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A view of a broken wall and partial sidewalk along University Avenue at Sunnyside in Morgantown, West Virginia.

1. University Avenue at Sunnyside, Morgantown, W. Va.

2. Snowy Day on University Avenue, West Virginia University

Clark Hall was the Chemistry Building located on the corner of University Ave. and Prospect St. To the right of the building and out of view is now the location of the Downtown Campus Library.

3. View of Clark Hall from University Avenue, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Photo features snow covered Morgantown, with the Westover Bridge in background.  The intersection of University Avenue and Willey Street is at the foreground.

4. Morgantown in Winter

5. Oglebay Hall, West Virginia University

6. Wise Library as seen from Across University Avenue, West Virginia University

7. Students in front of Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University

Oglebay Hall on right, Woodburn Circle in background.

8. University Avenue at Night, West Virginia University

9. Sidewalk Construction on University Avenue, WVU

10. Mountainlair during Construction, West Virginia University

11. Winter Night Scene of Grumbein's Island and Oglebay Hall, West Virginia University

Where the road splits at University Avenue and Falling Run Road.

12. University Avenue and Falling Run Road, Morgantown, W. Va.

University Avenue leading up to the intersection with Campus Drive.

13. University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

14. Road Crew at University Avenue and North Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

15. Students Crossing the Street in Front of Reynold's Hall, West Virginia University

16. Students Crossing University Avenue in front of Woodburn Circle, West Virginia University

17. Pedestrian Traffic on University Avenue, West Virginia University

18. Snow Covered Reynolds Hall and Administration Building, West Virginia University

View of the end of Stadium Bridge, corner old Forestry Building on left, Mountainlair in middle.

19. Intersection of University Avenue and Falling Run, West Virginia University

20. Students on Grumbein Island, West Virginia University

Buildings pictured are the experiment station, Administration, Martin Hall, and the corner of Science Hall.

21. University Avenue Looking South Toward Grumbein Island, WVU

22. Painting Lines at Corner of Beechurst and University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

23. Mast of the U.S.S. West Virginia in front of Oglebay Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Agriculture Experiment Station and Oglebay Hall are present in the photo.

24. Intersection of University and College Avenues on the Campus of West Virginia University

Road crew members are working on University Avenue in Morgantown, West Virginia.

25. Construction Work on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

26. Road Work and Traffic on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

27. University Avenue and College Avenue Intersection, West Virginia University

The old Mountainlair is on the left and the "Writing Lab" or Olgebay Annex is on the right.

28. Looking Towards Falling Run Road from University Avenue, West Virginia University

View of University Avenue at its intersection with College Avenue on the WVU Downtown campus.  Grumbein Island in center of street.  Martin Hall, Chitwood ('Science') Hall, and WVU Agricultural Experiment Station buildings visible.

29. Downtown Campus, West Virginia University

30. Students Crossing University Avenue in Front of Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University

View of Grumbein Island, and left to right: Cafeteria, Health Center, Reynolds Hall, Tower of Administration building, Law School, President's home, Experiment Station.

31. University Avenue, West Virginia University

'Coeds seem to make the journey short"

32. Civil Engineering Trainees of the Army Specialized Training Program March from Class to Class, West Virginia University

'Familiar scene at end of ASTP and Air Corps training cycles. This group of ASTP trainees was part of 500 men who departed 30 March 1944.'  The Army Specialized Training Program was implemented at several universities throughout the country during World War II.

33. Formation of Soldiers Marching Down University Avenue, West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District:  Third Ward. From Whom Acquired:  Lepera, Louie # 3 (Service Station). Address of Property:  University Avenue-Near B. & O. Station. Description:  Lot 7 pt of 6 University Avenue  99.75' on University Avenue x 118.' Improvements:  Greyhound service station, ten year lease to Sun Oil Company, dated Nov. 11, 1932, rent of $60.00 per month and 1/2 cents per gallon on all sales of Blue Sunoco gasoline per month in excess of 6000. gallon.

34. Sunoco Station and Greyhound Service on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District:  Third Ward. From Whom Acquired:  Corey Apts. (Walter L. Corey). Address of Property:  1308 University Avenue. Description:  Part Lot 25 on Front Street 33 x 78'. Improvements:  Eight three and four room apts and one store room, brick construction, composition roof, steam heat.

35. Apartment Building, 1308 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District:  Fourth Ward. From Whom Acquired:  Shuman & McCue #3 . Address of Property:  University Ave and Stewart Street. Description:  University Ave and Stewart Street-3 bldgs. Improvements:  Dwelling, eighteen rooms and bath, frame and brick construction,, composition roof, occupied as rooming house.

36. Rooming House Located at University Avenue and Stewart Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District:  Fourth Ward. From Whom Acquired:  Shuman McCue # 1. Address of Property:  University Ave. and Stewart Street. Description:  University Ave. and Stewart Street.  Three bldgs. Improvements:  Brick bldg with steel and concrete reinforcement, four floors, tin roof, steam heat, occupied as service station, grocery store, cleaning and pressing, two garages and office space.

37. Amoco Station and Apartments on University Ave. and Stewart Streets, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Business and Loan Association.  District:  First Ward.  From Whom Acquired:  Morgantown Security and Dev. Co. # 5.  Address of Property:  812 University Avenue.  Description:  58' University Avenue -- 1/2 interest.  Improvements:  Dwelling, two four room apts & bath, frame construction, tin roof.

38. Home located at 812 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association. District: Third Ward; From whom aquired: Globe Realty Co. '#2 Star Hotel-Shisler'; Address of property: 1253 University Avenue; Description: Pt lot 3 University Avenue 87.5x100'; Improvements: Building with two store rooms on first floor, two floors above rented as hotel, frame construction, composition roof.

39. Hotel and Dunlop Tire Store, 1253 University Avenue, Third Ward, W. Va.

Monongalia County Business and Loan Association.  District:  First Ward.  From Whom Acquired:  Arbogast, P. D. .  Address of Property:  404 University Avenue.  Description:  Lot 10 Bk 0 Midway.  Improvements:  Dwelling, seven rooms and bath, frame construction, composition roof, garage.

40. Home located at 404 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Business and Loan Association.  District:  Third Ward.  From Whom Acquired:  Shriver, Frank C. .  Address of Property:  1489 University Avenue.  Description:  Lot 111.5 x 40 x 118 x 40'.  Improvements:  Dwelling, seven rooms and bath, stucco construction, slate roof, steam heat, garage with three room apartment.

41. Home located at 1489 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District: Fourth Ward.  From Whom Acquired: Shuman & McCue # 2.  Address of Property: University Avenue & Stewart Street.  Description: Lot Stewart Street & University Avenue (Three Bldgs.)  Improvements: Dwelling, three apartments, frame construction, composition roof, one-seven room, one-six room and one-three room apartment in basement.

42. Home located at University Avenue & Stewart Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association. Business on 1279 University Avenue in Third Ward. District: Third Ward; From whom aquired: Globe Realty Co. '#1 Denny' Address of property: 1279 University Avenue; Description: Pt lot 2 University Avenue 43.9x160'; Improvements: Building with two store rooms on first floor, apartment on second floor, basement, parking lot in the rear, frame construction, tin roof.

43. Grocery Store and Upstairs Apartments, 1279 University Avenue, Third Ward, W. Va.

Monongalia County Business and Loan Association.  District:  Third Ward.  From Whom Acquired:  Lepera, Louie #1 (Feed Store).  Address of Property:  University Avenue- Near B. & O. Station.  Description:  Pt Lot 6 University Avenue on Moore Street, 26.43' on University Avenue 60.6' Moore Street.  Improvements:  Brick bldg, composition roof, basement and first floor occupied by feed store.

44. Hickman Feed Co. Building on University Avenue near the B. & O. Station, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building And Loan Association.  District  Third Ward.  From Whom Acquired: Lepera, Luigi # 2 (Lepera Store and Rest.) Address of Property  University Avenue-near B. & O. Station).  Description  Pt Lot 6 University Avenue - 30.21' on University Avenue x 63.8'.  Improvements  Two story frame bldg, restaurant and store on first floor, three room apt on second floor.

45. M. & J. Store and Appartments on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Business and Loan Association.  District:  First Ward.  From Whom Acquired:  Sanders, John F..  Address of Property:  408 University Avenue.  Description:  Lot 9 Bk 0 Madigan Addition 40 x 100'.  Improvements:  Dwelling, six rooms and bath, frame construction, composition roof.

46. Home located at 408 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District: Fourth Ward.  From Whom Acquired: Carone, Anthony D.  Address of Property: 2162 University Avenue.  Description: Western part lot 5 Beverly Avenue 50 x 75'.  Improvements: Dwelling, eight rooms and bath, brick construction, slate roof, pipeless furnace.

47. Home located at 2162 University Avenue,Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District:  Third Ward. From Whom Acquired:  Brock, Agnes L. et al. Address of Property:  1125 University Avenue. Description:  1/10 interest in part of lots # 5 and 6, University Avenue near B. & O. Station and River Bridge, 90 x 147'. Improvements:  Two bldgs, frame construction, 6/10 interest owned and assessed to the D.H. Courtney Estate, 4/10 interest assessed to T.P. Reay, et al.

48. Kees Welding Shop and O.J. White Transfer, 1125 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Monongalia County Building and Loan Association.  District:  First Ward. From Whom Acquired:  Hough and Furman. Address of Property:  429 University Avenue. Description:  Lot 50 x 125' University Avenue. Improvements:  Warehouse on first floor, five room apartment on second floor, concrete block construction, composition roof, railroad siding.

49. Warehouse and Apartments, 429 University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

50. Grumbein Island on University Avenue, West Virginia University

A campus scene of West Virginia University.

51. Grumbein Island, West Virginia University

An automobile is getting serviced at Sinclair Gasoline on University Avenue in Morgantown, West Virginia.

52. Sinclair Gas Station on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Automobiles are passing Sinclair Gasoline and Esso on University Avenue in Morgantown, West Virginia.

53. University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Gulf Refining Company Station located on the corner of University Avenue and Fayette Street. The homestead of Morgantown founder, Zackquill Morgan was located on this site.

54. Marriott's Service Station, Morgantown, W. Va.

The front of Marriotts Service Station in Morgantown, West Virginia.  Former site of the Morgan home.

55. Marriott's Service Station, Morgantown, W. Va.

Looking North.

56. Pleasant Street and University Avenue in Morgantown, W. Va.

57. Fire on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

A group of boys pose outside of Shorty Anderson's Auto Laundry. Text on back reads, "University Ave. Zackquill Morgan home on the right."

58. Shorty Anderson Auto Laundry, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view on University Avenue showing Harouff and Monongahela Hotels.

59. Harouff and Monongahela Hotels, Morgantown, W. Va.

'Looking N. W. on University Ave. to corner of Same and Moore St.  Showing frontage of Lepera Property.'

60. Stores on University Avenue in Morgantown, W. Va.

'Looking North West University Avenue and Garrett Street showing Baltimore and Ohio and Hennen Properties.'

61. University Avenue and Garrett Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Buildings pictured are the Law Building, President's Home, and the library.

62. University Avenue, West Virginia University

Cars drive past the construction.

63. University Avenue Bending Around Construction Site of Clark Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

View looking at University Avenue. In the background, Colson Hall (left) and Elizabeth Moore Hall (right) are pictured.

64. Land Dug Out in Preparation for Clark Hall Construction, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

A group of unidentified men stand in a field that will become the Hall of Chemistry. In the background is the Purinton House.

65. University Administrators at Future Clark Hall Construction Site, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

66. Reynolds Hall, West Virginia University

A view of houses on University Avenue.

67. University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

68. Reynolds Hall Covered in Ivy, West Virginia University

69. University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Price Furniture and Morgantown Laundry Company.

70. Businesses at the Corner of University Avenue and Wall Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Stewart Hall when it was used as library.  Over the central archway 'LIBRARY' is engraved.  A hooded car is parked in front of the building on University Avenue.  The photo is taken across from the street on a fall day.

71. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

Photograph of four Cadet Band members on the steps of Purinton House, which was then home to the university president.  Pictured are, left to right, Herbert Lynn McLaughlin, Edgar Frank Heiskell, O. D. Gill, and M. H. Thorn.

72. West Virgnia University Cadet Band Members, Morgantown, W. Va.

View looking up Beverly Avenue, now University Avenue, at Stewart Street.

73. Beverly Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Houses and automobiles located at University Avenue in Morgantown, West Virginia.

74. University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

A dog is chasing an automobile is driving at the intersection of University Avenue, formally called Front Street, and Beechurst Avenue in Morgantown, West Virginia.

75. Intersection of University Avenue and Beechurst Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Old automobile seen at the corner of Front Street and Beechurst. Dog is chasing car.

76. Front Street and Beechurst Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Two trolleys pass Stewart Hall, the old university library.

77. Streetcars in Front of West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

A group of women, men, and children, who are likely members of a 4-H group. The group is in front of the library, which is now Stewart Hall.

78. Likely 4-H Group in Front of Library, Morgantown, W. Va.

Experiment Station is the building at the "Y" intersection of University and College Ave.

79. University Avenue on the Campus of West Virginia University

Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, first WVU band director, his home was located on University Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.

80. Home of Walter A. Mestrezat, Morgantown, W. Va.

' "Wood's house" of two horse drawn wagons, each pulling a man, a boy and furniture on Pleasant Street and University Ave in Morgantown, W. Va.

81. Wood's House on Pleasant Street and University Ave. in Morgantown, W. Va.

The corner business displays multiple advertisements. Front Street is now University Ave.

82. Corner of Old Walnut and Front Streets, Morgantown, W. Va.

Note the brick paved road and the tracks for the street cars. Front Street is now University Avenue.

83. View of Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Front Street is now University Avenue. Stewart Hall on the West Virginia University campus is in the background.

84. Old Protzman Residence On Front Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

85. Intersection of Beechurst and University Ave. in Morgantown, W. Va.

Now location of Stewart Hall. Through the trees are buildings 'left to right': Martin Hall, Science Hall, and Experiment Station.

86. University Avenue Looking North from Old Library, West Virginia University

This shop was located on the corner of Front and Walnut Streets.

87. Dawson's Old Blacksmith Shop Corner, Morgantown, W. Va.

Commencement Hall, Stewart Hall on the left, Purinton House on the right.

88. University Avenue on the Campus of West Virginia University

Promotional piece and photograph.

89. Ervin Oil Company on University Avenue, Morgantown, W. Va.

Church and people on University Avenue and Willey Street intersection, The cupola of Martin Hall is in the background.

90. University Avenue and Willey Street Intersection on West Virginia University Campus Morgantown, W. Va

A church can be seen at the intersection of Willey Street at University Avenue in Morgantown, West Virginia. Stewart Hall is visible on the right.

91. Willey Street at University Avenue, Morgantown, W.Va.

Now Stewart Hall.

92. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University

93. View Looking up University Avenue in front of Stewart Hall (Library), West Virginia University

Beverly Avenue, which is now University Avenue, taken on the Falling Run Bridge.

94. Beverly Avenue and Stewart Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Caption: 'Footbridge where the Stadium Bridge (University Avenue) is now located.' This bridge, over Falling Run, connected the campus to Sunnyside.

95. Falling Run Bridge in the Winter, West Virginia University

96. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University