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

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

IDNO:: 009824
Title:: Welcoming the Showboat 'Rhododendron' in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1963
Description:: 'Morgantown fire dept. helps welcome the centennial showboat Rhododendron to town.'

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

2. Showboat Rhododendron in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 010050
Title:: Showboat Rhododendron in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1963/10
Description:: A crowd, including a marching band, gathered on the shore of the Monongahela River to watch the arrival of the Showboat Rhododendron.

'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.'

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

IDNO:: 010056
Title:: Floating Concert Hall on Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: undated
Description:: '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.'

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

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

IDNO:: 010061
Title:: Labor Day Boat Races Held by the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:: Boat races were held at the Monongahela River at Wharf St.