Old Main served as the administration offices, classrooms, dining hall, library, dormitory and chapel.  The original building was built in 1854 with many additions over the years.  Chapel and additional story to tower built; new 1000-pound bell hung in tower in 1875. In 1892 extension of 65 feet to wing of ladies’ building authorized.  Installation of stained glass windows was begun in 1905.  In 1965 the college began the razing of Old Main to make way for a new library.

Old Main served as the administration offices, classrooms, dining hall, library, dormitory and chapel.  The original building was built in 1854 with many additions over the years.  Chapel and additional story to tower built; new 1000-pound bell hung in tower in 1875. In 1892 extension of 65 feet to wing of ladies’ building authorized.  Installation of stained glass windows was begun in 1905.  In 1965 the college began the razing of Old Main to make way for a new library.

Old Main served as the administration offices, classrooms, dining hall, library, dormitory and chapel.  The original building was built in 1854 with many additions over the years.  Chapel and additional story to tower built; new 1000-pound bell hung in tower in 1875. In 1892 extension of 65 feet to wing of ladies’ building authorized.  Installation of stained glass windows was begun in 1905.  In 1965 the college began the razing of Old Main to make way for a new library.

Color photograph of crane removing Men's Dormitory, Library in background.

Color photograph of Women's Dormitory demolition, bulldozer working on debris. Library in background.

Color photograph of crane demolishing Women's Dormitory

Color photograph of demolition of Women's Dormitory. Library, flagpole and Model School in background.

Color phhotograph of crane demolishing Women's Dormitory. Library to left.

Workman watching crane dismantle Women's Dormitory. Part of material leaning against Library.

Two workmen with crane dismantling Women's Dormitory with water being sprayed on scrap. Part of wall leaning against Library.