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A view of Morgantown, West Virginia in 1895. West Virginia University and several houses can be seen near the Monongahela River; original Monongalia County Historical Society through Mrs. Mabel Stoyer.

1. Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 008020
Title:: Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1895
Description:: A view of Morgantown, West Virginia in 1895. West Virginia University and several houses can be seen near the Monongahela River; original Monongalia County Historical Society through Mrs. Mabel Stoyer.

'In 1892 the growing town is still framed by the zig-zags of farm fences and treeless hills.'

2. Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 008029
Title:: Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1892
Description:: 'In 1892 the growing town is still framed by the zig-zags of farm fences and treeless hills.'

Back section of tin mill and Deckers Creek visible without a bridge across Deckers Creek. Bridge was finished fall of 1908. Original in photograph in Rumsey Collection, catalogued 1-12-1952.

3. West Sabraton Looking Southeast near Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 008051
Title:: West Sabraton Looking Southeast near Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1906-1908
Description:: Back section of tin mill and Deckers Creek visible without a bridge across Deckers Creek. Bridge was finished fall of 1908. Original in photograph in Rumsey Collection, catalogued 1-12-1952.

'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.

4. Panoramic View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 008062
Title:: Panoramic View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: 1894
Description:: '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.

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

5. Panoramic View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 008078
Title:: Panoramic View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:: ca. 1894
Description:: A portion of a panoramic view of Morgantown, West Virginia and the Morgantown/Westover Suspension Bridge. For other portion of photograph see image 008062.