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IDNO:
008012
Title:
Steamboat I. C. Woodward on the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Pittsburgh, Morgantown, Fairmont Printed on the side of the boat.
IDNO:
008013
Title:
Tree of Life Synagogue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1985/01/02
Description:
The current building of the Tree of Life Congregation, located on South High Street, in Morgantown, West Virginia.
IDNO:
008014
Title:
St. Francis Catholic Church, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
St. Francis Catholic Church on McLane Avenue, in Morgantown, West Virginia.
IDNO:
008015
Title:
Seneca Neighborhood, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Worker housing climbs up the hill of Seneca in the early 1900's, as the neighborhood grows around the glass factories.'
IDNO:
008016
Title:
Methodist Episcopal Church, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
'The Methodist Protestant Church built in 1849 (now Cohe's furniture), served its congregation until 1904, when the new building at the corner of High and Willey Streets opened."
IDNO:
008017
Title:
Monongalia Academy, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1870
Description:
Students are standing in front of the Monongalia Academy in Morgantown, West Virginia; gift of Laura Price Core.
IDNO:
008018
Title:
Woodburn Seminary, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1860
Description:
'Woodburn Seminary was used by West Virginia University until February 1873, when it burned.'
IDNO:
008019
Title:
Wagon Traffic on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
'Around 1910, High Street is brick-paved, trolleys are in evidence, and Bell Telephone is advertising a public phone at the Odd Fellows building. Hirschman's Clothiers sports an elaborate cast-iron facade.'
IDNO:
008020
Title:
Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1895
Description:
A view of Morgantown, West Virginia in 1895. West Virginia University and several houses can be seen near the Monongahela River; original Monongalia County Historical Society through Mrs. Mabel Stoyer.
IDNO:
008021
Title:
Streetcars on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Townspeople are boarding street cars on High Street in Morgantown, West Virginia.
IDNO:
008022
Title:
Central School, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
'The Central School shortly before its opening.'
IDNO:
008023
Title:
Monongahela River During 1930 Drought, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
'Many Morgantown residents can remember walking across the dry river bed during the 1930 drought.' Morgantown and Westover bridge visible.
IDNO:
008024
Title:
Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1868
Description:
A view of Morgantown, West Virginia. Taken near the bridge over the Monongahela River.
IDNO:
008025
Title:
Mississippi Glass Factory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
'The Mississippi Glass Factory in South Morgantown. Dorsey's Knob can be seen in the background.'
IDNO:
008026
Title:
Star Bus Company Buses, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1920-1930
Description:
'Vehicles and drivers of the Star Bus Company in the 1920's.'
IDNO:
008027
Title:
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Depot, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1894
Description:
People are waiting for trains at the Morgantown Depot in Morgantown, West Virginia.
IDNO:
008028
Title:
Old Courthouse, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1847
Description:
'The old courthouse, built in 1847, was topped by the statue of Patrick Henry that is displayed in the present courthouse.'
IDNO:
008029
Title:
Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1892
Description:
'In 1892 the growing town is still framed by the zig-zags of farm fences and treeless hills.'
IDNO:
008030
Title:
Tornado Left a Path of Roofless Houses Scattered Like Building Blocks, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1929
IDNO:
008031
Title:
Lough Brothers Carriage Factory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Lough Brothers Carriage Factory. Note the furnished carriages and wagons at right.'
IDNO:
008033
Title:
African-American Baseball Team, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Group portrait of African-American baseball team members in Morgantown, W. Va.
IDNO:
008034
Title:
McDermott's Stables, Kirk Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1899
Description:
'The stable was more prevalent in 19th century Morgantown than the garage is today. In 1899, there were about 45 commerical or private stables in the downtown area. This is the luxurious stable of Senator McDermott's Kirk Street home. Now the parking lot for the Hotel Morgan.'
IDNO:
008037
Title:
Beverly Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Inscribed on the photograph; 'A view down Beverly Avenue (now the intersection of University and Stewart), taken around 1910, shows a quiet sunnyside of one family dwellings. Beverly Avenue is now University Avenue at Stewart Street.'
IDNO:
008045
Title:
Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
Looking across the Old Supervision Bridge from Westover to Morgantown, West Virginia.
