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A crowd, including a marching band, gathered on the shore of the Monongahela River to watch the arrival of the Showboat Rhododendron.

49. Showboat Rhododendron in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010050
Title:
Showboat Rhododendron in Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1963/10
Description:
A crowd, including a marching band, gathered on the shore of the Monongahela River to watch the arrival of the Showboat Rhododendron.
'Barging in for a summer concert is 'Point Counterpoint' -- concert hall of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. During its 33 city tour of river communities, the floating concert hall is moved from port to port by towboat. One of the most unusual and resourcefull stages in the world, its amplifying system and modern lighting installations were designed with mobile practicality as well as theatrical showmanship in mind.'

50. Floating Concert Hall on Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010056
Title:
Floating Concert Hall on Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
'Barging in for a summer concert is 'Point Counterpoint' -- concert hall of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. During its 33 city tour of river communities, the floating concert hall is moved from port to port by towboat. One of the most unusual and resourcefull stages in the world, its amplifying system and modern lighting installations were designed with mobile practicality as well as theatrical showmanship in mind.'
Boat races were held at the Monongahela River at Wharf St.

51. Labor Day Boat Races Held by the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010061
Title:
Labor Day Boat Races Held by the Labor Temple in Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
Boat races were held at the Monongahela River at Wharf St.
'View of Morgantown taken from the west side, showing old brick house on the west side, Business district at the Wharf. Shows the old firehouse at the Decker's Creek end of Walnut Street, and the old Academy tower on the left. Note the smoke at the mill at the end of Wharf Street.'

52. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010906
Title:
View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1894
Description:
'View of Morgantown taken from the west side, showing old brick house on the west side, Business district at the Wharf. Shows the old firehouse at the Decker's Creek end of Walnut Street, and the old Academy tower on the left. Note the smoke at the mill at the end of Wharf Street.'
'View of Morgantown from the west side; Walnut Street Wharf; Old Firehouse in the upper end of Walnut Street, from the picture of the Wool Market was most likely made; Tower of Monongalia Academy at the left of the Firehouse. The negative for this picture was made by John L. Johnston, probably in 1892 or soon after. This twenty percent enlargement was made by F.A. Molby from the old negative (1939).'

53. View of Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010907
Title:
View of Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1892
Description:
'View of Morgantown from the west side; Walnut Street Wharf; Old Firehouse in the upper end of Walnut Street, from the picture of the Wool Market was most likely made; Tower of Monongalia Academy at the left of the Firehouse. The negative for this picture was made by John L. Johnston, probably in 1892 or soon after. This twenty percent enlargement was made by F.A. Molby from the old negative (1939).'
'Looking South West from Monongalia River Bridge to Baltimore and Ohio Depot and Hotel Morgan.'

54. View of Morgantown from the River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va,

IDNO:
010908
Title:
View of Morgantown from the River Bridge, Morgantown, W. Va,
Date:
ca. 1926
Description:
'Looking South West from Monongalia River Bridge to Baltimore and Ohio Depot and Hotel Morgan.'

55. View of Morgantown and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010909
Title:
View of Morgantown and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1919/06

56. View of Morgantown and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010910
Title:
View of Morgantown and West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1916/06

57. Monongahela River Looking North from West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W, Va.

IDNO:
010912
Title:
Monongahela River Looking North from West Virginia University Campus, Morgantown, W, Va.
On the west bank. West Virginia University buildings visible across the river.

58. Turn of the Century Women on the Bank of the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010914
Title:
Turn of the Century Women on the Bank of the Monongahela River, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1900
Description:
On the west bank. West Virginia University buildings visible across the river.
A view of the Star City Glass Factory and the Monongahela River in Morgantown, West Virginia.

59. Star City Glass Factory, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010916
Title:
Star City Glass Factory, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
A view of the Star City Glass Factory and the Monongahela River in Morgantown, West Virginia.
A view from the west of Morgantown, West Virginia.

60. River Bridge and Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:
010917
Title:
River Bridge and Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
A view from the west of Morgantown, West Virginia.