A popular school for young ladies under the directorship of James and Elizabeth Moore. Subsequently the building was donated to help establish West Virginia University in 1867 and was used as a dormitory for young men. It stood where Woodburn Hall now stands, and was destroyed by fire in 1873.
'West Virginia University Campus taken from Hill now occupied by Women's Hall. Small building with little towers or spires or corners, over the roof of Fife Cottage in foreground was original Armory later converted into Experiment Station. Taken in late eighties. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
'View of West Virginia University Campus taken from near present site of Elizabeth Moore Hall, showing rear view of Martin Hall and end of middle unit of Woodburn Hall. Taken in late eighties. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
'Close-up of West Virginia University Campus, showing end of Martin Hall and middle unit of Woodburn Hall, taken in late eighties. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
A view of Woodburn Circle: Martin Hall on left, Woodburn Circle on center and Chitwood Hall on right. There is an lawn work reading WVU in the center of the circle.
'Mechanical Hall by the river, (built 1892-4, destroyed by fire, 1899). Note the small powder house in the foreground. The U. heating plant now occupies the site John L. Johnston was professor of Engineering during this period. The negative was made by Johnston about 1895, is now the department of physics. (1940)'
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.'
Science Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1901
Description:
'Is a four-story building containing Lecture Rooms and Laboratories for the Departments of Physics, Chemistry, Geology, and Drawing and Painting, and also the President's Office. The Department of Civil Engineering has rooms in Science Hall until the completion of Engineering Hall.' The picture is from booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
'This part of the campus shows the Circle and corners of Martin Hall, Science Hall, and University Hall.' The picture is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
Scenic View of Trees and Buildings on the Campus of West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'This view of the campus shows a grand old tulip tree, and the beeches in the rear of Science Hall.' This photo is from a booklet, West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings, 1901.'
'So named in honor of Dr. Alexander Martin, the first President of the University, is the oldest building. It is a three-story building containing Lecture Rooms and the Literary Society Halls; also the Library until the completion of the new Library Building.' This is from a 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.
Agricultural Experiment Station and Greenhouses, West Virginia University
Date:
1901
Description:
'Showing the rear of the Experiment Station Building and the Greenhouses.' This photo is from a booklet, 'West Virginia University and its Picturesque Surroundings,' 1901.
