Search Results
IDNO:
053001
Title:
South Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of South Park from High Street. At far left is the Walnut Street Bridge.
IDNO:
053002
Title:
A View on High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053003
Title:
Devil's Den, Cheat River, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The Devil's Den is a swimming hole located on the Cheat River near the mouth of the Big Sandy.
IDNO:
053004
Title:
Wood House, Harrisville, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1919
Description:
Woman on left scratched out. Back of photo reads: "Wood house, Harrisville, probably Ralph Wood."
IDNO:
053005
Title:
Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A steamroller participates in early road construction.
IDNO:
053006
Title:
Boy in Valentine
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
Boy pictured in center inside heart with quotes surrounding: "All Happiness to you," "Far from thee be every care," "Hope sustain thee ever," and "Have kindly thoughts of me."
IDNO:
053007
Title:
Outdoor Group Portrait
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
Three young "men" in the front are likely cross-dressing women.
IDNO:
053008
Title:
Portrait of Man on Porch
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
IDNO:
053009
Title:
Advertisement on a Billboard, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1916
Description:
A woman poses on the grass beneath a sign asking passersby to "Stop at City Auto Company Garage, 444 Chestnut Street, Morgantown" for "auto supplies."
IDNO:
053010
Title:
Birthday Girl Under Tree
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
Description:
The girl is wearing a paper crown, likely for a birthday or other special occasion.
IDNO:
053011
Title:
Four Women and Girl on Porch
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
IDNO:
053012
Title:
Mounted Deer Head and Bear Pelt on Wall
Date:
ca. 1890-1920
IDNO:
053013
Title:
Street Car, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The conductor stands in the door of streetcar 12. Text on the back reads, "This is the streetcar that ran from Morgantown down to Osage."
IDNO:
053014
Title:
Street Car, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1912/06
Description:
A conductor poses on the steps of a street car filled with passengers.
IDNO:
053015
Title:
Impersonator Russell L. Long, High Street, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
"Charlie Chaplin's double on 4 hour stiltwalking ... period. The sidewalks, also indoors and outside stilting." Long poses outside Oppenheimer's Kuppenheimer Good Cloth store on High Street.
IDNO:
053016
Title:
Courthouse, Clarksburg, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of the old Clarksburg Courthouse, erected in 1889 on Main Street. It was replaced in 1932.
IDNO:
053017
Title:
Oak Park Entrance on Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad, Preston County, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1911/ 08
IDNO:
053018
Title:
Wiles Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A newly finished building, likely a church, in the Wiles Hill neighborhood of Morgantown.
IDNO:
053019
Title:
Bird's Eye View of South Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of South Park and part of Greenmont, showing the South Park Bridge at center.
IDNO:
053020
Title:
Circus Parade
Date:
undated
Description:
Camels and elephants with their handlers walk down a street wearing advertisements for Coca Cola and a circus.
IDNO:
053021
Title:
High Street Scene, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Men sit and talk in front of the courthouse on High Street. J. G. McCrory Co. can be seen in the background, now the site of Reeder and Shuman Attorneys at Law.
IDNO:
053022
Title:
Two Girls in Front of School
Date:
1923/05
Description:
Back of photo reads: "Lorena Spencer and Mary Rinehart up at school. May 1923."
IDNO:
053023
Title:
Campbell Family in Front of Automobile
Date:
1925/05/22
Description:
Identified are: "Mr. McHenry, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. McHenry, Muriel, Blake, Mrs. Laiad, Glen, Mrs. Campbell, Gladys C., Gladys J."
IDNO:
053024
Title:
Grandfather Clock
Date:
1923
Description:
Photo taken outside a home, against a painted backdroup. Back of photo reads: "Blake Clock, given to me winter 1923."
IDNO:
053025
Title:
Group Photo Posing in Front of Woodland Background
Date:
ca. 1920-1938
Description:
Front left to right: Mrs. Marchand, Miss Taylor, Miss Lowe, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs. Hoffman. Back row left to right: Clarence Marchand; Wm Morgan; Wm Wilson; Fred Troup; Wm Mackenzie and Geo Hoffman. William Wilson is identified with an X.
IDNO:
053026
Title:
Young Boys with Dog
Date:
ca. 1920-1938
Description:
Left to right: Harold Zinn, Barr Wilson, who likely lived in Ritiche County, W. Va.
IDNO:
053027
Title:
Young Woman with Horse
Date:
1922
Description:
Back of Photo Reads: "Katie and their horse up at Bradford's in the yard."
IDNO:
053028
Title:
Young Woman with Puppy
Date:
ca. 1920-1938
Description:
Back of photo reads: "This is Buddy and Me. Hope you like the picture and can tell which is which, Ha! Ha! Lovingly, Mary."
IDNO:
053029
Title:
Bessie and Vernie
Date:
ca. 1920-1935
Description:
Back of photo reads: "Bessie and Vernie, taken on the porch of the school house."
IDNO:
053030
Title:
Marcia Lantz and Snowman
Date:
ca. 1920-1935
IDNO:
053031
Title:
Locomotive Passes Through Town, Likely Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920-1940
Description:
Train passes in front of storefront with sign that reads "Crotty and Company."
IDNO:
053032
Title:
Man and Dog in Front of House
Date:
ca. 1920-1940
IDNO:
053033
Title:
Woman and Young Girl in Yard
Date:
ca. 1920-1940
IDNO:
053034
Title:
Young Girl with Flock of Chickens and Turkeys
Date:
ca. 1920-1940
IDNO:
053035
Title:
Portrait of Robert Marsh Smith
Date:
1945/03/03
Description:
Smith is pictured at age three.
IDNO:
053036
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Backyard of a West Union house after the flood of 1950.
IDNO:
053037
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Fallen trees behind a West Union house after the flood of 1950.
IDNO:
053038
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
IDNO:
053039
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
IDNO:
053040
Title:
Flood Aftermath, West Union, W. Va.
Date:
1950
Description:
Pictured is the Smith barn.
IDNO:
053041
Title:
View From Juliana Street Bridge, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
1943/01/01
IDNO:
053042
Title:
View From Quincy Hill, Parkersburg, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940-1960
IDNO:
053043
Title:
Leslie Lemon in Uniform
Date:
ca. 1940-1970
Description:
"Aunt Cora's son, Leslie Lemon. Died 1978."
IDNO:
053044
Title:
Arnold's Creek Christian Church, Tyler County, W. Va.
Date:
1987/10
Description:
Church likely built in 1839.
IDNO:
053045
Title:
West Viginia University Towers Dormitories
Date:
undated
Description:
Students in line at information table on move-in day.
IDNO:
053046
Title:
Student at Registration Desk, WVU Towers Dormitories
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053047
Title:
Students Enter WVU Towers Dormitories
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053048
Title:
Entrance to WVU Towers Dormitories
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053049
Title:
Parents and Students Entering Towers Dormitory
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053050
Title:
High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1900-1920
Description:
A view of the Brown Building on the corner of High and Walnut Streets, then the location of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank.
IDNO:
053051
Title:
Woodburn Circle in Winter, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of Woodburn Circle including Martin, Chitwood, and Woodburn Halls taken from the Falling Run Bridge.
IDNO:
053052
Title:
High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view looking north up High Street. Stalnaker Hall and Stewart Hall can be seen in the distance.
IDNO:
053053
Title:
Morgantown - Kingwood State Highway, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053054
Title:
Walnut Street Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view looking across the Walnut Street bridge toward the town center. Two men in an early model car are in the foreground.
IDNO:
053055
Title:
University Demonstration High School, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of the old University High School, located at the top of North Price Street. The building now houses Mountaineer Middle School.
IDNO:
053056
Title:
High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A view of High Street showing the Monongahela Building.
IDNO:
053057
Title:
Construction Along High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Construction activity taking place along High Street near where the Monongahela Building stands.
IDNO:
053058
Title:
Colson Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053059
Title:
The River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
The old bridge connecting downtown Morgantown to Westover.
IDNO:
053060
Title:
Oil Tank Fired by Lightning, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1922/07/01
Description:
Dorsey Knob can be seen in the distance.
IDNO:
053061
Title:
High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A snowy winter scene on High Street.
IDNO:
053062
Title:
Richard Restaurant, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Richard Restaurant on the corner of Kirk and High Streets. The building no longer exists.
IDNO:
053063
Title:
Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad Station, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
The train station, which still stands, was located next to the old suspension bridge over the Monongahela River.
IDNO:
053064
Title:
High Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053065
Title:
Oak Grove Cemetery, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
IDNO:
053066
Title:
Staff of the Morgantown Printing and Binding Company, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Reverse reads:"This picture shows the staff of The Morgantown Printing and Binding Company.Number 1 is Gilbert Miller.Number 8 is H. A. Cristie.Number 9 is Mr. Ludwig, General Manager.The plant is located in the rooms now occupied by Benny the Tailor and Pikes Bakery on the north side of Pleasant Street, between High and Spruce."
IDNO:
053067
Title:
Barbe and Davis Hardware Storefront, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1915
Description:
Two men stand outside the entrance to Barbe and Davis Hardware and the office of Dr. G. M. Joseph, Physician and Surgeon on Walnut Street.
IDNO:
053068
Title:
Early Hardware Delivery Truck, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Four men stand near a delivery truck outside a hardware store on Walnut Street.
IDNO:
053069
Title:
Blatt's Auto and Radio Stores, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1941
Description:
Three men stand in front of Blatt's Auto and Radio Stores, owned by Carl Blatt, 170 Pleasant Street.
IDNO:
053070
Title:
Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad Shops After Fire, Sabraton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A view of the smoldering ruins of the Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad repair shops in Sabraton.
IDNO:
053071
Title:
Aftermath of Fire at Morgantown and Kingwood Shops, Sabraton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
People climb on the wreckage of the Morgantown and Kingwood Railroad repair shops in Sabraton after a fire.
IDNO:
053072
Title:
Second Ward School, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A class of the Second Ward School with their teachers.
IDNO:
053073
Title:
Sabraton School, Sabraton, W. Va.
Date:
1910
Description:
The students and staff of the Sabraton School gather in front of the school building for a group portrait.
IDNO:
053074
Title:
Star City Glass Workers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880
IDNO:
053075
Title:
House Near Cheat Lake, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
A man and a woman stand outside the front door of their home near Cheat Lake.
IDNO:
053076
Title:
Parade Float, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
Description:
A group of men pose by a car decorated as a parade float. Note the WVU banner.
IDNO:
053077
Title:
Seneca Glass Workers, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A large group of young male glass workers pose outside of the Seneca Glass Factory in Morgantown.
IDNO:
053078
Title:
Trail Family Children in Yard
Date:
ca. 1900-1940
Description:
Farm was located on Bal Noble Road, Summers County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
053079
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Squirrel Rock was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam was completed in 1926.
IDNO:
053080
Title:
Omze, Wife of Luther Martin
Date:
ca. 1930
IDNO:
053081
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A man in a rowboat pauses by Squirrel Rock, which was submerged with the construction of the Cheat Lake Dam in 1926.
IDNO:
053082
Title:
Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
IDNO:
053083
Title:
Dr. Trail's House and Office
Date:
ca. 1900-1940
Description:
Located in Indian Mills, Summers County, W. Va.
IDNO:
053084
Title:
Cheat River, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
IDNO:
053085
Title:
Don Trail Stands Holding Trombone
Date:
ca. 1900-1940
IDNO:
053086
Title:
Harvey and Narcissus Trail With Their Children
Description:
Trail Family on vacation from Summers County, West Virginia.
IDNO:
053087
Title:
Boating on the Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A group of men pend time in boats on the Cheat River. The banner in the background reads in part, "Elkhorn Hunting."
IDNO:
053088
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Squirrel Rock was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam opened in 1926.
IDNO:
053089
Title:
Harvey and Narcissus Trail
Date:
ca. 1900-1940
Description:
Harvey and Narcissus Trail pose with stuffed alligators in Jacksonville, Florida.
IDNO:
053090
Title:
Squirrel Rock, Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
A view of Squirrel Rock, which was submerged when the Cheat Lake Dam was opened in 1926.
IDNO:
053091
Title:
Rowboat on the Cheat River, Near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
IDNO:
053092
Title:
Brick Workers, Morgantown W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880
Description:
A group of brick workers pose in front of a pile of bricks.
IDNO:
053093
Title:
Brick Yard, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880
Description:
A group of workers pose at the Seneca Brick Yard, the facility of the Morgantown Brick Company in Morgantown, W. Va.
IDNO:
053094
Title:
Shorty Anderson Auto Laundry, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
A group of boys pose outside of Shorty Anderson's Auto Laundry. Text on back reads, "University Ave. Zackquill Morgan home on the right."
IDNO:
053095
Title:
Anderson's Barn, Star City, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A view of Anderson's barn with one man, several chickens, and two mules in front. Text on back reads, "Now the site of St. Mary's Catholic Church. A bum stayed in this barn one night and burned it down, killing all thirteen horses."
IDNO:
053096
Title:
Anderson House, Star City, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
A view of the old Anderson home, located on University Avenue in Star City.
IDNO:
053097
Title:
Van Trail at Summers County Court House, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
From left to right: Campbell Gwinn-County Court, Van Trail- Assessor, Norman Shanklin-Sheriff, and Jim Williams-County Court.
IDNO:
053098
Title:
Morgantown High School Graduating Class, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1903
IDNO:
053099
Title:
Farley Children Feeding Chickens at the Victor Farley Farm, Summers County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1940-1950
Description:
From left to right: Shirley Jeanne Farley, Margie Lois Farley, and Annette Sue Farley. Farm located on Bal Noble Road, Summers County, W. Va.
IDNO:
053100
Title:
Former Home of Marvin Taylor, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920-1940
Description:
Former Taylor home, located at 325 Maple Avenue in the South Park neighborhood of Morgantown.