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Lawrence Jackson with a cigarette, standing in front of several neighborhood houses. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Bobbie Drew Ward".

1. Lawrence Jackson on Pennsylvania Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039532
Title:
Lawrence Jackson on Pennsylvania Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Lawrence Jackson with a cigarette, standing in front of several neighborhood houses. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Bobbie Drew Ward".
The house was located opposite St. Paul's African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. This church was replaced with the Mt. Herman Baptsit Church in 1991 after it was torn down. All persons in the photo are unidentified. Information on p. 131, 163 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Jack Ward Jr.".

2. Ward Family House Opposite AME Church Morgantown, West Virginia

IDNO:
039528
Title:
Ward Family House Opposite AME Church Morgantown, West Virginia
Description:
The house was located opposite St. Paul's African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. This church was replaced with the Mt. Herman Baptsit Church in 1991 after it was torn down. All persons in the photo are unidentified. Information on p. 131, 163 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Jack Ward Jr.".
John Edwards ran the first water service in Morgantown. He married Sarah Jackson in 1865 and bought the land that he built his house on in 1877. It was originally 79 White Avenue. It is now 477 White Avenue. The house was demolished in 1989. Information on p. 35 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".

3. Sarah and John Edward's Homeplace on White Avenue Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039501
Title:
Sarah and John Edward's Homeplace on White Avenue Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
John Edwards ran the first water service in Morgantown. He married Sarah Jackson in 1865 and bought the land that he built his house on in 1877. It was originally 79 White Avenue. It is now 477 White Avenue. The house was demolished in 1989. Information on p. 35 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Gwendolyn Edwards".
John Hunt was an African American businessman who operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in Morgantown. He was one of the African American businessmen who became wealthy from enterprises in the service industry. The house was located between Colson Hall and Purinton House on West Virginia University's downtown campus. Information on p. 40,99, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original Loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler.

4. Home of John H. Hunt at 121 Hunt Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039492
Title:
Home of John H. Hunt at 121 Hunt Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
John Hunt was an African American businessman who operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in Morgantown. He was one of the African American businessmen who became wealthy from enterprises in the service industry. The house was located between Colson Hall and Purinton House on West Virginia University's downtown campus. Information on p. 40,99, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original Loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler.

5. Home of Max and Anna Mathers Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039460
Title:
Home of Max and Anna Mathers Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1954
Split stone home built of stone from an old flouring mill and dam. The home is located on Stewartstown Road in Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia.

6. Split Stone Home, Monongalia County, W. Va

IDNO:
038668
Title:
Split Stone Home, Monongalia County, W. Va
Description:
Split stone home built of stone from an old flouring mill and dam. The home is located on Stewartstown Road in Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia.
This split stone home was built with stone from an old flouring mill and dam in the Suncrest area of Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.

7. Suncrest Area Split Stone Home, Morgantown, W. Va

IDNO:
038667
Title:
Suncrest Area Split Stone Home, Morgantown, W. Va
Description:
This split stone home was built with stone from an old flouring mill and dam in the Suncrest area of Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Home of first United States Senator of West Virginia, Waitman T. Willey.

8. Home of Waitman T. Willey, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038658
Title:
Home of Waitman T. Willey, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Home of first United States Senator of West Virginia, Waitman T. Willey.
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.

9. Old Stone House on Chestnut Street, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038654
Title:
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 of early and widely known physician of Morgantown for more than a half century. McLane built the house in 1840 on the southwest corner of High and Kirk Streets and resided there until his death in 1878.

10. Home of Dr. Charles McLane, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038653
Title:
Home of Dr. Charles McLane, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Home of early and widely known physician of Morgantown for more than a half century. McLane built the house in 1840 on the southwest corner of High and Kirk Streets and resided there until his death in 1878.
An old brick home which was built before 1798 and occupied by John Davis in 1803. This house is located on the corner of High and Pleasant Streets in Morgantown, West Virginia.

11. Old Brick Home in Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
038652
Title:
Old Brick Home in Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
An old brick home which was built before 1798 and occupied by John Davis in 1803. This house is located on the corner of High and Pleasant Streets in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Old stone house owned by Michael Kerns in 1772. Holes were built into the house to watch for attacking Indians. The house was located beneath the South High Street Bridge.

12. Michael Kerns' Old Stone House , Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038651
Title:
Michael Kerns' Old Stone House , Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1937
Description:
Old stone house owned by Michael Kerns in 1772. Holes were built into the house to watch for attacking Indians. The house was located beneath the South High Street Bridge.
Home of Mr. John Madigan, owner of the South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. The house was located on Dorsey Avenue.

13. Home of John Madigan, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038649
Title:
Home of John Madigan, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Home of Mr. John Madigan, owner of the South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. The house was located on Dorsey Avenue.
Unidentified members of possibly the Mathers family outside the house in Morgantown.

14. Family Poses on Front Porch of House, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038583
Title:
Family Poses on Front Porch of House, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Unidentified members of possibly the Mathers family outside the house in Morgantown.
Drusilla Morgan, 1815-1904 is the daughter of Captain Zacquill Morgan, the granddaughter of Colonel Zackquill Morgan and the great aunt of Max Mathers. Nimrod McGeorge is her nephew.

15. Drusilla Morgan and Nimrod McGeorge on Front Porch of Old Morgan Homestead, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038566
Title:
Drusilla Morgan and Nimrod McGeorge on Front Porch of Old Morgan Homestead, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
Drusilla Morgan, 1815-1904 is the daughter of Captain Zacquill Morgan, the granddaughter of Colonel Zackquill Morgan and the great aunt of Max Mathers. Nimrod McGeorge is her nephew.

16. Home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Mathers on Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038565
Title:
Home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Mathers on Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Note the brick paved street and street car tracks in front of the house.

17. George M. Hagans Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038521
Title:
George M. Hagans Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Note the brick paved street and street car tracks in front of the house.
The two little girls sitting on the steps are Margaret Ross and Margaret Mathers.

18. Max and Anna Mathers' First Home, 129 Sherman Ave., Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038513
Title:
Max and Anna Mathers' First Home, 129 Sherman Ave., Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
The two little girls sitting on the steps are Margaret Ross and Margaret Mathers.
Caption with photograph: "No one knows Of Bounaparte Allsupe. He appeared at Uffington near Morgantown, W. Va. years ago and got possession of the island just above Uffington which is still locally known as "Allsupe Island" . . . He got into a quarrel with a neighbor and shot him. He served a only few years of a 12 year sentence. He gave his lawyer the island and when he was released he was a mental wreck. He built a "lean to" against a rock and has since lived there."

19. Uffington Hermit and His Home, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038505
Title:
Uffington Hermit and His Home, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1885
Description:
Caption with photograph: "No one knows Of Bounaparte Allsupe. He appeared at Uffington near Morgantown, W. Va. years ago and got possession of the island just above Uffington which is still locally known as "Allsupe Island" . . . He got into a quarrel with a neighbor and shot him. He served a only few years of a 12 year sentence. He gave his lawyer the island and when he was released he was a mental wreck. He built a "lean to" against a rock and has since lived there."
Marshall Hagans and his granddaughter, Lillie sit on the front porch of Mr. Hagans home in Morgantown, West Virginia.

20. Home of Marshall Hagans on Main Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038483
Title:
Home of Marshall Hagans on Main Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
Marshall Hagans and his granddaughter, Lillie sit on the front porch of Mr. Hagans home in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Unidentified woman stands in the doorway with two children sitting on the stoop. Note Beechurst Avenue was still unpaved.

21. House on Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038477
Title:
House on Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1885
Description:
Unidentified woman stands in the doorway with two children sitting on the stoop. Note Beechurst Avenue was still unpaved.

22. Becky Evans Homestead On Monongahela River Below Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038430
Title:
Becky Evans Homestead On Monongahela River Below Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Possibly the home of Eugene Mathers.

23. Home in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038429
Title:
Home in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1890
Description:
Possibly the home of Eugene Mathers.
Three unidentified women pose in front of a home in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.

24. Three Women Outside Home In Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038428
Title:
Three Women Outside Home In Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
Three unidentified women pose in front of a home in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.
Located on High Street in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Family members nor occupants of the buggy are not identified.

25. Grove Chadwick's Residence On Main Street With Family in Front, Morgantown , W. Va.

IDNO:
038427
Title:
Grove Chadwick's Residence On Main Street With Family in Front, Morgantown , W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
Located on High Street in Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. Family members nor occupants of the buggy are not identified.
May and Calvin Smith sitting on the front porch of their home at 669 Jones Ave.

26. Smith Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038411
Title:
Smith Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1908/Spring
Description:
May and Calvin Smith sitting on the front porch of their home at 669 Jones Ave.
Front Street is now University Avenue. Stewart Hall on the West Virginia University campus is in the background.

27. Old Protzman Residence On Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038405
Title:
Old Protzman Residence On Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Front Street is now University Avenue. Stewart Hall on the West Virginia University campus is in the background.
Post card print addressed to Mrs. M. L. Haldeman from Mrs. E. M. Dille.

28. House In Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038400
Title:
House In Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca 1910
Description:
Post card print addressed to Mrs. M. L. Haldeman from Mrs. E. M. Dille.
Post card print of Dr. I. C. White's home. There is a long note on the back to "Mother" from "MHS". See original for context of the note.

29. Residence of Dr. I. C. White, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038384
Title:
Residence of Dr. I. C. White, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1910/04
Description:
Post card print of Dr. I. C. White's home. There is a long note on the back to "Mother" from "MHS". See original for context of the note.
A six room house with 22 occupants.

30. Sabraton Residence On Listrava Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038190
Title:
Sabraton Residence On Listrava Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
A six room house with 22 occupants.
A six room house with 15 occupants, including 11 boarders. Most occupants of these dwelling were Italian, Greek, Hungarian and Slavic immigrants.

31. Sabraton Residence On Listrava Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038189
Title:
Sabraton Residence On Listrava Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
A six room house with 15 occupants, including 11 boarders. Most occupants of these dwelling were Italian, Greek, Hungarian and Slavic immigrants.
Four room house.

32. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038188
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Four room house.
A five room house with nine occupants, seven were boarders.

33. Sabraton Residence on Sturgiss Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038187
Title:
Sabraton Residence on Sturgiss Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
A five room house with nine occupants, seven were boarders.
An 8 room house with 22 occupants.

34. Sabraton Residence, Listrava Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038186
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Listrava Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
An 8 room house with 22 occupants.
Two room rental for $4.00 a month.

35. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038185
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Two room rental for $4.00 a month.

36. Hungarian and Slavic Women Cleaning Mattresses, Sabraton, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038170
Title:
Hungarian and Slavic Women Cleaning Mattresses, Sabraton, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Romanian woman white washing a fence on her property.

37. Fence Painting In Morgantown , W. Va.

IDNO:
038168
Title:
Fence Painting In Morgantown , W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Romanian woman white washing a fence on her property.
Unidentified men building a new fence around South Sabraton dwellings on Sturgiss Street.

38. Fence Building in Sabraton Neigborhood, Morgantown Residence

IDNO:
038167
Title:
Fence Building in Sabraton Neigborhood, Morgantown Residence
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Unidentified men building a new fence around South Sabraton dwellings on Sturgiss Street.
The "dry closet" is erected over an open water course. Framed building on the right is a street car barn.

39. Typical 'Dry Closet' In Yard of Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038164
Title:
Typical 'Dry Closet' In Yard of Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
The "dry closet" is erected over an open water course. Framed building on the right is a street car barn.
View of backyards with "pit closets".

40. Backyards of Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038162
Title:
Backyards of Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
View of backyards with "pit closets".
Back yard of house on Sturgiss Avenue with unidentified child in rocker and large pile of barrels.

41. Unidentified Child Rocking In Back Yard of Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038160
Title:
Unidentified Child Rocking In Back Yard of Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Back yard of house on Sturgiss Avenue with unidentified child in rocker and large pile of barrels.
Located on Listrava Avenue.

42. Sabraton Residence With Pig Pen and Outhouse, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038159
Title:
Sabraton Residence With Pig Pen and Outhouse, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Located on Listrava Avenue.
Listrava Avenue, a county road runs through South Sabraton.

43. Listrava Avenue in Sabraton Neighborhood, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038157
Title:
Listrava Avenue in Sabraton Neighborhood, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, a county road runs through South Sabraton.
Listrava Avenue, 5 room houses.

44. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038155
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 5 room houses.
Listrava Avenue, 9 room house.

45. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038152
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 9 room house.
Listrava Avenue, 6 room houses.

46. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038151
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 6 room houses.

47. Italian American Residence in Sabraton, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038141
Title:
Italian American Residence in Sabraton, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914

48. Man in Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038140
Title:
Man in Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Listrava Avenue, 9 room house.

49. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038139
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 9 room house.
Sturgiss Avenue, 7 room tar paper house.

50. Morgantown Residence

IDNO:
038138
Title:
Morgantown Residence
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Sturgiss Avenue, 7 room tar paper house.

51. Railroad Tracks, Sabraton, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038137
Title:
Railroad Tracks, Sabraton, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Open drain on Sturgiss Avenue.

52. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038136
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Open drain on Sturgiss Avenue.
Located on Listrava Avenue, 5 room house without indoor plumbing.

53. Women and Children Gather Outside Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038135
Title:
Women and Children Gather Outside Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Located on Listrava Avenue, 5 room house without indoor plumbing.
Listrava Avenue, 5 room house with grocery business addition.

54. Sabraton Structure Combined Residence and Grocery, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038134
Title:
Sabraton Structure Combined Residence and Grocery, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 5 room house with grocery business addition.
Located on Long Alley, 4 room tar paper structure with unidentified woman and child standing on the porch.

55. Unidentified Woman and Child Standing Outside Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038133
Title:
Unidentified Woman and Child Standing Outside Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Located on Long Alley, 4 room tar paper structure with unidentified woman and child standing on the porch.
Sturgiss Avenue, 6 room house.

56. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038131
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Sturgiss Avenue, 6 room house.
Listrava Avenue, 3 room house with ten occupants, including eight boarders who sleep in one room.

57. Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038130
Title:
Sabraton Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 3 room house with ten occupants, including eight boarders who sleep in one room.
Listrava Avenue, 6 room house, rented for $15.00 per month and has 17 occupants. Most occupants were Eastern European Immigrants.

58. Sabraton Rental Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
038129
Title:
Sabraton Rental Residence, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1914
Description:
Listrava Avenue, 6 room house, rented for $15.00 per month and has 17 occupants. Most occupants were Eastern European Immigrants.
A glimpse of the old Methodist Church Steeple through the tree, gives a good idea of the general elevation of Chancery Hill.

59. At Rear of the Willey Residence

IDNO:
037726
Title:
At Rear of the Willey Residence
Description:
A glimpse of the old Methodist Church Steeple through the tree, gives a good idea of the general elevation of Chancery Hill.
From the pamphlet, "Chancery Hill, Morgantown, W. Va." page 11.

60. Looking North-East From Chancery Hill, W. Va.

IDNO:
037723
Title:
Looking North-East From Chancery Hill, W. Va.
Description:
From the pamphlet, "Chancery Hill, Morgantown, W. Va." page 11.
From the pamphlet "Chancery Hill, Morgantown, W. Va." page 7.

61. Senator Waitman T. Willey's Residence, W. Va.

IDNO:
037721
Title:
Senator Waitman T. Willey's Residence, W. Va.
Description:
From the pamphlet "Chancery Hill, Morgantown, W. Va." page 7.

62. R. C. Spangler Home, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037148
Title:
R. C. Spangler Home, Morgantown, W. Va.
' "Wood's house" of two horse drawn wagons, each pulling a man, a boy and furniture on Pleasant Street and University Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.

63. Wood's House on Pleasant Street and University Ave. in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034543
Title:
Wood's House on Pleasant Street and University Ave. in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
' "Wood's house" of two horse drawn wagons, each pulling a man, a boy and furniture on Pleasant Street and University Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.
Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, first WVU band director, his home was located on University Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.

64. Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034542
Title:
Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, first WVU band director, his home was located on University Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.

65. Oldest House in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034436
Title:
Oldest House in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907-1958
Located just east of High Street, Morgantown High School was eventually built next door to the Wade House,(left, background) and the football field is now where the Brown House stands (center).

66. Wade and Brown Homes, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034426
Title:
Wade and Brown Homes, Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Located just east of High Street, Morgantown High School was eventually built next door to the Wade House,(left, background) and the football field is now where the Brown House stands (center).
This house was torn down to make room for two parking lots. It was located on Spruce Street.

67. Lazier House in Morgantown, W, Va.

IDNO:
034424
Title:
Lazier House in Morgantown, W, Va.
Date:
1971
Description:
This house was torn down to make room for two parking lots. It was located on Spruce Street.
This house was torn down to make room for two parking lots. It was located on Spruce Street.

68. Lazier House in Morgantown, W, Va.

IDNO:
034423
Title:
Lazier House in Morgantown, W, Va.
Date:
ca. 1971
Description:
This house was torn down to make room for two parking lots. It was located on Spruce Street.
Walter Mestrezat was WVU's first band director.

69. Home of Walter Mestrezat in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034379
Title:
Home of Walter Mestrezat in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1912
Description:
Walter Mestrezat was WVU's first band director.

70. View of Morgantown W. Va.

IDNO:
034340
Title:
View of Morgantown W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1910

71. Baker House on Dorsey Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034324
Title:
Baker House on Dorsey Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1970

72. View of South Morgantown, W. Va,

IDNO:
034264
Title:
View of South Morgantown, W. Va,
Date:
ca. 1900-1925

73. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034262
Title:
View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1925

74. Home of Rufus Weaver in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
034255
Title:
Home of Rufus Weaver in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1900
Walter was the first WVU band director.

75. Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Monongalia, County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034247
Title:
Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Monongalia, County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1907-1923
Description:
Walter was the first WVU band director.

76. Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034235
Title:
Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-12
'Home of Col John Evans, "Walnut Hill." Stood near where the St. Francis High School now stands. Left to right: 1) Unknown 2) Unknown 3) Unknown 4) Sitting- Charles Stoneking 5) Clyde Snider 6) Sitting- Charles Cook, 7) John Cook 8) Standing on box- Unknown, 9) Arthur Llewellyn, 10) Sitting- Duke Cairney, 11) Ray Houston, 12) Abagail Cook, 13) Icie Cook, 14) Thornton Flowers, 15) Addie Snider, 16) William E. King, 17) Hattie Stoneking. William E. King and Hattie Stoneking latter were married and were the parents of Mrs. Raymond(Frona) Coburn, Mrs. Paul(Ruth) Huggins and Mrs. Clarence (Cecile) Milligan. Abagail Cook married Samuel King and were the parents of Frank and Paul King.'Note: St. Francis High School has since been demolished.

77. Home of Col John Evans, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:
034234
Title:
Home of Col John Evans, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Home of Col John Evans, "Walnut Hill." Stood near where the St. Francis High School now stands. Left to right: 1) Unknown 2) Unknown 3) Unknown 4) Sitting- Charles Stoneking 5) Clyde Snider 6) Sitting- Charles Cook, 7) John Cook 8) Standing on box- Unknown, 9) Arthur Llewellyn, 10) Sitting- Duke Cairney, 11) Ray Houston, 12) Abagail Cook, 13) Icie Cook, 14) Thornton Flowers, 15) Addie Snider, 16) William E. King, 17) Hattie Stoneking. William E. King and Hattie Stoneking latter were married and were the parents of Mrs. Raymond(Frona) Coburn, Mrs. Paul(Ruth) Huggins and Mrs. Clarence (Cecile) Milligan. Abagail Cook married Samuel King and were the parents of Frank and Paul King.'Note: St. Francis High School has since been demolished.
This photo was taken from Sunnyside.

78. View of Morgantown W. Va.

IDNO:
034233
Title:
View of Morgantown W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
This photo was taken from Sunnyside.
The photo is taken when the Morgantown Methodist Protestant congregation was organized.

79. Home of Joseph Shackelford

IDNO:
033825
Title:
Home of Joseph Shackelford
Description:
The photo is taken when the Morgantown Methodist Protestant congregation was organized.

80. View of Morgantown from Chancery Hill

IDNO:
033819
Title:
View of Morgantown from Chancery Hill
Date:
ca. 1890-1900
The cabin of Joseph Tennant on Jake Run, built about 1820.

81. Cabin of Joseph Tennant on Jake Run

IDNO:
033740
Title:
Cabin of Joseph Tennant on Jake Run
Date:
1976
Description:
The cabin of Joseph Tennant on Jake Run, built about 1820.
Residence of Colonel Evans, where the land commissioners met, one mile from Morgantown. From a drawing by Miss Addie Ireland in 1900. General Washington spent a night in this house in 1784.

82. Drawing of Colonel Evans Cabin

IDNO:
033739
Title:
Drawing of Colonel Evans Cabin
Date:
1900
Description:
Residence of Colonel Evans, where the land commissioners met, one mile from Morgantown. From a drawing by Miss Addie Ireland in 1900. General Washington spent a night in this house in 1784.
"Beat the Pants Off the Cavaliers", a fraternity house raises the spirit by decorating the house.

83. Fraternity House Decoration, West Virginia University

IDNO:
033375
Title:
Fraternity House Decoration, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1950/10/28
Description:
"Beat the Pants Off the Cavaliers", a fraternity house raises the spirit by decorating the house.

84. A-Frame House on the Campus of West Virginia University

IDNO:
033106
Title:
A-Frame House on the Campus of West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1960
Cars lined up for a Ku Klux Klan meeting with Morgantown homes in the background.

85. Ku Klux Klan Convention, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
031108
Title:
Ku Klux Klan Convention, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926
Description:
Cars lined up for a Ku Klux Klan meeting with Morgantown homes in the background.

86. Bird's Eye View of Buildings, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
028245
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Buildings, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1908

87. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
028216
Title:
View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905-1925

88. Sunnyside, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
028211
Title:
Sunnyside, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905-1925

89. Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
028209
Title:
Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1905-1925
Site Now Occupied by Main Street Business Block and Theatre.

90. Oldest House in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
027906
Title:
Oldest House in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1920
Description:
Site Now Occupied by Main Street Business Block and Theatre.

91. Brick Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
025114
Title:
Brick Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1908/09/18

92. Brick Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
025107
Title:
Brick Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1908/09/08
Located on the corner of University and Grant Avenue.

93. Coop Club Building, West Virginia University

IDNO:
025040
Title:
Coop Club Building, West Virginia University
Description:
Located on the corner of University and Grant Avenue.
Members are shooting a Cannon, banner hanging from house says, 'The South Has Risen'

94. Kappa Alpha Fraternity Members during Old South Weekend, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024627
Title:
Kappa Alpha Fraternity Members during Old South Weekend, West Virginia University
Date:
1928
Description:
Members are shooting a Cannon, banner hanging from house says, 'The South Has Risen'
Potential members of the fraternity clean the truck and the members watch.

95. Pi Kappa Alpha and Their Fire Truck, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024618
Title:
Pi Kappa Alpha and Their Fire Truck, West Virginia University
Date:
ca. 1965
Description:
Potential members of the fraternity clean the truck and the members watch.

96. Members of a Fraternity Decorate Their Fraternity House, West Virginia University

IDNO:
024617
Title:
Members of a Fraternity Decorate Their Fraternity House, West Virginia University
Date:
1959