Photo features snow covered Morgantown, with the Westover Bridge in background. The intersection of University Avenue and Willey Street is at the foreground.
A view of the Beverly Avenue Viaduct, also known as the Falling Run Bridge, looking toward the WVU campus. Beverly Avenue is now known as University Avenue.
West Virgnia University Cadet Band Members, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915-1916
Description:
Photograph of four Cadet Band members on the steps of Purinton House, which was then home to the university president. Pictured are, left to right, Herbert Lynn McLaughlin, Edgar Frank Heiskell, O. D. Gill, and M. H. Thorn.
Fordice-Pierce House, University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va., built in 1885.From the thesis of "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes," call number NA7125.P481965.
Coleman-Jeffries house on the corner of University Avenue and First Street, Morgantown, W. Va. Built in the American Gothic style, ca. 1885.From the thesis of "The Influences of Nineteenth Century Architectural Styles on Morgantown Homes," call number NA7125.P481965.
View of Clark Hall from University Avenue, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Clark Hall was the Chemistry Building located on the corner of University Ave. and Prospect St. To the right of the building and out of view is now the location of the Downtown Campus Library.
Old Commencement Hall and Administration Hall, W.V.U. Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
1913
Description:
Taken from vantage point of what in 1978 would be the observation deck of the mast USS-W.Va. Old Commencement was later called Reynolds Hall and it was torn down later on in time. The Mountainlair, parking space, where supplies are hauled in to unloading dock for the food area now covers this space. The image also shows Stewart Hall.
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.
Formation of Soldiers Marching Down University Avenue, West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1944/03/30
Description:
'Familiar scene at end of ASTP and Air Corps training cycles. This group of ASTP trainees was part of 500 men who departed 30 March 1944.' The Army Specialized Training Program was implemented at several universities throughout the country during World War II.
View of University Avenue Looking towards the Agricultural Experiment Station and Woodburn Circle, West Virginia University
Description:
From left, Martin Hall, Science Hall (Chitwood Hall) and Agricultural Experiment Station; this picture is taken from the present site of Grumbein's Island. Note the trolley tracks in the foreground.
Information on the back of the photograph: 'Reynolds Hall before completion from Commencement Hall.' After remodeling Commencement Hall, the building was rededicated as Reynolds Hall for Powell Benton Reynolds, professor, chaplain, vice president and twice acting president of the University.
A view of Stewart Hall when it was used as library. Over the central archway 'LIBRARY' is engraved. A hooded car is parked in front of the building on University Avenue. The photo is taken across from the street on a fall day.
Campus of West Virginia University Looking down University Avenue, then called Front Street
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
'Campus of West Virginia University looking down University Avenue, then called Front Street, past the present location of Elizabeth Moore Hall. Note the sycamore tree to the right of center, which is only tree still standing. Beyond it he building is the old Millspaugh home, now site of the President's Home. Taken about 1890.'
'View of University grounds looking north from the Old Library. To the right is the Old Experiment Station, Science Hall in the middle, Martin Hall on the left.'
View of Grumbein Island, and left to right: Cafeteria, Health Center, Reynolds Hall, Tower of Administration building, Law School, President's home, Experiment Station.