'View of Morgantown from Keck's Hill across the River. Note the Suspension Bridge as well as the old covered Durbana Bridge across the Deckers Creek. Taken in late eighties. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
Morgantown from Westover Side of Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1880-1890
Description:
'Morgantown from across the Monongahela River sometime in the late eighties. Note unpaved Walnut Street and the River Wharf. To the left of which can be seen the bell tower on Old Monongalia Academy then used for the public school, and the old Fire Shed jutting out into the street. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
'Cameraman was near the DeMain Building on west side of South High Street near the bridge. Showing the Judge Dille property far in the background. The house at the end of the bridge was formerly the property of the late Henry L. Cox, father of Judge Cox. This house was moved about 300 yards up the hill and is now standing in good condition. Note the old Arnett hotel near the west end of the bridge. Shows Mechanical Hall by R. R. and J. W. Wiles house on Highland Avenue. Must have been about 1897.'
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.
