West Virginia University, Facilities Management, Architectural Drawings of Mountaineer Field and Other Material, 1924-1986 A&M 5144

West Virginia and Regional History Center

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Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
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Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center

Repository

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Identification

A&M 5144

Title

West Virginia University, Facilities Management, Architectural Drawings of Mountaineer Field and Other Material 1924-1986 1946-1975

URL:

https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/197672

Quantity

1.5 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 ft. 6 in. (3 square roll tubes, 6 in. width)

Creator

West Virginia University

Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Language

English

Abstract

Architectural drawings of historical facilities of West Virginia University. Box 1 contains a variety of drawings of old Mountaineer Field stadium, from the time of its construction in 1924 to its closure in 1979. Boxes 2 and 3 contain drawings of the old student activities building (Mountainlair, ca. 1946-1955), Mountaineer Stadium (ca. 1960s), and plans for the removal of old Mountaineer Stadium, Deahl Hall, and a greenhouse (1985).

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Preferred Citation

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], West Virginia University, Facilities Management, Architectural Drawings of Mountaineer Field and Other Material, A&M 5144, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Biographical / Historical

Mountaineer Field stadium opened 27 September 1924 on the campus of West Virginia University with a 21-6 win against West Virginia Wesleyan College. It had a seating capacity of 38,000 by the time it closed in 1979. It was razed in 1987. The old site currently features the Life Sciences building in the area of the north stands, and the Business and Economics building in the south; the gridiron is now an open field between the two buildings. In 2005 a horseshoe-shaped monument was erected at the southwestern corner of the site to memorialize the old stadium.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

West Virginia University - building plans.