Parkersburg High School Foundation

PHS Photos

A photographic history of Parkersburg High School. Click on an image for a full-sized view.

The PHS building opened its doors in the fall of 1918. An original architect's drawing envisioned the school on a street corner. ... The rear of the high school in 1918. The high school and stadium in 1926. Looking north at the stadium in 1926. The wings were added in 1927. The wings were added in 1927. The high school in 1930. Bird's-eye view of Parkersburg High School and stadium in 1926. Looking west over the campus in 1955. Construction begins for the PHS Field House in early 1950 By October 1950, construction was already taking shape. This 1917 photo shows the school in a very early stage of construction. Original High School Floor Plan: 1st Floor Original High School Floor Plan: 2nd Floor Original High School Floor Plan: 3rd Floor A Big Reds football game before 1931. The Parkersburg Big Red Band, led by George Dietz, circa 1941.

Special thanks to Jim Dawson for the use of images from his site, Parkersburg, West Virginia: A Vintage Portrait

Last Updated: 11/17/09


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