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A view of Morgantown, West Virginia. 'The courthouse is shown with two stories-this may date the photo, pre-1868, post 1851. I believe that this print is reversed-note position of Morgantown Academy.'

97. View of Morgantown from Westover, W. Va.

IDNO:
011223
Title:
View of Morgantown from Westover, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1860
Description:
A view of Morgantown, West Virginia. 'The courthouse is shown with two stories-this may date the photo, pre-1868, post 1851. I believe that this print is reversed-note position of Morgantown Academy.'

98. Bird's Eye View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011227
Title:
Bird's Eye View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890
'Sunnyside from South's pasture.'

99. View of Morgantown and Monongahela River, Morgantown, W.Va.

IDNO:
011233
Title:
View of Morgantown and Monongahela River, Morgantown, W.Va.
Date:
1898
Description:
'Sunnyside from South's pasture.'
'Westover lies on the West Bank of the River, directly opposite the City and to all intents and purposes is a part thereof, and will soon rival the City in industry and fine residences. Transportation in addition to the B. and O. and the B. and N. railroad (the latter now building) the Morgantown and Kingwood railroad extends eastward through the Deckers Creek and Cheat River valleys to Rowlesburg, opening up to development vast coal, timber, lime, stone and sand deposits, all of which have tended to increase Morgantown's business and commercial advantages. Then we have slackwater , with daily lines of packets to Pittsburg and Fairmont, which gives us competition in rates that could not otherwise be obtained.'

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

IDNO:
011246
Title:
Steamboat I. C. Woodward on the Monongahela River at Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
'Westover lies on the West Bank of the River, directly opposite the City and to all intents and purposes is a part thereof, and will soon rival the City in industry and fine residences. Transportation in addition to the B. and O. and the B. and N. railroad (the latter now building) the Morgantown and Kingwood railroad extends eastward through the Deckers Creek and Cheat River valleys to Rowlesburg, opening up to development vast coal, timber, lime, stone and sand deposits, all of which have tended to increase Morgantown's business and commercial advantages. Then we have slackwater , with daily lines of packets to Pittsburg and Fairmont, which gives us competition in rates that could not otherwise be obtained.'
Monongahela River visible in the background.

101. House on a Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011248
Title:
House on a Hill, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Monongahela River visible in the background.

102. Snowy Day at the Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River, Morgantown,W.Va.

IDNO:
011249
Title:
Snowy Day at the Lock and Dam on the Monongahela River, Morgantown,W.Va.
Date:
1961
From Westover.

103. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011250
Title:
View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
From Westover.

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

IDNO:
011253
Title:
Bird's Eye View of West Virginia University and Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1906

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

IDNO:
011259
Title:
Monongahela River and Seneca Section Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1890
Taken before the River bridge was built.

106. Wharf Street Ferry Across the Monongahela River, Morgantown W. Va.

IDNO:
011414
Title:
Wharf Street Ferry Across the Monongahela River, Morgantown W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900-1910
Description:
Taken before the River bridge was built.
A view of construction at the sewage treatment plant from across the Monongahela river.

107. Sewage Treatment Plant, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
011486
Title:
Sewage Treatment Plant, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1966
Description:
A view of construction at the sewage treatment plant from across the Monongahela river.

108. Power Plant, Morgantown W. Va.

IDNO:
011511
Title:
Power Plant, Morgantown W. Va.
Date:
1920