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.'
Horse and buggy travels up the road towards photographer. A. Bower's Shaving Parlor and Electric Massage building to the left as well as the Hotel Madera.
Walnut Street and Spruce Street on Wool Market Day, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1890-1900
Description:
'View looking across Spruce Street down Walnut Street to High Street, on 'wool day' when farmers were bringing their wool to town to sell. Note shipping stores across Walnut Street and town scale next to present location of Junior High School. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
