The graduating classes of 1918, 1919, and 1920 provided funds for the construction of memorial gates in honor of the sacrifices they classmates had made for their country during World War I. The memorial gates were made from stone salvaged from the…
Architect A. T. Simmons, stylistically building influenced by Prairie School of Architecture, constructed 1916-1917. Lewis Hall had a remarkably modern design. There are four cottages connected by covered exterior corridors on the first floor. Each…
Architect A. T. Simmons, stylistically building influenced by Prairie School of Architecture, constructed 1916-1917. Lewis Hall had a remarkably modern design. There are four cottages connected by covered exterior corridors on the first floor. Each…
Architect A. T. Simmons, stylistically building influenced by Prairie School of Architecture, constructed 1916-1917. Exterior of Lewis Hall. Notable features include the strong horizontal feeling of the building, stone trim work, and the low pitched…
Old Main was destroyed by fire on the morning of May 27, 1916, the day of the senior breakfast, the fire began at 3:30 am, cause unknown, Robert Williams and Henry Oakley died in the fire when the heavy bell crashed through the building roof, the…
Old Main was destroyed by fire on the morning of May 27, 1916, the day of the senior breakfast, the fire began at 3:30 am, cause unknown. Robert Williams and Henry Oakley died in the fire when the heavy bell crashed through the building roof. The…
Old Main was destroyed by fire on the morning of May 27, 1916, the day of the senior breakfast, the fire began at 3:30 am, cause unknown. Robert Williams and Henry Oakley died in the fire when the heavy bell crashed through the building roof. The…
The chapel in Old Main. A musical instrument is installed at the front of the room. In 1876 President Woody, with the support of the student body purchased an organ for the College. The Board of Trustee objected and the organ was removed and would…
Cornerstone laying ceremony for the east week of Old Main in 1890. This last wing of the former college building was funded by the citizens of Oskaloosa. The ceremony was conducted by the Masons. This "new wing" doubled the size of the original…
