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This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of West Virginia University's Armory building.

1. W.V.U. Armory, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050630
Title:
W.V.U. Armory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880-1930
Description:
This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role in the timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.View of West Virginia University's Armory building.
View of the "Old Library" at West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va. This building is currently named Stewart Hall. It housed the university library until 1931 and later housed administration offices.

2. The Old Library at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
050567
Title:
The Old Library at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910-1930
Description:
View of the "Old Library" at West Virginia University, Morgantown W. Va. This building is currently named Stewart Hall. It housed the university library until 1931 and later housed administration offices.
View of the burning building from across the street.

3. Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049666
Title:
Mechanical Hall on Fire, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
View of the burning building from across the street.
Looking at the vine-covered university building from across the lawn.

4. Chitwood Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049665
Title:
Chitwood Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking at the vine-covered university building from across the lawn.
View of the field which is now where the MountainLair is located. In the background is the Armory and to the right of that is Mechanical Hall, which burned down in 1956. To the right is Commencement Hall, with grandstand attached to the back. To the left and up the hill is Stalnakar Hall.

5. Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049664
Title:
Athletic Field, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
View of the field which is now where the MountainLair is located. In the background is the Armory and to the right of that is Mechanical Hall, which burned down in 1956. To the right is Commencement Hall, with grandstand attached to the back. To the left and up the hill is Stalnakar Hall.
Looking up at the university building from the street below.

6. Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
049663
Title:
Stalnaker Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Looking up at the university building from the street below.
Print number 393a1.

7. West Virginia University Teachers Institute Gathered in Front of Oglebay Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
045616
Title:
West Virginia University Teachers Institute Gathered in Front of Oglebay Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1920s
Description:
Print number 393a1.
Unidentified student poses behind Martin Hall.

8. 'Baby!', West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039516
Title:
'Baby!', West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/03/30
Description:
Unidentified student poses behind Martin Hall.
Unidentified male student poses outside of Women's Hall (Stalnaker Hall).

9. 'That Equine Look!!!' , West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039514
Title:
'That Equine Look!!!' , West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1947/03/30
Description:
Unidentified male student poses outside of Women's Hall (Stalnaker Hall).
Built in 1876, the structure is the second oldest building on campus.

10. Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039411
Title:
Woodburn Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1930/07/07
Description:
Built in 1876, the structure is the second oldest building on campus.
Unidentified man standing on the steps of Stewart Hall. Built in 1902, Stewart Hall was originally the University library.

11. Stewart Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039410
Title:
Stewart Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1930
Description:
Unidentified man standing on the steps of Stewart Hall. Built in 1902, Stewart Hall was originally the University library.
Located on the downtown campus next to Martin Hall, the building was named for the principal of the Woodburn Women's Seminary.

12. Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
039409
Title:
Elizabeth Moore Hall, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1930/07/07
Description:
Located on the downtown campus next to Martin Hall, the building was named for the principal of the Woodburn Women's Seminary.