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Suspension bridge across the Monongahela River; the viewpoint is from Westover looking toward Morgantown.<br />

1. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

Postcard of the Suspension Bridge crossing the Monongahela River in Fairmont, West Virginia.

2. Suspension Bridge, Fairmont, W. Va.

Bridge spanning the Monongahela River going into Fairmont.

3. Monongahela River, Fairmont, W. Va.

4. Monongahela River at Fairmont, W. Va

Postcard from the East Side in Fairmont, West Virginia. Houses on the West Side can be seen near the Suspension Bridge and Monongahela River.

5. Fairmont, W. Va.

Postcard of the Suspension Bridge over the Monongahela River in Fairmont, West Virginia.

6. Suspension Bridge at Fairmont, W. Va.

'Footbridge across the West Fork of the Monongahela River, Weston, W. Va., directly in front of the main entrance to the Weston State Hospital, ca. 1895.'

7. Footbridge at Weston, W. Va.

Pittsburgh, Morgantown, Fairmont Printed on the side of the boat.

8. Steamboat I. C. Woodward on the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.

'Many Morgantown residents can remember walking across the dry river bed during the 1930 drought.'  Morgantown and Westover bridge visible.

9. Monongahela River During 1930 Drought, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Morgantown, West Virginia. Taken near the bridge over the Monongahela River.

10. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

Looking across the Old Supervision Bridge from Westover to Morgantown, West Virginia.

11. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of the river and West Virginia University's main campus from Lorentz Avenue. The Morgantown/Westover Bridge is in the distance.

12. Monongahela River and West Virginia University Main Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Portion of a panoramic view taken in 1894. A covered bridge, crosses Decker's creek at South High.'  See image 008078 for other portion of image.

13. Panoramic View of Morgantown, W. Va.

A portion of a panoramic view of Morgantown, West Virginia and the Morgantown/Westover Suspension Bridge.  For other portion of photograph see image 008062.

14. Panoramic View of Morgantown, W. Va.

15. Railroad Depot and River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

Westover Bridge visible beyond platform set up for concert.

16. Preparing for a Wind Symphony Concert on the Banks of Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

17. River Bridge Under Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.

18. Dedication of the Steel Bridge over the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.

Townspeople are celebrating the dedication off the bridge over the Monongahela River between Morgantown and Westover in Morgantown, West Virginia.

19. Dedication of the Steel Bridge over the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Morgantown, West Virginia in 1902, population 7,000.

20. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

The bridge as seen from the bank of the Monongahela River looking toward Westover.

21. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

The River Bridge during construction.

22. Construction of the River Bridge over the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of the River Bridge in Morgantown, West Virginia.

23. Construction of the River Bridge over the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.

View of Morgantown, West Virginia from the Westover side of the Suspension Bridge.

24. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

The bridge over the Monongahela River from Morgantown to Westover.

25. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

View of the bridge spanning the Monongahela River. Two men standing in front of bridge. One man wearing a suit and a badge. To the right of bridge is a pedestrian walkway.

26. River Bridge Under Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.

Suspension bridge known as 'The River Bridge'. View of the railroad trestle at the foot of Walnut Street.

27. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

Workmen can be seen standing on bridge.

28. Reparing the Suspension Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of the Monongahela River flowing underneath the River Bridge in Morgantown, West Virginia.

29. River Bridge Under Construction, Morgantown, W. Va.

Misspelled sign by the Star City Bridge should have read: Monongahela River Navigable elevation 828 feet. The word navigable is misspelled.

30. Misspelled Sign on Star City Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

Misspelled sign by the Star City Bridge should have read: Monongahela River Navigable elevation 828 feet. The word navigable is misspelled.

31. Misspelled Sign on Star City Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongahela Packet Company Boat in the foreground. Original bridge supports in the background. During Construction of the Second Morgantown/Westover (River) Bridge.

32. Ferrying People and Wagons Across the Monongahela, Morgantown, W. Va.

33. Logs on the Bank of the River Beside an Unidentified Business, Morgantown, W. Va.

'This shows the Westover hillside up from the river.  The old train station is torn down the covered steps coming down from the bridge (the bridge was blown down by dyndamite) is also gone.'

34. Boat Races on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

Boats are lined up against the dock.

35. Labor Day Boat Races Held by the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongahela River flood at 35 1/2 feet at Deckers Creek Railroad Bridge in Morgantown, West Virginia.

36. Monongahela River Flood, Morgantown, W. Va.

Town near the Monongahela River, possibly Point Marion, Pennsylvania.

37. Point Marion on the Monongahela River

Morgantown homes and West Virginia University Campus buildings are visible.

38. Boating on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

Water gushing over the dam.

39. Houses on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

A riverboat is visible along the shore near Walnut Street as a dapperly attired man cruises in the "Nancy".

40. Boating on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

'11:00 A.M. June 14, 1941.  Looking south at wharf and coal unloading area from tower No. 3. Photograph Number 138.'

41. Morgantown Ordnance Works Wharf and Coal Unloading Area, Morgantown, W. Va.

'12:30 P.M. April 30, 1941.  Looking south at wharf and coal unloading from tower No. 3. Photograph Number 127.'

42. Morgantown Ordnance Works Wharf and Coal Unloading Area, Morgantown, W. Va.

43. Canoeing on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

44. Young Couple Near the Monongahela River

45. Diving off the Locks into the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

'United States Engineer Office. Corps of Engineers United States Army. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Morgantown Ordnance Works-Morgantown, West Virginia: Wharf and Coal Unloading Facilities-looking South. E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company- Contract W Ord-490- Contract date 11-28-40. Military Funds. April 17, 1942. No. 19141.'

46. Wharf and Coal Unloading Facilities, Morgantown Ordnance Works, Morgantown, W. Va.

'United States Engineer Office. Corps of Engineers United States Army. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Morgantown Ordnance Works-Morgantown, West Virginia: River Pump House and Sewage Disposal Plant-looking Southeast. E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company- Contract W Ord-490- Contract date 11-28-40. Military Funds. May 21, 1943. No. 20849.'

47. River Pump House and Sewage Disposal Plant, Morgantown Ordnance Works, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Morgantown fire dept. helps welcome the centennial showboat Rhododendron to town.'

48. Welcoming the Showboat 'Rhododendron' in Morgantown, W. Va.

A crowd, including a marching band, gathered on the shore of the Monongahela River to watch the arrival of the Showboat Rhododendron.

49. Showboat Rhododendron in Morgantown, W. Va.

'Barging in for a summer concert is 'Point Counterpoint' -- concert hall of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra.  During its 33 city tour of river communities, the floating concert hall is moved from port to port by towboat.  One of the most unusual and resourcefull stages in the world, its amplifying system and modern lighting installations were designed with mobile practicality as well as theatrical showmanship in mind.'

50. Floating Concert Hall on Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

Boat races were held at the Monongahela River at Wharf St.

51. Labor Day Boat Races Held by the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.

'View of Morgantown taken from the west side, showing old brick house on the west side, Business district at the Wharf. Shows the old firehouse at the Decker's Creek end of Walnut Street, and the old Academy tower on the left. Note the smoke at the mill at the end of Wharf Street.'

52. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

'View of Morgantown from the west side; Walnut Street Wharf; Old Firehouse in the upper end of Walnut Street, from the picture of the Wool Market was most likely made; Tower of Monongalia Academy at the left of the Firehouse. The negative for this picture was made by John L. Johnston, probably in 1892 or soon after. This twenty percent enlargement was made by F.A. Molby from the old negative (1939).'

53. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

'Looking South West from Monongalia River Bridge to Baltimore and Ohio Depot and Hotel Morgan.'

54. View of Morgantown from the River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va,

55. View of Morgantown and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

56. View of Morgantown and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

57. Monongahela River Looking North from West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W, Va.

On the west bank.  West Virginia University buildings visible across the river.

58. Turn of the Century Women on the Bank of the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of the Star City Glass Factory and the Monongahela River in Morgantown, West Virginia.

59. Star City Glass Factory, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view from the west of Morgantown, West Virginia.

60. River Bridge and Morgantown, W. Va.

'Looking north east to Sunny Side stadium and University Buildings from Monongahela River Bridge.'

61. Monongahela River Looking North East to Sunnyside, Morgantown, W. Va.

View from a partially frozen Monongahela River.

62. Dorsey's Knob, Morgantown, W. Va.

63. View of Morgantown and Old Suspension Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.

64. Wharf, Morgantown, W. Va.

'The population of Morgantown in 1865 was 684.'

65. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

Boat along wooded, rocky shore.

66. Scene on Monongahela River at Hanging Rock, Morgantown, W. Va.

View of the river, and Morgantown from Westover side of the Monongahela.

67. Steamboat Columbia at Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of the houses in the Seneca section of Morgantown, West Virginia.

68. Seneca Neighborhood, Morgantown, W. Va.

69. View of Monongahela River from West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Probably from Jones Avenue'.

70. View of Morgantown in Winter from the North, Morgantown, W. Va.

View from the west of the town and the bridge which spans the Monongahela River.

71. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

A bridge can be seen spanning the river.

72. View of the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.

View of Morgantown looking across the Monongahela River from the west.

73. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

View of Morgantown from across the Monongahela River.

74. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

People can be seen crossing the bridge which spans the Monongahela River leading into Morgantown, W. Va.

75. River Bridge and Morgantown, W. Va.

76. Bird's Eye View of Morgantown and the River Bridge over the Monongahela River

'East side of [Monongahela] river, Star City at left'.

77. Building the Bridge at Star City, Morgantown, W. Va.

78. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

'Seneca Section of Morgantown and the Monongahela River. Taken from the Present site of Stalnaker Hall'.

79. Seneca Section and Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

Newly constructed residence located in Morgantown, West Virginia. On the far right of the picture is the Monongahela River.

80. House under Construction on a Hill Above the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

81. View of the Monongahela River with West Virginia University and Observatory Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.

Looking west to the M. R. Depot-West Side

82. Looking North West Across the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

View of Morgantown, West Virginia, looking across the Monongahela River from the West.

83. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

The Monongahela River is seen between Westover and Morgantown.

84. Morgantown Viewed from Westover, W. Va.

85. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

View of the city from near the rail road tracks.

86. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

'University and Morgantown (about 1891-92. No Science Hall then; Clock on Martin Hall; Walnut Street had a dead end with the Firehouse seen beyond Martin Hall; Monongalia Academy at the site of the Junior High School; site of Grand Street in  the distance beyond the Academy; Suspension Bridge across the river. 6-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch negative by John L. Johnston, enlargement by Molby (1938).'

87. Bird's Eye View of West Virginia University and Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Morgantown and the Wharf.

88. View of Morgantown and Wharf, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Morgantown from across the Monongahela River sometime in the late eighties. Note unpaved Walnut Street and the River Wharf. To the left of which can be seen the bell tower on Old Monongalia Academy then used for the public school, and the old Fire Shed jutting out into the street. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'

89. Morgantown from Westover Side of Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

'View of Morgantown from Keck's Hill across the River. Note the Suspension Bridge as well as the old covered Durbana Bridge across the Deckers Creek. Taken in late  eighties. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'

90. View from Keck's Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.

91. River Bridge and Morgantown, W. Va.

'Morgantown from across the Monongahela River. Sometime in the late eighties. Note this is the suspension bridge the Confederates partly burned during the Jones-Imboden raid in the Civil War. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'

92. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

93. Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of the Monongahela River looking north to Morgantown and Westover, West Virginia.

94. Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

95. Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.

96. Boys on the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Car number 52. Running West between Granville and Jimtown (Randell). Beside Monongahela River. The buckets suspended above the river were used to carry coal from a mine on the West-side to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road shipping point on the East-side.

97. Bunkard Valley Railroad Car, Morgantown, W. Va.

98. Morgantown From the West Side of the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Morgantown, West Virginia and the Monongahela River.

99. Bird's Eye View of West Virginia University and Morgantown, W. Va.

'A view of Morgantown Suspension Bridge. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks are in the foreground. West Virginia University buildings are at the top right.'

100. Morgantown Suspension Bridge, W. Va.