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, Domestic Science Laboratory, Cooking Class, each girl has her own desk including a gas plate, drawer and cupboard, and various cooking utensils, there are large gas ranges for baking, during the summer a dining room is to be furnished in a…
Old Main, interior image of the Chapel prior to 1909, a collection of reproductions given to the College by Hon. S. M. H. Byers hung in this room, Penn College owes to Major Byers a debt of gratitude for this contribution which makes the Chapel the…
Old Main, interior image of the Chapel from 1909 to 1916, S. H. M. Byers, the United States Consul in Switzerland and Italy, donated copies of original European art work to hang in the Chapel, Penn College owes to Major Byers a debt of gratitude for…
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…
Penn Campus looking west on College Avenue, Old Main pictured, 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.…
Old Main interior image; Biological Laboratory, equipped with large aquarium with running water, dissecting and compound microscopes furnished with the best Abbie substage condenser and oil immersion lenses.
Old Main, interior image of the Biological Laboratory, on the back is written, Emily's sophomore Biology Class - Prof. Meek, 1909, Penn College, She had charge of the class often times - most often the lab. Female students were able to take all of…
Old Main, interior image of Art Studio, the Art Department occupies a well equipped, well lighted and attractive studio, the room is fitted with individual lockers, tables, and easels, antique casts and a fine collection of still-life subjects,…