Buckhannon's Business Section, WUWV; A Vintage Buckhannon Exclusive Presented by Mountaineer News

March 7, 2023

Mountaineer News

Vintage Buckhannon

This week, it's another DOUBLE-SHOT exclusive straight out of the Vintage Buckhannon Vault.

Photo 1:

Buckhannon's Business Section, c. 1960

This vintage postcard titled "Business Section - Buckhannon, WV" displays a vibrant scene from Main Street c. 1960, as captured by C.H. Ruth and published by Valley News Agency. The image encapsulates a significant part of Buckhannon's history.

Photo 2:

Wesleyan University of West Virginia Campus, c. 1900

This extremely rare postcard shows the old seminary building and Ladies Hall on the campus of Wesleyan University of West Virginia in Buckhannon, WV c. 1900.

Revisit us here every Tuesday to see new additions as we continue to build this virtual online pictorial for our community featuring the landmarks, people and relics of Upshur County's bygone days.

*Updated March 7, 2023 | Next Update - March 14, 2023