Beardshear Hall (Central Building), aerial view
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An aerial view of Beardshear Hall and the English Office Building, showing the top of the Marston Water Tower behind BeardshearHall.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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1906-1910
2005-04-13
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Beardshear Hall (Central Building)
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The front of Beardshear Hall when construction is nearly complete. Scaffolding is on the front columns and lifting rigging is on the roof.The view of the building is largely obscured by trees and shrubbery. A dirt road leads toward the front of Beardshear through the trees.The front steps of English Office Building can be seen through the obscuring trees on the left of the image.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-5-4
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1904-1905
2005-04-13
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Beardshear Hall (Central Building)
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The front (east) of Beardshear Hall soon after completion.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-5-5
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1905-1906
2005-04-13
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Beardshear (Central Building), Morrill and Alumni Halls
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An aerial view of the fronts of Beardshear Hall and Morrill Hall with Alumni Hall in the distance.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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1906-1910
2005-04-13
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Beardshear Hall (Central Building)
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The front of Beardshear Hall as observed through the early growth tree groupings on central campus. An apparent weather station box sits on the lawn in front of the building.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-6-1
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1910-1920
2005-04-13
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Beardshear Hall
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The front of Beardshear Hall without any landscaping material in front of the building. The clover filled lawn in front shows student paths but no formal walks or streets. A person is sitting on the plinth at the top of the steps.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-6-2
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1910-1920
2005-04-13
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Beardshear Hall (Central Building)
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Beardshear Hall in the background of the central campus lawn, with many students on the grass and on the central walk.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-5-1
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1920-1930
2005-04-13
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Beardshear Hall
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The front of Beardshear Hall seen from under the portico of Curtiss Hall across central campus. Framed by the Beaux Art details of columns and lamp post along with an overhanging mature elm, the view shows students on the central walkway.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-6-4
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1950-1960
2005-04-14
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Beardshear Hall
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The front stepsof Beardshear Hall in a close up. Details of columns and stair abutments frame ten students going and coming. A ""Beardshear Hall"" building name plaque is shown mounted to a stair abutment.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-6-5
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1950-1960
2005-05-12
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Beardshear Hall portico
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The front steps and portico of Beardshear Hall, framed by lush mature landscape material and vines on columns and building. Ten people are in the photograph. A bicycle with a wire basketstands on thesidewalk. The rear of an automobileis seen parked at the left of the image.
Central Building was constructed after the second and final fire that completely destroyed Old Main. Built in the approximate same location, the architects were Proudfoot and Bird, and the building housed the college's executive offices as well as the Departments of Botany (and the College Herbarium), English, Mathematics, Economics, History, and classrooms When construction was completely finished in 1908, the total cost was at just over $400,000. In 1938, it was renamed in honor of Iowa State College President, William Miller Beardshear. Beardshear Hall currently houses the offices of the President, Vice President and Provost, and other executive offices.
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-6-6
Iowa State University Library Special Collections; http://www.add.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/index.html
1960-1970
2005-04-14
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4-8-I.Beardshear.227-6-6
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