Hunt's Oyster and Ice Cream Parlor Morgantown, W. Va.
Identifier:
039494
Collection Number:
A&M 3595
Title:
Hunt's Oyster and Ice Cream Parlor Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:
John Hunt was an African American businessman who operated several resorts, hotels and eateries in Morgantown. He opened Hunt's Oyster Parlor for Ladies at 127 Walnut Street. He was best known for his ice cream factory located on the corner of Hough Street and Beechurst Avenue. It was the first ice cream plant in Monongalia County. Information on p. 40,101, 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."
Subjects:
Ice cream parlors--West Virginia--Morgantown., Cities--Morgantown--Business and Industry--Shops and Stores.
Personal Names:
Hunt, John H.
Corporate Names:
Hunt's Oyster and Ice Cream Parlor (Morgantown, W. Va.)
