beyond the Monongahela River in the distance.
Richard Strauss with Pittsburgh Orchestra at West Virginia University
Date:
1904
Description:
A renowned Austrian composer, musician Richard Strauss performs in Commencement Hall with the Pittsburgh Orchestra (now Pittsburgh Symphony) with Victor Herbert, Conductor. Strauss is standing in the center, Herbert is on the right.
Woodburn Circle and Other Buildings, West Virginia University
Date:
1912
Description:
Looking down on Woodburn Circle on WVU Downtown campus: from further left Commencement Hall, Agricultural Experiment Station, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall.
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
ROTC Ceremony on the Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
1940
Description:
Cadets with sponsors in line facing officials on the Drill Field. In the background are a building with 'McCartney' painted on a roof, Stewart Hall and Commencement Hall.
'West Virginia University, taken in late eighties, from present site of Women's Hall, showing Reynolds Hall or old Commencement Hall under construction, and front section only added to original Armory to make the Experiment Station.'
Agricultural Experiment Station Garden and Nearby Buildings, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1890- 1900
Description:
Commencement Hall, Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, Roof of Chitwood Hall and the Agricultural Experiment Station on the campus of West Virginia University.
Roof Line of West Virginia University Buildings With Astronomical Observatory On Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Morgantown as seen in part from Westover, about 1910 or so. Visible on the crest of the hill is the old WVU astronomical observatory (built 1900) which was burned in 1919 to celebrate a football victory. In foreground are the old Commencement Hall, (later Reynolds Hall, torn down to make way for the New Mountainlair). Also visible is the Administration Building (Stewart Hall). From an old glass plate negative in the WVU Library.
Woodburn Circle Viewed from Hill above Athletic Field, West Virginia University
Date:
pre 1900
Description:
A view of downtown campus from Fife Street: Commencement Hall on the left; Science Hall (Chitwood Hall), Woodburn Hall and Martin Hall with a clock tower forming Woodburn Circle; building across from Woodburn Circle is Agricultural Experimental Station.
Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the field which is now where the MountainLair is located. In the background is the Armory and to the right of that is Mechanical Hall, which burned down in 1956. To the right is Commencement Hall, with grandstand attached to the back. To the left and up the hill is Stalnakar Hall.
Stewart Hall and other Building on the Campus of West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
This is written on the back of the photo: 'At far left is part of porch of the old WVU President's home. Also part of the old Commencement Hall (or Reynolds Hall), and in middle is Administration Building. On crest of distant hill is old WVU observatory(built 1900, burned 3 Nov. 1919). This stood at site of present Pi Kappa Alhpa Fraternity on north High Street near Belmont Avenue. On far right in picture is visible steeple of the old Lutheran Church (torn down recently to make way for the new chapel). From old glass place negative in WVU Library. 12 Jan. 1970 '
