The circle, in reality a quadrangle grouped around an oval path, is a historic and distinctive architectural assembly of three collegiate buildings, which evolved in the late 19th century. In chronological order these are Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, and Chitwood Hall.

West Virginia University (or WVU) was founded in 1867 but by 1870, the first campus building in what is now known as Woodburn Circle was completed and (eventually) named Martin Hall.

May 24, 2019 · Woodburn Circle, comprised of Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, and Chitwood Hall, is the historic center of West Virginia University. The name Woodburn was selected by Reverend John R. Moore, principal of the Monongalia Academy and later superintendent of the Woodburn Female Seminary.

Woodburn Hall is the second-oldest extant building on WVU's campus and has been a meeting place for the University community for over a century. The building was designed by renowned Morgantown architect, Elmer Forrest Jacobs, and added to …

of Woodburn Circle. It faces Martin Hall and has a large arched entrance in front. The design in that arch is hand carved and is completed by a broom finish. Above the archway is a wrought iron balcony; above it are three round brick indentations. (The balcony to …

Woodburn Circle, also known as W.V.U. Quadrangle, is a historic quadrangle associated with the West Virginia University and located at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. It consists of three buildings built in 1870, 1876, and 1893.

The circle, in reality a quadrangle grouped around an oval path, is a historic and distinctive architectural assembly of three collegiate buildings, which evolved in the late 19th century. In chronological order these are Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, and Chitwood Hall.

Woodburn Circle, also known as W.V.U. Quadrangle, is part of the downtown campus of West Virginia University; it's located at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia. The circle, in reality a quadrangle grouped around an oval path, is an historic and distinctive architectural assembly of three collegiate buildings, which evolved in the ...

Certificate announcing that Woodburn Circle (the historic quadrangle on the campus of West Virginia University consisting of Martin Hall, Woodburn Hall, and Chitwood Hall) had been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The first three structures, Martin, Woodburn, and Chitwood halls ( ML1.1—L1.3), form a Ushaped group on a level plateau high above the Monongahela River. Known collectively as Woodburn Circle, they form the literal and figurative heart of the institution.