Home of John H. Hunt at 121 Hunt Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Identifier:

039492

Collection Number:

A&M 3595

Title:

Home of John H. Hunt at 121 Hunt Street, Morgantown, W. Va.

Description:

John Hunt was an African American businessman who operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in Morgantown. He was one of the African American businessmen who became wealthy from enterprises in the service industry. The house was located between Colson Hall and Purinton House on West Virginia University's downtown campus. Information on p. 40,99, in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Reproduced from the John H. Hunt family photos, held by WVU Women's Centenary Project, Center for Women's Study Archive. Original Loaned by Virginia Hunt Chandler.

Acquisition Source:

Rice, Connie

Acquisition Method:

Gift

Medium:

print

Projects:

West Virginia History OnView