June 1913 – Fraternal Order Of Eagles Gives Gifts To City

The Eagles’ Lodge presented the city with two drinking fountains, one for human consumption placed near the city park at the corner of Penn and Main streets.

The other fountain was constructed with a drinking trough for horses and a lower lapping trough for dogs.  It was located at the Eagles’ park, adjoining their hall and clubrooms on the corner of Penn Street and Virginia Avenue.   The gift was intended to celebrate the 50th Birthday of the State of West Virginia on June 20. 1913.

  • Mill Towns Review, “The Eagles’ Fountains…,” June 6, 1913, front page.