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.'
'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.'
Suspension Bridge Across the Monongahela at Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1888
Description:
'Morgantown from across the Monongahela River. Sometime in the late eighties. Note this is the suspension bridge the Confederates partly burned during the Jones-Imboden raid in the Civil War. Property of Jas. R. Moreland.'
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.'
Cheat River looking up from Old Hilarity Club House, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1880
Description:
"Cheat River, looking up the river from the mountain side above the old Hilarity Club House. So much of River as is shown is now flooded by the State Line Dam. Taken about 1880 or shortly thereafter--Note the style of clothing and facial adornment. Property of Jas. R. Moreland'
