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'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'

8749. East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008749
Title:
East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1972/03/20
Description:
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'

8750. East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008750
Title:
East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1972/03/20
Description:
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'

8751. East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008751
Title:
East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1972/03/20
Description:
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'

8752. East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008752
Title:
East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1972/03/20
Description:
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'

8753. East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008753
Title:
East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1972/03/20
Description:
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'

8754. East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008754
Title:
East Everly Street Apartment Building Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1972/03/20
Description:
'This picture shows an East Everly Street apartment building which was destroyed by fire on March 20th, 1972. (East Everly Street runs parallel to University Avenue in the vicinity of Pierpont House and the Twin Tower Dorms) The building was owned by James M. Prete, Morgantown Contractor. The building contained 15 apartments which housed University students and faculty members. The fire started at about 12:30 in the afternoon on March 20. These pictures were shot at about 6:00 in the evening just before the fire was brought under control. The fire was apparently caused by a spark from the torch of a welder who was working in the attic of the building. The insulation was ignited and the fire spread down through the walls and across the roof. The fire provoked a controversy in city council concerning the adequacy of Morgantown's fire fighting equpiment. Mr. Prete was also acused of using cheap and unsafe methods in the construction of the building. These pictures were shot by Miss Carol Wrobleski who lived on Harding Avenue near the site of the fire.'
Smoke seen escaping window of the Elks Club in Morgantown, W. Va. Firefighter seen with equipment ready.

8755. Elks Club Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008755
Title:
Elks Club Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1965
Description:
Smoke seen escaping window of the Elks Club in Morgantown, W. Va. Firefighter seen with equipment ready.
Crowds gather to watch the extinguishing of Glass Plant Fire in Star City near Morgantown, W. Va.

8756. Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008756
Title:
Star City Glass Plant Fire, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963
Description:
Crowds gather to watch the extinguishing of Glass Plant Fire in Star City near Morgantown, W. Va.
Rooms exposed after walls collapse due to high wind in a building along Dunkard Avenue in Westover, near Morgantown, W. Va.

8757. Tornado Damage, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008757
Title:
Tornado Damage, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1929
Description:
Rooms exposed after walls collapse due to high wind in a building along Dunkard Avenue in Westover, near Morgantown, W. Va.
Crowd gathering to see fire on Pleasant Street in Morgantown, W. Va.

8758. Fire on Pleasant Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008758
Title:
Fire on Pleasant Street, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Crowd gathering to see fire on Pleasant Street in Morgantown, W. Va.
Building in Morgantown, W. Va., engulfed in flames. Parts of the building have fallen to the ground and are still ignited.

8759. Fire in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008759
Title:
Fire in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
Building in Morgantown, W. Va., engulfed in flames. Parts of the building have fallen to the ground and are still ignited.
A building in Morgantown, W. Va., engulfed in flames. Building is mostly destroyed.

8760. Fire in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
008760
Title:
Fire in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1963
Description:
A building in Morgantown, W. Va., engulfed in flames. Building is mostly destroyed.