Old Stone House on Chestnut Street, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1937
Description:
The Old Stone House was built by Jacob Nuze and sold to tavern keeper Henry Dering in 1795. Potters John Thompson and Jacob Foulk owned the structure from 1800 until 1813 when it was brought by Joseph Shackleford who operated a tanyard on the property for 50 years. Shackleford was also a minister and led the first Methodist reform movement in the area.
Home Furniture Company and Turner Rooms, 223 Chestnut Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944-1955
Description:
Monongalia County Building and Loan Association. District: Third Ward. From Whom Acquired: Globe Realty Co, (# 3 Model Bakery). Address of Property: 223 Chestnut Street. Description: Lot Chestnut Street 38 x 110'. Improvements: Building, frame construction, tin roof, basement and first floor used as a store, two floors above rented as rooming house.