'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.
'The first University Football Team, 1891. left to right on ground: N.B. Blake and George M. Ford; lower step (south side Martin Hall) George H.A Kunst, Andrew Price, J.W. Hughes, R.F. Bivens, J.T. Holbert; upper row: William C. Meyer (manager), A. Brown Smith, William G. Swaney, Gory Hogg, A.E. Boyd, and S.R. Jenkins.'
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.'
'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.'
'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 Library is arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System of classification and is open from 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day, except Sunday, throughout the year. It is open Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for reading only. Students have free access to the shelves, and the Library is the busiest place about the University.' This 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.
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.
'The Circle', West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1907
Description:
Post card illustration of the buildings on Woodburn Circle on the West Virginia University campus including: Martin Hall (with clock in the cupola), Woodburn Hall and Chitwood Hall, and Experiment Station in the foreground.
Inauguration of West Virginia University President Hodges, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1911
Description:
Crowd gathers for the ceremony inaugurating Thomas Hodges as President of West Virginia University. Among the distinguished guests was United States President William H. Taft.
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.
Wreath Laying Ceremony in Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
A wreath is placed by the mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in Memorial Plaza. Martin hall is pictured in the background on the right. Elizabeth Moore Hall can be seen in the background on the left.
Eastern View of West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va
Date:
ca. 1872
Description:
Martin Hall is on the left and Woodburn Seminary to the right. Martin Hall was the first building constructed for the University. Woodburn Seminary burnt down in 1873. Woodburn Hall was built soon afterwards on the site.
'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.'
Woodburn Circle and Surrounding Area, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1889
Description:
'W. V. University Campus taken from Hill now occupied by Womens' Hall. Small building with little spikes on the corners, over the roof of Fife cottage was original Armory later converted into Experiment Station. Taken in late 80s.'
'University Campus about 1890. Negative by John L. Johnston, Professor in Civil Engineering. Negative and the camera used are now in the Physics Department. Print 20 percent enlarged by Molby, 1938.'
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.
