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Old stone house owned by Michael Kerns in 1772. Holes were built into the house to watch for attacking Indians. The house was located beneath the South High Street Bridge.

25. Michael Kerns' Old Stone House , Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038651
Title:
Michael Kerns' Old Stone House , Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Old stone house owned by Michael Kerns in 1772. Holes were built into the house to watch for attacking Indians. The house was located beneath the South High Street Bridge.
Gulf Refining Company Station located on the corner of University Avenue and Fayette Street. The homestead of Morgantown founder, Zackquill Morgan was located on this site.

26. Marriott's Service Station, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038650
Title:
Marriott's Service Station, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Gulf Refining Company Station located on the corner of University Avenue and Fayette Street. The homestead of Morgantown founder, Zackquill Morgan was located on this site.
Home of Mr. John Madigan, owner of the South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. The house was located on Dorsey Avenue.

27. Home of John Madigan, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038649
Title:
Home of John Madigan, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Home of Mr. John Madigan, owner of the South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. The house was located on Dorsey Avenue.
John Madigan owned many properties in South Morgantown. In 1906, in order to link these properties, he developed a street car system and called it the South Morgantown Traction Company. He called it this because most of its route was in South Morgantown, and ended at Traction Park.

28. John Madigan, Owner of South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038648
Title:
John Madigan, Owner of South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Description:
John Madigan owned many properties in South Morgantown. In 1906, in order to link these properties, he developed a street car system and called it the South Morgantown Traction Company. He called it this because most of its route was in South Morgantown, and ended at Traction Park.
The street car was used as a form of transportation for the citizens of Morgantown in 1906. After thirteen years, these cars became unpopular because of the use of buses.

29. South Morgantown Traction Company Street Car, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038647
Title:
South Morgantown Traction Company Street Car, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906
Description:
The street car was used as a form of transportation for the citizens of Morgantown in 1906. After thirteen years, these cars became unpopular because of the use of buses.
Bronze and stone marker commemorating Colonel John Evans. Placed and dedicated on Memorial Day, 1912, the marker reads "1738 1834 THIS STONE MARKS THE SITE OF THE HOME OF COL. JOHN EVANS [DAR insignia] PLACED HERE BY THE COL. JOHN EVANS CHAPTER OF THE DAR". The dates refer to Evans' birth and death dates.The stone arch across the top of the marker came from the fireplace of Evans' log cabin, where George Washington was said to have conducted business concerning lands. The marker was located on the site of the former St. Francis High School, off Patteson Drive in Morgantown, W. Va.

30. Bronze Marker Placed at Home of Colonel John Evans, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038646
Title:
Bronze Marker Placed at Home of Colonel John Evans, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Bronze and stone marker commemorating Colonel John Evans. Placed and dedicated on Memorial Day, 1912, the marker reads "1738 1834 THIS STONE MARKS THE SITE OF THE HOME OF COL. JOHN EVANS [DAR insignia] PLACED HERE BY THE COL. JOHN EVANS CHAPTER OF THE DAR". The dates refer to Evans' birth and death dates.The stone arch across the top of the marker came from the fireplace of Evans' log cabin, where George Washington was said to have conducted business concerning lands. The marker was located on the site of the former St. Francis High School, off Patteson Drive in Morgantown, W. Va.

31. Frank Collins with Paradise Dairy Horse-Drawn Buggy, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
027509
Title:
Frank Collins with Paradise Dairy Horse-Drawn Buggy, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
1903
'1st row left to right: 1. Unknown, 2. Judge Johnson (Head of Law School), 3. Robert H. Armstrong, 4. A.R. Whitehill (chemistry). 2nd row: 1. Mr.D. M. Willis, 2. Harvey Hill, 3. St. George Tucker Brooke, 4. Dr. James W. Hartigan. 3rd row: 1. Russel L. Morris, 2. A. J. Hare, Registrar for years, 3. John L. Johnston, 4. Mr. 'Foxie' Stewart, 5. Thomas E. Hodges, 6. Mr. P. B. Reynolds. 4th row: 1. Russ Morris, 2. Professor Wm. Willey, 3. Mr. R. W. Douthat, 4. Waitman Barbe.'

32. Faculty Group Portrait, West Virginia University

IDNO:
021603
Title:
Faculty Group Portrait, West Virginia University
Date:
1897
Description:
'1st row left to right: 1. Unknown, 2. Judge Johnson (Head of Law School), 3. Robert H. Armstrong, 4. A.R. Whitehill (chemistry). 2nd row: 1. Mr.D. M. Willis, 2. Harvey Hill, 3. St. George Tucker Brooke, 4. Dr. James W. Hartigan. 3rd row: 1. Russel L. Morris, 2. A. J. Hare, Registrar for years, 3. John L. Johnston, 4. Mr. 'Foxie' Stewart, 5. Thomas E. Hodges, 6. Mr. P. B. Reynolds. 4th row: 1. Russ Morris, 2. Professor Wm. Willey, 3. Mr. R. W. Douthat, 4. Waitman Barbe.'

33. View of Westover and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
020286
Title:
View of Westover and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1891
'Dr. Fitch J. Wu Baker.'

34. Magnolia Cabin on the Cheat, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016312
Title:
Magnolia Cabin on the Cheat, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Dr. Fitch J. Wu Baker.'
'Members of the Hillarity Club include: Ed Shisler, A. Danlip Billie, Charles Hayes, Danlip, Sam Pilongaugh, John Samsel, John L. Johnston and Chauncey Huton.'

35. Members of the Hillarity Club, Cheat Area, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016311
Title:
Members of the Hillarity Club, Cheat Area, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1882
Description:
'Members of the Hillarity Club include: Ed Shisler, A. Danlip Billie, Charles Hayes, Danlip, Sam Pilongaugh, John Samsel, John L. Johnston and Chauncey Huton.'

36. Members of the Hillarity Club, Cheat Area, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016310
Title:
Members of the Hillarity Club, Cheat Area, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910

37. Hillarity Club Camp in Cheat Mountains, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
016308
Title:
Hillarity Club Camp in Cheat Mountains, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880
Mrs. Johnston's house after the tornado. Piles of wood and brick all over.

38. House Destroyed by Tornado, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011320
Title:
House Destroyed by Tornado, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
Mrs. Johnston's house after the tornado. Piles of wood and brick all over.

39. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010962
Title:
View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Mr. John L. Johnston's Engineering Class. Present in the photo are Carsius Lemley (far left) and Mr. Ross (far right.)

40. Engineering Class, West Virginia University

IDNO:
010904
Title:
Engineering Class, West Virginia University
Date:
1890
Description:
Mr. John L. Johnston's Engineering Class. Present in the photo are Carsius Lemley (far left) and Mr. Ross (far right.)
Group portrait of people gathered around a birthday cake.

41. Grandmother Finnell's 100th Birthday Party, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010903
Title:
Grandmother Finnell's 100th Birthday Party, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Group portrait of people gathered around a birthday cake.
Fourth from the left is Joe McDermott.

42. Swimmers in the River, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010902
Title:
Swimmers in the River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Fourth from the left is Joe McDermott.
Top Row far left 'Russ Morris', Bottom row left to right: 'John L. Johnston, and 'Zed' Yost'.

43. Russ Morris, John L. Johnston and Ned Yost with a Group of Men in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010816
Title:
Russ Morris, John L. Johnston and Ned Yost with a Group of Men in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910
Description:
Top Row far left 'Russ Morris', Bottom row left to right: 'John L. Johnston, and 'Zed' Yost'.
Members of University High School march down the street during the Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.

44. Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009821
Title:
Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
Members of University High School march down the street during the Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.
Men in a float re-enact George Washington crossing the Delaware for the large crowds lining High Street.

45. Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009820
Title:
Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
Men in a float re-enact George Washington crossing the Delaware for the large crowds lining High Street.

46. Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009818
Title:
Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Parade, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Two African Americans on a float in the parade.

47. Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
009817
Title:
Sesquicentennial Parade in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
Two African Americans on a float in the parade.
'Dr. Alex Wade in back, tall old man with beard. First row next to colored man, right to left; Walter Mestiogal, unknown, Russ Hinton, Charles L. Johnston started band.

48. Morgantown Band at Mountain Lake Park, Md.

IDNO:
009113
Title:
Morgantown Band at Mountain Lake Park, Md.
Date:
1890
Description:
'Dr. Alex Wade in back, tall old man with beard. First row next to colored man, right to left; Walter Mestiogal, unknown, Russ Hinton, Charles L. Johnston started band.