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.
'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.'
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.
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.
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 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.
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.