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This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of West Virginia University's Armory building.

1. W.V.U. Armory, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050630
Title:
W.V.U. Armory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of West Virginia University's Armory building.
View of the "Old Library" at West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va. This building is currently named Stewart Hall. It housed the university library until 1931 and later housed administration offices.

2. The Old Library at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050567
Title:
The Old Library at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of the "Old Library" at West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va. This building is currently named Stewart Hall. It housed the university library until 1931 and later housed administration offices.
View of the burning building from across the street.

3. Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049666
Title:
Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
View of the burning building from across the street.
Looking at the vine-covered university building from across the lawn.

4. Chitwood Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049665
Title:
Chitwood Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking at the vine-covered university building from across the lawn.
View of the field which is now where the MountainLair is located. In the background is the Armory and to the right of that is Mechanical Hall, which burned down in 1956. To the right is Commencement Hall, with grandstand attached to the back. To the left and up the hill is Stalnakar Hall.

5. Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049664
Title:
Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the field which is now where the MountainLair is located. In the background is the Armory and to the right of that is Mechanical Hall, which burned down in 1956. To the right is Commencement Hall, with grandstand attached to the back. To the left and up the hill is Stalnakar Hall.
Looking up at the university building from the street below.

6. Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049663
Title:
Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking up at the university building from the street below.
Print number 393a1.

7. West Virginia University Teachers Institute Gathered in Front of Oglebay Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045616
Title:
West Virginia University Teachers Institute Gathered in Front of Oglebay Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1920s
Description:
Print number 393a1.
Unidentified student poses behind Martin Hall.

8. 'Baby!', West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039516
Title:
'Baby!', West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/03/30
Description:
Unidentified student poses behind Martin Hall.
Unidentified male student poses outside of Women's Hall (Stalnaker Hall).

9. 'That Equine Look!!!' , West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039514
Title:
'That Equine Look!!!' , West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/03/30
Description:
Unidentified male student poses outside of Women's Hall (Stalnaker Hall).
Built in 1876, the structure is the second oldest building on campus.

10. Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039411
Title:
Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1930/07/07
Description:
Built in 1876, the structure is the second oldest building on campus.
Unidentified man standing on the steps of Stewart Hall. Built in 1902, Stewart Hall was originally the University library.

11. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039410
Title:
Stewart Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Unidentified man standing on the steps of Stewart Hall. Built in 1902, Stewart Hall was originally the University library.
Located on the downtown campus next to Martin Hall, the building was named for the principal of the Woodburn Women's Seminary.

12. Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039409
Title:
Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1930/07/07
Description:
Located on the downtown campus next to Martin Hall, the building was named for the principal of the Woodburn Women's Seminary.
Postcard photograph of West Virginia University Women's Residence Hall also known as Episcopal Hall.

13. West Virginia University Women's Residence Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038936
Title:
West Virginia University Women's Residence Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Postcard photograph of West Virginia University Women's Residence Hall also known as Episcopal Hall.

14. Cover of 1978-79 West Virginia University Directory, Wise Library at Night

IDNO:
038542
Title:
Cover of 1978-79 West Virginia University Directory, Wise Library at Night
Date:
ca.1978
Ivy covered Woodburn Hall dominates the photograph as students walk to class or relax on the lawn.

15. Cover of 1979-1980 West Virginia University Directory

IDNO:
038541
Title:
Cover of 1979-1980 West Virginia University Directory
Date:
ca. 1979
Description:
Ivy covered Woodburn Hall dominates the photograph as students walk to class or relax on the lawn.
Referred to as "The Hall", inscribed on the back of the photograph, "Close of year 96 -98"

16. Episcopal Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038484
Title:
Episcopal Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1896
Description:
Referred to as "The Hall", inscribed on the back of the photograph, "Close of year 96 -98"
Morgantown as seen in part from Westover, about 1910 or so. Visible on the crest of the hill is the old WVU astronomical observatory (built 1900) which was burned in 1919 to celebrate a football victory. In foreground are the old Commencement Hall, (later Reynolds Hall, torn down to make way for the New Mountainlair). Also visible is the Administration Building (Stewart Hall). From an old glass plate negative in the WVU Library.

17. Roof Line of West Virginia University Buildings With Astronomical Observatory On Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038468
Title:
Roof Line of West Virginia University Buildings With Astronomical Observatory On Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Morgantown as seen in part from Westover, about 1910 or so. Visible on the crest of the hill is the old WVU astronomical observatory (built 1900) which was burned in 1919 to celebrate a football victory. In foreground are the old Commencement Hall, (later Reynolds Hall, torn down to make way for the New Mountainlair). Also visible is the Administration Building (Stewart Hall). From an old glass plate negative in the WVU Library.

18. Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038464
Title:
Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1999
Unidentified worker stretches to keep the Woodburn Hall bell chiming in tune.

19. Woodburn Hall Bell Repairs, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038463
Title:
Woodburn Hall Bell Repairs, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1999
Description:
Unidentified worker stretches to keep the Woodburn Hall bell chiming in tune.
"The Court" area is bordered by Chemistry Hall (now Clark Hall) on the left, Wise Library in the center and Mineral Industries Building (now White Hall) on the right.

20. The Court on West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038439
Title:
The Court on West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
"The Court" area is bordered by Chemistry Hall (now Clark Hall) on the left, Wise Library in the center and Mineral Industries Building (now White Hall) on the right.

21. Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038117
Title:
Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920-1925
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.

22. 'The Circle', West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037921
Title:
'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.

23. Armory and Mechanical Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037912
Title:
Armory and Mechanical Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

24. Agricultural Experiment Station, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037668
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station, WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.