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A popular school for young ladies under the directorship of James and Elizabeth Moore. Subsequently the building was donated to help establish West Virginia University in 1867 and was used as a dormitory for young men. It stood where Woodburn Hall now stands, and  was destroyed by fire in 1873.

1. Woodburn Seminary, Morgantown, W. Va.

Military officers listen as Joseph Gluck speaks at dedication of the bell from the 'West Virginia' outside Oglebay Hall. In the background is Woodburn Hall.

2. Joseph Gluck Speaks at Dedication Ceremony for the Bell of U.S.S. West Virginia at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

A view of Memorial Plaza after the completion of the memorial. Woodburn Circle is pictured in background.

3. Mast of U.S.S. West Virginia at Memorial Plaza, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W. Va.

Demolition continues on the old Mountaineer Field, next to Woodburn Hall.

4. Mountaineer Field Rubble, Morgantown, W. Va.

5. WVU Corps of Cadets in front of Woodburn Hall, Morgantown, W. Va.