Architect William Foster, building was constructed from 1872 to 1890, served as the original site of Penn College which opened on September 23, 1873. The location was 401 College Avenue. Three characteristics describe the school, simplicity,…
Penn Orchestra pictured in the Chapel of Old Main building, J. Worth Allen, Director, Mr. Allen started from the bottom to build up an orchestra, steady improvement has been noted from year to year until now the College Orchestra has attained a high…
Old Main, interior image, Library, East Wing constructed in 1890 funded by the citizens of Oskaloosa, the College Library now occupies a large, airy, well lighted room on the first floor, it contains more than two thousand volumes and embraces in…
Old Main, interior image, Laboratory in East Wing constructed in 1890 with funds provided by the citizens in Oskaloosa, one of the best laboratories in the state.
Old Main, interior image of a hallway, Architect William Foster, building was constructed from 1872 to 1890, served as the original site of Penn College which opened on September 23, 1873.
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…
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…