'The frozen waters of Falling Run, where the stadium now stands, are shown in this early photograph taken during the winter of 1919. The present stadium bridge can be seen in the background.'
Medical Students at Falling Run, West Virginia University
Date:
1897
Description:
Group of students in a medical class pose by a small water fall near Falling Run, some are wearing long aprons; on the site now stand Business and Economic and Life Science Buildings. An inscription of 'Dr. J.F. Trippett died August 20, 1912' with a signature of Clyde Trippett, M.D. on the back.
Near the WVU campus, the walkway bridge over Falling Run Hollow, connecting the campus to Sunnyside, can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken before the stadium was built.