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Lots of cool stores around town :)

01/27/2026

🎶 Historic Spotlight: 123 Pleasant Street, Morgantown 🎶
Today we’re taking a moment to celebrate the rich history of 123 Pleasant Street — a true Morgantown landmark! 📍
🏠 From Homes to Hub:
Originally built in 1891 as part of the “Brick Row Building,” 123 Pleasant Street was among the earliest major apartment buildings in downtown Morgantown, offering housing during a time of rapid growth as the city expanded with the railroad and college.
🛍️ Transformation into Business:
In the early 1920s, the building was remodeled — porch steps were removed, street-level storefronts added, and shops such as clothing stores, markets, and even the region’s first radio store opened here.
🎸 A Center for Music & Culture:
By the 1980s, the space had taken on a new life as The Underground Railroad, a music venue that became a heart of Morgantown’s underground music scene — welcoming artists and audiences from all walks of life and fostering local talent.
🎤 Rebirth as 123 Pleasant Street:
After years of changing businesses and venues — and even facing condemnation in the late 1990s — the building was lovingly restored and reopened in 1998 as 123 Pleasant Street, continuing the legacy of live music and community connection it holds today.
🎵 Legacy of Live Music:
For nearly three decades, 123 Pleasant Street has hosted local, regional, and national artists across genres — from rock and punk to jazz, folk, and beyond — helping shape Morgantown’s vibrant cultural scene and serving as a gathering place for creative expression.

📸 Historic buildings like this remind us that every brick has a story — from early Morgantown apartments to downtown shops, and now to a beloved music venue that continues to bring people together.

👇 Have a memory from 123 Pleasant Street — a favorite show or era? Share it below! 🎶

01/27/2026

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Construction volunteers needed tomorrow - Thursday - and Friday! No experience required — just bring your enthusiasm and we’ll handle the rest. Our construction site is in Sabraton.

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Built in 1891 as "The Brick Row Building," 123 Pleasant Street's architectural journey unfolds through time. From elegant arched facades to the 1921 Art-Deco transformation, it witnessed a spectrum of businesses. The 1980s brought the iconic Underground Railroad, a music creative space. Today, a harmonious blend of past and present, preserving tin ceilings and fireplaces, makes it a unique architectural gem. Click below to learn more about 123 Pleasant Street's rich history.

Morgantown, West Virginia's original live music and performance venue. Hosting national, regional, and local talent of ALL genres since 1998.

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