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Construction began in the winter of 1936-1937 on the library building pictured in this 6.5" x 9.5" black and white photograph. The library did not move in until 1940. It was designed to hold 25,000 books. In 1947 Engel Hall was built just to the west…

In this 6.5" x 9.5" black and white photograph students lounge on the porch while others walk up the steps with suitcases, suggesting that this may be the August or September arrival of students for a new school year. One young man is in uniform.

North Hall is shown in this 7.5" x 9.5" black and white photograph. It was built in 1891 and originally housed the Scandinavian and German students. Due to a finacial crisis, North Hall was leased out and used as a sanitarium in 1899. From 1920…

This is a 9.5" x 6.5" black and white photograph of North Hall (women's residence hall). Four women stand on the front steps, one of which is the Dean of Women, Miss Rees. North Hall was built in 1890-91 as one of the three original buildings on the…

In this 4" x 6" black and white photograph, a crowd gathers to watch the South Hall fire; as firemen try to contain and prevent further damage to the newly constructed Culver Hall. Firemen on ladders lean against the building, while others man the…

The remains of old South Hall are visible in this 4" x 6" black and white photograph after a fire destroyed the building Christmas night 1953.

This 4" x 6" black and white photograph of North Hall shows trees and shrubbery along the porch fully leafed out.

A fire truck sits parked in front of the fire department and city hall building at 4719 Prescott Avenue. The truck contains a ladder, first aid kit, and lantern. There is snow on the ground and the back tires of the fire truck have chains. The block…

The remains of old South Hall after a fire is seen in this 7.5" x 9.5" black and white photograph. The fire started on the night of December 25, 1953. In the midst of the rubble men can be seen beginning the work of clean-up. The gymnasium is…

This black and white 6.5" x 10.5" photograph shows East Hall in its earlier days. It was built in 1909 as a residence hall for male students. East Hall was sometimes referred to as the "Cracker Box" by the "Knights," men housed on the fifth floor of…