This photo, believed to be from the 1980s, shows former Mayor Charles M. Loar signing an unknown document. It is believed he is surrounded - both standing and sitting - by other city employees. Standing to the left is former Bridgeport Police Chief Jack Clayton. If anyone knows the others in the photo or knows what is taking place please add the information to the comment section below.

Downtown Morgantown has long been vibrant, including dating back to this photo in 1963. Do you recognize any of these Main Street businesses or have any memories you'd like to share. Please do so in the comment section below.

 

Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard "Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at grinder12@frontier.com.