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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 interior of Stewart Hall when it was the library

3. Interior of Library when in Administration Building, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049798
Title:
Interior of Library when in Administration Building, West Virginia University
Date:
undated
Description:
View of interior of Stewart Hall when it was the library
View of interior of Stewart Hall when it was the library

4. Interior of the Library when in the Administration Building, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049797
Title:
Interior of the Library when in the Administration Building, West Virginia University
Date:
undated
Description:
View of interior of Stewart Hall when it was the library
Front view of Stewart Hall as the "Administration Building (Probably when still library)"

5. Administration Building When It Was Still the Library, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049796
Title:
Administration Building When It Was Still the Library, West Virginia University
Date:
1903
Description:
Front view of Stewart Hall as the "Administration Building (Probably when still library)"
Side view of Stewart Hall when it was the WVU Library and Administration building

6. Library (Administration Building) View of Back-left Side, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049795
Title:
Library (Administration Building) View of Back-left Side, West Virginia University
Date:
1903
Description:
Side view of Stewart Hall when it was the WVU Library and Administration building
View of Stewart Hall and University Avenue in Morgantown, W. Va.

7. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049794
Title:
Stewart Hall, West Virginia University
Date:
undated
Description:
View of Stewart Hall and University Avenue in Morgantown, W. Va.
Interior of Science Hall/Chitwood Hall. Testing equipment shown on the table.

8. Science Hall, Dr. Hodge's Physics Lecture Room, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049774
Title:
Science Hall, Dr. Hodge's Physics Lecture Room, West Virginia University
Date:
undated
Description:
Interior of Science Hall/Chitwood Hall. Testing equipment shown on the table.
Science Hall interior

9. Science Hall, Testing Lab, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049773
Title:
Science Hall, Testing Lab, West Virginia University
Date:
undated
Description:
Science Hall interior
Photograph taken from the WVU Agricultural Experiment Station shows cadets drill and band practice along side of the Armory Building

10. Cadet Drill, West Virginia University

IDNO:
049763
Title:
Cadet Drill, West Virginia University
Date:
1913
Description:
Photograph taken from the WVU Agricultural Experiment Station shows cadets drill and band practice along side of the Armory Building
Grounds of I.C. White property (where White Hall now stands) and WVU Library which was then in the Old Administration Building (now Stewart Hall). On the Opposite side of the street is the old Lutheran Church which was torn down. A Lutheran student chapel now stands in its stead.

11. Grounds of I.C. White and West Virginia University Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049759
Title:
Grounds of I.C. White and West Virginia University Library, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Grounds of I.C. White property (where White Hall now stands) and WVU Library which was then in the Old Administration Building (now Stewart Hall). On the Opposite side of the street is the old Lutheran Church which was torn down. A Lutheran student chapel now stands in its stead.
Image shows ivy covered Commencement Hall and front of the old Library (now Stewart Hall).

12. Commencement Hall and Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049753
Title:
Commencement Hall and Library, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Image shows ivy covered Commencement Hall and front of the old Library (now Stewart Hall).
Image shows Woodburn Hall without the wings and displays "WVU" dug into the grass in Woodburn Circle.

13. WVU Campus and Buildings, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049752
Title:
WVU Campus and Buildings, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1895/07/13
Description:
Image shows Woodburn Hall without the wings and displays "WVU" dug into the grass in Woodburn Circle.

14. Woodburn Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
049751
Title:
Woodburn Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
undated
View of the Women's Hall in the snow showing a "Beat Pitt" sign.

15. View of the Women's Hall, Now Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
049749
Title:
View of the Women's Hall, Now Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
1930/01
Description:
View of the Women's Hall in the snow showing a "Beat Pitt" sign.
View of present day site of E. Moore Hall

16. From the Steps of Martin Hall to the Present Site of E. Moore Hall

IDNO:
049746
Title:
From the Steps of Martin Hall to the Present Site of E. Moore Hall
Date:
undated
Description:
View of present day site of E. Moore Hall

17. Agricultural Experiment Station, Greenhouses, and Martin Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
049743
Title:
Agricultural Experiment Station, Greenhouses, and Martin Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
undated

18. Woodburn Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
049742
Title:
Woodburn Hall, WVU, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
undated

19. WVU Campus: Corner of Commencement Hall, Library (Administration building), Chemistry Building and Law School

IDNO:
049738
Title:
WVU Campus: Corner of Commencement Hall, Library (Administration building), Chemistry Building and Law School
Date:
undated
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.

20. Old Commencement Hall and Administration Hall, W.V.U. Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
049736
Title:
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.
View of the burning building from across the street.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

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

IDNO:
039806
Title:
Mechanical Hall I on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1898

27. Snow Scene Near West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039804
Title:
Snow Scene Near West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1898
This image was develop with, among other chemicals, cyanide, resulting in a blue colored print. The prints are called cyanotypes.

28. Snow Scene on West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039803
Title:
Snow Scene on West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1898
Description:
This image was develop with, among other chemicals, cyanide, resulting in a blue colored print. The prints are called cyanotypes.
Unidentified student poses behind Martin Hall.

29. '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).

30. '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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.
Elevated view of the campus including a cemetery (on the left) next to Reynolds Hall (Commencement Hall) where Stewart Hall now stands.

37. West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va,

IDNO:
038508
Title:
West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va,
Date:
1893
Description:
Elevated view of the campus including a cemetery (on the left) next to Reynolds Hall (Commencement Hall) where Stewart Hall now stands.
Referred to as "The Hall", inscribed on the back of the photograph, "Close of year 96 -98"

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. '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.

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

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

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

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

47. WVU Athletic Field, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037667
Title:
WVU Athletic Field, Morgantown, W. Va.

48. WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
037666
Title:
WVU, Morgantown, W. Va.